Come sail with me on a virtual cruise to Hawaii on Ruby Princess

[CruzinNoony]

DH and I are all unpacked and waiting to get out there in the open seas.  We always enjoy our embarkation lunch in the dining room.  This time was no exception.  I have the same thing every time: avocado appetizer, raviolis and the salmon.  No dessert.   Recently, we were on a ship that had a different menu.  I actually complained to the maitre d.  LOL.

[PurpleTraveller]

7 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

 

You are absolutely correct, Purple Traveller.

 

One of my brand new, completely updated, full size, super powered, ULTRA VORTEX vacuum cleaners, just imported from China, is waiting to wing its way to you via Amazon, the river of course!  🤣  (Dude looks like a lady....)

 

The song, ‘Sailing,’ has many memories for us as here in the UK, as when we sailed from Southampton, the band of the Royal Marines would play for us on the dockside as we sailed away.  As the ropes were let go and the tugs pulled us out and away from the dock, this would be the final song played to wish us ‘Bon Voyage.’ But that, too, is a far distant memory....

 

We look forward to you joining us onboard Ruby. 

 

 

 

That would have been so wonderful! The "Love Boat" horn on Royal class Princess ships just wouldn't be the same. 😀

 

Thanks for the vacuum! Love the purple writing and see you soon. The weather here is glorious! 🚢

[PurpleTraveller]

Sorry, a duplicate post. 

 

Edited November 16, 2020 by PurpleTraveller

[PurpleTraveller]

Sorry, another duplicate post! Don't know what's going on with CC! 

 

Edited November 16, 2020 by PurpleTraveller

[ellie1145]

’Prepare to sail on a voyage of discovery’

        Princess Patter April 8th, 2019

 

Our Captain is Ron Wilson, a Scot from Dumbarton who has been onboard cruise ships for over 40 years.

 

 

Gary Golding, our Cruise Director was born in South Africa, and has previously worked for Hilton and Starwood Hotels, before joining Princess in 2011.

 

 

Executive Chef Giancarlo Semeraro hails from Cisternino, in the South of Italy. He has been with Princess since 2001, having previously worked at such venues as the Rockefeller Plaza in New York.

 

 

There are 3 Dining Rooms onboard Ruby Princess, the Da Vinci, which has both Traditional and Anytime Dining, the Michaelangelo, which has Anytime Dining, and the Botticelli Dining Room which has Traditional Dining.

 

 

There are several free dining options, with the major one being the Horizon Court, which serves food from 5.00 am until 11.00 pm. Cafe Caribe offers a breakfast buffet from 6.30 am until 11.30 am.

 

There is the wonderful 24 hour International Cafe, with a great selection of food throughout the day and night, although beverages are chargeable.

 

 

 

Breakfast at the International Cafe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch

 

Edited November 16, 2020 by ellie1145

[ellie1145]

The Salty Dog Grill on Deck 15 Forward operates from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm, and Slice Pizzaria operates similar hours from Deck 15 midships. Coffee and Cones is open from 11.00 am until 11.00 pm.

 

There are several alternative dining options available. The Salty Dog opens at 6.00 pm until 10.00 pm, SHARE by Curtis Stone is from 5.00 pm until 9.30 pm, and the Crown Grill operates from 5.00 pm until 9.30 pm.

 

SHARE by Curtis Stone is located on Deck 15.

 

 

 

 

Adagio is next door to the SHARE restaurant. It is often quite empty as people don’t seem to realise it is there. It is a comfortable lounge with a bar. 

 

 

 

[ellie1145]

1 hour ago, PurpleTraveller said:

 

That would have been so wonderful! The "Love Boat" horn on Royal class Princess ships just wouldn't be the same. 😀

 

Thanks for the vacuum! Love the purple writing and see you soon. The weather here is glorious! 🚢

 

 

Glad the vacuum has arrived. I did wonder if you would have preferred an orchid flower lei?

[PurpleTraveller]

48 minutes ago, ellie1145 said:

 

 

Glad the vacuum has arrived. I did wonder if you would have preferred an orchid flower lei?

 

The vacuum was very welcome though if I should be fortunate to win again an orchid flower lei would be lovely! 🌺

[cnd crsr]

Hi Ellie,

I am enjoying the tour around the Ruby, it has been a few (okay maybe more than a few) years since we sailed on her... but I have noticed how small she seems after the Royal class ships. My DH would laugh at  that comment as I have always said my favourite ships are the small ones.

 

Please keep the Vortex vacuums coming our way, I was the recipient of 2 on the Majestic and I couldn't manage without them. Never in my wildest dreams would I have believed how  handy I would find this on a ship as well as in my everyday life.

Gail

[cr8tiv1]

International Cafe favorites:  Cinnamon doughnut (not everyday), peanut butter cookies, tiramisu, and watermelon with feta cheese.

 

Did you know that if you are in the piazza around 4 PM, they have a cart with milk and cookies?  

