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Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 46

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Ruby Princess

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2017

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: D529

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

My Favorite part of this cruise was the mini-suite - I will not book another ordinary stateroom. Well worth the extra and not that much more than a balcony but so much more room.

I am a food lover and so that is one of my primary entertainments and indulgences. My wife is a shopper with a similar enthusiasm for her pursuit. There was plenty to delight us both.

I was disappointed that our time in port was limited, decreasing with each stop. I also would have liked it if we had a day at sea between each one.

This cruise had a happy hour that I, my wife, and several dozen of our closest friends enjoyed quit a lot, but libations generally were generally very affordable anyway.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I will not book below mini-suite again. It is that nice. So great to have room to move in addition to the balcony. I would try to get one more aft rather than midships, even though it might be a bit bouncy.

Ship tip

Have lunch in the dining room if it is open. Have breakfast and late night in the buffet.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5
Use your navigation system to find the dock.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5
This was the best port for just walking around. Skip the taxi. The bus costs 50 cents and is quite entertaining.

Mazatlan, Mexico

3 out of 5
Hire an open taxi and negotiate your own tour. Do your homework first.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5
Hacienda Tequila has the best selection and prices.
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

CharlesNSteve    7 years ago

So you gave it a 3 stars out of 5 because of the itinerary and not the ship? I'm confused.

msstephie    7 years ago

The views are well worth it. I have always had at least a balcony on Alaska Cruises. If you are towards either end you get a nice view of the porpoises playing along side the ship.

xfactor2016    7 years ago

My family are booked onto a cruise round Alaska and have a mini-suite booked? Are the views worth it and do you see alot?

danielle2017    7 years ago

I agree, the mini suites are a must!!

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