Princess has gone downhill

Item: Ruby Princess
Rating: 2.9
Author: LondieC

Ruby Princess Cruise Review to Alaska

LondieC

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

2.9 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Alaska Inside Passage With Glacier Bay National Park (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 07, 2023

Ship: Ruby Princess

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: C301

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Totally downhill from previous Princess Alaska cruise experience. Majority of scheduled activities are simply commercials for the overpriced goods and services they sell onboard. Stopping at Victoria was previous highlight & that didn't happen this time. Craft activities were unorganized and juvenile. Most craft presenters were unprepared and clearly unskilled. Also, not given enough time to complete craft, as lot of time was spent passing out each individual item needed. Insulting. Only redeeming part of trip was that Staff was excellent, food was good, weather great, had a balcony.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth. Picked afternoon to embark. Less crowded than morning. No lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was good. Staff awesome. Coffee for the first 7 days was brown hot water.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Majority of scheduled activities were a commercial for their overpriced goods and services. Craft activities were disorganized and juvenile. Not given enough time to complete. Fitness center was good. Loved the hours open. Be wary of classes attending...some have a $20 fee that you're not told about until class is about to start.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Needed more variety. Most geared towards 70+ age group. Comedians, for the most part were repetitive and just not funny.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Most excellent! Staff was best part of cruise

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Staff kept ship in top shape.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Steward kept cabin immaculate. Size was perfect for 3 people. Only complaint is lack of electrical outlets. One was so high, had to climb on chair to reach. USB charging ports in lamps would be great.

Ship tip

Don't. Just don't. Quality & quantity of onboard activities has gone down so much. Unless you are okay with watching the water on the long days at sea...just don't travel Princess.

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Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

3 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

1 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Bay

1 out of 5

REALLY?! No activities the entire day because the Rangers were onboard.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

1 out of 5

EXTREMELY poor substitute for original port of Victoria.

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

As always, crowded.

8 Comments

AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your very detailed feedback. Sorry you were disappointed.

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karlgrgurich 1 year ago

Geez. Love Glacier Bay…one of my most favourite views I’ve seen!!

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stacy12312 1 year ago

Part of cruising glacier Bay is looking at all the beautiful glaciers. We absolutely loved it. I hope you give it a third try on a different ship😊

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javawoody 1 year ago

Lots of complaints

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byhisgrace 1 year ago

Yikes 😳 sorry

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1960cruiser 1 year ago

Probably cruising isn't for you. If you are just going to complain about every little thing, its best you don't go or maybe choose a different cruise line.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Oops, sorry we have not had those issues. Thanks

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