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Ruby Princess offers a great traditional cruising experience - Alaska cruise review + tips

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 24K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 17:07
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently cruised to Alaska on Ruby Princess which is an older ship with a very traditional some would say dated Vibe

I was happy to see a complete flip of my Majestic experience on Ruby embarcation was smooth there were minimal weights on the ship and at ports

mom and I really enjoyed our cruise and would recommend Ruby to pretty much everyone who appreciates the traditional Vibe

there are no indoor pools so in those many cold and rainy days in Alaska there wasn't really a pool option

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pick an Alaskan itinerary that includes Glacier Bay
Avoid booking a cabin on Riviera deck if you want to avoid early morning noise from deck chairs
Use the travel juno.com site to find out where the ship will be docked

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation delaysPrincess has improved communication; expect smooth embarkation with alerts sent in advance
Ship feeling datedThe ship has a traditional vibe; rooms were recently refreshed but could be more modern

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Ruby Princess a good choice for a traditional Alaskan cruise?
QHow does the experience on Ruby Princess compare to newer Princess ships?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older ship like Ruby Princess?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juno3½ Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass Railway
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass Railway
Vancouver4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I recently cruised to Alaska on Ruby Princess, which is an older ship with a very traditional, some would say dated, vibe. But unlike newer ships, almost every square inch of the amenities on the upper decks is available to everyone, which means you have your pick of a whopping five pools, including two in a cool resort complex at the back of the ship. But there are no indoor pools, which was unfortunate considering it was very cold and rainy in for most of our time in Alaska. Our cruise stopped in Glacier Bay National park, which was very well organized and coordinated with the park’s rangers who boarded the ship and hosted several events and activities. My experience on Ruby was the opposite of my last cruise to Alaska on Princess, which was a comedy of many errors. Stay tuned for a full tour and review of Ruby Princess to Alaska. #rubyprincess #princesscruises #alaskacruise You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises at https://thechillcruiser.blog 💬 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechillcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chill_cruiser/ 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:46 Second chance for Princess 02:17 Ruby at a glance 04:02 Access 05:08 Finding Juneau berth info 05:45 Vibe 06:29 Cabins 07:47 Food 10:06 Bars/drinks 10:55 Amenities 13:00 Entertainment 13:30 Activites 15:26 Technology 15:58 Casino 16:30 Final verdict