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It looks like we will be in the overflow port of Ringaskiddy the day we are in Cobh for Cork. Has anyone docked here that could give me information on transportation options into Cork? Was going to just walk around Cobh and enjoy the little port but if we are not even docked there we may just head into Cork. Suggestions and recommendations on inexpensive transportation and things to do would be greatly appreciated! We leave on our cruise on Friday from Southampton!

 

We are on your cruise, Princess Ruby May 23 from Southampton .

We were so disappointed not to be docking in Cobh ! We booked a tour through eCoach ,very reasonable ! It goes to Cork, Blarney, and Kinsale.

You're welcome to join our roll call group May 25, Sunday, at 2pm in the Skywalkers Lounge for our Meet & Mingle !

See you on the ship ! Lots of folks from Texas !:)

Are there any lectures offered on the British Isle cruise ? Any photography classes offered ? Just 5 days to go !! :D

Thanks for responding :) I will be purchasing a coffee card !

We leave for our British Isle, 12 night cruise next week. I am concerned about getting a good nights sleep on such a port intensive cruise ! I've read that the beds are hard as cement :eek:

Can anyone confirm this ?

Also I read where mini suites beds are more comfortable. Any truth to that ?

There are mini suites available on our ship, but would be quite upset if I booked one, only to find those beds were hard too !!

 

Please comment. Thanks ahead !!:)

We'll be on the Ruby next week :)

Can someone tell us about the entertainment on board ?

On the Ruby, can you get flavored iced coffee at the International Cafe ?

I have heard that the beds are hard on the Ruby. Is there anything you can request from housekeeping to remedy this sleepless night ?

What movies are showing on the Ruby now ?

Will be on the Ruby very soon ! :D

Where's the best place for Embarkation lunch ?

 

At Bingo, do they use the good ole cards or the electronic ones ?

 

Does the ship have Coke or Pepsi, Dr Pepper ?

 

Sabatinis OR Crown Grill ?

 

Thanks in advance :)

What is the amount you need to spend to get free shipping back to the USA ?

Do they accept American Express credit cards ? I plan on doing all my shopping there so I won't have to take anything back on the plane.

Does the Woolen Mills take American Express ??

Do you know if the unlimited soda is out of a fountain/machine or are they cans of soda.

 

Does the fridge in the room come stocked like in a hotel - where you're charged if you use anything? Or is it empty for you to use as you wish?

Thanks

 

I think the stocked refrig is just for Elite members. Correct me if I'm wrong.

The soda pkg is fountain drinks. Not that great, IMO.

'Fishy,Fishy' its set back a little from the quay front. Just beyond Actons hotel. Type of food.....there's a clue in the name! :)

 

Hey thanks !!

Who's playing piano these days in Crooners on the Ruby ?

Where's a good place for lunch in Kinsale ?

We're on the May 23 British Isle cruise. Can't wait ! :)

We'll look for you ! Three weeks from today !! :D

Love you Duck and all his pictures ! Going on the Ruby in 3 weeks ! :)

We have an aft cabin on our upcoming Ruby cruise. Are there hot tubs on the aft of the Ruby ? It's a British Isle cruise . Has anyone taken their swimsuit on a Northern Europe cruise ? :confused:

[quote name='rdh rules']Not to take over, but the Crown grill was great! We were on the Ruby over Easter and went there formal night. There were people in button up casual shirts, normal dining room attire. I wore a shirt and skirt, nothing too fancy. I was surprised to see families with kids. Most were well behaved, but there was a 2 yr old that wanted to run around.
We had the scallop, tiger prawn, and lamb loin appetizer split between us. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Then I had the balsamic salad, my husband the black/blue soup. I could only take 1 spoonful of the soup, very strong! The waiter recommended the ribeye over the filet, very great choice, very marbled and great flavor. He brought us 8 lobster tails to start with along with asparagus, mushrooms, creamed spinach. All was great! The lobster tails were grilled so they had the fire taste! This was our anniversary dinner so they brought us a chocolate cake, then a dessert sampler. I would highly recommend going, you'll not be disappointed. I have pictures of all our food, but still haven't figured out how to upload, everytime I try from my computer, it says security problem :(
Funny side note, our room steward, Marian, said that he goes to the Crown Grill to eat every couple of months as a treat, he has to pay the same as us, but says it's worth it![/QUOTE]

THANKS !! Sounds wonderful ! Glad you had such a great anniversary dinner ! Thanks for " taking over " :-D

Thanks for the great review ! Loved the pictures and videos !
We'll be on board the Ruby soon. Did you set at the Crown Grill ?
Do you have to dress up ? We plan to eat there on formal night and wanted to avoid dresses and ties :-). How was the food. Anything you especially liked ?

Anyone know what movies are being shown on the Ruby presently ?

Thanks, I would like one !

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With Anytime Dining, if there is a significant wait, are you given pagers ?

These were given out on another cruise line and we could wait in one of the bars. We didn't mind waiting at all. When our pager went off we just took our drinks into the dining room.

Can you get hazelnut frappicinos ?