I have read so many negative posts every where regarding the Navigator -- just have to put in my two cents.

1. Vibration! What vibration? It seems that the time of year you cruise on this ship makes the difference. There is less vibration on the Navigator than when we were on the Voyager last summer (less noise as well).

2. Smoking -- there were some questions about smoking on Regent ships -- there is NO smoking in the Portofino restaurant, the Navigator Lounge and one other lounge (name escapes me at the moment). The only places we have seen smoking is the casino and Stars Lounge. I know there is smoking somewhere in Compass Rose but can't find it. Our cabin was free from smoke odors and we do not smell anything from neighboring cabins (note: the ship is completely full this week)

3. Condition of the ship -- excellent -- clean, fresh -- like new!

4. Food -- good to excellent so far.

5. All inclusive alcohol -- no one appears to be drunk. Bars are empty during the day -- we are enjoying it very completely.

6. Staff -- rates higher than any ship we have been on to date. Unfortunately, the Cruise Director, John, is leaving the Navigator this week and will be on the Voyager. We have read many great things about Kenny Smiles (hope that's his name -- just can't keep it all straight) -- he will be performing tonight.

At this point there is truly nothing negative to say. Great cruise -- again -- no vibration -- barely any "squeaks" -- you would hardly know that we are at sea.

Just wanted to give some positive feedback from this lovely Western Carribean cruise!

Thank you for your report.
It sounds like you are having a very wonderful positive cruise.

Thanks for checking in, Travelcat. I am so glad to hear all wonderful things about the Navigator, since I'll be getting back on her in about 2 months. Continue to have a great cruise and report back.

Travelcat, glad you are having a great time! No surprise to me, I have enjoyed 3 cruises on this ship. There are plenty of boards for people to give their views on the ships, but I think you get the half-full glass, rather than half empty people here, who tend to have great times on whatever Regent ship they are on, because it is a fantastic line (and I have many nights under my belt, if not a WC!)
I never have a bad day ;) , but all my days on any Regent ships are great ones!

Hi Travelcat,

The Navigator IS pretty spiffy now with all the new soft goods. Seems like you have some of the best crew on too - Tell John you are LCT and friends of the Mush group. And don't sit in the front row during Kenny's show unless you want to participate!

Travelcat, thank you! Can't wait to try the Navigator in May.

Have a wonderful time and check back in when you can!