[3] The hull was purchased by RSSC and the superstructure was finished by Mariotti Yards, Italy.

The Navigator underwent a $40 million refurbishment in March/April 2016 that upgraded the common areas and suites.

USN Captain (retired) Morton Jablin has lived on Seven Seas Navigator since 2005.

[6][7] The ship had subsequently requested entry to the Port of Barcelona, and the Ministry of Health granted them an exception to do so.

[6] After docking, both sick crew members were given serological tests, and both returned positive.