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There is probably one in the gym. Use only when docked in port. Scales do not provide accurate measurements while the ship is in motion at sea.

Boarding at a U.S. port for a 3 or 4pm sailing? Normal check in time is around 10am. Boarding usually begins around 10:30/11am with priority boarders. Once boarding begins it goes fairly quickly. There are no assigned boarding times, and no boarding passes. All you need is your passport. Print a copy of the Travel Summary to bring along as back up. It's no problem you can easily pick up the medallion at the pier. It's a 5 minute process. Last check in is around 90 minutes before sailing time.

You can use OBC to play at the casino and then cash in your winnings or your remaining balance. But, you must play. You can not use the casino as an ATM. Refundable OBC remaining in your account will be returned to you after you disembark.

They don't really change very much. Some items may be eliminated and some added.

Not likely. But, you have until 1:30 to walk into the DR assuming the DR is open. There are many other options to get food other than the DR.

"What is the weather like in the pacific? I expect it to be chilly to start, but warm up as we approach Hawaii? Am I accurate in this? " Yes. The first two to three days can be cool and the seas can be choppy. Once the ship crosses the Tropic of Cancer the weather normally turns tropical. "Does Princess go all out with Hawaiian themes (food, music, activities) or is just sprinkled in and out?" Yes. They have the Hawaiian ambassador program. There will be ukulele classes for beginners, hula classes, Hawaiian craft (small fee for supplies), Hawaiian entertainment sessions, a passenger show at the end of the cruise with the ukulele players and hula dancers. In Honolulu there most likely will be a local group of Hawaiian dancers and musicians that come on board and put on a show. Note about the ukulele classes. The ship has around 60 ukuleles. Arrive early on the 1st day to get one. They go quickly. If your cruise stops at Kona that is a tender port. Assuming you are not elite loyalty status you will have to get a tender ticket. If you wish to go ashore early arrive at the tender ticket location early. It backs up. If you are on a Princess excursion no worry. The excursion has tender priority. Prepare yourself for lots of sea days. There are 10 of them. Crooner's piano lounge is a nice place to hang out day or evening. There will be a piano entertainer there in the evening. Vines in the Piazza has a good selection of wines. The casino will be open when at sea ready to accept your money. Normally there is trivia every day. Of course there will be bingo. This is run by the casino. There will be art sales. I stay away from these. Karaoke? Of course. Come let them hear your vocal cords. Deck party? Normally yes. Lots of people in Hawaiian shirts, and lots of line dancing. The party band probably will entertain and have a dance party most evenings. I'm thinking you are on either the January 29th or February 20th cruise. Here are the roll calls for those cruises. You can find additional information there https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2991223-february-20-2025-ruby-princess-16-day-circle-hawaii/page/3/ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2978290-ruby-princess-january-30-2025-16-night-hawaii-from-sf/page/5/

Yes you can. Your credit card is charged at the time you reserve. It's under dining in the app.

Events can change each day. You have to be flexible and keep checking. Many more activities will begin to show besides a DJ on deck. Live music around the ship, shows, trivia, game shows, sales events misleading advertised as informative talks, food demos, and so much more.

According to the deck plans there are S3, & S4 Penthouse suites as well as S5 Premium suites. What were called owner's suites in 2015 are still there and are the aft suites that are now called penthouse suites. Same cabins.

I don't believe so. I believe the cost for a single day is $30 for the day, and I don't know if you will receive the 50% off. I can't locate the cost when I search.

Noon is just a boiler plate response probably from someone that has never been on a cruise.

The Caribbean Princess is scheduled for the port of Amber Cove on December 12th. The ship is not scheduled for San Juan. See port schedules https://www.cruisetimetables.com/puertoplataambercovedominicanrepublicschedule-12dec2024.html https://www.cruisetimetables.com/sanjuanpuertoricoschedule-11dec2024.html

Usually the terminal opens around 9:30am/10:00am. Boarding will begin around 11:00am, maybe a little sooner. As a handicap you will have priority boarding. Latest check in will be around 1:30pm for a 3pm sailing. The ship is required to provide a passenger manifest to the authorities 60 minutes prior to sailing.

Once on board ask your cabin steward for extra hangers and pillow if you require them. There are plenty of hangers. Regarding the fridge. If you are in a balcony cabin the fridge is adjacent to the balcony window & wall. The fridge's exhaust vents into this small space. There is a small clearance between the wall and the fridge where the balcony window drapery hangs. Make certain the drape is not blocking the vent. This will improve the operation of the fridge. The cabin steward also places a bucket of ice in the fridge each day. You may be able to place your bottles in the ice in the fridge. This would provide extra safety.

The mini bar will be 10 alcoholic and 10 non alcoholic selections. If you don't like what was provided call room service, they will make exchanges providing they have the inventory. What inventory the ship had in past weeks may not be what they have this week or in future weeks.

In this case you might write an old fashion letter to Princess Captain's Circle with all the details.

Yes, as mentioned the salty dog grill by the lido pool and is no charge. To my taste the burgers there are as good or better than the Salty Dog Gastropub. The grill is open from around 11am until mid evening. I have had lunch there many times.

I was on the Ruby this past February. Casual dining venues were the Salty Dog Gastropub in the Wheelhouse Bar and Vines Wine Bar which had a cold plate menu of crudites, charcuterie board and a few truffles.

Princess calls it wifi, but it is actually internet. Everyone has wifi to connect to the on board intranet.

Medallion net is internet access. If purchased the full cost is $24.99/day for one device. Platinum and Elite loyalty levels can purchase for half price, $12.50/day. There are also 4 device plans. Medallion net is included with the inclusive fares, thus no discount.

You inform Princess and then just board. Solo passengers pay double fare and single port charges. Solo passengers also pay only for one upgrade to the plus or premier fare. If you have one of the plus or premier fares you should be able to get that extra cost returned.

It's just a boiler plate response. The information I posted in post #6 reflects what you wanted. It is accurate according to my experience with almost 50 Princess cruises. Check in will probably open around 9:30 to 10:00. Boarding will begin around 10:30 to 11:00 with priority boarders then all others. Once boarding begins it goes quickly. The process is just a matter of walking through the gangplank and scanning your medallion. It's as quick as the slowest person/group walks. In my experience passing through security is the slowest link in the process. That is done as you enter the terminal, not as you board.

Ask on your roll call. Here is the connection

The deck plans show that it is covered by two cabins above.

Priority Disembarkation - While this is mentioned as a benefit, it really has no meaning. Everyone can choose their disembarkation time to meet their flight or other needs. Early walk off disembarkation is available to everyone. If you don't like what you have you can just visit passenger services. 50% off internet applies if you are purchasing internet. If you have one of the inclusive fares it doesn't apply. 10% discount at the shops does not apply to reduced priced items. 10% off excursions. When pre-booked on line full price is charged. The 10% is returned as OBC once on board. I believe the OBC is refundable, but not certain.