Rare LACruiser88 Posted October 31, 2023 #176 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 10:04 AM, MissP22 said: By any chance do you know if they extended the invitation to the 2nd & 3rd place travelers also? The suite breakfast is only offered to the most traveled onboard, #2 & #3 do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 31, 2023 #177 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: The suite breakfast is only offered to the most traveled onboard, #2 & #3 do not. Thanks. Is that something new? I've never heard of it before. Edited October 31, 2023 by MissP22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliet Posted October 31, 2023 #178 Share Posted October 31, 2023 The suite breakfast is offered only to suite passengers as far as I know. You must be referring to the lunch in the same place for the most traveled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted October 31, 2023 #179 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, MissP22 said: Thanks. Is that something new? I've never heard of it before. No, offering the suite breakfast to the most travelled passenger onboard (regardless of their cabin category) has been in place for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted October 31, 2023 #180 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On the Royal last year, the suite breakfast was extended to the top three most traveled passengers. We were told an exception was made because the suites weren’t full. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted October 31, 2023 #181 Share Posted October 31, 2023 A few pictures from today’s luncheon. The Captain was busy, so the Staff Captain filled in for him. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted October 31, 2023 #182 Share Posted October 31, 2023 More patters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted October 31, 2023 #183 Share Posted October 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, partybarbie said: A few pictures from today’s luncheon. The Captain was busy, so the Staff Captain filled in for him. Usually the best meal of our cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted November 1, 2023 #184 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We are missing our stop in Panama tomorrow. Regardless of the reason, it’s still disappointing to only have three ports on a 15-day cruise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhandle Couple Posted November 1, 2023 #185 Share Posted November 1, 2023 9 hours ago, partybarbie said: We are missing our stop in Panama tomorrow. Regardless of the reason, it’s still disappointing to only have three ports on a 15-day cruise. Was there a reason provided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted November 1, 2023 #186 Share Posted November 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, Panhandle Couple said: Was there a reason provided? Anti mining protest demonstrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted November 1, 2023 #187 Share Posted November 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, Panhandle Couple said: Was there a reason provided? The letter above talks about demonstrations Do you really want to walk into possible riots ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliet Posted November 1, 2023 #188 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Large demonstrations and roads closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia6969 Posted November 1, 2023 #189 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I hope all is back to normal before our cruise there on Feb.28th, 24. I have been keeping up by the ACS@state.gov site who sends updates on things happening in different countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhandle Couple Posted November 1, 2023 #190 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, memoak said: The letter above talks about demonstrations Do you really want to walk into possible riots ? Sorry, I wasn't able to zoom in on my phone earlier. I'm not questioning the decision by Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted November 1, 2023 #191 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) On 10/28/2023 at 11:55 AM, 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 went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise. Edited November 1, 2023 by partybarbie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted November 1, 2023 #192 Share Posted November 1, 2023 40 minutes ago, partybarbie said: I went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise. They're chipping away at all the free benefits so ever slowly. 😒 A increase in gratuities is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yen Yen Posted November 1, 2023 #193 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 1:38 PM, partybarbie said: 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. is the new canal only for full transits? We are on the Ruby 2/28 for a partial. We just got off the 25 day on the Regal. Everything was wonderful except my upgraded cabin ...Delux Balcony E 727 the last balcony before the last suite. The bed and room vibtated constantly. Very little sleep. We are on the very front of the ship B201 ( we booked 3 cabilns in a row and that was allthat was left.) Do you have any experience in the very front of the ship on deck 11? I normally do mid and worried that this will be a vibrating room as well. Dont mind rough seas...we are seasoned cruisers.... Any input is greatly appreciated Jeannie and Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 1, 2023 #194 Share Posted November 1, 2023 is the new canal only for full transits? We are on the Ruby 2/28 for a partial. No. The new locks are for ships that are too large for the original locks. The Ruby is one of those ships. I have sailed your exact cruise on the Emerald Princess, sister to the Ruby. The ship fits in the locks with quite a lot side space as well as space forward and aft. It is kept centered by tug boats. You may feel some movement if we encounter rough seas. You may also feel vibration if waves are pounding the bow. When the ship anchors at Grand Cayman you probably will hear the anchor chains being deployed. The space directly in front of B201 are staff cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted November 1, 2023 #195 Share Posted November 1, 2023 @Yen Yen Please see the excellent response by sky night. You will definitely be in the new canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyKruiserKatLady Posted November 2, 2023 #196 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Does anyone have pics of the updated rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Cruisers Posted November 2, 2023 #197 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, KrazyKruiserKatLady said: Does anyone have pics of the updated rooms? I would be interested in seeing a mini suite picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyward Posted November 2, 2023 #198 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Anyone in C230 have pics? 😁 TIAx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted November 2, 2023 #199 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Cabins were not changed. My understanding is that they just received new bedding and carpets. For C230 and mini suites go to the Princess web site. Select the cabin and you will see a photo and layout. By searching you can locate photos and videos of cabins. All balcony cat cabins have the same interiors. All minis have the same interiors. This site has some information https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/Ruby-Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted November 2, 2023 #200 Share Posted November 2, 2023 23 hours ago, partybarbie said: I went up to the spa today and checked for you. The spa was remodeled and they are charging now. The amount charged depends on the length of the cruise. Hi @partybarbie, are you talking about the Thermal suite opposed to the complimentary sauna and steam that were in the changing rooms by the fitness center? There was always a charge for the Thermal suite based on length of cruise? Have you gone inside the changing rooms with the lockers? On the Emerald the steam and saunas were removed to provided accessible treatment rooms for Spa patrons. If they were not removed on the Ruby, I cannot see how they will now want a fee to use these as passengers will use changing room to take showers, etc., after fitness center work outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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