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With no shortage of pristine beaches and a surplus of natural beauty, Mazatlan, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, is the perfect place to for a cultural, historical, and scenic Mexican experience. Majestic mountains that rise up from behind the city mark Mazatlan's surroundings. At Shore Excursions Group, we invite you to learn about Mexico's cultural history on this Mazatlan shore excursion. Learn about Mexico's colonial period while visiting some quaint, charming villages around Mazatlan. Follow up with the opportunity to enrich your mind with an artistic shore excursion experience. You can travel to La Noria and other places to see Mexican artists in action, creating and displaying original Mexican artwork.

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• Indulge in a delicious traditional Lunch at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant, where a Vegan option is also available!
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• Guests will visit the Spanish Fort, Hill of cliff divers, Mazatlan historical downtown (including the Cathedral, market, and Main Plaza), a panoramic ride along the Malecon, and a short stop at Golden Zone for shopping or beach!

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• Bottled water and soft drinks!
• Sample tequila varieties - silver, anejo, and reposado!
• Guests will visit the Village of La Noria and the La Vinata Los Osuna Tequila Distillery!

• Seasonal availability to guarantee turtle release!
• Round trip transportation from your Mazatlan Cruise ship terminal!
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• Traditional brunch from the community orchard!
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You will have a personalized tour at much less cost.

Enter " Cruise ship visitor" in the Mazatlan search box and you will see a lot of posts.

Feel free to post more questions about specific things you would like to do.

When you are on the ship you can ask to see the RCL ratings for each tour. Tours are continually rated by the passengers and crew members. What better way to find out about the best tours.

Stone Island is a good option with horse-back riding and water sports, plus the beach is great. There are hammocks to kick back in at the palapa restaurants, for those wanting to do nothing but have a cold drink. It's a fun way to spend time.

I used to have a "standard" answer to this question, which is one of the most frequent questions. Took a bit of finding, but here goes.....

There are many other alternatives you might consider. If you search this site - box up on the right, you will find a number of ideas.

I would hire a pulmonia (or taxi) or two from the dock on a downtown tour, making sure to include the market, the cathedral, the Plaza Machado (square) and the theatre. You could have lunch in one of the many beautiful spots in the square, or get the driver to take you down to La Puntilla restaurant where you can catch the boat to Stone Island, and have a late lunch and relaxation there on the beach. You can catch the boat back and it is a short walk back to your ship.

If Stone Island doesn't appeal, get the driver to take you to the Golden Zone - lots of relaxation by hotel pools or on the beach. And shopping of course.

That should give you some memories......!

Oh, and make sure you agree on the price with the drivers before getting in. Their first offer will be rather high! And with four boys, Stone Island might be your best bet......

WORD OF WARNING!

Whatever you do, MEET THE PEOPLE. Go to the Mercado

and stroll around; purchase a 'taco' from one of the little stands which ring the Mercado. And while at the Mercado, stop at the Panama Bakery......ENJOY!

Travel Judy:

I have had to pack up way too many rooms on a cruise ship with no more people...rent a scooter, go scuba diving, fall from planes, etc...things happen on those tours...who's gonna help you?? Booked with the cruise line...they are responsible for you...and your room and your things. Use your own insurance...you are on your own...and tragedy can be lonely...

my 2 cents worth: I agree with cabanabob and travellormex

#2: Our Maz addiction began just this way. A HAL stop and one ideal day on the Stone Island beach. Careful! you may be next.

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A Day Trip to the Charming Villages of the Sierra Madre from Mazatlán

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: February 25, 2022  - Last updated: March 15, 2023

On my recent Mexican Riviera cruise, I took the Charming Villages of the Sierra Madre shore excursion offered by Carnival Cruise Line. Here’s what I thought of this unique day trip from Mazatlán to visit Malpica, Concordia, and Copala .

Mr. SBC and I were so excited for the original shore excursion I had planned for us in Mazatlán, Mexico when we cruised on Carnival Panorama . We were going to visit a sea turtle sanctuary and release baby sea turtles into the Pacific—I was sure it would be the highlight of our cruise.

