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Bill Hygate, cruise director of Ruby Princess, says putting on a stage production on a cruise ship is much more challenging than putting on a land-based theater show.

Behind the scenes with the cruise director of Ruby Princess

In which billy hygate explains how a cruise ship production differs from a broadway show.

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I love chatting up crew members during my sailings on Princess and other cruise lines. On my recent cruise on Ruby Princess , I interviewed several crew members, including the ship captain, the future cruises director, the spa director and others.

Here's my Q&A with Billy Hygate , cruise director of Ruby Princess. Hygate has been a cruise director with Princess Cruises since 1989. My friend and colleague, Kristen Boatright of Shermans Travel, joined me in asking questions during this interview. 

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How long have you been on the Ruby Princess?

Billy Hygate:  I’ve been with Princess for 33 years. My routine is four months on and four months off.

And where are you from?

I’m originally from Yorkshire, in England, but now I live in Los Angeles.

What changes have you noticed during your 43 years in the cruise industry?

When I first started cruising, It was on the P&O ship called the S.S. Canberra. That was in 1972. Entertainment was very, very different. We didn’t have the production shows that we have today. We didn’t have the theaters. We had small lounges — some of them weren’t particularly well equipped for entertainers. There were all solo entertainers: singers, comedians, jugglers, magicians.

Daytime activities were nothing like they are now. People played bridge, saw a movie, went to class. There was no such thing years ago as a semi-formal night or a casual night: Except for the first night and the last night for dinner, people dressed every night. Traditional island night, where you brought your island shirt.

The advances in entertainment have been huge, rivaling anything on London’s West End or on Broadway. The dancers are all here, dancing is their job, they are not primarily waiting on a table. We've got top flight entertainers now. We have the best equipment, just a huge quantum leap from what it was when I first started.

Can you talk a little bit about some of the new things on Ruby Princess?

I think the major renovations that have come since drydock is the Share restaurant. This is something new, Princess going into partnership with a world-renowned chef, Curtis Stone. It is an entirely different concept. It's a beautiful room and the concept of the dining is different. He has created all the dishes himself to his specifications so the people working in the galley know exactly what he wants.

What about the new stage show, “Magic to Do”?

“Magic to Do” just started. Everybody knows  Stephen Schwartz from the hit musicals on the West End and Broadway, and he has agreed to produce and direct four shows, this being the first one. All the songs are his songs, and he wrote specific song for this show. This is a great partnership, and I think a first for the cruising industry.

Can you walk us through the typical day in the life of a cruise director?

For a day like today, I'll be down in the office by 9 o'clock, answer emails. Then I work on the Princess Patter [the ship's newsletter] for the following day. I’ll go through things with the deputy cruise director, see if there are any things I need to know about. The department heads will come in, the production manager will come in if there is anything she needs. The music manager, the performance manager. The youth activities counselor will get in touch with me if she needs to.

Then I’ll make a couple of announcements, tell everyone what's happening that morning. Have a walk around the ship. Get a cup of coffee, have a chat with people. See how things are going. Have some lunch, then I might have an hour off. Then I come back in, get things ready for the next “Wake Show” [the onboard TV show]. We record the shows starting at 6 in the morning. 

Next I'll go back to the office, looking for anything that may have come in. Once the “Wake Show” is finished, I get ready for the night. I host the shows in the Princess Theater and check out everything that is going on. It’s a full day, and there’s more administration these days than there ever was in the past. 

What kind of interaction do you have with the passengers on your average cruise?

Well, a lot. Speaking to them all day, every day, when I’m out and about. Occasionally, people want to see me about something specific, so we make an appointment to do that. But during the day, we go down to the cafe every day and have coffee. I talk to people as I pass them in the alleyways. I see lots of them at night.

So you ask for feedback on how the cruise is going?

Sure, and they’re always happy to give it. If someone has a  suggestion, or ask why we did something this way, as long as it’s a topic that I can comment on — I don’t comment on why we don’t go faster, it’s not my job to do that.

A lot of cruise directors seem to have the entertainer gene in their DNA. Do you feel that you have that?

That’s what I’ve done before I was a cruise director. I started as a cabaret entertainer in England. I worked in nightclubs in England and Europe, Australia, South Africa. I came to Princess Cruises as an entertainer originally. 

I haven’t seen a lot of the entertainers on deck. Do they interact or do they stick with their own theater mates?

They come out, the production cast, they’ve all been rehearsing while you’ve been on. They are in that theater every single day. We’ve just had what we call a cast changeover. So the cast that had been on for six months just was replaced by the cast that are on here. So during the course of the cruise, when both casts were on, some of the old cast did some of the show, some of the new cast did others. They left (the old cast), then they (the new cast) has to rehearse the shows they hadn’t done previously. During this particular cruise, the cast has been in the theater, working. They have been busy. At other times, they will be out on deck more.

How do the auditions work out, is it done locally?

It’s worldwide. A lot of people are on eight or nine contracts with us. If people are interested in working, sometimes they’ll just send in a resume. Sometimes they work for another company, they’ll send in a DVD of them dancing. We’ve got dancers from Australia, Canada, Russia, all over the world.

How and where do they audition? 

The production department in Los Angeles. We have an entire rehearsal studio in Santa Clarita in charge of that. They’ll come down there, and the people who oversee the production shows will run the auditions. And if they feel they’re what we want, then they are off to sign a contract.

How about yourself? Do you go into ports of call? What do you like to do?

Personally, I go play golf. I don’t do much sightseeing these days, I’ve been to these ports so many times.

Do you have a favorite itinerary?

I like Alaska. I like the weather, the ports. I’m not much of a lying in the sun beach person.

What’s your favorite golf course?

On Ruby Princess, there’s one in Mazatlan called Estrella del Mar. I like playing there. It’s a little way outside of town, and it's gorgeous. 

You've been around a while. Any stories or anecdotes you can share about interesting mishaps or misadventures over the years?

I remember, going way back to the 1970s, we were at anchor in St. Thomas , we were on the Cambrian, the first ship, and some squall came out of  nowhere, and we ended up on the beach. We were aground, and so we had to wait for the decision from the central office in London. The crew thought, 'T his is great, we're going to have three or four days in St. Thomas,' and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, the ship kind of just floated off the rocks by itself. It took everybody on the bridge by surprise.

I’m not being untoward, there are a lot of little incidents that happen that you don’t expect that don’t really affect me. When the ship has to disembark a passenger on a medical emergency, we’ve got to do a medivac by helicopter. The ship’s got to stop and the helicopter has to hover and drop a basket down. That’s a really big operation and a lot of pressure on the captain and the deck department and the engineers when we do that.

“The Voice of the Ocean” and “Magic to Do” just started on Ruby Princess. How long do the shows typically run?

“Magic to Do” will probably run for several years, because it takes a year from concept to the first show going on, with everything involved. When you do that kind of show on a ship, there are challenges you wouldn’t get in a theater. First of all, we’re moving, so you do have to create the show where you take into account the fact that it might be rocky. So generally, nothing too extreme is put into a show. If it’s moving one night, the dance captain, the company performance manager will have a backup plan, 'Not going to do these lifts. We’ll bring it down because we want it to be safe.' If it is so bad that it’s dangerous, then I would just cancel the show and tell everybody why. If it’s to that point, we’re not going to have that many people in the audience anyway.

Is there a timeline for the other Stephen Schwartz shows?

I believe he’s working on the next one right now. 

How’s your singing voice? Have you ever been tempted to audition for “The Voice of the Ocean”?

Oh, no. not at all. I might have done 30 years ago, but not now.

This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. 

JD Lasica I'm Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Cruiseable. Follow your cruise bliss to any land where it may lead. Let's connect! I'm @jdlasica on Twitter.

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Living Like Royalty on a Princess Cruise – A Complete Ruby Princess Review With Photos

In this Ruby Princess review I share detailed information with lots of photos from my recent cruise including a review of my cabin, public spaces and food options.

Last Updated on 01/05/24 by Rose Palmer

Some days I wish I had a maid. And a cook. And since I am dreaming, lets add a chauffeur and a gardener to the list. I’ve probably watched Downton Abbey once too often and read too many books set in Britain’s golden age where the hired help does all the work and the Lord and Lady of the manor just get to have fun.

Alas, I was not to the manor born nor am I a princess by birth, but on my recent Ruby Princess cruise through the Panama Canal I certainly felt like one. For 16 glorious days I was waited on as if I were royalty and it was heavenly.

My Ruby Princess review – What I loved about this cruise

Each person has different wants and desires when they cruise. For this trip, I was looking for a relaxing break with no responsibilities and the Ruby Princess cruise ship delivered.

I was fortunate in that my cruise was not full, so the ship never felt crowded. The service was fantastic and was always delivered with a gracious smile even though the staff worked long hours 7 days a week.

It was wonderful down time with no chores while someone else waited on me. I loved having someone make my bed, clean my room, and bring clean towels each day. And I loved not having to cook and eating on my own schedule.

One of my favorite activities was watching concerts and movies on deck “under the stars” while eating pizza, or a burger, or ice cream, or sitting in the hot tub – it was like being at a drive-in without having to drive.

And I really loved having breakfast on the balcony in the morning, staring at the blue ocean swimming by. Or dinner with sunset views. My mini suite stateroom was roomy and comfortable and was my private sanctuary.

With 9 days at sea, I was able to get lots of writing done and yes, also some quilting. I watched a lot of movies, listened to audiobooks, saw shows in the theater, and enjoyed good food – probably a little too much food. There were also plenty of activities on the ship if I wanted a distraction.

Then, at the end of each day, I loved watching the sun set over the water – each day was different, but always beautiful.

In this post I am focusing primarily on reviewing my Ruby Princess cruising experience. I have more detailed information about going through the Panama Canal in my story: A Full Transit Panama Canal Cruise – Passing Through an Engineering Marvel . I also share my various excursions in the story titled: I Loved These Panama Canal Cruise Excursions.

Ruby Princess mini suite review

Check-in at the cruise port in Fort Lauderdale went surprisingly quickly and efficiently. Before departure, I had prefilled all the information on the Princess Medallion app which put me into the “blue” check in lane. The only brief additional steps were to register the bottle of wine that I was bringing on board, and to pick up my medallion.

Once on the ship I was pleased to find that Princess had upgraded me to a Reserve midship mini suite cabin on deck 9 – the Dolphin deck. Mini suites are 323 square feet which makes them about 100 square feet larger than a balcony cabin. This makes them a good choice for families, so as a solo cruiser, all that space was utterly luxurious.

The mini suite had one area that held the queen sized bed with night stands and a desk, and then an equivalently sized area with a sleeper sofa, small coffee table and a single chair. And the suite had two TVs – not that I needed that many TVs, but it was nice to be able to watch one TV while lying in bed and the other one when I was sitting on the sofa.

The size of the bathroom also surprised me – it certainly could have been large enough for a bathroom in an apartment in NY city. It had a full sized tub with shower, lots of counter space around the single sink and 3 shelves for storing toiletries.

The other pleasant surprise was the amount of total storage space that I had in the cabin. Each night stand had two drawers and the desk had a deep two shelf cabinet. In addition, the half circle divider between the two sections of the cabin held a mini fridge and two large open shelves.

The closet was equally spacious with plenty of shelves and more than enough hangers. There were also two robes and a safe to store personal items of value.

My only complaint was the lack of conveniently located outlets and USB ports (a common issue on cruise ships I understand). There were two outlets at the desk and two at the top of the half-round shelf divider. For me these were sufficient, especially with an additional multiport extension cord.

But, for multiple people in a cabin or a family traveling together, keeping all the modern techie gadgets charged would take some juggling.

Traveler’s Tip – Note that I could bring a multi port power strip on board like the one in the picture below, but I was not allowed to bring a surge protector.

Besides all the space, I also loved the bed linens. I have a little bit of a Princess-and-the-pea complex when it comes to sleeping and I am quite particular about my bedding at home.

It was so very nice to sleep in a bed that felt as good as what I am used to. The mattress was very comfortable, the linens were a high thread count crispy cotton and the feather pillows were large and fluffy, just the way I like them.

Between the gentle rocking of the cruise ship and being enveloped by such nice bedding, I slept like a baby each night.

The final space in my cabin that I utterly enjoyed was the balcony with its floor to ceiling glass window and door. I got into the habit of having breakfast out there each morning, letting the sun warm me up as I watched the blue ocean swim by.

The Ruby Princess ship details

By today’s standards, the Ruby was not an overly large ship, but she was large enough to provide a lot of amenities.

• Crown Class – sister ship to Crown Princess and Emerald Princess
• Year inaugurated – 2008
• Last refurbished –2018
• Last dry dock – October 2023
• Maximum number of passengers –3080
• Maximum number of crew -1200

The Ruby Princess had plenty of public spaces that offered numerous activities all day if I wanted them.

