Navigator Of The Seas deck 13 plan (Sports-FlowRider-Waterslides-Golf)

During the ship’s drydock refurbishment in 2019, Navigator Dunes (Mini-Golf Course) was relocated (forward) and replaced by The Perfect Storm complex (Cyclone and Typhoon waterslides). Also here was added the rooftop (upper level) of the new bar "The Lime and Coconut".

The fore-located Navigator Dunes and Sun Deck (sunbathing area with padded sun loungers) are accessible only via stairs from Spa Deck 12 (below). Navigator Dunes is a 9-hole Mini-Golf Course (complimentary, 24-hour, equipment provided) with an indoor golf simulator (virtual golfing at surcharge per hour).

The sports deck is a huge aft area that includes a sports court, a golf course (golf simulators), some ping-pong tables, plus a rock-climbing wall.

The full-size Sports Court can be used for playing basketball, volleyball, tennis, football/soccer, paddleball, table tennis (ping pong). Daily are organized group game competitions.

Rock-Climbing Wall (height 44 ft / 13,4 m) is complimentary (first come first served basis) and used in 30 min sessions. Equipment is provided (shoes, helmets, harnesses). Daily are organized climbing competitions. The min age limit is 6 yo (waivers must be signed by a parent/legal guardian). Children 6-12 yo must be supervised by an adult at all times.

The aft-located FlowRider is the Royal Caribbean’s signature surf simulator. Pumps project high-speed water (20-30 mph / 30-50 kph) across a small area creating sheet waves (stationary waves) to simulate ocean surfing. FlowRiders were first created as land-based facilities and were implemented by Royal Caribbean for guests to enjoy traditional surfing and skimboarding on cruise ships. The Royal Caribbean FlowRider is a complimentary (cruise fare inclusive) facility and reservations are not required. Equipment (bodyboards, flow boards) is provided. Private surfing lessons are available for booking at an additional cost per person. Groups are 6 to 8 guests. The FlowRider’s restrictions include min height (52″/132 cm to use bodyboard, 58″/147 cm to use flow board). Not allowed are footwear, goggles, go-pro cams. Guests can surf at the simulator until they fall off the board. The facility is supervised by sports staff (safety, assistance, advice).

The Perfect Storm waterslides

During drydock 2019 (January-February) was installed The Perfect Storm (dual-racing waterslide complex) which is between the FlowRider and the Sports Court.

The Perfect Storm is complimentary (cruise fare inclusive) and includes 2 racer slides (“Cyclone” and “Typhoon”). Both spiraling slides are positioned portside and accessed via a 3-floor-high, glass-enclosed swirling staircase. There are no age restrictions, but there are passenger height and weight requirements - min 48 inches (122 cm) and max 300 lbs (136 kg).

*The Blaster" (aqua coaster, 244 m / 800 ft long 2-person raft slide) and Riptide (the cruise industry's only head-first mat racer).

The slides builder is WhiteWater. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing of water park products and family-fun attractions for major clients around the world. The company also owns the FlowRider patent (acquired from WaveLoc).