But sadly, a few days into our sailing we received a letter in our stateroom notifying us that our turtle excursion was canceled. No one seemed to know why (and as of the date I’m writing this that excursion is no longer listed on Carnival’s Mazatlán shore excursions page .)

I had to scramble to find an alternate shore excursion, and the most promising one that wasn’t sold out already was Charming Villages of Sierra Madre & Mexican Lunch . Was it as epic as meeting baby sea turtles? Absolutely not.

But it was still a fun tour, with some highlights—and some disappointments. If you’re considering this Mazatlán shore excursion on your next cruise, you’ll want to read my full honest review before you book.

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What the Charming Villages Tour promised

According to Carnival’s website, the seven-hour tour would include:

Sightseeing through the Sierra Madre mountain range by coach

A stop at a traditional adobe brickyard.

• A visit to a village family home bakery to try Mexican sweet bread
• A stop at a furniture and/or pottery workshop in Concordia
• A stop at the “ghost town” of Copala to see ornate colonial houses, a jail, and a church
• Lunch including a Mexican platter of beef or chicken fajitas, rice and beans, chips and salsa, and tortillas. (Beer, hibiscus water, soda, or bottled water also included)

A visit to Mazatlán’s Golden Zone for souvenir shopping

What we actually did on the charming villages tour.

Although our shore excursion generally followed the itinerary, there were some differences between the description of the tour and what we actually experienced. Here’s a stop-by-stop rundown of what we did on the tour.

Boarding the coach and meeting our tour guide

When we arrived at the tour bus parking area to meet our coach, I had a bit of confusion that now makes me laugh.

Walking over to our tour bus, I noticed there was a sign in the window that said “Tour: Charming Villages, Guide: German”.

I grabbed Mr. SBC’s arm just before we hopped on and exclaimed, “Wait! That’s the right tour, but this one’s in German! This is the wrong bus!”

Since my German is extremely limited (I can say hello, thank you, do you speak English, and where is the toilet), I had a scary vision of accidentally boarding a coach for an all-day shore excursion where neither of us understands the language.

Thankfully our tour guide overheard my panic and explained that the tour is in English but his first name is literally German—pronounced like Herman with a Spanish accent. Phew.

Although it was listed as the last stop on our tour, we visited the Golden Zone first before heading out to the Sierra Madre area.

I visited Mazatlán many times when I was a flight attendant back in the ’90s, and I remembered its famous Zona Dorada or Golden Zone as a fun part of the city with beaches, shopping, golf courses, hotels, bars, and nightclubs.

But our short Golden Zone stop was nothing like I remembered it! Although we drove by some of the scenic parts of the Zona Dorad a (including the popular oceanfront Mazatlán sign that wasn’t there the last time I visited), we pulled down a dingy side street that was heavily under construction to visit a tacky souvenir shop.

Experienced cruisers know that tour groups often stop at specific souvenir shops where the tour company gets a kickback from any purchases the tour groups make.

Our tour guide told us we could only go into one specific shop because it was too dangerous to walk to any neighboring shops in the construction zone. Not that we’d want to—the few other shops that were actually open didn’t look very promising, either.

Although our Mazatlán Golden Zone shopping stop wasn’t at all what we expected, we were able to select a complimentary soft drink and bag of chips, and the shop had restrooms to use before we headed off on our adventure.

I thought that stopping at a traditional adobe brickyard would be really interesting! Adobe, which is made from earth, water, and an organic material like straw or dung, has been used to construct homes and buildings for thousands of years.

We pulled over on the highway to look down the hill through thick vegetation at a brickyard (it was about a football field away) and our guide explained a little about adobe brickmaking, what the bricks are used for, and how little money the brickmaker earns after a week of making bricks in the hot sun.

We all peered through the coach window to catch a glimpse of the faraway brickmaker as he went about his work, but he was only about ant-sized from our vantage point. Then we drove away—that was it!

This was a very disappointing stop on our tour, since we didn’t actually visit the brickworks or see how the bricks are made.

