Ruby Drydock Confirmation Sept 24-October 22

[LACruiser88]

On 10/30/2023 at 10:04 AM, MissP22 said:

By any chance do you know if they extended the invitation to the 2nd & 3rd place travelers also?

The suite breakfast is only offered to the most traveled onboard, #2 & #3 do not.

[MissP22]

2 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

The suite breakfast is only offered to the most traveled onboard, #2 & #3 do not.

Thanks. Is that something new? I've never heard of it before.

Edited October 31, 2023 by MissP22

[juliet]

The suite breakfast is offered only to suite passengers as far as I know.  You must be referring to the lunch in the same place for the most traveled.

[LACruiser88]

1 hour ago, MissP22 said:

Thanks. Is that something new? I've never heard of it before.

No, offering the suite breakfast to the most travelled passenger onboard  (regardless of their cabin category) has been in place for years.

[partybarbie]

On the Royal last year, the suite breakfast was extended to the top three most traveled passengers. We were told an exception was made because the suites weren’t full.

[partybarbie]

A few pictures from today’s luncheon. The Captain was busy, so the Staff Captain filled in for him.

 

[partybarbie]

More patters

 

[LACruiser88]

56 minutes ago, partybarbie said:

A few pictures from today’s luncheon. The Captain was busy, so the Staff Captain filled in for him.

 

Usually the best meal of our cruise!

[partybarbie]

We are missing our stop in Panama tomorrow. Regardless of the reason, it’s still disappointing to only have three ports on a 15-day cruise. 
 

[Panhandle Couple]

9 hours ago, partybarbie said:

We are missing our stop in Panama tomorrow. Regardless of the reason, it’s still disappointing to only have three ports on a 15-day cruise. 
 

Was there a reason provided?

 

[MissP22]

21 minutes ago, Panhandle Couple said:

Was there a reason provided?

 

Anti mining protest demonstrations. 

[memoak]

22 minutes ago, Panhandle Couple said:

Was there a reason provided?

 

The letter above talks about demonstrations   Do you really want to walk into possible riots ?

 

 

[juliet]

Large demonstrations and roads closed.

[Thia6969]

I hope all is back to normal before our cruise there on Feb.28th, 24.  I have been keeping up by the ACS@state.gov site who sends updates on things happening in different countries.

[Panhandle Couple]

2 hours ago, memoak said:

The letter above talks about demonstrations   Do you really want to walk into possible riots ?

 

 

Sorry, I wasn't able to zoom in on my phone earlier.

I'm not questioning the decision by Princess.

[partybarbie]

On 10/28/2023 at 11:55 AM, LidoLiz said:

Curious as to whether they have removed the free sauna and steam rooms on the Ruby, like they did on the Emerald? 

I went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise.

Edited November 1, 2023 by partybarbie

[MissP22]

40 minutes ago, partybarbie said:

I went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise.

They're chipping away at all the free benefits so ever slowly. 😒

A increase in gratuities is next. 

[Yen Yen]

On 10/28/2023 at 1:38 PM, partybarbie said:

My understanding is that the water issue only affects the old canal. We’re going through the new canal, but I will post if there’s any problems.

is the new canal only for full transits? We are on the Ruby 2/28 for a partial. We just got off the 25 day on the Regal. Everything was wonderful except my upgraded cabin ...Delux Balcony E 727 the last balcony before the last suite. The bed and room vibtated constantly. Very little sleep. We are on the very front of the ship B201 ( we booked 3 cabilns in a row and that was allthat was left.) Do you have any experience in the very front of the ship on deck 11? I normally do mid and worried that this will be a vibrating room as well. Dont mind rough seas...we are seasoned cruisers.... Any input is greatly appreciated

 

Jeannie and Mike

[skynight]

is the new canal only for full transits? We are on the Ruby 2/28 for a partial.

No. The new locks are for ships that are too large for the original locks. The Ruby is one of those ships. I have sailed your exact cruise on the Emerald Princess, sister to the Ruby. The ship fits in the locks with quite a lot side space as well as space forward and aft. It is kept centered by tug boats.

You may feel some movement if we encounter rough seas. You may also feel vibration if waves are pounding the bow. When the ship anchors at Grand Cayman you probably will hear the anchor chains being deployed. The space directly in front of B201 are staff cabins. 

[partybarbie]

@Yen Yen Please see the excellent response by sky night. You will definitely be in the new canal.

[KrazyKruiserKatLady]

Does anyone have pics of the updated rooms?

[Serious Cruisers]

1 hour ago, KrazyKruiserKatLady said:

Does anyone have pics of the updated rooms?

I would be interested in seeing a mini suite picture 

[familyward]

Anyone in C230 have pics? 😁 TIAx

[skynight]

Cabins were not changed. My understanding is that they just received new bedding and carpets.

For C230 and mini suites go to the Princess web site. Select the cabin and you will see a photo and layout. By searching you can locate photos and videos of cabins. All balcony cat cabins have the same interiors. All minis have the same interiors. This site has some information

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Ruby-Princess

[wallyj]

23 hours ago, partybarbie said:

I went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise.

Hi @partybarbie, are you talking about the Thermal suite opposed to the complimentary sauna and steam that were in the changing rooms by the fitness center? There was always a charge for the Thermal suite based on length of cruise? Have you gone inside the changing rooms with the lockers? 
 

On the Emerald the steam and saunas were removed to provided accessible treatment rooms for Spa patrons. If they were not removed on the Ruby, I cannot see how they will now want a fee to use these as passengers will use changing room to take showers, etc., after fitness center work outs.