We chose this cruise because we wanted to cruise Alaska again and also visit family in Seattle. This was the last cruise of the year to Alaska for Ruby Princess and the price was very good. The ship itself was very nice and clean. However the outside temp never got above 60 degrees F so there was no lounging on deck for us. Every day was foggy with drizzle or rain. Our room (E619) (category OY) is an obstructed ocean view room. The view is completely blocked by a lifeboat. They should charge the inside room rate for this room because there is no view.
Life aboard the ship was good except the September weather was unpleasant so we could not spend much time on deck. We did take advantage of happy hour in the Wheelhouse bar where you could buy one drink at regular price and get a second one for $1. We only ate twice in the dining room. One experience was pleasant the other not so pleasant because our table server was slow and not attentive. Most of the time we ate in the Horizon Court which (generally speaking) was very good. I also have to mention the fish tacos that were offered at the Trident grill one day were excellent. The theater productions were very good as were a couple of other acts and musicians in other places but some were not good at all. One special thing about this cruise were the presentations and commentary of the Alaska expert aboard and the presentation by Libby Riddles in Juneau.
Ketchikan - we did the rainforest hike and crabfeast. This excursion was excellent. All the Dungeness crab you can eat and it was delicious. We also saw a blackbear catching and eating salmon and harbor seals trying to catch salmon. Too bad there was a light rain falling the whole time.
The cabin itself is very nice and in a good location between the aft and midship elevators. This made it easy to get to just about anywhere except the spa and fitness center which are all the way forward. The only draw back with this room is the view is COMPLETELY obstructed by a lifeboat (see attached picture).