Navigator of the Seas | Catalina Island

Is Catalina Island worth skipping? 🚢 In this Navigator of the Seas cruise vlog, we’re doing the unthinkable. We stayed onboard while the ship was anchored at the Catalina Island cruise port! Most people rush to the Catalina Island tender, but we wanted to see if a "quiet ship day" is actually the better way to experience Royal Caribbean. From an empty Solarium to a private lunch at Johnny Rockets, we’re showing you the pros and cons of staying on the ship. In This Episode: • Night Before: Specialty dining at Chops Grille and cocktails at the Bamboo Room. • The Big Decision: Why we chose to skip the tender port. • Empty Ship Tour: Seeing Navigator of the Seas without the crowds. • Hidden Perks: Unexpected sea lion sightings and the best views of Avalon from the deck. ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 Relaxing Onboard Day While Docked in Catalina Island | Navigator of the Seas 00:22 Cocktails at the Bamboo Room Bar 🍹 | Navigator of the Seas 01:24 Dinner at Chops Grille Specialty Dining | Royal Caribbean 06:15 Showgirls! Past, Present, Future | Royal Theater 08:05 Piano & Vocal Entertainment with Piano Woman Katharine | Schooner Bar 🎶 09:09 Relaxing Walk Around the Ship + Sea Lion Sighting 🦭 09:27 Solarium | Navigator of the Seas 09:32 Outdoor Pool Areas | Navigator of the Seas 09:36 Walking Trails Onboard 09:40 Navigator Dunes Miniature Golf 09:53 Studio B Ice Rink 10:06 Royal Promenade | Navigator of the Seas 10:16 Catalina Island Views from the Ship 🌴 10:59 Lunch at Johnny Rockets | Navigator of the Seas 12:24 Relaxing Onboard with Catalina Island Scenery 13:15 Wrap-Up & What’s Next | Navigator of the Seas Cruise Vlog 2025 🚢 🌴 Who This Video Is For This video is helpful if you’re: • Planning a Navigator of the Seas cruise • Researching Catalina Island cruise port days • Deciding whether to tender ashore or stay onboard • Interested in quiet ship experiences and relaxing cruise vlogs Would you tender ashore in Catalina or stay onboard? 🚢🌴 🚢 Cruise Details: • Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean • Ship: Navigator of the Seas • Sailing: December 15-19, 2025 • Departure Port: San Pedro, California (Round Trip) • Itinerary: 4-night cruise with stops in Catalina Island and Ensenada 🌊 Subscribe to Calm Sea Cruise for More Adventures at Sea! Discover the joy of cruising through our vlogs, cabin tours, and destination adventures. Join us as we explore breathtaking ports, share cruise tips, and inspire your next vacation! 🌴🚢 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 💬 Let’s Connect & Share the Cruise Life 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 🎵 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 Learn More with Grounded Life (Affiliate Links) If you’re over 40 and interested in creating a successful YouTube channel or planning meaningful retirement travel, we highly recommend these courses: ▶️ YouTube After 40: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Bundle – YouTube + Retirement Travel: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 Explore all the products we use for every voyage! 🛍️ Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear → https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you! 📄Get our FREE Cruise Packing Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view?usp=drive_link 🎥 Our Filming Gear 📸 Main Camera – Sony ZV-E10 🌊 Underwater – GoPro Max 🚶‍♀️ Walking Shots – DJI Osmo-3 📱 Photos & B-roll – iPhone 17 Pro 👉 Full Gear List: https://amzn.to/46WjRsP 🎵 Background Music from → https://www.storyblocks.com #RoyalCaribbean #NavigatorOfTheSeas #CatalinaIsland #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips