Ruby Princess Review
Ruby Princess – 7-Day Mexican Riviera Itinerary – February 2018
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OVERALL
This was our 4th cruise on Princess. There were hits & misses. We have also cruised on Norwegian & Royal Caribbean.
HIT: Even though the ship is due for a refurbishment in dry dock fairly soon, I was pleasantly surprised by its condition. Sure, there were a few nicks in the statement (desk chair, coffee table). Public areas were very well maintained. I especially enjoyed the three level Piazza area. It’s a fun sort of “town square” for various entertainment throughout the cruise, and it is surrounded by several bars and the International Café where you can grab a beverage and enjoy the festivities. I particularly enjoyed the Mariachi band (it was a Mexican Riviera cruise, after all!) that played several times during the cruise. Really puts you in the mood to enjoy the beauty and culture of Mexico!
Cabin Review
Mini-Suite with Balcony
HIT: For us, the mini-suite is one of our favorite Princess features. It is the perfect size for a couple, and we love the balcony. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom is a good size with a shower/tub combo and ample counter space. There are two decent TVs, but the selection of shows is spotty, at best. We enjoyed watching several “Love Boat” episodes, as we grew up during the 1970s. There is plenty of room for storage. Our cabin steward, Catherine, was among the best we have ever had. She efficiently refreshed our cabin when we went out for breakfast in the morning, and then again when we left for a drink in the evening. We are not particularly “needy” with requests, but for the few minor items that we did request (extra towels for the balcony chairs, extra blankets because it was rather cold for the first two days of the cruise, wine glasses, etc.), they were brought to us promptly. Only liquid shower gel is available in the bathroom. Fortunately, we had brought our own bar soap because that is what we prefer.
Port Reviews
Los Angeles
Stayed overnight in San Pedro before the cruise. San Pedro is kind of a dump.
Puerto Vallarta
The Malecon was beautiful. The church is a worthwhile place to visit. Everything else was kind of tacky.