XBGuy Posted December 16, 2017 #126 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Excellent report, I mean, reports, Steelers. I'm looking forward to our next cruise in April. A couple of my own comments. On our last two cruises--Grand Princess in September and Ruby Princess two weeks ago--I found forms for future cruise deposits in our cabin mailbox with our names already entered. All I had to do was sign it and drop it off in the slot at the future cruise office. No Smartphone needed. I thought that was terrific. Personally, I've never understood all the raves for the pizza. I would always try it at least once per cruise, but I thought it was OK, not great. On our most recent cruise on the Ruby Princess, I can't say that I noticed any change. It was OK, not great, but it certainly wasn't bad. Different strokes. We really had a very efficient disembarkation in San Pedro, last Saturday. We went to our disembarkation lounge about 45 minutes prior to our scheduled time. After a few minutes sitting there (I'd barely finished my pastry.), there was a ship-wide announcement that they were running about 30 minutes ahead of schedule. So, they were encouraging people to go to their assigned deparkation assembly area 30 minutes earlier. The new customs protocol seems to really speed things up. It's unfortunate that you had the exact opposite experience. Stuff happens. Again, thank you for all your efforts on these reports. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted December 16, 2017 Author #127 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Nice report. PAX FUD about the number of Customs Agents? Never trust hearsay. ;) Question: Did you do early debarkation and carry off your own luggage? Do you like the Mexican Riviera or Caribbean cruise better? DW didn’t want to carry our stuff off. We had a friend picking us up so we were one of the first groups off after the express walkoff. I think we prefer the Caribbean better, more variety and I like the ports better. Plus IMO the beaches are nicer, and we aren’t even beach people. But I would do the Riviera again no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleboy Posted December 17, 2017 #128 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thank you again for your wonderful report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted December 17, 2017 Author #129 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thank you again for your wonderful report Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted December 17, 2017 #130 Share Posted December 17, 2017 thanks for your daily review! We are on the ship in March. Usually go on NCL- giving Princess a shot mostly due to timing, location etc. Love the spa on NCL escape so will see what happens with Ruby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culvercitycruiser Posted December 17, 2017 #131 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Thanks so much for posting the patters and the menus. It helps us get ready for our January cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikisDad Posted December 17, 2017 #132 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Great report. We were on the Ruby last Spring and will be on again in March for a California coastal. Loved seeing the menus. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloo Posted December 18, 2017 #133 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Steelers, we will be having someone pick us up too. What is a reasonable time to expect to be off ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted December 18, 2017 Author #134 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Steelers, we will be having someone pick us up too. What is a reasonable time to expect to be off ship? Customs caused our delay. They only had 4 agents when we started disembarkation, otherwise if you carry off no reason you couldn’t be out at the curb by 7:45/8am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjell28 Posted December 18, 2017 #135 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Had a great week on the Ruby! The whole pizzas we ordered from room service were better than the walk-up. I liked the 5 cheese...only ate in the MDR twice, and my meal was great both nights. (Fettuccine and steak)...French Onion Soup was the best! Loved the cold cuts/cheeses at the buffet as well. Heard a few rumors of the passing of a passenger in Mazatlan, then during disembarkation, rumor was coroner was late to ship , so that's why the delay in customs. Who knows, all hearsay. Had a great time, can't wait to do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloo Posted December 19, 2017 #136 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Customs caused our delay. They only had 4 agents when we started disembarkation, otherwise if you carry off no reason you couldn’t be out at the curb by 7:45/8am. A related question, what is the latest we could stay aboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer Bill Posted December 19, 2017 #137 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks for this fine thread! We are taking this ship and itinerary in February and enjoy reading the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz54 Posted December 19, 2017 #138 Share Posted December 19, 2017 A related question, what is the latest we could stay aboard? The latest we have manged is between 9.30 and 10. But ALWAYS out of the cabin by 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloo Posted December 19, 2017 #139 Share Posted December 19, 2017 The latest we have manged is between 9.30 and 10. But ALWAYS out of the cabin by 8. That's very helpful. On another cruiseline, we were able to stay on until about 10, I think. Sounds like we can plan to be off and thru customs around 10:30 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimigirl54 Posted July 6, 2018 #140 Share Posted July 6, 2018 LOL. I will have to see!! As a vegetarian I can appreciate vege burgers better then a non vegetarian. But somethings are just awful. Will be prepared. Thanks!!!!! I had one in January and totally agree.....disgusting! I'm a vegetarian, but I refuse to eat tasteless, bland, colorless veggie burgers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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