We got on the ship in san pedro. the port was neat and clean and embarking was handled very professionally. the ruby princess was clean and inviting. this was the 2nd time on this ship and we are going back next year to do the same cruise, the california coastal. dining was excellent with wonderful servers who were very attentive. i personally loved singing with the princess pop choir. it was a lot of fun and i met nice people. will definitely do that again. the ports were all we have been to before which is why we decided to do this cruise again. next year they will go the monterey instead of santa barbara which is a plus for us as we love monterey. traveling with my husband was lots of fun. we met nice people on board and made some nice friendships. love the cuise staff and especially loved the head chef and matre d and there show. getting off the ship was handled very efficiently. with all of the above, and more positives for princess, we not only booked for us next year but for my sister as well. she is coming from south florida for this cruise and we are looking forward to a wonderful week on board the ruby princes.