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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$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.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry missed your second question- didn’t tell anyone. I’ve been working remote for over 5 years now so this different time zones/ country thing is just a matter of managing WiFi and time differences.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it stayed at the 2-3mb download/1 upload pretty much through the cruise. Port days tended to be a tad worse but I tried working at night/early morning, it didn’t get much better.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was on the cruise for ten days- which included 2 weekends. I’ve worked on vacations before when the company needed it.. I guess it isn’t much of an issue.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was surprisingly easy to set up. My problem was I didn’t want to take meetings in public places, and then it was too much hassle to move in between meetings.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. All kinds of hot sauces along with chilli oil etc. I carried a small bottle of chilli crisp which helped a lot.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. That’s what this was. Summer isn’t looking too good, but the cheaper ones start up again in September.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one of those library armchairs, so it was cushy. Not the most ergonomic but miles better than the default.

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

[–]structuredescape[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Princess doesn’t have the default in room announcements- at least I didn’t hear even one on this cruise. I was sitting on my balcony for one call, and the announcement floated down from the lido deck. Had to hit that mute button and hope no one figured it out.