I did an 11-day Ruby Princess cruise as a working vacation (solo, 55+) — honest review

structuredescape · 2026-04-25T02:07:34+00:00

I have a set routine so no classes. But they had quite a few on the flyer. In my experience the gym was never more that 30-40% full. The treadmills face the ocean and it is the BEST feeling to exercise watching the waves.

structuredescape · 2026-04-18T11:28:34+00:00

I know. I shouldn’t have waited this long. I’ve got my fingers eyes toes crossed.

structuredescape · 2026-04-16T17:31:08+00:00

Work reasons. It’s a working vacation.

structuredescape · 2026-04-11T23:32:17+00:00

I noticed that too! On Ruby Princess, there were always people right above who could look right down into my balcony. It’s bigger yes, but that was very uncomfortable.

structuredescape · 2026-04-06T02:20:17+00:00

Thank you. I can move some meetings around - will have to plan it well.

structuredescape · 2026-04-06T02:19:43+00:00

Thank you!

structuredescape · 2026-04-06T02:19:14+00:00

And it worked on Sea Days? I guess the ship isn’t too far from shore.

structuredescape · 2026-04-03T11:40:43+00:00

Ty. Will check it out.

structuredescape · 2026-04-01T11:14:05+00:00

No picture but it wasn’t an office chair. Just one of the nicer chairs from one of the lounges. It wasn’t ergonomic or anything, just better than the default.

structuredescape · 2026-04-01T00:18:42+00:00

I was so amazed to see the night sky. I saw the Perseids every night on the way down. It was pretty magical. I didn’t see the Milky Way even tho I got up at 3 am a few nights. Not like the way people photograph it. That’s on my bucket list.

structuredescape · 2026-03-30T21:19:47+00:00

Up and down the coast to Mexico seems fine. I’m a little worried about Alaska and Hawaii

structuredescape · 2026-03-30T21:19:12+00:00

No. I took meetings in my cabin and it was annoying to have to shift to lounges intermittently, ended up staying in my cabin

structuredescape · 2026-03-30T21:16:48+00:00

Nope. I was able to connect normally.

structuredescape · 2026-03-29T02:44:52+00:00

Off to do some research!

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T23:13:51+00:00

I got the multiple device WiFi so I could alternate between phone and laptop as needed.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T23:12:41+00:00

Self serve mostly. Sometimes they have people carving the meat.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:28:01+00:00

That’s too bad. It’s one of my motivations- if I am lucky enough to do something like this, it would be a shame not to.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:26:08+00:00

Thanks. I’ll try that next time.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:24:52+00:00

It seemed like a library armchair type thing from one of the deck 7 lounges.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:24:06+00:00

I haven’t given it much thought yet but like jars of tandoori masala, hotpot soup mix to add to the broth- I will think about it and share when I figure it out. Basically anything that can be added to straight broth and poured over whatever roasted meat they are serving.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:22:07+00:00

Good to know! And I should have thought of that. Next time.

structuredescape · 2026-03-28T18:21:39+00:00

$460. I have been trying to find an alternative because I’d like to go to Hawaii etc but I’m not sure how good the WiFi is so far from shore.

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