cardiffman Posted November 6, 2017 #51 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We did our first ever cruise on that ship and we'll be back on it to do this very cruise in February. As I spent my childhood in Santa Clarita (the family moved to Ventura the day after I graduated Canyon High), it was a neat surprise for me to see that part. I've enjoyed your take on the boat, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warthog2608 Posted November 6, 2017 #52 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Love all the food pics and the menus!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted November 9, 2017 #53 Share Posted November 9, 2017 We did our first ever cruise on that ship and we'll be back on it to do this very cruise in February. As I spent my childhood in Santa Clarita (the family moved to Ventura the day after I graduated Canyon High), it was a neat surprise for me to see that part. I've enjoyed your take on the boat, too. I'll also be on this cruise in February. And, Mr. Cardiffman, you didn't spend your childhood in Santa Clarita, you grew up in Canyon Country. For those who don't know about Santa Clarita, it didn't exist until around 1987, when it was formed by combining Canyon Country, Saugus, Newhall and Valencia. And if you go to the mall in Santa Clarita, you can see Princess (and Cunard) headquarters. Nice review, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopewest Posted November 9, 2017 #54 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your cruise, it's much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiffman Posted November 12, 2017 #55 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I'll also be on this cruise in February. And, Mr. Cardiffman, you didn't spend your childhood in Santa Clarita Present-day Santa Clarita. Viva Ruby Princess! Viva M'exico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted November 12, 2017 #56 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Present-day Santa Clarita. Viva Ruby Princess! Viva M'exico! Indeed. Quite a lot of overlap in our upcoming cruises. Coincidence? I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #57 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Apparently I am horrible at keeping up with reviews even when they're short ones. Thanks for all of the emails for the Patters, I hope they showed up alright for everyone. Please continue to send me a message or email me at sjmbruce at gmail dot com if you'd like a PDF of them. Edited November 18, 2017 by sjmbruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #58 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Service: Aside from the iffy service in the main dining room, everyone else was friendly and efficient. The only issue we had was with our credit card being linked to our account. When we first arrived to embark, my credit card couldn't be found in their system so we added during the check in process. During the cruise we received a few letters in our cabin that there wasn't a credit card on our file or linked to us at all and requested we come to the guest services desk to take care of this. I had to go twice during our five day cruise to add the same credit card. While this isn't a huge deal, it does interrupt escaping into relaxation with a dose of reality and having to take care of business. This also seemed to be a ship wide issue as there were many others in line with me doing the same thing repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #59 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Mexico: Even though our balcony had been assigned to us through our upgrade, we ended up on the port side. When we first approached Cabo, we could see colorful buildings, beaches and part of the rock formations in the distance. It was already so beautiful and I was excited. Then the ship anchored so that the port side faced the arch and rock formations and we spent some time taking pictures from our balcony before we had to meet for an excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #60 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Our original plan for Cabo was to have no schedule, no planned activities. We were going to wander around the port, eventually grab a water taxi to take us past the rock formations and the arch, and be dropped off at Medano beach where we would relax and have dinner before taking a regular land taxi back to the ship. Then I started reading about the wait times for tenders. Lengthy, more than an hour or two waits. the ship would arrive at 1:00pm and I didn't want to finally get on a tender and make it to land at 3:00 or 4:00in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #61 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I began researching princess excursions. The only one I really liked was already booked solid, so I settled for the second best. It was a smaller boat ride to see the arch and then a ride on tour bus to a restaurant with panoramic views. The restaurant wouldn't be open to order from their menu, but each person would receive a beer, can of soda or bottle of water. I am glad we chose a Princess excursion. We received tickets in our cabin instructing us to meet in the Wheelhouse bar. After waiting in there, we were split into our excursion group and led into the Princess theater to sit together and wait some more. The time that we were supposed to be starting our tour passed. While it isn't fun to wait, we were okay, but there were people with reserved plans after the tour that were starting to get angry. Our group was finally called to board a tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcletsgo Posted November 18, 2017 #62 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Apparently I am horrible at keeping up with reviews even when they're short ones. Thanks for all of the emails for the Patters, I hope they showed up alright for everyone. Please continue to send me a message if you'd like a PDF of them. I would like a copy, tjcletzgo@hotmail.com, Thank you😃 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 18, 2017 Author #63 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I would like a copy, tjcletzgo@hotmail.com, Thank you😃 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T377A using Forums mobile app Sent :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayred Posted November 19, 2017 #64 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Sent :) Can we have a copy please kayred at cox.net Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted November 19, 2017 Author #65 Share Posted November 19, 2017 We finally made it onto a tender. We were taken to the dock to immediately board another boat, decently sized with three stories. Everyone was led up to the top deck. We were last and there wasn't enough nice seating for everyone so we ended up sitting on hard, hot storage boxes against the railing. I wasn't too upset as I knew I'd be running around taking pictures, but for anyone expecting a nice cushy seat, it's good to know to get on first or lose out. There were some nice sights and even some wildlife on our way out to open water: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted November 20, 2017 #66 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thank you! :) Although I will be on the Emerald on Tuesday, we are doing the same 5 day. I too wanted to do a private beach with a resort, I read that it could take 3 hours or so to get off the boat! I decided to book us the small boat tour and few hours at a beach. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostaddict Posted November 21, 2017 #67 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wonderful review! Makes me so excited for my upcoming cruise in February. Can you send me a copy to leslie727@sbcglobal.net ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleboy Posted November 24, 2017 #68 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I would one also dbel6872@aol.com I left one letter out on the last post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampram Posted November 25, 2017 #69 Share Posted November 25, 2017 These are great and thank you for posting. I am trying to decide between taking the Grand out of SF or the Ruby out of LA, so your comments are helping me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted January 24, 2018 #70 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Could I please get a copy of patters. zd.dunbar@gmail.com TY for the great review :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianef Posted January 24, 2018 #71 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Please send a copy of Patters.Going on this cruise in Feb. djf66581@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 24, 2018 #72 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just saw this review, beautiful photos, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 25, 2018 #73 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmbruce Posted January 25, 2018 Author #74 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Patters are being sent! I can't believe I forgot to finish this review. Between work, school, family health scares and an old laptop that won't run Cruise Critic and Shutterfly at the same time, it completely escaped my mind. I'll add a few more posts and pictures this weekend to wrap everything up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted January 25, 2018 #75 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have enjoyed every post!!! : ) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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