Booked Ruby-Here is Why

[Cruiseathoning]

It was a cruise.  It was a drivable port.  It was a good price.

 

The end.

 

Seriously I read and researched.  I liked the look of the menus, the investments in upgrades, the type of entertainment.  I hope it works out.  Some people on the same cruise have completely different opinions.  Same cruise.  After a while I had a hard time discerning objective from vindictive.  It looks like a nice ship so i decided not to overthink it.  I am optimistic but like with anything, I go with measured expectations.

[john_galt]

Can't argue with that logic. Enjoy! I've been on the Emerald, Crown and Grand (twice). I love that class of ship. 

[stoneharborlady]

Love the Ruby, she is a beautiful ship!

[jennybenny]

Sounds like a good enough reason!  🙂  We love the Ruby as well.  Love SHARE too.  If it was a short drive for us, we would cruise her more often!

Enjoy!

[Colo Cruiser]

Congrats on booking the Ruby!

If I lived that close I would be in big trouble.  😳😳 

[paul929207]

Sounds like a great reason to book to me. Have a great cruise

[mcrcruiser]

Enjoy your cruise on Ruby 

[OCruisers]

We loved our RUBY cruise ... great ship!  

Look forward to having a wonderful time.  

[joeyancho]

Went on the Oct 27- Nov 3rd Mexican Riviera cruise.  The ship looks great, the food off the new menus was great, the new bedding was terrific.  Nothing negative to report.  Enjoy.

[DrivesLikeMario]

What other reasons do you need?  That's more than enough!  I've been on the Ruby twice (once was Mex. Riv.) and had a great time both times.  Your expectations seem reasonable so I think you'll have a great time too. 

[Lucky TGO]

Very nice all you have to do now is have a great time.😁

Tony

 

[GUT2407]

4 hours ago, Cruiseathoning said:

It was a cruise.  It was a drivable port.  It was a good price.

 

The end.

 

Seriously I read and researched.  I liked the look of the menus, the investments in upgrades, the type of entertainment.  I hope it works out.  Some people on the same cruise have completely different opinions.  Same cruise.  After a while I had a hard time discerning objective from vindictive.  It looks like a nice ship so i decided not to overthink it.  I am optimistic but like with anything, I go with measured expectations.

Pretty much how I book any cruise.

[sjfrany]

Hello we were just on the Ruby it was great. Only 2 things wrong, cold food in main dinning room first 2 nights, and a cold shower one afternoon. Called front desk they said hot water at 7:30pm. We really enjoyed the cruise 7 day coastal.

[puggleperson]

I'm heading out on the Ruby Saturday. I try not to look at the negatives. I've personally never had a bad experience on Princess... 3 more days!!!!

[PattiDee]

Heading out on the Ruby gor the 4th time..we love this ship. The thermal spa and the crew.  One of our favorites. 

[DrivesLikeMario]

This thread is almost 3 years old.  Just sayin'...

[h-sar]

4 hours ago, DrivesLikeMario said:

This thread is almost 3 years old.  Just sayin'...

 

Think you might be looking at the year the OP joined Cruise Critic. 

 

OP, prior to the Regal, the Ruby was our favourite Princess ship! You will enjoy it, especially with the attitude you’re going in with. 🙂

[TracieABD]

Love the Ruby!

[DrivesLikeMario]

h-sar - LOL  You're right!  That's what happens when I'm trying to do too many things at once. 

[Pam in CA]

You can have two people on the same cruise with polar opposite experiences and opinions. Doesn’t mean one is right or one is wrong. We all have different expectations and opinions. One person’s “Yum” is another’s “Yuck.” No cruise is perfect. Heck, no one’s perfect. My home isn’t perfect and a ship deals with marine elements and thousands of people using and abusing it on a daily basis. A little rust? Doesn’t bother me. A spot on the rug? Doesn’t bother me. Can’t find something on the menu? I order something else off-menu that’s easy to prepare. 

 

Life is what you make of it. I love being on a ship. Period. End of story. 

[Colo Cruiser]

We love the Ruby.

[cruisingpeople]

12 hours ago, Colo Cruiser said:

We love the Ruby.

As do we.

Sailed on her for the Maiden Voyage and at the end of September this year just before she went into drydock.  Considered her to still be a beautiful ship then and is probably even better now since the drydock.

 

Joe

[Colo Cruiser]

19 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said:

As do we.

Sailed on her for the Maiden Voyage

 

Joe

Yeah Joe we were there!!

[cruisingrob21]

On 11/20/2018 at 5:32 PM, Colo Cruiser said:

Congrats on booking the Ruby!

If I lived that close I would be in big trouble.  😳😳 

As a fellow Coloradoan - LA is closer than it would seem...15 hr drive isn't terrible 🙂

[nukesubsailor]

On ‎12‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 10:27 PM, Pam in CA said:

You can have two people on the same cruise with polar opposite experiences and opinions. Doesn’t mean one is right or one is wrong. We all have different expectations and opinions. One person’s “Yum” is another’s “Yuck.” No cruise is perfect. Heck, no one’s perfect. My home isn’t perfect and a ship deals with marine elements and thousands of people using and abusing it on a daily basis. A little rust? Doesn’t bother me. A spot on the rug? Doesn’t bother me. Can’t find something on the menu? I order something else off-menu that’s easy to prepare. 

 

Life is what you make of it. I love being on a ship. Period. End of story. 

Well said, Pam.  I wish everyone had the same attitude.