Spring Break 2018

Item: Ruby Princess
Rating: 4.1
Author: kimrasner

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

kimrasner

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 69

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

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7 Night Classic California Coast (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 31, 2018

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E215

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We cruise quite often, but this is our first Princess cruise. The passengers were older. We had our teenage daughters for spring break. The teen club would not let the 18 year old in even though she is a senior just like the 17 year old. They have a 15 drink limit on the drink package, but wont give you credit if not consumed on other days. They also won't give you pop with the drink passages unless it comes out of the fountain. They have very limited fountain choices. The ship was clean but dated.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

The staterooms were ready very fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The buffet choices are good, but small. The steak restaurant was wonderful. I would not recommend Share- overpriced. We had the drink package and you are limited to 15 per day. But when in port, they don't give you credit for the drinks you have not consumed those days. They also will only give you pop from the fountain and will charge for cans of pop that are not available in the fountain. Very petty as the drink package is close to 500$

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Plenty to do

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

I brought two seniors in high school. One is 17 and one 18. The would not let the 18 year old in the program. The teen club should be based on grade not age.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

We met some wonderful people, Jimmy (cabin steward), Dpak (Bar tender by the pool),

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Somewhat dates but nice.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5

Monterey, California

5 out of 5

San Diego, California

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5

Super fun- Go to the market with 50+ shops, restaurants and even baby lions, jaguars, tigers that you can pet

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

7 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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Ranger01 6 years ago

Skywatcher your so right

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Skywatcher 6 years ago

Fine ship! I like Princess because of the older crowds. My party days are over. If I were younger then I’d hit the Carnival line. Practically no kids on Princess because of the higher cost. Perfect for laid back, book reading folks who want to slow things down. . .

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banaford 6 years ago

They can not allow the adult 18 year old in with underage, even 17 year old. It is a legal liability. Rule on all ships and clubs at home.

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fanciefun 6 years ago

Thanks for the review. Will be going on our first Princess cruise in November on the Ruby.

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markcross 6 years ago

What cruise line gives credit for unconsumed beverages? I would love to get $12 x7 per day for the cocktails I don't drink!

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

Fantastic

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