We also didn’t have the chance to support this local artisan. Not that any of us would want to purchase an adobe brick to haul back in our luggage—but if a small part of our tour price went toward an up-close demonstration I would have felt better about this stop.

Our drive to the Sierra Madres took about 45 minutes, passing through miles of lush farm fields before we headed up into the mountains.

On the way, we learned about the history of the area from our guide, German. As promised, he spoke excellent English—he had spent several years of his youth living in California—and his narration made the journey fly by.

The tiny village of Malpica

The first “charming village” we visited was Malpica , a tiny town of 600 people. No one was out on the streets, but we did see some goats, a wandering rooster, and a tiny stray Chihuahua with an injured leg who followed me around (I really wanted to take him home with me!)

Malpica was where our tour literature promised us a visit to a village family home bakery to try Mexican sweet bread .

I pictured a visit to a home. With a bakery. Or at least a visit inside a bakery that’s adjacent to a home. Maybe a bit of explanation about the baked goods, and a demonstration of how they’re made?

Nope, none of the above.

Instead, we had the opportunity to stand in line outside to purchase sweet bread through a window. The bread was actually pretty yummy, though!

Next we were off to the highlight of our stop at Malpica—a visit to the workshop of a local tile maker , a man who learned his craft from his father. We looked on as Jorge demonstrated how he creates decorative tiles one by one on an antique hand-operated press.

After the demonstration we had the chance to purchase small or large tiles from a selection on the wall. I picked out some of the larger tiles for $6 each to give as gifts—they work well as kitchen trivets!

Was the village of Malpica charming? Absolutely. But I must admit I felt like an annoying tourist as we pulled up in our giant bus to land in this sleepy little village and gawk at its rustic main street. It’s no wonder all the locals chose to stay indoors!

A stop at a local pottery shop

Just a short ride from Malpica, we stopped at a roadside pottery shop and studio where we watched some of the craftspeople handcraft garden planters from an enormous pile of clay just outside.

Although they seemed to specialize in these larger pieces of pottery, the studio also had a wide selection of smaller decorative pieces for sale, including brightly-painted wall art.

Our second charming village: Concordia

Our next stop was Concordia , a small city of just over 8000 people. Originally called Villa de San Sebastián when it was founded in 1585, Concordia is the oldest colonial city in the south of Sinaloa . It’s most known as a center for artisanal wooden furniture as well as for its baroque church.

The Church of San Sebastián , built in 1785, was the first place I wanted to see in Concordia. The pink-hued stone church looks huge from the outside but is actually rather small. Its towering facade (as you can see from the photo above) is actually a false front with a much smaller building behind it!

But despite its small size, the inside of this historic church is lovely with its elaborate altar, gilded carvings, and pretty rib-vaulted ceiling.

Exiting the church we stopped at Raspados Concordia , located in a small stand on the sidewalk. German had mentioned that we should try their famous raspados , a shaved ice drink with your choice of flavorings.

I also highly recommend stopping to try this treat when you’re in Concordia—I tried the leche quemada flavor (kind of like dulce de leche) and it was delicious and so refreshing on a hot day!

Across from the church in the center of Concordia’s main plaza is a leafy park that’s the perfect place to sit and enjoy your raspado in the shade.

The park is also a fun spot to take some touristy pics with the Instagram-friendly Concordia sign , as well as at the giant rocking chair or miner’s cart, symbols of the city’s heritage of furniture-making and silver mining.

The “ghost town” of Copala, Sinaloa

Our last charming village was Copala , formerly known as San José de Copala, a 400-year-old silver mining town that’s now nearly abandoned. As German explained, when the mines shut down most of the men of the village left to pursue work outside of the town and never returned.

Today Copala is inhabited by only a few hundred residents, primarily women.

Our lunch was at the (actually very charming) Restaurante Alejandro in Copala. The rustic tile-roofed restaurant featured tropical foliage, tiny caged songbirds, and a welcome breeze flowing through its open windows.