 

Tea at 3:30 (scones)

Milk and Cookies at 4:00

Elite pupu's at 5:00

Dinner at 5:30

[JF - retired RRT]

6 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

International Cafe favorites:  Cinnamon doughnut (not everyday), peanut butter cookies, tiramisu, and watermelon with feta cheese.

 

I knew there was a reason we're friends!! We love the same food.

Edited November 17, 2020 by JF - retired RRT

[ellie1145]

14 hours ago, PurpleTraveller said:

 

The vacuum was very welcome though if I should be fortunate to win again an orchid flower lei would be lovely! 🌺

 

I have noted that down, Purple Traveller, your smallest wish is my command! 🤣

[ellie1145]

14 hours ago, cnd crsr said:

Please keep the Vortex vacuums coming our way, I was the recipient of 2 on the Majestic and I couldn't manage without them. Never in my wildest dreams would I have believed how  handy I would find this on a ship as well as in my everyday life.

Gail

 

I am so delighted that my Vortex vacuum cleaner has been so useful. Wait till you receive my new updated ULTRA VORTEX cleaner, you will never look back! 🤣

[ellie1145]

8 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

International Cafe favorites:  Cinnamon doughnut (not everyday), peanut butter cookies, tiramisu, and watermelon with feta cheese.

 

Did you know that if you are in the piazza around 4 PM, they have a cart with milk and cookies?  

 

Tea at 3:30 (scones)

Milk and Cookies at 4:00

Elite pupu's at 5:00

Dinner at 5:30

 

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but in the future I shall be looking out for the milk and cookies at 4.00 pm. You learn something new every day! Thanks for the ‘heads up.’ 👍

[ellie1145]

🎶 “I got lines on my lips, Spanx on my hips

and a jar of under eye cream.

I’m acting up, in my underwire cup

And I don’t care what my kids think!

I need no permission, did I mention

it’s too late for wrinkle prevention!”  🎶

 

(anyone recognise this ditty? Need the singer and the title of the song, please. Prizes include but not limited to an ULTRA VORTEX cleaner, or a handmade orchid lei - winner chooses)

 

As Ruby Princess sails away from Los Angeles and out into the Pacific Ocean, DH and I make our way up to the Horizon court for a welcome cup of tea, before we return to our cabin to get ready for dinner. We have Traditional Dining at 7.30 so we have time for a shower before dressing for dinner.

 

There have been a few activities going on today, including a Complimentary Facial Rejuvenation, which took place at 12.30 pm, but unfortunately we were in lunch so I missed it. I really must try harder as I could do with some advice on rejuvenating my wrinkles, or perhaps I’m a lost cause as I seem to have let myself go recently.....

 

 

Unfortunately I was too late for the free Tongue and Pulse Analysis with Dr Wu, but DH checked both my tongue and my pulse and thankfully he was able to confirm that I still seem to be alive, so I am not too worried.

 

There are several showings on Movies Under the Stars today including Cirque du Soleil: Algeria at 11.00 am, Cheryl Crow: C’mon America 2003 at 1.00 pm, Concerts at Sea: Mumford and Sons: Live From South Africa - Dust and Thunder. There is a first showing of the movie, Crazy Rich Asians at 9.00 pm.

 

[Reader0108598]

Love love your posts! Just looking forward to the day we go back to some kind of normal!~ Happy Holidays and peace to all!

 

[smelmel]

2 hours ago, ellie1145 said:

🎶 “I got lines on my lips, Spanx on my hips

and a jar of under eye cream.

I’m acting up, in my underwire cup

And I don’t care what my kids think!

I need no permission, did I mention

it’s too late for wrinkle prevention!”  🎶

 

I’ve been traveling along quietly & enjoying your writings. We did this cruise 3 yrs ago out of San Francisco on the Crown & loved every minute of it. 

I am a Beyonce fan - this was a parody of “All the single ladies”  sung by Anita Renfroe - “All the wrinkle ladies”
 

 

[ellie1145]

21 minutes ago, smelmel said:

’ve been traveling along quietly & enjoying your writings. We did this cruise 3 yrs ago out of San Francisco on the Crown & loved every minute of it. 

I am a Beyonce fan - this was a parody of “All the single ladies”  sung by Anita Renfroe - “All the wrinkle ladies”

 

Hi there smelmel, glad you are enjoying the trip.

 

We do need some people to be travelling along quietly as I’m afraid our recent Cruising Adventurers’ embarkation lunch party was a little too raucous! In fact, the Captain, a rather sombre Brit, had to come down and ask us to quieten down. ....

 

You are absolutely correct, about ‘All the Wrinkled Ladies.’ What a brilliant spoof it is. I love Beyoncé too, but this is even better than her version! 

 

Of course one of my brand new, completely updated, full size, super powered, Vortex vacuum cleaners, just imported from China, is waiting to wing its way to you via Amazon, the river of course!  

 

Unless you would prefer one of my unique and exotic leis made by my own fair hand, from specially flown in orchids.

 

Just let me know your choice.. 

 

 

 

 

[ellie1145]

2 hours ago, Reader0108598 said:

Love love your posts! Just looking forward to the day we go back to some kind of normal!~ Happy Holidays and peace to all!

