Not only did I not take pictures, I also didn’t keep a journal of my trip like I usually do, so I can’t remember everything I did. During our first day at sea, I spent some time on deck reading. I took a nap. I had some cocktails. I ate in the buffet. I explored the ship. I went to Vine’s Wine Bar before dinner. The Ruby Princess has a lot of amenities and there is something to do all the time. If you want to eat you have the choice of the buffet; the International Café which has salads, sandwiches, desserts, cheese trays, and gelato; the pizza and ice cream bar; Trident Grill for very good burgers and hot dogs; and more. As for cocktails, there are numerous bars including Vines, Crooners Martini Bar, Wheelhouse Bar; Explorers Lounge, Club Fusion and of course Skywalkers nightclub; you can try your luck at Gatsby’s Casino; Movies Under the Stars – they actually show movies and concert footage most of the day so you can enjoy entertainment by the Calypso Pool; music by the Neptune Pool; you might prefer an adults only atmosphere at the Terrace Pool or the Sanctuary; there is entertainment in the Atrium area – jugglers and musical entertainment; maybe get a Spa Treatment – I didn’t, but Pam & Rosanna did and said it was fabulous; a not great mini golf course, but a way to spend some family time; and much more.
This was the first of 2 formal nights during the cruise, so I did dress up and met up with my niece and her family for pictures before dinner. They actually came out pretty good and we all bought one. My scanner is not working or I’d post it.
I decided to go to the show after dinner. No one else was up for it, but I got there about 20 minutes early. I always look forward to their big musical productions – I can’t remember the name but it was kind of a Broadway tribute with lots of singing and dancing. The boat was rocking pretty good again. The good thing about the rocking was it made me sleepy which was great at night. The bad thing is it made me sleepy so I was having trouble staying awake anytime I sat still for very long. I was seriously having trouble staying awake until the show started. It was a really good show and I’m always amazed that the dancers can manage to dance in heels and do lifts and all on that rocking ship. Unfortunately, I only made it through about a half hour before I had to head to my room and bed.
I love sea days because it is so relaxing if that’s what you want, or you can be busy all day if you want. Personally, I like a good, lazy day at sea.
