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Discover a world of relaxation and exhilaration as you sail toward new adventures on this stylish retreat
Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Ruby Princess is a luminous jewel on the seas and a romantic destination in itself. She offers nearly 900 balconies from which to view the world, an array of entertainment options including Movies Under the Stars®, now with the industry's best 7.1 surround sound for an immersive audio experience, and sumptuous dining options from Crown Grill to exciting new top deck dining venues including Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones.
12th Princess cruise, 3rd to Hawaii. Must be content with sea days. All cruises have glitches and this had a few extra... part of the adventure. Embarkation was bad. Just after noon and the line looped around outside in cold wind with threat of rain. 55 minutes to get in building, another 55 min to get thru cattle lines. This is Medallion 'walk on?' Cabins great... we have an RV so we think it’s roomy. TV no longer over fridge corner but larger on wall across from bed. Mattress most comfortable ever on my bad back. Hate the duvet... choice of a sheet or a sleeping bag on you. Our cabin steward had uncanny ability to clean room when we stepped out. Weatherwise, this cruise was cold. But ship was cold, esp buffet and Princess Theater. Passengers and crew often wore jackets. Help is all hard working, cheerful, well groomed and crisply dressed. Staff cut back if that's possible. In buffet, often can't find anyone to take your beverage order, tables not clean, set ups empty. Have to grab silverware from another table. No more bucket of beer-- 5 cans on ice-- for a price break. No pitcher of margarita. No happy hour deals. Missed an upsale, Princess! They have a photo pkg for multiples, 5 for $120 inc digital. Otherwise 8x10s are $25 plus $5 for digital. Bottled water $4, soda $6, beer $8, drinks $10-15 (don’t drink). Laundry is $3 ea for washer and dryer, $1.25 for soap. FOOD: Food good but not as good. Something for everyone. Princess, there's a problem in buffet. Not contaminated food but contaminated tongs. Watched 2 dozen people enter without stopping at hand sanitizer. They were too busy coughing into hand or wiping nose with wadded tissue. Then they pick up tongs. I have been known to crab at them if you heard about a quarrel. There is also handy sink washing stations, usually monitored. That’s a thankless job. Please folks, it protects you first. During peak mealtimes, there could be no table available after walking one side and the other, or even outside. Despite a sign to not use table for games or reading, many were. The MDR, DaVinci was usually good for walk-in if you time it right. Be early, or show up between 6:30-7 when 1st wave is leaving, or after 7:30 show. Botticelli usually had app reservations. Princess pasta and breads are perfection. International Café can’t make our favorite hot mocha. We ordered with 'extra chocolate ' and barely above a latte. Gave up after 4 mornings and used regular buffet coffee which was usually good. Love the menu on the app; would like it extended to list featured buffet items. The Salty Dog Grill did not have street tacos. ENTERTAINMENT: To avoid crowds, I’m very selective what shows to attend and don’t go to most entertainment. The production show Stardust was a huge miss. I felt trapped in the Dinah Shore Show listening to my mother's music and I'm 76. In fairness, I heard people raving about it. But after the great Motown and British production shows, this was a step backward. The guest entertainers were the best. Jason Ostrowski as Elton John...Wow! And Stephanie Hodgdon doing rock... now I’m a fan! In Honolulu, do not miss the local Halau Liia Makanoe Hawaiian dance youngsters. Great! Regardless, you need to get to theater 45-30 min early.... standing room only. By the end of the cruise, lots of hacking coughs. Art auctions a pain. Couldn't preview art or sit down till scheduled auction time. Not good for old gimpy people with money. Opens with 'give yourselves a hand!' Oh puke. Enrichment lectures: Love ‘em. I should get college credits for the scientific ones. Hawaiian port lectures were very good and steeped in culture but lacking in specifics... how far to town, can it be walked, are shuttles available and how much? The Princess app has a teeny tiny map... that’s it. PORTS: Nawiliwili in Kauai was a port disaster. Ship arrived very late due to weather, but principles the same. Little or no signage. No line for a scarce shuttle bus, just a mob pushing and crowding. When I questioned a port official, he said 'I don't know...they don't tell me anything.’ After making no progress onto a bus, we went back through security to ship. That included being directed to one gangway to be told to go back to another gangway. I may have straightened that out. Honolulu we took an Uber – easy. Kona was a shuttle and we didn’t get off ship. Hilo I was lost. We started to walk to town (how far?) but turned back to ship. Ended up getting an Uber to Pana’ewa Zoo. Saved the day!! We are now Elite. We’re booked again on this ship in July, plus 2 more Princess cruises. Note: This is the first cruise in the past 10 that I didn’t return go-to-the-doctor sick with bronchitis and/or pneumonia. All that hand washing and sanitizer might be working.
Princess was always a joy to sail on. This Hawaii cruise was very different. Although the staff I had for cabin Stewart and waiter were exceptional the remaining staff didn’t seem to care. The food was poor at best. The 2 formal nights they did offer steak and lobster but added charges if you wanted more. Table assignments were terrible. We wanted a table for 2 and were told right no. Needless to say that wasn’t a good start. In fact we needed to reach out to the head martie d. After 35 years of sailing it still takes 30 minutes to be seated. The evening performances were just average. The highlight was being able to retreat to the Sanctuary daily to relax away from the crowds. Service in the sanctuary was excellent and will worth the extra charge. Lots of changes it seems in 2025. Seems they are doing less with charging more.
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
Experience the Ultimate Night of Sleep at Sea
With your overall wellness in mind, we’ve collaborated with a board-certified sleep expert to create the ultimate in blissful comfort. Our luxurious new beds feature a scientifically engineered mattress and bed springs, a plush two-inch pillow top, European-inspired duvets and 100% luxurious Jacquard-woven linens-to assure that at the end of your voyage, you come home feeling refreshed and renewed.
The Princess Luxury Bed is available across the fleet except for Regal Princess, where most staterooms have been updated. On Regal Princess all Full Suites and Club Class staterooms have been updated and we are continuing to convert the few remaining beds.
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Included Dining
Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all.
Activities
On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise vacation.
The many activities on-board our ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, guests can be sure crew onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. From art auctions to The Sanctuary Spa, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Kids, Teens & Family
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
