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4 Days CRUISING HAWAII onboard Ruby Princess - a dream come true?

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a multi-island excursion through Hawaii while sailing on the Ruby Princess. The video covers visits to Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island, highlighting various natural landmarks and cultural experiences. On Kauai, the creator explores the Wailua River and visits local waterfalls. In Honolulu, the journey includes a visit to Waikiki Beach and a traditional Hawaiian luau featuring underground oven cooking. The Big Island segment focuses on marine wildlife, where the creator observes whales during a boat excursion, and a volcanic trek to Kilauea. This trek includes walking through steam vents and exploring a lava tube. Throughout the trip, the creator provides commentary on cruise ship amenities, such as dining options in the specialty restaurants and the buffet, as well as the logistics of using Princess excursions versus independent tours. The video concludes with the creator reflecting on the emotional impact of the journey and the personal growth experienced through solo travel before the ship departs for Mexico.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ruby Princess
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Ruby Princess
Barely Crispy

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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South_pacific Β· Winter Β· 16 nightsFrom San FranciscoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm currently on board Ruby Princess on the 16 night cruise to Hawaii and Mexico

I feel more grateful than I ever have done in my whole life having experienced this

The prices are extortionate most of these excursions are not exclusive to princess you can actually purchase them for a fraction of the price

I've learned so much about a part of the world I knew very little about

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book Princess excursions early in the day to have the rest of the day free
βœ“Use the Princess app to view daily programs from the moment you board

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a 16-night cruise to Hawaii and Mexico?
QWhat are the pros and cons of Princess excursions?
QWhat can you expect from a luau in Honolulu?

Topics Covered

Excursions1Β½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hilo4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Volcano Trek to Kilauea
Honolulu4 Happy Bacon
Top: Princess Shuttle to Waikiki
Kauai4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kauai River Cruise to Fern Grotto
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