This list of all the public spaces on the Ruby Princess (with lots of photos) gives a good sense of the space and design details.

Deck 5 – Plaza

The Piazza – the beautiful three story heart of the ship showcased an elegant, curving three story staircases with lots of glittery gold, marble and glass accents.

Surrounding the Piazza are:

The International Café   – one of my favorite places for food and my favorite spot to pick up a breakfast of a yogurt parfait and an almond croissant. This was a great place to get quick snacks, a light lunch, pastries, or cookies 24 hours a day. This was also the place to satisfy my specialty coffee cravings (for a fee since I did not have any of the Princess Packages).

Good Spirits at Sea – the place to try new specialty mixed cocktails.

Vines Wine Bar – the spot to try different wines from around the world.  The menu at vines also offered a charcuterie board which was one of the casual dining options.

Future Cruise Planning – this was where I put a deposit on a future Princess cruise that came with free onboard credit.

I nternet  café – a nice quiet place to catch up on e-mails with views of the ocean. I enjoyed sitting here with a cup of iced coffee while working on my blog. This was also where I could get help setting up my Medallion Net Wifi.

Michelangelo Dining Room – one of the three main dining rooms on the ship.

Fine Arts Gallery – showing new art for the art auctions at sea.

Deck 6 – Fiesta

Public spaces forward to aft:

Princess  Theater lower level   – the venue for evening shows, performances, and enrichment lectures.

Gatsby’s Casino and bar  – plenty of options for those that like to gamble. Note that smoking was allowed in this space when I was on board.

Video Arcade – video and arcade games for the young and the young at heart (replaced what was previously the Cigar Lounge).

Guest Services – the place where I went for answers and got help during the cruise. Staff were always very friendly and helpful.

Shops of Princess – plenty of choices for browsing and buying.

DaVinci Dining Room   – this is where Reserve dining was located (and was where I ate my dining room meals) as well as where afternoon tea was served.

Botticelli Dining Room – this main dining room was only accessible from the aft lift area.

Deck 7 – Promenade

Public spaces moving forward to aft:

Princess Theater upper level – the place where I went for enrichment lectures and evening shows.

Shore Excursion desk – if  I didn’t want to book shore excursions online or on the app, I could also book in person at this location.

The Wheelhouse Bar and the Gastro Pub – The Gastropub was also one of the casual dining restaurants on the Ruby Princess. The Wheelhouse Bar offered drinks and evening musical entertainment.

The Shops of Princess – lots of choices for browsing and buying.

The Library – A quiet and intimate space where I could find a variety of books to borrow as well as games and jigsaw puzzles.

Crooners Bar – relaxing spot for drinks and music with views of the Piazza.

Explorers Lounge and bar – large venue for drinks, daily activities and evening entertainment.

Crown Grill – specialty steakhouse restaurant serving fine steaks and seafood.

Photo Gallery – the spot to purchase my ship photos.

Ocean Front – this was where I could buy different accessories for my medallion.

Club Fusion – another large venue for drinks, activities, and evening entertainment.

Outside on deck 7 was the Promenade Deck that encircled the whole ship and was good for walking, or just relaxing in the shade on a deck chair.

Deck 14 – Riviera

Terrace pool – this out of the way pool area in the back of the ship was hardly ever busy.

Deck 15 – Lido

Public spaces from midship to aft:

THE MIX  – poolside bar for drinks of all types.

The Salty Dog Grill – great spot to satisfy that burger-and-fries craving. Loved, loved, loved the North Carolina pulled pork sandwich.

Neptune’s Reef and Pool – big pool with two hot tubs in the middle of the ship with lots of lounge chairs for sunning and relaxing.

Slice Pizza – Princess says they have award winning pizza, and after eating some almost every day, I have to say that I agree. The Neapolitan style pizza had a thin, crispy crust and each day there was a special that offered different toppings.

Coffee and Cones – free soft serve ice cream any time of day and specialty coffees and teas for an extra charge. This was also where the fresh juice bar could be found.

Calypso Reef and Pool – the second large pool located midship with two hot tubs and lots of lounge chairs. This pool was below the “Movies Under the Stars” screen and it was fun to sit in the hot tub or in the pool and watch a favorite movie or concert on the big screen.

Calypso Bar – outdoor poolside bar offering a variety of drinks.

Horizon Court  and Café Caribe – the place to go for buffet meals or self serve drinks of water, tea and coffee.

Horizon Terrace and Outriggers Bar – deck area around the Terrace Pool that could be accessed from the Café Caribe. This outdoor seating was hardly ever busy on my cruise.

Deck 16 – Sun

In the front of the ship:

Fitness area – The place to go to work off all the calories from all that good food. I could walk for miles on a treadmill while looking out over the deep blue sea.

Lotus Spa – Inside the large spa area was the beauty salon and spa treatment rooms. Additional facilities were also on deck 15.

Lotus Spa pool – this intimate pool and hot tub was open to the outside deck and could be used by anyone, not just those using the spa. It was usually not busy or crowded during my cruise.

Tradewinds Bar – another bar for drinks on the deck above the Neptune pool.

Movies Under the Stars – a large screen above the Calypso Pool where I could watch movies and concerts. This was one of my favorite activities on the ship and was practically empty on formal night.

Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria – one of the specialty dining restaurants. I had a lovely dinner here one night.

Adagio Bar – bar area across from Sabatini’s Restaurant. Great place to hang out during the day as it was uually not very busy. Also enjoyed coming here in the evening and listening to jazz.

Outdoor deck with fountains around the Terrace Pool – a very pleasant area to relax with a book. One of my favorite outdoor quiet spaces.

Deck 17 – Sports

The Sanctuary – a quiet, adult only retreat where I could relax without the crowds. An extra daily fee was charged to reserve a deck chair or a cabana for a day or half a day.

The Sanctuary has its own unique menu of snacks and light meals along with an afternoon tea experience which are all included in the cost of reserving a spot for the day.

Travel tip : I reserved time in the Sanctuary as soon as I boarded the ship. I like an afternoon time slot so I can enjoy the special afternoon tea menu served in the Sanctuary.

Camp Discovery and the Teen Lounge – dedicated club areas for children and teens with its own hot tub and a pool.

Deck 18 – Sky

Skywalkers Nightclub – by day a quiet place to read and enjoy up high views of the sea. By night, an active spot for music and drinks. Note that access to this space was via the aft lift only.

