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DREAM CRUISE from San Francisco to Hawaii onboard Ruby Princess

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 199K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:10:06

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the beginning of a sixteen night cruise from San Francisco to Hawaii and Mexico aboard the Ruby Princess. The video covers the initial boarding process at Pier 27, including the use of the Princess app for check in and the Medallion technology for ship access. The creator provides a detailed review of an inside cabin, noting the layout of the bunk beds and the availability of in room amenities like a mini bar. Throughout the sea days, the creator explores various onboard venues such as the Piazza, the Salty Dog Gastro Pub, and the Sanctuary. Extensive coverage is given to the dining experiences, ranging from the main dining rooms to specialty restaurants like Sabatini's and the Crown Grill. The creator also evaluates the ship's entertainment options, including enrichment lectures, live music, and dance classes. Despite encountering significant swells and storms during the voyage, the creator maintains a positive outlook. The first part of the series concludes with an emotional arrival in Hawaii, marked by a whale sighting as the ship approaches the islands.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloOther · 16 nightsFrom San FranciscoVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just spent two fabulous nights in San Francisco and now I'm about to head to the cruise terminal here at Pier 27 and join Ruby Princess for a 16 night cruise to Hawaii and Mexico

I have an elite level of loyalty with Princess so um my cabin comes with a mini bar

I'm never bored only boring people get bored

no one gives a monkeys what anyone else is wearing and I love that Live and Let Live

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the Princess app to check in, make dining reservations, book shore excursions, and access daily schedules.
Order a light stateroom breakfast and then have a proper breakfast later when you're ready.
Bring a pen or highlighter to mark activities in the daily Princess Patter program.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will I be bored on all those sea days?There's something for everyone, including enrichment lectures and activities geared towards the destination.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the check-in and boarding process like at Pier 27?
QWhat are the first impressions of the cabin and ship venues?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available on sea days?
QWhat is the dress code on Princess Cruises?
QWhat are the benefits of the Princess Plus and Premier packages?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ensenada4 Happy Bacon
Hilo4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Volcano Walk
Honolulu4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Luau
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