teidy Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hey Guys! All and any input greatly appreciated! so I’m looking to book a weekend vacation for 6-8 guys celebrating bachelor party in a month on either the Navigator of the Seas leaving from Miami or the Mariner of the Seas leaving from Orlando. I have 3 basic questions for anyone that’s sailed on both recently since I know they both had some serious renovations. 1. Is there any advantage for guys our age group to book on one vs the other (either based on ship or departing port or ship condition)? 2. We will certainly be booking ocean view balcony rooms but it worth paying the extra for Jr Suites on both ships? The difference is extra $500 per room. 3. Both ships have stops in Cococay and Nassau, any recommendations for our group while in Nassau? Thank you all in advance! Any and all advice greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 You “might” find a younger crowd of more party oriented and late night people coming out of Miami. I would say Navigator is the better choice. Also, pool deck on Navi is pretty awesome! teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 11 hours ago, teidy said: Hey Guys! All and any input greatly appreciated! so I’m looking to book a weekend vacation for 6-8 guys celebrating bachelor party in a month on either the Navigator of the Seas leaving from Miami or the Mariner of the Seas leaving from Orlando. I have 3 basic questions for anyone that’s sailed on both recently since I know they both had some serious renovations. 1. Is there any advantage for guys our age group to book on one vs the other (either based on ship or departing port or ship condition)? 2. We will certainly be booking ocean view balcony rooms but it worth paying the extra for Jr Suites on both ships? The difference is extra $500 per room. 3. Both ships have stops in Cococay and Nassau, any recommendations for our group while in Nassau? Thank you all in advance! Any and all advice greatly appreciated! I agree with Tony. I would totally go with Navigator.. Yes both were just refurbished but they made Navigator extra nice.. The pool deck is so much nicer on Navigator, They upgraded the staterooms on Navigator, The water slides are better on Navigator and I agree Miami is a more fun crowd. Also I would not go with the Junior suites for $500 totally not worth it on a bachelor party cruise. Trust me you will only be in the room to sleep and shower so many other awesome places on the ship to go. teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 I have sailed on both within the last 10 months and I would recommend Navigator of the Seas. The resort style pool and Lime & Coconut bar vibe will complement the bachelor party well. Recommend getting a cabana at Coco Cay. teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 In Nassau I would either hit Junkanoo beach..or do a pub crawl to a few of the bars there..lots of options. As for the cabins..I wouldn't even pay the extra for the balconies.....I am guessing you'll be passed out in the rooms for 5 or 6 hours a day and that's about it..... teidy and coneyraven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 I thought Carnival was for the Bachelor party types!! Just kidding. I would go with Navigator because there are some nice options in Miami for a Pre/Post cruise party as well. Neo, RickinSTL and teidy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Pirate Republic is a decent brewery within a block or two of the dock in Nassau. It's not spectacular by any means, but it's better than you might think the craft brew scene in The Bahamas might be. teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 52 minutes ago, Zacharius said: Pirate Republic is a decent brewery within a block or two of the dock in Nassau. It's not spectacular by any means, but it's better than you might think the craft brew scene in The Bahamas might be. Agreed, and after the lack of beer selection on Royal Caribbean, we go simply to mix things up. teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: Agreed, and after the lack of beer selection on Royal Caribbean, we go simply to mix things up. Nothing is better than hearing a guy dressed as a pirate talk beer on a pretty decent level. Outside the place, in full pirate attire: "Rrrrr, ye want a beer matey?!" Inside the place, same attire: "Yes, this pale is made with fresh simcoe that was cross-pollinated with a delectable mosaic hop, and our own strain of ale yeast. Very floral, some honey and lavender on the back end." Back outside the place on the way out, same attire: "Rrrrr, get your booty back in here matey, you need some more, rrrrr!" EDIT: Here's the guy! Super friendly. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pirate+Republic+Brewing/@25.0789483,-77.3420318,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipONCi9PcFdjphpEp6e73tVY8Aj1t6n7OGIzmtJ9!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipONCi9PcFdjphpEp6e73tVY8Aj1t6n7OGIzmtJ9%3Dw203-h152-k-no!7i4640!8i3480!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2f8e8ba0de1de131!8m2!3d25.078799!4d-77.342044 JLMoran, teidy and coneyraven 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 @teidy Navigator or Mariner for Bachelor party group in high 20’s? Are you inquiring about high 20's or late 20's....lol.... in this day and age one needs to clarify teidy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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