Deck 19 – Star

This area was accessible by the aft lifts only. The one time I went up here while we were cruising, it was very windy.

Center Court – basketball and/or pickleball court.

Jogging Track – walking 16 times around the track equaled one mile.

Princess Links – a small putting green.

I really appreciate that Princess cruise ships have self serve laundry facilities. It means I can pack less for a long cruise and do a quick load of laundry midway through the cruise.

The laundromats are located in the aft section of decks 8 to 14. I used my medallion purchased tokens from a vending machine in the laundry room which I then used in the washers or dryers. I brought my own detergent pods, but laundry soap was also available for purchase with the medallion.

The laundry room also had ironing boards and irons for guest’s use.

Ruby Princess entertainment

It’s hard to write specifics about the entertainment on board a cruise berceuse it changes with each cruise and with each week. Throughout the day there were numerous musical performances in the Piazza and in the lounges.

I am always impressed at the stage shows in the theater and at the talented singers and dancers that manage to do their routines as the ship is rocking back and forth. And the musicians in the band were equally talented.

The cruise director and his/her staff were very busy throughout the cruise with a variety of activities, games, competitions, and distractions for those that didn’t want to sit still.

My favorite “entertainments” though were the enrichment lecturers and the destination experts. On this cruise we had a Panama Canal expert that provided a lot of additional insight into the construction and management of the canal which really added to the overall Panama canal cruising experience.

Ruby Princess food review

Complimentary dining on the ruby princess.

I can honestly say I enjoyed all the food on the Ruby Princess and I took advantage of just about all of the dining options that were available to me.

At each location, the service was always fantastic and delivered with courtesy and efficiency and always with a smile. I found all the wait staff to be extremely personable and eager to please.

These complimentary dining options were all part of my standard fare cruise.

The Main Dining Rooms

All three main dining rooms (Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo) served the same menu each night for dinner. I could choose to make a reservation for the same time and the same restaurant each day or I could eat at a different restaurant at any time I chose.

The menu clearly identified vegetarian options. In addition, Princess has recently also developed a vegan dinner menu for those that follow such a diet.

Breakfast and lunch were served only in the Da Vinci dining room. This is also where Reserved dining was offered.

While I did not eat here every day because there were so many other options throughout the ship, I did eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner a number of times throughout the course of the cruise.

The menus always had something that appealed to me, especially when I wanted something on the lighter side. I liked that the portions were not huge which meant I could try a few items on the menu without getting overly full.

Afternoon Tea

On sea days, afternoon tea was also offered each day at 3 PM in the DaVinci dining room. Waiters came around with trays of bite sized sandwiches, mini desserts, and scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. And of course tea.

I love afternoon tea so I made sure to give this a try a few times during the cruise. But then it was a light dinner that evening since I was quite full after tea time.

International Café

This was definitely one of my favorite food spots on the ship. I am a late riser and don’t like big breakfasts, so their options were ideal for me. I got into the habit of picking up breakfast here in the late morning and taking it back to my balcony.

My usual morning choice was a yogurt parfait and an almond croissant (though the pound cakes were also quite good). Afternoons or evenings I indulged in a dessert or two, or a few of their really good cookies.

The café also made very good specialty coffees and tea drinks (at an extra cost). I enjoyed a few morning cappuccinos and iced coffees from here during my cruise.

The International Café also offered light food fare like small sandwiches and quiches which were a great option for a quick snack or a light meal.

Horizon Court and Cafe Caribe Buffet

I did not eat here that often, but the buffet was my choice for a snack or a fast meal or if I did not feel like changing clothes for the main dining room. I really liked the individual portions of salads, chips, veggies, and other small bites, served up in glass cups and single dishes. International theme nights with dishes from a specific country were quite popular.

I also went up to Horizon Court to refill my water bottle during the day with ice water or iced tea, and to get hot tea (or coffee for those that drink it).

Slice Pizza and Coffee and Cones

I must confess that I really like pizza – a lot. This was my go to spot for lunch, along with a cup of chocolate ice cream since both were served at the same location.

I usually tried the daily specialty pizza (Mexican, Hawaiian and others) and liked them all.

Swirls was also the location for the freshly squeezed juices prepared each day.

Salty Dog Grill

This grill was quite busy at lunchtime as pool goers waited in line for their order. At dinner time however, I never had to wait.

If I was watching a Movie Under The Stars, then this was my go to dinner choice for food while watching the movie. The burgers were very good, but I really liked the North Carolina style pulled pork sandwich and had that a couple of times during the cruise.

Casual dining on the Ruby Princess

The casual dining venues on the Ruby were a minimal extra charge for me because I did not pre-purchase any of the Princess packages.

Salty Dog Gastro Pub

I was not able to try this dining restaurant on the Ruby, but did try it as one of the many dining options on the Discovery Princess .  The SDG burger with pork belly, gruyere, kimchi beer battered jalapeno, and charred onion aioli was interesting and so big I found it hard to eat. I did like the white tomato soup and specialty grilled cheese bites.

The Crab Shack Pop Up

The Crab Shack was not available when I sailed on the Ruby, but has since “popped” back. I have eaten at the Crab Shack on both the Discovery Princess and the Majestic Princess and loved the experience.

This bar is known for its diverse wine selection. But, I also liked it for the wonderful charcuterie board that I chose as a light supper one night.

Specialty dining on the Ruby Princess

The specialty restaurants were an additional charge for me, but I thought they were well worth the cost.

Crown Grill

I chose to eat here the first night of my cruise – it felt like a good way to celebrate the beginning of a special trip. Since I am not a big steak eater, I chose the French onion soup and the lobster – it was  definitely a good decision.

Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria

I really liked the Italian dishes I tried at this specialty restaurant. I could pick one item from five different categories – soup or salad, antipasti, fresh pasta first course, main entre second course, and a dessert. This was way too much food, so I only did three items: a burrata appetizer, veal marsala and a delicious chocolate dessert.

Experiential Dining

Chef’s Table

I did not know about the special Chef’s Table dinner when I cruised on the Ruby Princess. It was only on my next cruise on the Sky Princess that I discovered this special event. I wrote all about it on my post Discovering the Sky Princess dining Options and the Chef’s Table Experience .

Offered to only 10-12 guests per sitting, the Chef’s Table is a multicourse specialty dinner that is held only a few times during each cruise. The meal could be purchased with or without a wine pairing. As I discovered, this event is a foodie’s delight. Next time, I’ll know to add my name to the Chef’s Table list as soon as I board the ship.

