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BugsyCruiser Posted April 11, 2012 Author #77 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Tonight was the first formal night so of course had the champagne tower and Captain Yeomans came out to say hello to everyone. He announced that we had 3460 passengers on this cruise. Sure didn't feel like it during the whole week. I never once felt crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 11, 2012 Author #78 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh almost forgot. I tried the fish and chips along with a Guinness at the Wheelhouse bar. I recommend it... very good lunch: Here are some thoughts at this point of the cruise. I did enjoy my first cruise and that was a special cruise due to attending the seminars, meeting and having dinner with those speakers... but so far, Princess has outshined that cruise by far. I have found the crew and officers to be very professional and sociable. I have found the passengers to be very sociable(which is a good thing since I travel alone, for now). The food has been very good. As I said I only ate in the buffet one time so I can't really give a very good opinion on that. The food from the international cafe is to die for... whether it be the pastries in the morning, the sandwiches during lunch, dessert... you name it, it's been excellent there And another plus... the coffee is much better on here IMHO. So far my grades are: Food: A Activities: A- Crew: A Cabin: A+ More to come later friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcradd Posted April 11, 2012 #79 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great review. Love all the pics. i was also on the Ruby last week and it was a really good cruise. Can't wait to see more of your pics and review. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted April 11, 2012 #80 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Great pics..thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jay Posted April 11, 2012 #81 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh almost forgot. I tried the fish and chips along with a Guinness at the Wheelhouse bar. I recommend it... very good lunch: Here are some thoughts at this point of the cruise. I did enjoy my first cruise and that was a special cruise due to attending the seminars, meeting and having dinner with those speakers... but so far, Princess has outshined that cruise by far. I have found the crew and officers to be very professional and sociable. I have found the passengers to be very sociable(which is a good thing since I travel alone, for now). The food has been very good. As I said I only ate in the buffet one time so I can't really give a very good opinion on that. The food from the international cafe is to die for... whether it be the pastries in the morning, the sandwiches during lunch, dessert... you name it, it's been excellent there And another plus... the coffee is much better on here IMHO. So far my grades are: Food: A Activities: A- Crew: A Cabin: A+ More to come later friends... Thank You So Much... For Your Nice Review, And Wonderful Pictures!!! I Will Be Sailing On Her, April 2013!! I Also Sailing Solo!!! How Was The Santuary?? Is It Worth The Price?? Is The Steamrooms, And Sauna's Free?? Please Keep The Pictures Coming!!! Once Again.. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #82 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thank You So Much... For Your Nice Review, And Wonderful Pictures!!! I Will Be Sailing On Her, April 2013!! I Also Sailing Solo!!! How Was The Santuary?? Is It Worth The Price?? Is The Steamrooms, And Sauna's Free?? Please Keep The Pictures Coming!!! Once Again.. Thanks!! Big Jay I can't say anything about the Sanctuary because I never tried it out... sorry. As far as the steamroom and sauna.... if you're in a suite you get free access to the thermal suite during the cruise anytime the Lotus Spa is open. But I believe the weekly pass for the thermal suite is quite reasonable and I would say the thermal suite is worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #83 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wednesday and time to begin our approach to St. Maarten. Beautiful morning as we approach around 930am: The local pilot coming out to meet up with Ruby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #84 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Only one other ship with us in port today... Celebrity Eclipse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matcodixon Posted April 12, 2012 #86 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I love that 3 masted sail boat. I could retire on that beauty! Your photos are the best I have seen on this board! Thanks for taking the time to share them. I am that much more excited and anxious to board the Ruby In Venice for out Mediterranean cruise this August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #87 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I love that 3 masted sail boat. I could retire on that beauty! Your photos are the best I have seen on this board! Thanks for taking the time to share them. I am that much more excited and anxious to board the Ruby In Venice for out Mediterranean cruise this August! Got plenty more my friend. Appreciate the compliment :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted April 12, 2012 #88 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I love this review! Very well written. Reminds me of our Ruby cruise. We sailed on Ruby in 2008 ... her 3rd cruise ever. Captain Yeomans(?) also attended our cruise critics gathering, and I even have a picture with him. :p:D One of my favorite places aside from Piazza and Terrace pool is Wheelhouse Bar, but I think it's a bit better planed on Caribbean Princess. Your pictures are amazing. What camera/lenses you are using if it is not a secret of course? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted April 12, 2012 #89 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Duplicate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #90 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I love this review! Very well written. Reminds me of our Ruby cruise. We sailed on Ruby in 2008 ... her 3rd cruise ever. Captain Yeomans(?) also attended our cruise critics gathering, and I even have a picture with him. :p:D One of my favorite places aside from Piazza and Terrace pool is Wheelhouse Bar, but I think it's a bit better planed on Caribbean Princess. Your pictures are amazing. What camera/lenses you are using if it is not a secret of course? :) Nah no secret on the camera. Happy to fill you in on it. Click on this link.... this is the camera I'm using: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+NEX-5N+16.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+with+18-55mm+Lens+-+Silver/3187031.p?id=1218385838199&skuId=3187031 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #91 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well here's everyone lining up for the 1230pm tours in St. Maarten. I opted for the zoo and island tour. It was good. The zoo of course isn't on par with the San Diego Zoo(what zoo is?) but it was a nice little zoo... pretty neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #92 Share Posted April 12, 2012 In Florida, we call this lunch :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper4599 Posted April 12, 2012 #93 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Well here's everyone lining up for the 1230pm tours in St. Maarten. I opted for the zoo and island tour. It was good. The zoo of course isn't on par with the San Diego Zoo(what zoo is?) but it was a nice little zoo... pretty neat My husband and daughter are in the photo on the dock where we were awaiting our Butterfly Farm tour. He's in the red shirt/green cap and my daughter is to the right. They'll get a kick out of this. My sister has a photo chip to lend me of all the food we had in the MDR. Do you think I should post? Thanks for sharing all these photos. Wish I was still on the boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 12, 2012 Author #94 Share Posted April 12, 2012 My husband and daughter are in the photo on the dock where we were awaiting our Butterfly Farm tour. He's in the red shirt/green cap and my daughter is to the right. They'll get a kick out of this. My sister has a photo chip to lend me of all the food we had in the MDR. Do you think I should post? Thanks for sharing all these photos. Wish I was still on the boat! Sure! I'd like to see it. I wish I was still on the boat too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 13, 2012 Author #95 Share Posted April 13, 2012 More from the zoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 13, 2012 Author #96 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yes, never mind what happens to you.... just don't get the animals sick. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 13, 2012 #97 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for the review and love your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 13, 2012 Author #98 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for the review and love your pictures. I appreciate that. Got plenty more too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 13, 2012 Author #99 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Now we proceeded on to the island tour. Beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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