Relaxing Cruise to SoCal and Baja CA

Item: Ruby Princess
Rating: 3.9
Author: tw8020solutions

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

tw8020solutions

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night West Coast Getaway With San Diego (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 11, 2022

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E118

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

All in all, the cruise was good especially given the cost. I had a relaxing 5 days and enjoyed the sail.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Seemed to be a bit unorganized as it was at a different terminal than the normal embarkation. Weather also an issue.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Breakfast in dining room was good but dinners were a bit slow and the food was decent but not special.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Terrace (adult only) Pool not open so had to deal with all the kids at the other pools. Also a number of Hot Tubs not open.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The one show I saw was pretty good. It was a singer/songwriter. Did not see a production show and, if there was one, it was not well promoted

Children's Programs

No Kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Again, service was ok but it seemed like the crew was a bit "over it"! Perhaps they are understaffed and over worked. Quite a different feel than what I experience on the Majestic Princess just 2 months aga.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Obviously the Ruby is an older ship and there were certainly signs of that fact. A few cracks noticeable on the Pool Lido) Deck, brightwork needs attention in several areas and rust stains visible in several area. The cabin itself was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was pretty good...clean and comfortable.