Balcony dining

I did not have a chance to experience balcony dining on the Ruby Princess, but I did do balcony breakfast dining on other Princess ships and loved starting a sea day with this truly indulgent experience. It was especially nice on a deeper balcony with a larger table so that there was room for all the food and drink – and it was a lot of food.

Balcony dining can be either a breakfast or dinner experience.

Room Service

For me, one of the best things about a cruise was getting room service delivered  – especially for breakfast or after a long day of sight seeing – and eating on the balcony. This is the ultimate luxury experience as far as I am concerned.

Travel tip:  There was no additional charge for ordering a room service breakfast via the breakfast card. However, without one of the Princess Packages, ordering room service or any type of delivery via the app or by phone incurred an extra charge.

Additional Ruby Princess cruise tips and information

The Medallion 

The Medallion is a waterproof, round electronic button that held all my personal Princess cruise information. Since I booked last minute, I picked up my medallion at check in at the port and wore it through the cruise on the provided lanyard. If I wanted something more fashionable, Princess sold a variety of Medallion accessories like chains and wristbands on board.

The Medallion automatically unlocked my room once I was within about 3-4 feet of my cabin door. I also used it for any on board charges for drinks, excursions, etc. It was also my identification to get back on the ship after getting off in port.

Right after boarding, I also had to check in to my muster station using my medallion.

The Princess Cruises App 

I used the Princess Cruises app to check in before my cruise. After downloading the app, I added all the requested information and worked my way through each screen until I was “Ocean Ready”. I chose to pick up my medallion at the port which put me in the “blue” check in lane.

Once I was on board, I could use the app to look at the scheduled activities, schedule dinner reservations, order room service, register for an excursion, order drinks to be delivered to my seat, track and find members in my cruising party, and look at my bill. All this was quite easy to do on my (newish) Samsung Android phone.

Interactive On Board Screens

Near each elevator, a large interactive screen displayed a map of the ship or the current activities going on throughout the ship. These touch screens were very easy and intuitive to use.

MedallionNet  Wi-Fi

I had the 4-device package for the full length of the trip so that I could use both my phone and my computer at the same time while on board. Signing up and logging into the Wi-Fi network was easy.

I used my sea days to catch up on blog writing and posting on this blog. I did not try streaming movies or music. Since Princess has switched to using Starlink, internet on the ships has been much faster.

Travel Tip – I switched my phone to Airplane Mode before leaving port so that I would not incur roaming charges. I used WhatsApp to connect with family and friends back home via texts or calls.

Princess Patter

On my cruise, my cabin steward dropped off the Princess Patter each night and it listed all the following day’s activities. This was an invaluable source of information.

Besides watching movies, TV programs, and listening to music, I was also able to watch the enrichment lectures that had been presented at the theater in the comfort of my cabin. I also watched the safety video on the TV right after I boarded.

I can see where the Ruby Princess currently is through its bridge cam at https://www.princess.com/bridgecams/

As I said, I really enjoyed my Ruby Princess cruise through the Panama Canal – it gave me everything I was looking for.

If this is what it is like to live like a princess, then I could definitely get used to it! I will absolutely be doing this again!

Links to all my cruising content, including all my other Princess cruises, can be found on my  Experience – Cruising  page.

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Please note that I received a media upgraded cabin from Princess .  All content and opinions in this post are my own.

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Princess Cruises Announces Discovery Princess Senior Officers

Inaugural discovery princess voyage scheduled for spring 2022.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (July 21,   2021) – In fewer than 200 days, the newest Princess Cruises ship – Discovery Princess – will debut at the Port of Los Angeles in spring 2022, for an inaugural season of Mexican Riviera and California Coast cruises.

Discovery Princess is being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and will carry 3,660 guests. Captain Arma will officially bring the ship into service from the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, joined at the launch by an experienced team of executive officers, including Chief Engineer Vincenzo Alfi, Staff Captain Alessandro Genzo and Hotel General Manager Richard Harry.

When Captain Arma is on leave, Captain John Smith will take over the navigation and leadership of Discovery Princess and serve together with Chief Engineer Tomislav Ljoka, Staff Captain Petar Lesic and Hotel General Manager Jasper Wolthuis.

“The entire Princess team, both ashore and at sea, would like to congratulate and recognize Captain Arma and Captain Smith on their notable and hard-earned appointments to lead our newest ship, Discovery Princess,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. “Their meticulous focus to always look out for our guests is a testament to the level of service Princess is proud to deliver. The first Discovery Princess guests will have the pleasure of sailing with an esteemed inaugural leadership team, discovering and connecting to new destinations and cultures.”

Discovery Princess offers the innovative technology, spectacular style and design features of its sister ships – Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. Guests will discover the Princess MedallionClass experience, world-class dining, an overwater SeaWalk, expansive Piazza, Sanctuary, Lotus Spa, Grand Casino, Princess Theater and Sky Suites, featuring the cruise line’s largest balconies at sea.

Discovery Princess Leadership Team

Captain Gennaro Arma has always been passionate about the sea. He began his career with Princess Cruises in 1998 as a Cadet and moved up the ranks achieving his first command as Captain of Sea Princess in 2015, where he navigated the ship on two world cruises. He took the helm of Diamond Princess in 2018 and in 2020, led his team of “gladiators” through unchartered territory managing the COVID-19 virus onboard at the start of the global pandemic. As a result of his efforts, he was honored with the recognition of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest of the orders of the Italian Republic, and selected among the 20 most influential Italian characters of the year by Vanity Fair in December 2020, Arma has also received the title of Magister of Amalfi Civilization for the Byzantine New Year, the Emanuela Loi award for courage, and the Assarmatori prize from the Italian maritime association awarded by the Minister of Transportation. He was born in Sorrento, Italy, where he lives with his wife Mariana and his son Diego.

Captain John Smith joined the Princess family in 2007 as a First Officer and quickly rose through the ranks into his current role as Captain, taking command of the Grand Princess in May of 2018 where he spent two years on board. He joined the Merchant Navy in 1983 as a deck boy, and gained his first certificate in 1988, rising to the rank of Captain on board tankers and ferries before joining Princess Cruises. As he made the transition from rating to officer, he received the ‘Watch Ashore' award by the Marine Society and with this got his name on the famous plaque in London. Captain Smith is from Cheltenham in the UK and now spends his leisure time on the Costa del Sol, Spain.

