Nice cruise but too short

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

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Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night California Coastal (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 22, 2016

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: R619

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Check in at San Pedro was so smooth and there was no waiting in long lines.
We did express walk off with all our bags and that was fast also. Anytime dining option only offered 530-545pm or 8pm reservations. They were not at all flexible which does not sound like Anytime dining. We enjoyed all the ports but Santa Barbara is a tender port and that is a hassle. Speciality dining has $29 or $39 cover charge which is pricey. Crown grill has great food but service was slow and they would only give our party of six a 530pm reservation eventho we called early. The new SHARE restaurant for $39 does not have a very appealing menu.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Production shows are great but other times there were several comedians and one not so good.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

cabin was fine for a 7 day cruise. We liked being on 14 because it was close to buffet and getting coffee in the morning. The carpet seems to be getting tired. Our friends had NEW carpet in mini-suite.