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I was on Ruby in May and casino was full of smoke. Now, however, did not notice any smoking at all. Not sure if it was just the crowd or whether they have restricted smoking in someway in the casino. They’ve change the layout, reduce the number of tables and increased the slots.

Just checked the bathrooms in the spa area. It appears the saunas are being converted to showers. I believe the sauna has already been replaced in the women’s locker room, and the men’s are in the process of being converted to shower.

The casino slots and the app were only down for one day tables were opened, but you had to bring cash could not charge to the room. Everything‘s up and running normally now. I was on the Ruby five months ago and do notice much of furniture has been replaced or reupholstered. The gym in the front of the ship has also been remodeled and re-carpeted. They seem to be fully staffed as it’s easy to get drinks and food. Although the ship is full, it is not seem crowded until dinner when there is lines for MDR. I have not seen any children mostly 55+ crowd.

Correction, they will allow you to self serve beverages, but so far they’ve always been service by employees.

New furniture and carpet. Also added wash sinks at all entrances to buffet. . Beverages such as coffee, lemonade orange juice teas are no longer self-service. They will bring you those items. The layout of the food area unfortunately is unchanged.

I believe Cafe Caribe has always been there but was just used as an extension of the Horizon Court buffet on busy sea days. We were on Ruby in May and I could not tell where the Horizon ended and Caribe started. They were almost one of the same.

Excellent. I heard she is heading to Victoria Canada for a week long wetdock to finish her remodel. Hope they are updating the Horizon Cafe buffet, it was looking a bit dated on my Alaska cruise in May. Excited to be the first group to sail on her in 10 days!