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Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Ruby Princess

15 Night Hawaii (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 09, 2016

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: C746

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

My wife and I were on our first trip to Hawaii.  This cruise was great.  We always enjoy cruising, but the entertainment on the Ruby Princess was outstanding.  Both the theater shows and lounge entertainment were as good or better than any other cruise we have taken.

 

The food and services were everything we could ask for. The main dining room food was excellent and the selection varied from day to day.  Ate way too much. The weather the first two days was colder than I expected, so pack a couple of warmer outfits for the start and end of the cruise(we went in January).

 

The pizzeria on the top deck had hand thrown, thin crust pizza to die for!  The grill(hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken breast) was very good, too.  One of our favorites was the International café on the fifth floor that had sandwiches, salads, deserts and warm cookies.  YUMMIE!!!!!

 

If I could change anything, it would be to spend an extra day in the ports so one could see more of each island.  This is not a criticism, just a wish list item.

 

A great cruise experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
A bit small and no outside light. Great sleeping conditions. Plenty of room for storage.

Ship tip

Afternoon tea is a fun highlight.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

Lahaina, Maui

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

1 out of 5
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17 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

krbriggs    8 years ago

Have any of you sailed in the ruby since they opened the new restaurant "share" on it? Curious about that experience. We are sailing to Alaska in 7/24.

kenospizza    8 years ago

we took the Ruby to Alask Aug 2015. Best time ive had in a long time. Before we left on excursions , we would grab a sandwich to take along on shore. Free is free.

peteyandlisa    8 years ago

me and hubby to alaska july 10-17. cant wait

Cheabaya12    8 years ago

Awesome! We leave on that ship Sunday. Our first cruise ever. So excited!

monshe1    8 years ago

a friend and I are sailing to Alaska on the ruby may 15 also. Second time for me to Alaska first cruise for her I know she'll love it can't wait for the International cafe and the great coffee and all the other restaurants - love cruising

jap0704    8 years ago

See you then carolvot!

carolvot    8 years ago

June 12th to Alaska

stansluv    8 years ago

May 8 to Alaska..my parents first cruise AND their 50th wedding anniversary

MTCowboyCruiser    8 years ago

Wow...I can't read my calendar.. June 19th for us. Not July.

sschmaltz    8 years ago

We're sailing on the Ruby to Alaska May 15th. Can't wait!!

rone7500    8 years ago

Glad you had a great time to, we sure did as well. Best vacation ever and can't wait to cruise with Princess again.

timpattyickolson    8 years ago

sailing on her to Alaska may 22.

teresaa    8 years ago

This Sunday, Mexican Riviera cruise on the Ruby, so excited!!!

MTCowboyCruiser    8 years ago

July 19th to AK for us!

jap0704    8 years ago

Glad to hear you enjoyed the Ruby. We are sailing on her to Alaska on June 12th!

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