SDHappy Girl

If there are any cabins to consider that are awesome...I wish I did it when I sailed on her...are the panoramic ocean view cabins on deck 12...there are also 14 of them that have balconies. They will sell out fast because there aren't many of them.

Stayed on a Panoramic Ocean View on Explorer! Could not recommend enough! Nice to be in the newly updated rooms compared with others!

Matt is correct - online reviews are usually pretty worthless.  People either seem to have an axe to grind and vent on their keyboards instead of calmly discussing any issues with fellow humans in a reasonable way, or....the other stuff we see online is clearly a paid promo piece of glowing PR.  i stayed on navigator in Feb of 2020 in a balcony with new carpet a few new other pieces (artwork, bed cover, couch, TV, etc) and yes, the cabins were not as brand flashy new as the cabins on Symphony which I cruised a year earlier, but were still fine and we had a great cruise.  I was really impressed with Navigator after being on several other Voyager class ships that had not been Amped. 
Feels like ship cabins are something that gets talked about too much....99% of cabins are designed to be small, efficient little places where most people are not going to spend most of their time.  It's a place to hang up your clothes, shower and sleep right?  Can't compare them to an upscale hotel or condo where space is not at a premium in nearly the same way as a ship and it's much easier to put on a new coat of paint every year.

You are correct. Studies have shown that if you have a good experience with something, you tell a couple of people. If you have a bad experience, you tell ten.

YES! THIS! When it comes to online reviews of ANYTHING, I often find that that people with a negative experience seem more likely to post reviews than those that simply enjoyed their experience.
Person 1: "I hated this and everyone in the world needs to hear about it!"
Person 2: "Man, I had a really good time and I can't wait to tell my family and friends about it."

Somethings were refreshed like carpet and upholstery covers.  They did not gut the cabins or replace desks, cabiners, wardrobes, bathrooms, etc.
Take a look at the pictures in this thread and judge for yourself.
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11143-navigator-mar-1-2019-9-nights-southern-caribbean/
 
 

Keep in mind some new cabins have been added to Navigator.  Just prior to the amp some cabins were added then during the amp more new cabins were added.  They are like staying in a brand new cabin.  If it really concerns you look for some of the newer cabins.  
Personally I don't have an issue with any cabin on this ship but to each their own. 

Welcome to the forums!  I'm just going to slide it over to the main discussion page.  I was on Navigator in 2019 and the cabins have not been refreshed.  That being said, our cabin wasn't in any sort of disrepair, it was in very good shape.