 

 

Thank you, Reader0108598. Glad you are enjoying it.

 

Can’t wait for normality to return, even if it is only partial normality. Just makes us realise what we took for granted. 

 

Happy Holidays to you too, and peace to all as well. 

[smelmel]

12 minutes ago, ellie1145 said:

 

Of course one of my brand new, completely updated, full size, super powered, Vortex vacuum cleaners, just imported from China, is waiting to wing its way to you via Amazon, the river of course!  

 

Unless you would prefer one of my unique and exotic leis made by my own fair hand, from specially flown in orchids.

 

Just let me know your choice.. 

 

 

Oh my, such decisions 😜 Ellie, surprise me 😎

 

[Papa Yoda]

On 11/15/2020 at 3:00 PM, ellie1145 said:

The Angel's Gate Light

On our many trips to the USA I have frequently bought little lighthouse ornaments from a series of historic lighthouses around America. So I am delighted that, as we leave the safety of the Los Angeles harbour, we see a beautiful lighthouse on our port side. Called the Angels Gate Light is stands at the end of the 9,250 ft long breakwater, constructed of millions of tons of rock transported from Catalina Island. 

 

Apparently, every deep sea ship which arrives on its maiden voyage receives a plaque which displays the lighthouse, and an official greeting from the City of Los Angeles. 

 

 

A great reminder of our wonderful 28 day HI-Samoa-Tahiti voyage on the Emerald!

 

On a bridge tour of the Emerald I spied this:

 

 

[ellie1145]

11 minutes ago, Papa Yoda said:

 

A great reminder of our wonderful 28 day HI-Samoa-Tahiti voyage on the Emerald!

 

On a bridge tour of the Emerald I spied this:

 

 

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Oh wow, Papa Yoda! I never thought I’d ever see one of these plaques! Thank you so much for posting that photo. It looks beautiful. 

 

Glad it brought back happy memories. 

[ellie1145]

51 minutes ago, smelmel said:

Oh my, such decisions 😜 Ellie, surprise me 😎

 

Ok, your prize is winging its way to you.......😉 Hope you like it! 

[ellie1145]

There is a Scavenger Hunt at 5.00 pm which sounds fun, and the usual Tequila tasting at 4.30 pm, Effy Jewellery Store Unveiling and Champagne Reception at 5.30pm, and plenty of live music around the ship, as well as Karaoke in Club Fusion at 7.45 pm.

 

The Production Show, Magic to Do, is at 6.30 pm and 8.30 pm but unfortunately neither time fits in, so sadly, we miss it.

 

Here is a list of the main entertainment highlights for the cruise:

 

Movies Under the Stars

Bohemian Rhapsody - watched this on a plane and really enjoyed it

Crazy Rich Asians - also watched on a plane, very funny

First Man - watched it on the plane coming over, very good, worth watching

Green Book - missed this

Instant Family - warm and funny family movie, has the ‘feel good’ factor

Mama Mia! Here We Go Again - watched this time and time again on our in-room TV. Love singing along (in private only!)

Johnny English Strikes Again - not our cup of tea

Christopher Robin - missed this one I’m afraid

The Old Man and the Gun - missed this one too!

The Greatest Showman - one of my favourite musicals, watched it on our in-room TV

 

Princess Theatre Production Shows

Stardust

Magic to Do

Colours of the World

 

Entertainers

Vocal Impressionist Mike Wilson

Instrumentalist - Craig Richard

Male Vocalist. - Paul Hughes

Female Vocalist - Janene Caramielo

Tribute Act - Jesse and Colleen Kazemek

Comic - Robbie Prints

Ventriloquist - Dan Horn

Magician - Julienne Loss

 

Live Music

Party Band - The Main Offenders

Walker Black Duo

Solo Guitar/Vocalist - Mary Simons

Piano - Richard Sulik

Classical Duo - Souvenir Duo

 

Now as you know, we love Trivia, but today the ‘Welcome Aboard Trivia’ at 7.30 pm, clashes with dinner, although we just scrape in to the ‘Name That Melody Quiz’ in the Explorer’s Lounge at 9.15 pm.

 

We hope that we will find some people to play Trivia with on a regular basis, but tomorrow there will be more quizzes we are sure.

 

[ellie1145]

We have left the port of San Pedro and are on our way out to sea. When I was investigating the cruise I read as much as I could about what to expect in the Pacific Ocean, and I became aware that it might well be a little rough at times. Well, it certainly is.

 

We have 2195 miles to go to get to Hilo. Our speed will average 18.9 knots, the fastest of the whole cruise.

 

Now I am sorry to say that for some unknown reason I don’t seem to have taken a a photo of either the dinner menu or our meal. Maybe we were starving and just couldn’t wait to gobble it up?

 

Anyway, it’s been a long and exciting day and after a quick cuppa in the Horizon Court we wend our weary way back to our cabin, where we are soon drifting off to the land of nod.

 

Good night, sleep tight, see you in the morning!