Ruby Drydock Confirmation Sept 24-October 22

[partybarbie]

Photos of the arcade, formerly the cigar bar.

[MissP22]

1 hour ago, partybarbie said:

I will get some pictures this afternoon 

Thanks, either function is OK by me but the luncheon is preferable. 

That is provided we get the invitation. 😁

Are you staying on board in Ft Lauderdale for another cruise?

[skynight]

2 hours ago, partybarbie said:

I forgot to mention that the cigar lounge was converted on a video game room. There are only 30 minors on the ship and I haven’t seen any of them using the room. I don’t think it’s a very good use of the space. 

Where is cigar smoking now permitted? That would be an area I wish to avoid when boarding at the end of February. 

[partybarbie]

41 minutes ago, MissP22 said:

Thanks, either function is OK by me but the luncheon is preferable. 

That is provided we get the invitation. 😁

Are you staying on board in Ft Lauderdale for another cruise?

No, we have a pricey cruise to Australia next year, so we need to go home.

[partybarbie]

41 minutes ago, skynight said:

Where is cigar smoking now permitted? That would be an area I wish to avoid when boarding at the end of February. 

I haven’t seen anyone with cigars. Smoking is permitted in the casino, deck 16 by the pool bar, and deck 7, starboard, aft.

[skynight]

2 hours ago, partybarbie said:

I haven’t seen anyone with cigars. Smoking is permitted in the casino, deck 16 by the pool bar, and deck 7, starboard, aft.

I surely hope that those areas remain cigarette only. What about the conference center. Has that been converted to a cigar lounge? On the three original Grand Class ships that area was a cigar lounge/bar.

[partybarbie]

1 hour ago, skynight said:

I surely hope that those areas remain cigarette only. What about the conference center. Has that been converted to a cigar lounge? On the three original Grand Class ships that area was a cigar lounge/bar.

It’s still a conference room. There’s an escorted group on board and the travel agents are set up there to distribute their daily gifts.

[partybarbie]

@MissP22 I received the invitation today and it is the luncheon.

[MissP22]

3 hours ago, partybarbie said:

@MissP22 I received the invitation today and it is the luncheon.

Thanks for the info. We prefer them to the coattail party. 

Enjoy the rest of the cruise.

[skynight]

Another question. The Ruby is scheduled to transit the P.C. in a few days. The P.C. has reduced transits due to lack of water. Any word on board about delays in the crossing?

[cruise77]

On 8/15/2023 at 10:29 AM, AJMissal said:

We are on the same cruise!

We are too lol

[MissP22]

Is anyone willing to post the patters? 🙂

[partybarbie]

5 hours ago, skynight said:

Another question. The Ruby is scheduled to transit the P.C. in a few days. The P.C. has reduced transits due to lack of water. Any word on board about delays in the crossing?

My understanding is that the water issue only affects the old canal. We’re going through the new canal, but I will post if there’s any problems.

[partybarbie]

3 hours ago, MissP22 said:

Is anyone willing to post the patters? 🙂

I’ve been tossing them out, but I will post what I have later.

[MissP22]

44 minutes ago, partybarbie said:

I’ve been tossing them out, but I will post what I have later.

Thanks.

I always like to see what things are coming up even though they'll probably change.

[MissP22]

7 hours ago, MissP22 said:

coattail party. 

 

What the heck is a coattail party? 🤪 LOL

[LidoLiz]

Curious as to whether they have removed the free sauna and steam rooms on the Ruby, like they did on the Emerald? 

[skynight]

1 hour ago, MissP22 said:

What the heck is a coattail party? 🤪 LOL

Very formal breakfast.

[partybarbie]

2 hours ago, LidoLiz said:

Curious as to whether they have removed the free sauna and steam rooms on the Ruby, like they did on the Emerald? 

I will try and ask for you.

[partybarbie]

Today’s patter. Hope it is readable.

[partybarbie]

More patters

[MissP22]

3 hours ago, partybarbie said:

More patters

Much, much better.

Thanks

[MissP22]

Does the buffet have crepes in the evenings? I've never seen them except on Royal class ships.

[MissP22]

On 10/27/2023 at 12:04 PM, partybarbie said:

 

 

If anyone is interested, the cutoff for the MTP luncheon was 381 days. With 799 days, I am the most traveled passenger on the ship. My DH and I have been enjoying our breakfast in Sabatini’s, one of the perks for being number one.

 

 

By any chance do you know if they extended the invitation to the 2nd & 3rd place travelers also?

[partybarbie]

23 hours ago, MissP22 said:

By any chance do you know if they extended the invitation to the 2nd & 3rd place travelers also?

I don’t think they did. I haven’t seen any crepes either. Today is the luncheon, so I will post some photos later.