Ruby Princess cruise to Vancouver

Item: Ruby Princess
Rating: 3
Author: t0022

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

t0022

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 43

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

4 Night West Coast Getaway With Catalina Island (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 03, 2016

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C325

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Average cruise ship with average balcony staterooms. We are cruising about once a year and this is our 3rd cruise in 3 years. Food was below average compared to Norwegian and about the same as Carnival. Upscale steakhouse served a filet mignon that had the texture and flavor of an Applebee's sirloin. Definitely not the quality one would expect. Ship tended to be crowded especially the buffet dining room where sections would be closed off and no tables available in the open areas. We likely will not sail on Princess cruise lines again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Edible but lower quality.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Short cruise. All they had was a comedian.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Most of the staff worked hard and tried to provide prompt and friendly service. Service desk staff not very knowledgeable regarding excursions. Some do not speak English clearly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Beautiful common area decor.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Average compared to other cruise ship balcony rooms.