I too really liked Navigator, but found it to be not quite up to Voyager. Maybe it was the cruises--I'm comparing WAVE, Monte Carlo to Dover (spotlight on food and wine, cordon bleu, absolute perfection in terms of food and service), to a quickie 7-day Caribbean on Navigator. The stateroom was lovely, but the service was just a little off. I too miss the choices for dinner; I don't consider Portofino's a viable casual dining venue, not with the entertainment. I don't care that much that it doesn't have a Signatures or Latitudes, but I really missed La Veranda which is a pleasant relaxed alternative.

But I actually prefer the smaller ship, so would be happy to try Navigator again, if the itinerary was right.

Wendy,

Do they have the Don Vito's entertainment every night on Portofino?

Maria, we ate in Portofino the night before last, and the entertainment is wonderful. We never experienced Don Vito's but there were two men who played different instruments and wandered around. Two of the serving staff also sang, a young lady who has the voice of an angel, and a young man who sounds a lot like Frank Sinatra.

We are on Navigator right now, the ship is packed, and the service is absolutely impeccable! Light years ahead of this time last year, and last year was great.

That's good to hear, Pam. We thought it was great in December, don't get me wrong.

Yes, Don Vito's performs every night. Most people love it.

We liked the entertainment, but once in a trip is enough for us. I do have to qualify what I said by saying that we weren't wild about the food in Portofino. The breaded shrimp was too greasy, and everybody at our table made designs on their plates with the risotto. I hesitate to even admit to this on LCT, but I don't like lamb at all; I told them to just not serve me the main course but they brought me a piece of grilled salmon which was very good. I could have done very well without, because there is so much food served.

Pam, did you have the salty bread sticks wrapped in prosciutto? Those were yummy!!

No, that wasn't part of our menu.

Pam, they weren't on the menu but they were served at the pre dinner wine tasting along side that huge block of parmesian cheese.

It sounds like the menu varies from time to time. I think we had steak, not lamb. I actually though the food was pretty nice, overall. Karen, yum, I remember that huge block of parmesan! In fact, the pre-dinner wine tasting and hors d'euvres were the best part, very pleasant.

Hors d'oeuvres......I prefer them to entree - just need several :D :D

Don't like lamb? We'll just have to educate you - it's beautiful! My favourite meat. Of course, I don't eat those lovely little white woolly things! Lee

Pam, this die hard lamb lover has never been able to get her own children to eat lamb. In fact there are MANY people who do not like lamb so you are not alone. Thats okay, more for me.

Pam: Please don't take offence at my comment - none meant! I grew up on lamb and Vegemite (not together) and love them both. If you've ever tried the latter, you'd have to question my taste buds! Lee

I think lamb is one of those things you either love or hate...Gil loves it, I don't.

I am not a picky eater but the one thing I can't stand is lamb! I grew up in Scotland so it was on the menu a couple of times a week. Maybe I just got tired of it but I try it every couple of years and nope, still don't like it. The other thing I can't stand is chocolate, particularly the smell of it. If someone is eating it I have to move away from them.

Julie -

Nice to see you posting. We will miss you on TAP. Given your dislike of chocolate you must have gone nuts on the "chocolate" cruise.

Tina

Divided lamb house here too!!! Double thick loin lamb chops YUM I say....NOT for Tony -