Chief Engineer Vincenzo Alfi started as a 2 nd Engineer Officer onboard Fair Princess in 1999. He was named Chief Engineer in 2011 on Ruby Princess and has since served on various ships including Crown Princess and Royal Princess. Born in Crotone, Italy, he graduated from the Italian Nautical Institute and had his first contract as an Engine Cadet in 1991, onboard a container ship.

Chief Engineer Tomislav Ljoka joined Princess in 2003 as 3 rd Engineer Officer and reached his first contract as Chief Engineer in 2019, onboard Sea Princess. He’s served on various Princess vessels, including Crown Princess and Coral Princess. Born in Zadar, Croatia, he graduated from the Marine Engineering high school and sailed as Engine Cadet on bulk carriers. He then attended the University of Piran/Portorose University and graduated as Marine Engineer and completed a Cadetship on oil tankers.

Staff Captain Alessandro Genzo began his career at Princess in 2004, where he climbed the ranks to Staff Captain. Over his 17-year career with Princess, he’s served on a variety of vessels, including Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Enchanted Princess. At the age of 10, he watched “The Love Boat” with his grandmother and decided that one day he wanted to be a cruise ship Captain. Born in Trieste, Italy, he studied at the Nautical College, one of the oldest Nautical Schools in Europe. Then, he joined the Italian Navy, serving on a destroyer. Towards the end of his service, he was transferred to the Morosini Navy School in Venice as an instructor, before joining Princess.

Staff Captain Petar Lesic joined Princess in 2006 and achieved his current position as Staff Captain in 2018. He’s served on Diamond Princess in Japan, one of his favorite destinations. Born in Split, Croatia, he followed the seafaring tradition of his family and graduated from the Maritime University, before starting his career in the Merchant Navy in 2000.

Hotel General Manager Richard Harry  joined Princess in 1988 as a front desk receptionist. Since then, he’s been on the newbuild teams for seven ships, including Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. He was born in Farnborough, England and now resides in Bristol with his wife—whom he met on Golden Princess—and two children.

Hotel General Manager Jasper Wolthuis has served Princess Cruises since 2002, after seeing a Princess ship sailing by in Curacao and decided to pursue a career at sea. He joined as a Junior Assistant Purser and has enjoyed serving guests ever since. Wolthuis was born in Leiden, the Netherlands, and after receiving his degree in Hotel Management & Economics he moved to Curacao to work in the hospitality industry before joining Princess.

Discovery Princess cruises   can be booked through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com .

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Ruby Princess current position

Ruby Princess current location is at North Pacific Ocean (coordinates 20.57156 N / -157.27625 W) cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km/h | 20 mph) en route to Honolulu. The AIS position was reported 27 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Ruby Princess

Ruby Princess current cruise is 16 days, round-trip Hawaiian Islands . Prices start from USD 1399 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 14 Apr, 2024 and ends on 30 Apr, 2024 .

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The 2008-built Ruby Princess cruise ship is the 9th and last Grand-class Princess Cruises liner, with sisterships Caribbean ,  Diamond ,  Golden (now Pacific Adventure) ,  Grand ,  Crown , Emerald ,  Star (now Pacific Encounter)  and  Sapphire .

The vessel (IMO number 9378462) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310567000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

Princess Cruises is a USA-based passenger shipping company headquartered in Beverly Hills CA. A former subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises (1977-founded), in 2003, the company merged with Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise shipowner. Among Princess Cruise Lines Ltd's assets is the Caribbean private island resort Princess Cays (on Bahamas Eleuthera Island's southern end), located approx 80 km (50 mi) from Nassau .

The 3100-passenger ship Ruby Princess follows the highly evolutionary Crown Princess and Emerald Princess cruise ships. The vessels are virtually the same in layout and design, so if travellers have sailed on Crown, they will not have any trouble finding their way around Emerald or Ruby. But for those who have not travelled on Princess' Grand-class vessels, or for cruisers for whom a Ruby Princess sailing is their first cruise with the line, the ship is going to surprise, and in most cases, delight them with far higher levels of kitchen, service and facilities than passengers would expect on a stylish, mega-vessel catering to over 3,000 guests.  For the most part, Ruby Princess isn't an innovator. The cruise liner has all the most popular Princess facilities - like the 3-deck Piazza with its own bakery, as well as many of those found on older vessels, including the Sanctuary (adults sundeck) and speciality restaurants Sabatini's and Crown Grill.

Although there are not too many surprises on this newest Grand-class vessel, there are some gentle improvements and enhancements. On the Ruby cruise ship, Princess has expanded the appeal of the Wheelhouse Bar (pub) to include English-inspired lunches. Suite guests have the option to enjoy intimate breakfasts at Sabatini's. The new Ultimate Ship Tour allows guests to explore normally never seen onboard spaces, such as the engine room, funnel, photo lab, Navigation Bridge. Among the expanded enrichment projects are Mixology@Sea (bartending skills) and Navigation@Sea (cruise ship navigation lessons).

Decks and Cabins

Most Ruby Princess staterooms (1530 total, in 33 grades) are 170-ft2 balcony cabins (680). Almost 80% of the ship's outside staterooms have private step-out balconies. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 31. The largest accommodations are the Balcony Suites (410 ft2 / 38 m2, with terrace sized 180 ft2 / 17 m2).

The boat has 18 decks , of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Ruby Princess features three dining rooms, all offering a tasteful, Caribbean-themed menu. Botticelli is for fixed-seating dining, while Michaelangelo and Da Vinci are for passengers who have chosen "Anytime Dining". Reservations are available but are not required. Da Vinci also welcomes guests for waiter-service breakfast and lunch. Rotating menu options include soups, appetizers, mains and desserts. There are also signature pasta and choices like Caesar salad and salmon. The healthy Lotus Spa selections are low in sodium and fat. Cafe Caribe and Horizon Court look identical and are open all day long. The Horizon section serves as a lido buffet restaurant and features breakfast buffets. Lunch choices may include unusual dishes like peanut butter sandwiches and fried banana. There is also the Italian-styled piazza, around which are located the International Cafe (with its wonderful coffees and scrumptious pastries, quiche and chocolate fondue); across the way is Vines, ship's wine and sushi bar (it's got the only really good wine list onboard Ruby). 

In January 2016 Celebrity chef Curtis Stone teamed up with  Princess Cruises for his first-at-sea specialty restaurant serving high-quality, inventive food. During Ruby Princess' dry dock, Share replaced the signature Italian Sabatini's and introduced new bedding, dining options, entertainment and more. Share is only open for dinner and applies a $39 cover charge. Its menu features five areas from which to select multiple dishes and a charcuterie platter. It's hard to order only one of each, as there are enticing recipes like a twice-cooked duck with fennel, parmesan crumb and bacon jus; or shrimp salad with turnip, citrus salt, brioche and lemon gel. 