One soft drink or beer was included—I chose a “Manzanita Sol” fizzy apple drink and Mr. SBC had a Tecate.

Our server brought us complimentary chips and salsa to start, and we had the option to add on fresh guacamole for $5, which of course we did (I never turn down guacamole). We shared it with one of our cruise buddies who coincidentally had also re-booked on this tour, and there was more than enough for the three of us to enjoy.

As promised, we were each able to choose a lunch platter of beef or chicken fajitas with tortillas, served with a side of rice and beans. The food was good, but decidedly un-spicy—I have to assume that they serve a bland version of their cuisine for the tour bus special.

An added bonus was a slice of the restaurant’s signature banana cream pie , included with our meal. Yum!

Although this exact restaurant isn’t promised as your lunch stop on the tour, I’m pretty sure it’s one of only three restaurants in Copala (and the only one in the square)—so the odds are good that this is where you’ll stop.

Exploring Copala

After lunch we had the chance to wander through the little village of Copala, stopping first at a unique shop and studio in the main square. This is the studio of Alejandro Rodriguez , a world-famous mask maker known for his hand-tooled leather creations. We found out he also owns the restaurant where we had lunch!

Strolling through the village’s tiny main square, we passed through a small park full of tropical plantings, an ornate gazebo, and of course a couple of friendly dogs on the lookout for any leftovers we might have from lunch.

Just past the park stands the beautiful Iglesia Copala , built in the 1740s and one of the oldest churches in Sinaloa.

Although it’s been open to visitors until fairly recently, German let us know that it’s currently not safe to enter due to some needed repairs. But wandering around the building’s outside was still a treat, even just to admire its architecture, unique carvings, and the view of the lush valley below.

Was our shore excursion to the Charming Villages of the Sierra Madre from Mazatlán worth it?

For a seven-hour tour, just under $70 per person was a reasonable expense, especially as it included a tasty lunch.

However, I thought that some of the stops we were promised were misrepresented—especially the adobe brickyard visit, the home bakery stop, and the Golden Zone shopping that was just a visit to a construction area.

But if you’re looking for a really off-the-beaten-path shore excursion from Mazatlán , this might be the trip for you. Malpica, Concordia, and Copala are truly charming towns! Although we didn’t have time for a long stop at any of these spots, seeing these centuries-old villages was certainly a treat.

Tips for your visit to Malpica, Concordia, and Copala

• Wear sensible shoes, preferably with a rubber sole and closed toe. The uneven cobblestones can be tricky to walk on.
• Be prepared for stray animals (especially dogs) roaming the streets.
• Bring a small amount of Mexican pesos on your shore excursion. Some of the vendors you’ll visit will take US dollars, but others (like Raspados Concordia) only accept pesos.
• Pack some bottled water, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (I love the MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals brand)

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How to book the Charming Villages of the Sierra Madre tour

This shore excursion is operated by Tropical Tours Mazatlán , but they don’t have a website or any obvious way to book directly with the company to save money.

If you’re cruising to Mazatlán on Carnival, the easiest way to book this exact tour is through your online planner in the Shore Excursions section (or through this link if you don’t see it there).

Other cruise lines might offer the same or a similar tour (please let me know if you’ve taken the same tour through another cruise line so I can add that to this post!)

If you’d prefer a different or slightly shorter version of the same tour, check out these links:

• Sierra Madre Villages Half-Day Cultural Tour – This is a five-hour version of the tour that doesn’t include lunch
• Malpica Concordia and Copala Foothills Tour Private Vehicle – A very similar (but private) tour that doesn’t include lunch (but includes alcoholic beverages)
• Mazatlan 5-Hour Guided Tour – a guided tour and ATV ride through the Sierra Madre villages (includes lunch, alcohol, and wine tasting)

Have you visited the charming villages of the Sierra Madre on a shore excursion from Mazatlán? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

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Friday 3rd of February 2023

Having gone on this shore excursion many years ago, we bought a couple of the leather carnivale masks and often wondered about the artist and if he was still around. Thanks to your article, we're looking forward to seeing the artist again on our upcoming Mexico cruise.

