Hi,
I've just found this board and it seems like a good place for opinions and advice. I posted the question below on the Cruise Critic Radisson board, but no results. I'm hoping someone can help as I really want to avoid any suite problems...especially if going for a more expensive suite. We've been on 3 cruises, 1 each on Radisson (Voyager), Silversea (Shadow)and Oceania (Insignia).We loved both Radisson and Silversea, but were less enchanted with Oceania...along with the "nickel and diming" feel to it, the suite had noise/vibration issues.

I'm hoping for some advice/experience with Navigator suites on the Navigator. I've cruised on the Voyager in a basic balcony suite (and very, very nice it was), but was thinking of possibly splurging on a navigator suite this summer on the Baltic cruise. However, looking at the deck plans, it looks as if these suites are directly under the pool area. Has anyone had experience with them...noise from joggers, setting up deck chairs etc or are they as great as they look?

thanks
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Here is some general thoughts when looking at the Navigator for cabin selection.

The standard cabin is almost identical to the cabins on the the Seven Seas Voyager. Large bathroom, full size bathtub and a separate shower and walk in closet. Very comfortable cabins. Some cabins on the starboard side have an intermittent “pump” noise. Not a big issue, not loud but it is there about every thirty minutes or so for about 15 seconds. However, unless you want the starboard side for the best views on a particular cruise I suggest port side.

LAUNDRY ROOMS ON DECKS 5, 8, 9, 11
Be careful to not be right next door the dryers do go beep beep all the time although they close the rooms down at 10:00 pm they are open early in the morning.

TWO UNIQUE CABINS ON DECK 6: 600 – No balcony – category E and 601 with balcony – category D. Lay out of the cabins inside is the same. They are priced one category up due to their size. Bedroom and Living area divided by piece of furniture and curtains. The TV swivels between the bedroom and living area. Very oversized – great space and design a bargain. The balcony on 601 is almost twice the size of the other balconies. These cabins sell quickly although they are very far forward and there is a lot of anchor noise when they drop the anchor.

STARTING IN 2006 THE CABINS CATEGORIES ARE CHANGING. IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT MATERIALS OR DECK PLANS FROM 2005 BE AWARE THAT CATEGORY F ON DECK 6 IS NOW CATEGORY E. THE CATEGORY F IS NOW THE CABINS THAT USED TO BE D1 AND C1. BELOW ARE THE CORRECT CABIN CATEGORIES STARTING IN 2006.

Navigator Suites.
Great layout. Two completely separate rooms. Oversized tub which is great. Two TV’s. Sectional couch. Very comfortable cabin. I have sailed in these a few times and have not had any problem with noise from the pool deck above. I really like this cabin.

Welcome to the board, nearly there!

Welcome!! I toured the Navigator while on another Radisson ship - they were docked together in St Kitts I think - I thought the ship was beautiful!!!!

Thanks so much, especially to Ngaire for the wealth of information. Ngaire, I've emailed you with an "off the board" question.

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We've cruised in a Navigtor Suite on two sailings. The space is wonderful but there can be some noise from the pool deck. Unfortunately it seems to be around 7-8 AM when they set up the chairs on the pool deck and then again in late afternoon when they remove the chairs. It's not awful, but if you're a light sleeper it may be a bother. There is no problem with running - that is only allowed on deck 11.

Having said all of that, we'd book a Navigator Suite again - so obviously the space and comforts outweigh a little noise.

We have cruised the Navigator twice. It is my guess that Radisson "upped" the category of the odd numbered suites on deck 6 (balcony) because these are so good and noise and vibration free. If the fare increase relulting from this does not put these suites out of your price range, we would recommend them.

On the other hand, (IMO) the even numbered suites on deck 6 are just plain wierd! They have no balconies, yet the windows overlook not the ocean but a deck about 15' wide that is used mostly for crew access.

Thanks,
Richard

Richard...I think they were asking about the Navigator Suites on deck 9 midship, just below the pool deck - they are larger than the standard suites.

Thanks Margo,
That's what I thought might be the problem looking at the deck plan. It's now a hypothetical problem as it seems the Navigator suites are sold out! So I think we will go with a balcony suite, and bear in mind Ngaire's recommendations about location.
We were on the Oceania Insignia in August and had a wonderfully sized Vista suite.However,it was at the very front of the ship on deck 6 and every docking caused incredible noise and vibration that woke us somewhere around 6AM every morning. I really want to sleep in a bit on this cruise (even if it port intensive)so the early morning noise would be an issue.
I will miss the space, though. It's too easy to get used to lots of room.
Thanks again
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