Bridge Tour- Good or Bad

[cruzqueenT]

Will be on Ruby in January for our 26th anniversary. I was thinking about booking the anniversary package that includes the bridge tour. Would love any input regarding the bridge tour. Thanks for your help!!!

[paul929207]

I assume you are talking about the Ultimate Ship Tour. It is much more than a bridge tour, although that is included. I believe it is $150 per person.

[Coral]

If you have never seen the bridge - it is definitely worth seeing once. Before 9-11, they used to do them every cruise for anyone interested. Now, it is more of a select group.

[Beopthtuh]

worth seeing the bridge if you can , been on the grands and emeralds

[TracieABD]

I really liked seeing the bridge, but the laundry facility was fascinating! (OK that is just me, I am a big old laundry dork...:rolleyes:).

[DawnAtSea]

I really liked seeing the bridge, but the laundry facility was fascinating! (OK that is just me, I am a big old laundry dork...:rolleyes:).

 

That's exactly why I want to take the tour.... just to see the laundry facility!! lol! :cool:

[Rockymountainsparky]

Was on the bridge of the Crown. Absolutely amazing. This is something not to be missed. If you have the opportunity to go, do it.

[srphnx]

The bridge tours I have done are interesting but it is almost a little bit of a let down, the controls are pretty small and it takes about a minute to see it all.

 

You do get to ask questions though. The ultimate ship tour will have many other interesting points and that is worth while for sure.

[2little time]

Will be on Ruby in January for our 26th anniversary. I was thinking about booking the anniversary package that includes the bridge tour. Would love any input regarding the bridge tour. Thanks for your help!!!

I thought the UST was very nice although expensive. The bridge is interesting. Be prepared to walk and climb stairs for about 3 hours. The terry cloth robe and chef's coat that they give you will take up a lot of packing room (especially if you have 2 ). I am glad we did it but once is enough. You need to go to the Purser's desk to sign up. If 12 or 13 people do not sign up they will cancel it. They usually do it toward the end of the cruise. Enjoy!

[RickEk]

Will be on Ruby in January for our 26th anniversary. I was thinking about booking the anniversary package that includes the bridge tour. Would love any input regarding the bridge tour. Thanks for your help!!!

 

I assume you are talking about the Ultimate Ship Tour. It is much more than a bridge tour, although that is included. I believe it is $150 per person.

 

No, the OP is talking about the Deluxe Honeymoon/Anniversary Package which includes a bridge tour.

 

http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/gifts_services/celebrations/honeymoons/index.jsp

 

OP, if you have any interest at all as to how the ship functions, the bridge tour is for you. I've been on a few and it's always fascinating (but then, I love that kind of stuff...).

 

Here's a set that I took on board Sapphire Princess.

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjx3vdxp

[cruzqueenT]

Thanks so much for your quick response. I was referring to the deluxe anniversary package as I didn't know about the UST. Hubby is very intrigued by the bridge.

[aimhigh]

We took the anniversary package on the Saphire Princess in 2008. The bridge tour was great and enjoyed by all - you even get to sit in the captains chair :)

[CruiseKing]

I assume you are talking about the Ultimate Ship Tour. It is much more than a bridge tour, although that is included. I believe it is $150 per person.

No Paul, I believe this is what the OP is referring to:

Deluxe Honeymoon / Anniversary

 

This package includes:

All the benefits of the above Honeymoon/Anniversary Package plus these fabulous upgrades:

• Champagne breakfast in bed - a half bottle of French champagne delivered with breakfast to your stateroom the morning of your choice
  
• Two Princess Cruises waffle robes - gifts for you to take home<LI sizset="128" sizcache="3">A visit to the Lotus Spa® - one 25-minute therapeutic massage or facial per person
  
• Canapés or petit fours delivered to your stateroom on a selected evening
  
• A personalized invitation from the Captain to visit the bridge while in port
  
• 14-piece Godiva heart-shaped box of chocolates
  

Deluxe Honeymoon Experience Item #1107 - $445.00 per couple

Deluxe Anniversary Experience Item #1102 - $445.00 per couple

[lovevacadays]

My niece and I received a special invitation to see the bridge on the Sapphire back in 2005. We had met a couple of officers in Skywalkers and they sent an invitation to our cabin. It wasn't part of a tour but there were about 10 or 15 other people there with invitations. We loved seeing the bridge. It was really interesting We did get to spend quite a bit of time speaking with the officers that were on the bridge that day

 

The only thing I would is that it looks like there is a $300.00 difference between the standard package and the deluxe one you are considering. Even though I loved seeing the bridge I wouldn't pay an extra $300.00 to see it. But, you know your budget and your husband. It may be worth it to him.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[Shogun]

Hi All

 

If it is a special event just write a letter to the captain requesting a visit,

 

you may well get an invite,

 

 

yours Shogun

[lovevacadays]

Hi All

 

If it is a special event just write a letter to the captain requesting a visit,

 

you may well get an invite,

 

 

yours Shogun

 

Very good advise and definitely cheaper!

[Sea Day Cruiser]

That's exactly why I want to take the tour.... just to see the laundry facility!! lol! :cool:

 

Same here. I thought the laundry tour was fascinating. Also the tour of the medical center.

[spongerob]

Having done both types of packages I would recommend the UST. It is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tour that takes you all over the ship. The best part of being on the bridge is the view, and once we were lucky enough to be escorted by a pod of dolphins in the bow wave. I don't think we'd have seen that from any other location on the ship.