Nice Pre-Christmas Cruise

Item: Ruby Princess
Rating: 4.6
Author: kaviaq

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Mexico

kaviaq

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 143

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 15, 2018

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was a fantastic cruise! The Ruby is clean and her crew is upbeat and professional. We found the food overall to be very good though the buffet lacked the greater variety we've seen on other ships. They did not "nickel and dime" us to death as some cruise lines like to do. The gym and spa areas are clean and well apportioned. Unlike some spa areas, the Ruby has a nice sauna and steam room area, both of which reach temperatures that will give you the effect you're looking for. This is a fun itinerary on a great ship! Highly recommend!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick though not well organized. Several of the support staff didn't really know what was going on when.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Breakfast mostly in Club dining room where service and food were both good. Food throughout cruise was good in all venues. Bar tenders not especially astute as service varied greatly from bar to bar. Servers rather apethetic. Buffet was overall good though often crowded with minimal variety. Specialty restaurants were exceptional.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Rather limited daily activities. Mostly entertained ourselves. Pool side music was later if at all.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Spacious and comfortable. Very comfortable bed and bedding. Nice split bathroom. Plenty of storage space though the "walk-in" closet was relatively small. Great location near elevator bank and stairs though no noticeable noise from them. Large balcony with two access doors with comfy deck chairs and a dining set with round table and two chairs.