We needed a break after the hectic holiday season & a cruise out of LA is easy for we So. Cal. people. The price was great for a 7 day cruise. Where else do you get a hotel room, room service, various daily entertainment, all the delicious food, and a new place to experience every day or two without having to spend a fortune or even pack & unpack every few days? The ship is lovely. I did notice some of the lounges were smaller than on other Princess ships but not a problem, just a way Princess can offer more. The cruise was sold out but never felt crowded.

The stateroom (inside) was ample in space & I must agree the bed & bedding was very comfortable. I love how stealth the room steward came in to clean, make the bed, restock the towels whenever we left the room & was done before we got back.

There are so many pools aboard the Ruby, we never had any problem finding a place to enjoy one. The kids clubs must have done a great job amusing the children on board as I never saw any until the last night of the cruise.Princess had a magician on board that not only entertained the kids but also the adults. His second show brought so many that the crew brought in extra seating. The stage shows were colorful & well produced even though some of the songs seemed awkwardly written. There were so many activities planned throughout the day that we couldn't fit them all in. Some activities overlapped so we had to choose. I'm sure this was done intentionally to keep the ship from seeming too crowded. It worked beautifully. Read more