Share is only found on board  Emerald Princess  and Ruby Princess, for now. "Crafted by Curtis" dishes are on the MDR menus fleetwide. If you wonder why to pay extra at Share, here are the cool things about the brand new Curtis Stone restaurant which make it worth the splurge. Food like this cannot be found anywhere else on the ship. Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess are simple when it comes to dining venues. Before Share, both ships had three main dining rooms, a steakhouse and a buffet, all of which average in terms of overall experience and quality. From its celebrity chef to its natural ingredients and perfectly sized portions, you won't find food like Share's anywhere else on the ship.

Perfect for couples and large groups. This space is open, airy and large, with long tables and more intimate seating arrangements. Large groups have enough room to engage and share dishes. Couples can enjoy more peace and quiet. The ambience is upscale, yet not stuffy. Share's family-style dining and chic decor allow guests to dress their best and still feel relaxed. Passengers will feel more like they're in someone's home, talking and passing plates across the table.

Service at Share is second to none. The wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu and all ingredients handpicked by the celebrity chef's team. According to Stone: "The enthusiasm in that kitchen right now is unparalleled to anything I've ever done; they're so energetic and so up for it."

Guests will have room for dessert. Appetizers, entrees and dessert options, complementing a cheese plate, are conservative in size. Passengers will not only expand their palate by picking at multiple dishes but will also be able to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Follows the complete list of Ruby Princess restaurants and food bars.

• Michaelangelo Restaurant (ship's aft Dining Room; dinner only - offers “Anytime Dining” between 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; on select days serves British Pub Lunch, complimentary)
• Da Vinci Restaurant (ship's forward Dining Room for Breakfast 7-9 a.m., Lunch 12-1:30 p.m., Afternoon Tea 3:30-4:30 p.m.; features “Anytime Dining” for Dinner between 5:30-8 p.m. or 8-10 p.m.)
• Botticelli Restaurant (dinner only aft Dining Room; with 2 fixed seatings at 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.)
• Share (ex-Sabatini’s Italian specialty restaurant; reservations recommended)
• Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food bar)
• Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary)
• Cafe Caribe (aft self-service buffet restaurant)
• Pizza & Ice Cream Bar (complimentary)

In April 2024 Princess Cruises announced that starting September 14th (2024) fleetwide would be introduced 3 distinct main dining/dinner table service options – Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime. By the new program (introduced with Sun Princess) on each ship are allocated 3 separate dining rooms - one for Traditional dining (offering early and late dinner seating), one with Reservable times, and one for Walk-in Anytime (open-seating). The new options are integrated with the OceanNow service, allowing anything to be ordered anytime, and delivered anywhere onboard.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Princess Ruby Theater is the main venue on Ruby Princess for comedy acts and production shows with a variety of music and selections appealing to a broad mix of ages. Each of the ship's venues has a different offering. Crooners feature music trivia contests and a pianist. Explorer's Lounge hosts events for everything from Wii sports tournaments to art auctions, plus comedy shows and magicians. The Piazza offers various demonstrations, circus-lite acts and musical performances throughout the day. Club Fusion is a part game show, part nightclub venue. Skywalker Nightclub, Princess' trademark, hosts the 70's-, the 80's- and the 90s-inspired nights and a few nights with a variety of modern music. For low-key dancing, head to the Wheelhouse Bar, which hosts combos playing standards and soft rock.

Follows the complete list of Ruby Princess lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open floor area; features live performances entertainment and lobby Bar Piazza)
• Princess Fine Arts Gallery; Photo Gallery & Shop; Platinum Studio
• International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee bar and patisserie); Escapes Travel Cafe (computer room)
• Vines Bar (wine/seafood/sushi bar)
• Library (with Internet stations); Internet Cafe (24-hour)
• Princess Ruby Theatre (2-level musical and show productions; hosts workshops, seminars, game shows)
• Speakeasy Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar)
• Calypso Cove Shop; Essence Shop; Meridian Bay Shop; Facets Shop
• Gatsby’s Casino
• Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music; also used for seminars); Adagio Lounge & Bar
• Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco/show lounge; hosts karaoke, comedy, game shows and art auctions)
• Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar during the day and an English pub nightly)
• Club Fusion Lounge (hosts dance classes and quizzes, after 7:30 p.m. becomes Disco & Nightclub)
• Outrigger Bar (poolside bar); Tradewinds Bar
• Ruby’s Lotus Spa complex; Beauty Salon; Fitness Center (with Aerobics Studio)
• Hearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel)
• Movies Under the Stars (LED screen outdoor cinema)
• Video Games Arcade; Teen Center; Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor playing areas
• The Sanctuary (adult-only open-air area)
• Calypso Reef & Pool area; Neptune’s Reef & Pool area
• Jogging Track; Center Court (volleyball, basketball, European football); Shuffleboard; Princess Links mini-golf course
• Skywalkers Disco Nightclub.

Itineraries

Ruby Princess itinerary program is based on 10-day Caribbean with Panama Canal cruises departing out of Fort Lauderdale Florida USA (during winter), 7-day Alaskan voyages (roundtrip from Vancouver BC Canada , during summer), and Hawaii-Mexico and Mexican Riviera roundtrips from San Francisco, California USA .

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Princess Cruises Ruby ship is the fleet's last Grand-class liner ( Fincantieri Monfalcone -built), with (same-designed) sisterships Crown and Emerald . The other (similarly-designed) fleetmates in this class are Caribbean , Diamond , Golden (now Pacific Adventure) , Grand , Sapphire , Star (now Pacific Encounter) .

The liner was christened on November 6, 2008, at  Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Florida . Its godparents (Trista and Ryan Sutter) met at ABC's dating show "The Bachelorette", then fell in love and got married. The inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) started on November 8, out of Fort Lauderdale.

Skywalkers Night Club (ship's disco) is located aft of the funnel. It's not hanging over the stern, like on the sisterships from the modified Grand-Class (Emerald and Crown) and also unlike Diamond and Sapphire. Fun fact is that Ruby Princess was the first ship to offer "The Ultimate Ship Tour". This program allows passengers to have a look at the shipboard organization process.

