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IMO: 9227508

Navigator of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Navigator of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Voyager-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
139,999
Length (FT / M)
1,020 / 311
Beam (FT / M)
127 / 38.6
Decks (Passenger / Total)
14 / 15
Shipyard
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland
Registry
Cyprus
Godparent(s)
Steffi Graf
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$650,000,000
Class Sisters: Adventure of the SeasExplorer of the SeasMariner of the SeasVoyager of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2002
Major Refurbishments
2014 2019
Significant Changes
  • 2014: Feb 2014 drydock (~US$45M): added FlowRider, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, Sabor, R Bar, Cupcake Cupboard; +81 Interior Virtual Balcony staterooms; tonnage to 139,570 GT.
  • 2019: Jan 2019 'Royal Amplified' (~US$115M): The Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone/Typhoon), Battle for Planet Z laser tag, Playmakers, To Dry For, The Bamboo Room, Lime and Coconut, Starbucks Bar, El Loco Fresh, Jamie's Italian, Hooked Seafood, Fish & Ships, Slashaway Bay; tonnage to 139,999 GT, capacity ~4,000.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9227508
MMSI
210662000
Call Sign
5BXL6
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
1347
Maiden Voyage
14 December 2002
Maximum Draft
9.1 m (29.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
48.0 m (157.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
3,348
Maximum Capacity
4,018
Total Crew
1,213
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.76:1
Space Ratio
41.82

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
15
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
6
À la Carte Dining
3
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
75.6 MW (101,381 hp)
Propulsion Power
47 MW (63,028 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
6x Wartsila 12V46

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 2-14
Midship
Decks 2-14
Aft
Decks 2-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale designated section
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in a designated section of the casino while gaming.
  • Designated outdoor deck area
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck, one side
    Smoking permitted in a designated outdoor area on one side of an open deck.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,674
ADA Compliant: 27
Suites
119
Balcony
671
Oceanview
232
Inside
652
The Apex Suite
Royal Suite (RS)
1,090 SQ FT

The ship's largest suite - 1 aboard, midship on Deck 10. ~1,090 sq ft interior plus a ~215 sq ft terrace with private Jacuzzi; two bedrooms, baby grand piano and media center.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Suite1
  • Owner's Suite8
  • Grand Suite22
  • 2-Bedroom Grand Suite4
  • Junior Suite82
  • 2-Bedroom Family Oceanview Suite2
Balcony
  • Balcony671
Oceanview
  • Ocean View202
  • 2-Bedroom Family Oceanview8
  • Panoramic Oceanview22
Inside
  • Promenade View Interior138
  • Interior514

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Observation Lounge
  • Escape Room
  • Laser Tag

Thrills & Active

  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

Longest waterslide at sea
longest
The Perfect Storm waterslides
unique
FlowRider surf simulator
unique
Studio B ice rink
unique
Battle for Planet Z laser tag
fleet first
Royal Promenade
unique
Rock-climbing wall
top-deck attraction
Navigator Dunes mini-golf
top-deck attraction
Sports Court
top-deck attraction
Slashaway Bay kids aqua park
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Adventure Ocean youth program (redesigned 2019).
  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center.
  • Casino Royale.
  • To Dry For blow-dry bar (fleet-first, 2019).
  • Royal Escape Room: The Observatorium.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Sapphire Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Three-deck main dining room (~735 seats).
  • Windjammer Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual Lido buffet (~348 seats).
  • El Loco Fresh
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 11
    Complimentary Mexican (added 2019).
  • Park Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Solarium
    $ extras
    Complimentary deli/salads in the Solarium.
  • Cafe Promenade
    cafe
    Location: Royal Promenade
    $ extras
    24h snacks + Starbucks coffees (~105 seats).
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    restaurant
    Specialty steakhouse (~124 seats).
  • Izumi
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 14
    Japanese/sushi (added 2014).
  • Hooked Seafood
    restaurant
    New England seafood (replaced Sabor, 2019).
  • Jamie's Italian
    restaurant
    Jamie Oliver Italian (added 2019).
  • Giovanni's Table
    restaurant
    Italian (added 2014; ~88 seats).
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    restaurant
    1950s diner (surcharge; ~72 seats).
  • Starbucks Bar
    cafe
    Location: Royal Promenade
    Specialty coffee bar (added 2019).
  • Cupcake Cupboard
    cafe
    Location: Royal Promenade
    Bakery (added 2014).
Bars & Nightlife
  • Schooner Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Nautical piano bar.
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Casino Royale bar.
  • Boleros
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Latin lounge.
  • R Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Retro atrium cocktail bar.
  • English Pub
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Pub on the Royal Promenade.
  • Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Loyalty lounge (former Diamond Club).
  • Star Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Entertainment lounge.
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Sports bar + arcade (2019).
  • The Bamboo Room
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Adults Polynesian tiki lounge (2019).
  • Solarium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults Solarium bar.
  • The Lime and Coconut (lower)
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Pool-deck level of the live-music bar (2019).
  • The Lime and Coconut (upper)
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Upper level of the live-music bar (2019).
  • Cosmopolitan Club
    lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Viking Crown lounge venue.
  • Viking Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Signature top-deck lounge complex.
  • Suite Lounge
    suite_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Concierge/suite-guest lounge.
Pools & Aquatics
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 13
    The Blaster aqua coaster + Riptide mat racer (added 2019).
  • Slashaway Bay
    attraction
    Location: Deck 12 aft
    Kids aqua park (added 2019).
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Outdoor resort pool.
  • Resort Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Second main pool (amped pool deck).
  • Solarium Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only Solarium pool.
Active Recreation
  • FlowRider
    activity
    Location: Deck 13
    Surf simulator (added 2014).
  • Rock-Climbing Wall
    activity
    Signature rock wall.
  • Navigator Dunes Mini-Golf
    activity
    Location: Deck 13
    Mini-golf course.
  • Sports Court
    sports_complex
    Location: Deck 13
    Basketball, golf simulator, table tennis.
  • Jogging Track
    activity
    Outdoor jogging track.
Entertainment Venues
  • Royal Theater
    theater
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Main show theater (formerly Metropolis).
  • Studio B
    attraction
    Location: Deck 3
    Ice rink / multi-use (~904 seats); ice shows + Battle for Planet Z.
  • Battle for Planet Z
    activity
    Location: Studio B
    Complimentary laser tag (added 2019).
  • Video Games Arcade
    activity
    Arcade.
  • Royal Escape Room: The Observatorium
    activity
    Escape-room challenge (added in amplification).
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Casino (~418 seats).
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa
    spa
    Spa.
  • Vitality Fitness Center
    gym
    Fitness center.
  • To Dry For
    spa
    Blow-dry bar (fleet-first, added 2019).
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Kids program (3-11).
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
    kids_club
    Nursery.
  • Living Room
    teen_club
    Teen lounge + Teen Disco.
Retail & Shopping
  • Royal Promenade Boutiques
    shop
    Location: Deck 5
    Duty-free + logo shops.
  • Sea Trek Dive Shop
    shop
    Dive/excursion shop.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Royal Promenade
    themed_zone
    Location: Deck 5
    Interior promenade boulevard with shops & bars.

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-25