Ruby Princess Review 2026 🚢 Is the Food & Service Still Good? | Full LEADER Score
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I think probably I would say on average probably the best food we've had on a cruise overall as far as consistency goes.
Ruby Princess is going to get a 3.3 on this cruise. So, a very solid B to B plus.
I will happily go on Ruby Princess again. In fact, we have it booked to Hawaii.
The ship did show its age a little bit in in some of the it's really the noises that it make.
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🚢 Ruby Princess Review 2026 | Is the Food & Service Still Good? Does the Ruby Princess still deliver a premium cruise experience in 2026? In this video, we share our complete Ruby Princess review after a 5-night sailing from San Francisco to San Diego and Ensenada. Using our signature LEADER Score, we break down every part of the cruise—from logistics and entertainment to accommodations, excursions, and especially the Dining & Drinks experience, including Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria. If you're wondering whether Princess Cruises still lives up to its “Love Boat” reputation—or if the Ruby Princess is starting to feel dated—this full review will help you decide. ⭐ THE LEADER SCORE BREAKDOWN L – Logistics: Embarkation, debarkation, and onboard flow E – Entertainment: Production shows, live music, and activities A – Accommodation: Cabin comfort, storage, and service D – Dining & Drinks: Main Dining Room + Sabatini’s specialty dining E – Excursions: San Diego and Ensenada port experiences R – Return: Would we book this cruise again? 🎥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✅ Full Ruby Princess cruise review 2026 ✅ Honest pros and cons of Princess Cruises ✅ Food review including Sabatini’s & Main Dining Room ✅ Entertainment, live music, and onboard atmosphere ✅ San Diego & Ensenada port insights ✅ Final verdict: Is Ruby Princess worth it? ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Ruby Princess 2026 00:20 LEADER Score Explained 01:51 Logistics Review (Onboard Flow) 04:52 Entertainment & Live Music 08:12 Cabin Review: Is It Outdated? 13:05 Dining & Drinks: Sabatini’s & MDR 17:54 Shore Excursions & Ports: San Francisco, San Diego & Ensenada 24:32 Return Score 27:29 Total LEADER Score & Final Verdict 🚢 CRUISE DETAILS • Ship: Ruby Princess • Cruise Line: Princess Cruises • Itinerary: 5-Night Pacific Coastal • Departure Port: San Francisco, California • Ports: San Diego & Ensenada 🎥 WATCH NEXT Catch more from our Ruby Princess series: 🚢 Full Ruby Princess Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzYEp6eOW5gW42hojKUxAtBEM1URk9Us3 💬 LET’S CHAT! Is food the most important part of a cruise for you—or is it the itinerary? 🍽️🚢 Would you sail on the Ruby Princess? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🌊 SUBSCRIBE TO CALM SEA CRUISE Join Pat and Kathy for real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🍪 LOVE CRUISE FOOD Watch Calm Sea Cooks 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCooks 🧳 CRUISE ESSENTIALS & PACKING LISTS Shop the gear we actually use for packing, filming, and living life at sea. 🛍️ Start here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear 👉 https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials 👉 https://amzn.to/45QcTVA As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 📄 FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view 💬 STAY CONNECTED 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 CREATOR & RETIREMENT RESOURCES Thinking about sharing your own travel experiences or planning your next chapter? These are the resources we’ve personally used: ▶️ YouTube After 40 Build Your Channel 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 #RubyPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseReview #MexicanRiviera #Travel2026