Saturday 4th of February 2023

Hi Mikki, I'm so glad I could give you an update! His masks are so beautiful :) I hope you have an excellent time on your Mexico cruise!

Travel A-Broads

Friday 1st of April 2022

Thanks for sharing your honest review for future reference! I feel like things never go exactly as planned and you had to deal with a lot more of that than normal, but it also sounds like you made the best of it. Xx Sara

Saturday 2nd of April 2022

Hi Sara! Yes, this tour definitely had its hits and misses! Thanks so much for reading :)

Thursday 31st of March 2022

I appreciate your honest account of your visit to Malpica, Concordia, and Copala. Sharing both the highlights as well as a few stops that were not as great helps travelers like me decide which places to visit and those I might want to skip.

Hi Michelle, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about my visit to the villages near Mazatlán. I always strive to paint an honest picture of my travels, and I'm happy you appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by :)

Alaina Thomas

Wednesday 30th of March 2022

So sorry your turtle excursion was cancelled! That does sound like it would be a fun one. Also, thanks for sharing your honest experience. It sounds like parts of the tour were not what was expected or even somewhat a disappointment. However, there were a few nice stops and attractions as well.

Hi Alaina, I'm still sad about missing the turtles! I guess it's an excuse to return at another time :D But I'm glad we were able to book this tour at the last minute.

This sounds like a great tour experience. Exploring charming villages and checking out shops owned by local artisans are two of my favorite travel activities! It's too bad some of the stops didn't live up to your expectations but overall it sounds like an action-packed day.

Hi Erika, I enjoyed the sleepy villages and meeting the artisans on this tour. Those are some of my favorite parts of travel too!

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Navigator Of The Seas Overview

Navigator of the Seas features two racing waterslides will hurl you through twists and turns as you try to beat your friends to the finish, before you head off to one of the delicious eateries on board, such as El Loco Fresh and Hooked Seafood. Revamped and ready for your family, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to book your next vacation on Navigator of the Seas .

• Passenger Capacity: 3,388 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2002
• Last Refurbished: 2019

• The Blaster The largest stretch of waterslide over the open sea will blast you through twists and turns using five waterjet blasters.  

• Riptide Grab a mat and get in line for the only headfirst, mat racing waterslide at sea. Race your friends around a curve that hangs off the edge of the ship.  

• Splash Pad Highlighting an enhanced pool area, the new Splash Pad offers a perfect place to cool off for the littlest cruisers.  

• Royal Escape Room 60 minutes. You and your friends and family. Locked in the Observatorium with only mind-bending puzzles standing between you and your escape. Will you make it out in time?  

• Laser Tag Fight for the Planet Z as a robot or an alien in this interactive, glow-in-the-dark laser tag experience.  

• Hooked Seafood Crab cakes, lobster rolls and freshly shucked oysters await the seafood lover in this New England-style seafood eatery.  

Navigator Of The Seas Cruise Destinations

With cruises to 72 countries on six continents, you can sail just about anywhere in the world with Royal Caribbean. This contemporary, innovative line offers unique and exciting itineraries that are designed to wow. They offer sailings that range from a tropical paradise to a thrilling tundra. Destinations include, but are not limited to: Alaska, Australia, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Panama Canal and South America. 

Mexican Riviera

Soak up some fun in the sun on a Mexican Riviera cruise with Royal Caribbean for beaches, ruins, tequila and more.

Navigator Of The Seas Departure Ports

Royal Caribbean not only builds their ships to have a wow factor, but they also make their itineraries just as appealing.  Royal has ships stationed across the U.S. and in several international ports to give their passengers lots of opportunity to get to a cruise quickly and easily. You can cruise from Miami to Seattle or Perth to Rotterdam, there’s a departure port for you. Find out more about Royal Caribbean’s itineraries and ships when you contact a qualified consultant at The Cruise Web. 

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

Navigator Of The Seas Deck Plans

Deck eleven, deck twelve, deck thriteen, deck fourteen, deck fifteen, navigator of the seas staterooms.

