A Solo Cruise on RUBY PRINCESS to the Caribbean
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The creator documents a seven day Western Caribbean solo voyage aboard the Ruby Princess, evaluating the ship's technology, amenities, and value. The journey begins with a transfer from Houston to Galveston, followed by a detailed review of the stateroom, which the creator notes lacks USB charging ports despite the ship's focus on digital integration. The video explores various onboard features, including the Medallion class wearable technology, the Sanctuary adults only area, and multiple dining options ranging from included buffet and dining rooms to specialty venues like the Crown Grill. The creator also details several shore excursions in Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel, highlighting experiences such as visiting Mayan ruins and a private island excursion in Mahogany Bay. While praising the crew service, ship layout, and overall value provided by the Princess Plus package, the creator criticizes the buffet for its cramped design and operational inefficiencies. The cruise concludes with a final cost breakdown and a summary of the ship's strengths and weaknesses.
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the Ruby Princess does have a 4.5 rating on Cru critic and having recently taken her to the Western Caribbean I was about to see whether or not that rating could truly hold up
along with no USB ports there was one other serious design flaw that really bothered me and created an unfortunate situation on board that I witnessed twice during this Cruise
the food was never the issue and from dining room to snack stop to room service uh as well as the substantial amount of bars on this ship when it comes to food and beverage I was never disappointed
this vessel really offers a big ship scope with an intimate smaller ship feel somehow and that can be hard to accomplish for any Cruise Line
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