WINEMANVISALIA Posted December 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Live from Ruby Princess...December 3...so far not great.. We are in our 70's and have not cruised for 5 years. This will be our 21st Princess Cruise...We are elite. Okay, here goes...Embarkation went very smoothly. The Hilton Doubletree shutterbugs to cruise terminal 10:45 am. * Waited 30 minutes to check in...Sat in very nice Lounge for 30 minutes..Got Group A to board the ship..Boarded at 12:15...Straight to our assigned Room Baja 502. Well now, no name plate by our room...Ahem, mini bar was empty...Nada... NOTHING in there! Called room service for an hour...busy... Went to eat lunch...ribs were good...of course, a bit crowded...the confused entering exits that sort of thing...seems tight paths to food...2:30pm....returned to room...mini bar is still bare and no name plate... Went to guest services elite line...explained my issues...then continued tour of ship... 3:10pm Room steward knocked...then tried to explain why no name tag...We asked for extra roll of toilet paper since we only had one. 3:45 safety drill...took our lifejackets...took a peek at our empty mini bar and headed out by past our bare name tag space. Returned to our room 4:10pm... 4:24 pm...Room service called and discussed our minibar issues...Yayyy!...we got to exchange sodas and beers for lots of vodka and perrier! 4:35. Room service knocked with tray of vodka bottles and perrier...She put tray our counter and left. Our minibar is full... Captain announces delay of one hour departure. 5:08 pm...Still no name tag...We begin to drink! Right now, we are sitting on our balcony looking g at the San Pedro Vincent Thomas bridge hoping for vodka enlightenment... To be continued...😀😁😂😋 Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmom Posted December 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hope you have a wonderful cruise. With all the work on turn around day, a delayed mini bar seems like not a big deal and if the name card was forgotten for the entire cruiuse, it would be fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted December 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Well now, no name plate by our room. . . and no name plate...then tried to explain why no name tag...headed out by past our bare name tag space...Still no name tag.. . Remember . . . you're on vacation! Yay! Many people can't afford any type of vacation so enjoy your blessings in being able to take a cruise. And try not to get upset over such a small issue as a name tag. Who cares if your room doesn't have a name tag?? Most other cruiselines don't even have them and no one misses them. Try to focus on "the vodka glass half full", not empty, and you'll have a much better vacation. Relax and enjoy!! :p Edited December 4, 2016 by Go-Bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted December 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Hope you have a wonderful cruise. With all the work on turn around day, a delayed mini bar seems like not a big deal and if the name card was forgotten for the entire cruise, it would be fine with me. Especially considering that there is another whole thread where just about everyone seems upset that Princess even puts name tags on the mailbox. WINEMANVISALIA, you folks enjoy your cruise. Edited December 4, 2016 by ar1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 4, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Don't sweat the small stuff. You are on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted December 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sorry that the cruise has started out badly for you. We were just on there over Thanksgiving and had no problems whatsoever. I hope that it gets better from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted December 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Wondering why the Ruby is still in port in LA. Am i missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted December 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Wondering why the Ruby is still in port in LA. Am i missing something? From OP's original post: ................ Captain announces delay of one hour departure. .......................................... BTW, leaving now. Edited December 4, 2016 by ar1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Wondering why the Ruby is still in port in LA. Am i missing something? The OP addressed that. Looks as if she is on her way out. Edited December 4, 2016 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseclan Posted December 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sorry missed the one hour delay. It looks like it is more like 2 hour delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Did you get a loyalty OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted December 4, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sorry missed the one hour delay. It looks like it is more like 2 hour delay. BTW, if interested here is a link to the live webcam for the Port of LA in San Pedro: http://www.lawaterfront.org/multimedia.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachtocruis Posted December 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2016 YAY! A Ruby live from! We are on Christmas week. Our excitement is growing! Enjoy, but do tell all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINEMANVISALIA Posted December 4, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Live from Ruby Princess ...better at night...ribs and chicken...good food...Martini at Adagio...grey goose..well done...followed by great voice impressionist in Princess Theater!...music in crooner bar rocks and music in wheelhouse bar was 60's with great female guitarist! However, still no name tag and no robes until the morning....hmmm...oh well tomorrow is another day..good night all... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted December 4, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I love reading on-board reports. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your experiences and observations with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted December 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2016 L However, still no name tag and no robes until the morning....hmmm...oh well tomorrow is another day..good night all... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app On most of our cruises, we get the robes on the second morning. Now that I think about it, maybe it's because the laundry has to do all the sheets, etc for embarkation, so the robes have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted December 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2016 On most of our cruises, we get the robes on the second morning. Now that I think about it, maybe it's because the laundry has to do all the sheets, etc for embarkation, so the robes have to wait. Bingo! And we would much rather have clean bedding, towels and wash clothes than worry about robes that first night. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted December 4, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Did you get a loyalty OBC? Now you gave them something else to worry about. :eek: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted December 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Now you gave them something else to worry about. :eek:Tony That's easily fixed - if they don't have it - visit the Captain's Circle Host. We had to do that with our first one, because if was very close to the one we earned it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west coast cruiser Posted December 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Live from Ruby Princess ...better at night...ribs and chicken...good food...Martini at Adagio...grey goose..well done...followed by great voice impressionist in Princess Theater!...music in crooner bar rocks and music in wheelhouse bar was 60's with great female guitarist! However, still no name tag and no robes until the morning....hmmm...oh well tomorrow is another day..good night all... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Sometimes you don't get the robes until the second day or later in the evening. They are all being laundered from the last cruise. No name tag, big deal. Look for all the positives and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINEMANVISALIA Posted December 4, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Slept well...Live on Ruby princess...We slept well on the firm mattress...listening to the waves go by....our room is midship on Baja deck...did not hear fellow cruisers...cabin creaks a bit...we love that sound...sunrise was glorious and our room is draped in sunlight...now we shower which compared to other princess shops is smaller but we will lather up our hips play chubby checker and dance the twist then head out for food! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bob Posted December 4, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Second day delivery of the Robe is great service. 9 cruises ago I marked the block on the personalizer that I wanted a Robe. And, the block continued to be marked each cruise there after. No Robe until our November this year Cruise. Then second day it was hanging in the closet. Of course it was Princess size extra small. :D Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX8081 Posted December 4, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Why the delay on the Ruby out of San Pedro last night? Just wondering. We'll be back on her come January 28th cruise. :) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINEMANVISALIA Posted December 4, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Live from Ruby...breakfast on lido deck 15...there are two sections Horizon which has more selections a d omelette station but is more crowded than Caribe cafe which is 20 steps going aft where there is omelette station...also both stations had English muffins breads and great selection of condiments like sweet chili sauce along with jellies jams...very tasty! Pushed the clock ahead one hour... NFL game is on Movies under the Stars or in your cabin.. Today, we have been promised robes and finally our name tag...We wear both on formal night!😀😁😂 Champagne free at 7 tonight...getting better...time for nap! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted December 4, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Now you gave them something else to worry about. :eek:Tony lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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