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First impressions of Ruby Princess on the way to Alaska

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 3:55
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm happy to report that things are a lot better so far on Ruby

Ruby Princess seems slightly nicer than Caribbean Princess

It was nice to see that they didn't remove the casino bar

I would definitely not recommend booking a cabin on Riviera deck

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid booking a cabin on Riviera deck due to noise issues
Be prepared for unpredictable weather in Alaska even in summer

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise in cabins below public areasAvoid booking on Riviera deck; consider premium balcony rooms on lower decks
Unpredictable weather in AlaskaBe prepared for rapid temperature changes even in summer

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of Ruby Princess?
QHow does Ruby Princess compare to other Princess ships?
QWhat should travelers know about cabins and noise on Ruby Princess?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Mendenhall Glacier Park
Vancouver3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this video I share first impressions of my cruise on Ruby Princess to Alaska. This is a special cruise for me with many firsts, including sailing with my mom for the first time. #princesscruises #alaskacruise #rubyprincess You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises at https://thechillcruiser.blog 🛳️ PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Enchanted Princess: https://youtu.be/V6lFyiTH5uc Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/M8JeJJ_5Qgc Caribbean Princess: https://youtu.be/sBpW0T4k6V8 and https://youtu.be/3FCpBJ3lclA Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc 🎰 PRINCESS CASINO CONTENT What I learned about “free” cruises in the Princess casino: https://youtu.be/dRiPR4nFZGc Majestic Princess: https://youtu.be/K15bN3AFOuQ Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/RvVTfHOXnZY 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:29 Second Alaska cruise on Princess 00:50 Good start 01:18 Recent updates 01:52 Casino 02:03 Busy bars 02:20 Cabin noises 03:09 Weather