Balcony (1B)

Balcony (2b), balcony (3b), balcony (4b), balcony (nq), balcony (sb), balcony (sg), balcony (xn).

Balcony (2D)

Balcony (4d), balcony (5d), balcony (cb), balcony (xi), balcony (xq), balcony (xb).

Balcony (D1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom.

Balcony (D2)

Balcony (d3).

Balcony (E1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck.

Balcony (E2)

Balcony (e3), balcony (6b).

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Balcony (1D)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 3 guests.

Balcony (3D)

Balcony (6d), balcony (7d).

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Balcony (X)

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a balcony stateroom, which could be in any balcony category (excluding suites), anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Inside (1V)

Inside (3v), inside (4v), inside (zq).

Inside (CP)

Inside (2U)

Inside (4u), inside (zi), inside (2t).

A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps 2 guests

Inside (1T)

A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps 2 guests.

Inside (PR)

Bowed windows with a view of the Royal Promenade, two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom. Accessible rooms include open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, safe, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, a lowered sink. Following inside staterooms have a Promenade view: 7297.

High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Inside (VB)

Interior Stateroom with a Virtual Balcony, a high-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom.

Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, a high-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom.Accessible rooms include open bed frames. Automatic wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, vanity area, and a private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, vanity area, and a private bathroom.Accessible rooms include Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Inside (6V)

Inside (4M)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an interior stateroom, which could be in any interior category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Oceanview (S2)

Oceanview (3M)

Oceanview (1N)

Oceanview (2n), oceanview (3n), oceanview (4n), oceanview (yq), oceanview (yo).

Oceanview (P2)

Two lower twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, Private bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (PF)

Two lower twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows.

Oceanview (P1)

Two lower twin beds that convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed. Vanity with sitting area. Private bathroom with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (1L)

Two twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, Private bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (F)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and private bathroom.

Oceanview (H)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom.

Oceanview (I)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom. Accessible rooms include two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Oceanview (FO)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed,additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom with shower. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Oceanview (8N)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Oceanview (1K)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (1M)

Oceanview (Y)

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an ocean view stateroom, which could be in any ocean view category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Grand entrance with doorbell. Bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, private balcony with whirlpool, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Marble entry with door bell. Queen-size bed, bathroom with tub. Separate living area with a queen-size sofa bed.

Marble entry. Room has two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area and private bathroom with tub. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Queen-size bed, private balcony, separate living area with queen-size sofa bed and private bathroom with bathtub and separate shower.

Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony, whirlpool bathtub, living room with queen-size sofa bed, baby grand piano, and concierge service.

Two bedrooms with twin beds that convert to Royal King size beds (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, private balcony, and concierge service. Stateroom can accommodate up to 8 guests.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony, two bathrooms and living area with double sofa bed.

Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, private bathroom with bathtub and a sitting area.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and concierge service.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed), private bathroom with bathtub. Accessible rooms include two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows.

Photo Gallery for Navigator Of The Seas Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean’s ships are known for eliciting wows from passengers. Get a look at their innovative approach to cruising in this photo gallery that features the FlowRider, AquaTheater and Central Park.

Navigator of the Seas

Sailingi through Labadee, Haiti

Owner's Suite Stateroom

Tequila Station

Balcony on Navigator of the Seas

Escape the Observatorium on Navigator

Aliens vs. Robots Laser Tag

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Learn about accessibility-friendly accommodations made by Royal Caribbean for guests with special needs, dietary restrictions and more.

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Have fun participating in Royal Caribbean's onboard activities, including sky diving and surfing simulators, sports courts, zip lines, rock walls, ice rinks, mini golf, pools, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, duty-free shopping and more.

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Relax at Royal Caribbean's spa, onboard gym, fitness courses, boxing ring and jogging track. Royal Caribbean's spa has plenty of relaxing treatments like massages, facials and more.

Special Events

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Explore Royal Caribbean's contemporary staterooms, including several classes of suite, balcony, oceanview and inside staterooms.

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