Explore The Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

The Navigator of the Seas was built in 2002 and is among Royal Caribbean's 29 ships in its fleet. The Navigator of the Seas is included in the cruise line's Voyager Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Navigator of the Seas vs all of the other Royal Caribbean ships.

Navigator of the Seas Size

How big is the Navigator of the Seas? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Navigator of the Seas. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Navigator of the Seas Size Infographic

Navigator of the Seas

139 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2002
year built
1,694
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,213
crew

Navigator of the Seas Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Navigator of the Seas can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
3,286
Royal Caribbean Avg: 3,708

Navigator of the Seas Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Navigator of the Seas is 3,286 guests. The average capacity for the 29 active ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet is 3,708 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Royal Caribbean ships has a minimum of 1,992 guests and a maximum of 7,600 passengers.

Crew Members
1,213
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,400

Navigator of the Seas Crew Members: Staff on the Navigator of the Seas include 1,213 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.7 to 1. The average Royal Caribbean ship includes 1,400 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.

Navigator of the Seas Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Royal Caribbean Fleet

Navigator of the Seas Length

How long is the Navigator of the Seas? From end to end, the Navigator of the Seas length equals 1,020 feet (311 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, measuring 1,068 feet (326 meters).

Feet Long
1,020
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,068

The smallest Royal Caribbean ship (in terms of length) measures 915 feet (279 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,198 feet (365 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Navigator of the Seas vs all other active Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships.

Navigator of the Seas Length

vs Royal Caribbean Fleet

Navigator of the Seas Built Date

When was the Navigator of the Seas Built? The Navigator of the Seas was built in 2002 and joined the cruise line’s Voyager Class.

Royal Caribbean includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
2002
Royal Caribbean Avg: 2009

When was the last Navigator of the Seas Dry Dock? The Navigator of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements in 2019.

Renovation Date
2019

Renovations include the following:  In February 2019, the Navigator of the Seas experienced dry dock renovations. Upgrades include the following: virtual balconies; Cyclone and Typhoon waterslides; 800 foot long The Blaster raft slide; Riptide waterslide with tubes; renovated pool deck with Splash Pads; Lime and Coconut Bar; To Dry For blog-dry bar; Bamboo Room lounge; Johnny Rockets; Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade; Starbucks; El Loco Fresh Mexican restaurant; Jamie's Italian restaurant; Hooked Seafood restaurant; Royal Escape Room; mini golf course; laser tag course.

Navigator of the Seas Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 19 restaurants, 17 bars, 7 shows, 74 activities, and 11 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Navigator of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigator of the Seas Info

On which deck is the Navigator of the Seas Casino located?

You will find the Navigator of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.

On which deck is the Navigator of the Seas buffet located?

You will find the Navigator of the Seas buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.

When was the Navigator of the Seas last refurbished?

In February 2019, the Navigator of the Seas experienced dry dock renovations. Upgrades include the following: virtual balconies; Cyclone and Typhoon waterslides; 800 foot long The Blaster raft slide; Riptide waterslide with tubes; renovated pool deck with Splash Pads; Lime and Coconut Bar; To Dry For blog-dry bar; Bamboo Room lounge; Johnny Rockets; Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade; Starbucks; El Loco Fresh Mexican restaurant; Jamie's Italian restaurant; Hooked Seafood restaurant; Royal Escape Room; mini golf course; laser tag course.

What is the Navigator of the Seas ship class?

The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Voyager class.

What does the Navigator of the Seas offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 19 restaurants, 17 bars, 74 activities, 7 shows and 11 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Navigator of the Seas?

The Navigator of the Seas has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.

What is the Navigator of the Seas capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Navigator of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 3,286. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,880 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.

How old is the Navigator of the Seas?

The Navigator of the Seas was built in 2002. Royal Caribbean includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Navigator of the Seas a good ship?

Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Navigator of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Navigator of the Seas?

From end to end, the Navigator of the Seas length equals 1,020 feet (311 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,077 feet (328 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.