Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $301
Ship comparison
Navigator of the Seas vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want more of a party: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want more culture, a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for cultural (7.5 vs 4.0) and romantic (6.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $229 (vs $301).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Navigator of the Seas | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 138,000 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 (better) | 44.1 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 157 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 17 nights | 2 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $301 | $229 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Navigator of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Voyager of the Seas on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $301.
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Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $229.
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Questions
Navigator of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Navigator of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 137,276 gross tons for Voyager of the Seas. Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Navigator of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1999 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 44.1 on Voyager of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Voyager of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.5 out of 10, against 8.0 for Navigator of the Seas.
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