Ruby Princess Review

An overnight in Cabo aboard the Ruby

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Ruby Princess
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Mrs Plum
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Feb 2018
Cabin: Balcony
Wine blending
The delicious food at the Gastropub.
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

We chose the Ruby Princess due to the date, sailing from LA, and going to Cabo. I also wanted to try a Princess Cruise as I had not previously sailed with them.

We had a balcony room and the room itself was average, but with a slightly larger balcony. We would have enjoyed the balcony more had the weather cooperated, but I can't fault Mother Nature. The bed, on the other hand, was the worst bed I have ever slept in, and after the 3rd night of waking most of the night and arising with back pain, I spent the last two nights of the cruise sleeping on the floor. The rest of the cabin was fine with no issues or benefits to mention.

The dining on board the Ruby was challenging, to say the least. The buffet (Horizon) served the most inedible food that was consistently at room temperature, with little variety in their options. Breakfasts in Horizon were so bad, I opted to have granola and yogurt after trying various other items. Eggs either runny or rubbery, ran out of bacon after 3rd day, hot food at lukewarm temperature. Lunch was no better at Horizon and I opted for pizza most days. Dinner in the dining room was average - service was fine and the food was good with nice options for each night. We went to the Horizon for dinner when they served Mexican food and this was the most atrocious food - the fajitas were absolute gristle, and I had to spit out the beef after chewing each piece for a few minutes, and the chicken enchiladas were topped with just tomato paste and cheese (no spices in the sauce - just tomato paste).

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Balcony

Cabin B2

The cabin and the balcony were fine. The balcony is a bit larger than standard on this level and room. The room itself was average with all the expected amenities. The bed was absolutely the worst and I slept on the floor for two nights to avoid the morning back pain and tossing and turning all night. I actually slept fine on the floor as it was that much more comfortable than the bed.

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