In December 2018, Ruby became the world's first cruise liner allowing Chinese passengers to make onboard shopping payments via both Alipay and WeChat Pay - China's top-two popular digital payment platforms. Alipay's in-store payment service covers 40+ countries, and as of 2018 is used by over 900 million people worldwide. WeChat Pay (as of 2018) has around 800 million monthly users worldwide. In 2017, its total volume was around USD 6.5 trillion. Alipay digital payment was introduced on Majestic Princess during ship's 2017 summer homeporting in Shanghai .

Ruby Princess refurbishments review

The ship's drydock refurbishment in 2015 (done in  Vancouver BC Canada /December 3-14) was mainly for general maintenance and resulted in the following deckplan changes:

Two new premium dining venues were added. “SHARE by Curtis Stone” is a family-style restaurant by Curtis Stone (an Australian celebrity chef). Its menu features charcuterie (premium quality meat products), composed salads, homemade pasta, gourmet desserts. The new “Salty Dog Gastropub” cuisine experience (by chef Ernesto Uchimura) is provided by a classic pub menu offered nightly in the Wheelhouse Bar (on Promenade Dec 7) with craft beers and pub favorites served in small plates.

In 2015, aft on Sun Deck 16, “SHARE” replaced "Sabatini’s” – the Italian restaurant, featured on the Princess ships Caribbean, Coral, Emerald and Sun. “SHARE” restaurant debuted on Emerald Princess (in 2015 December). The “Salty Dog Gastropub” debuted on Crown Princess (in 2015 October).

All cruise cabins were upgraded with the new "Princess Luxury Bed".

Club Class Mini-Suite services and amenities were introduced.

The ship’s gym was upgraded with new sports equipment and free weights.

During drydock 2018 (October/USD 8,2 million project) the ship received 3 new dining venues - Slice Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill and SHARE (by Curtis Stone).

Ruby Princess' last drydock refurbishment was in 2023 (September 24 through October 22) conducted at Vigor Shipyard in Portland Oregon USA . The 1-month drydocking was mainly for regularly scheduled maintenance and classification works, including a technical overhaul.

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Once the lines let loose and the ship sets sail there's a group of talented folks engaging with our guests to keep the energy up to the wee hours of the morning. That group is our cruise staff made up of Assistant Cruise Directors (ACDs) and our entry level position, Junior Assistant Cruise Directors (JACDs). If the Cruise Director is the leader then this group is the pack. They might split to host a variety of activities during the day or come together to throw a killer party at night. Either way, where they go, so goes the action.

While most of our activities are taught through the many contracts you may experience with Princess, there are a few that Princess may provide special training to help you gain that extra bit of knowledge and experience. Zumba is a cornerstone of our experience and Princess proudly provides training for you, free of charge, either on board or in your hometown. In addition, we foot the bill for your membership for the months that you're on board. Ever gaze at the wonderment and beauty of the night sky? Princess proudly offers Stargazing at Sea, a popular event that is run by some of our trained and qualified cruise staff. How does one receive this training? You guessed it, provided by classroom and practical training on board our ships from a real life astronomer. And that's just skimming the surface!

ACDs are officers on board the vessel, reporting to the Cruise Director. As such, they receive their own cabin accommodations, competitive wage within our industry and great team member health benefits.

Oh…and then there's the part about seeing the world and having a ton of fun while you're doing it!

Much like the Captain at the wheel guiding our vessels from port to port, the Cruise Director drives the pulse of our entertainment onboard. More than simply informing the ship about events, the Cruise Director experiences the entertainment alongside our guests. They're hosting shows, activities & events inside and outside, morning and night. Each morning they host, and often creatively control, The Wake Show, our shipwide morning TV show. At night you'll see them doing the "Issac" at our Love Boat Disco Deck Party. They also guide the chair-spinning excitement of 'The Voice of the Ocean', ask the hilarious questions in our 'Marriage Match' game show and much, much more.

Cruise Directors at Princess truly are the face and the voice of our entertainment experience. They spend little time in the office checking emails or filling out reports. Rather, they are on the floor with our guests as they make their way through the cruise adventure. Reporting to the onboard Entertainment Director, our Cruise Directors have a small group of direct reports known as the Cruise Staff. Together they not only deliver the entertainment program but also dedicate time each voyage to create new activities to be implemented in a way that keeps our offerings fresh.

With all this in mind a Princess Cruise Director must be bursting with charisma and charm, seasoned with theatrical talent and experienced in the art of stage delivery. In addition they must possess a magnetic sense of humor both "off the cuff" and "on-script."

The Cruise Director is a senior officer position on the ship with a great wage, officer accommodations and a "4 months on, 2 months off" work schedule.

Yes…it's possibly the greatest job on earth!

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Ruby Princess Cruise Director?

By SAKay , January 24, 2023 in Princess Cruises

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Does anyone know who the Cruise Director is on the Ruby Princess out of Galveston?  How were they and their staff?  We went on the Caribbean Princess in December and had Dan France as Cruise Director.  He and his staff were great - so many fun activities, day and night ! 

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3 hours ago, SAKay said: Does anyone know who the Cruise Director is on the Ruby Princess out of Galveston?  How were they and their staff?  We went on the Caribbean Princess in December and had Dan France as Cruise Director.  He and his staff were great - so many fun activities, day and night ! 

Just got off Ruby on Sunday. The captain is a Brit with quite the sense of humor. Michael is still CD, and part of his staff, Tommy & Joey told me they are on until middle of March.

@CC Rider 69  Were they fun?

We were on the Ruby over New Years.

The CD and his staff were great fun.

8 hours ago, SAKay said: @CC Rider 69  Were they fun?  

Yes, we had a good time with them. We do a lot of trivia and had a good team (4 wins over the week).

12 hours ago, CC Rider 69 said: Yes, we had a good time with them. We do a lot of trivia and had a good team (4 wins over the week).

I've "won" trivia twice. Of course I wasn't actually playing either time. Once I was sitting at the bar in Explorer's and another guy and I were answering questions for each other. I "won" but it didn't count. On one of our latest cruises my wife and I "won" a trivia session for spelling. Again, we were just doing it for our own amusement. I noticed that the actual winner was a woman by herself who was reading a book during the whole thing and just took time out to write down her answer. We thought it was fitting that an avid reader would win the spelling trivia.

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Princess Senior Ship Staff, inc Cruise Directors & Entertainment Directors

By CCHelp , January 13, 2020 in Princess Cruises

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8 hours ago, KLM3164 said: Do you know what ship he’s on with MSC? We’re going on our first MSC cruise next February.

8 hours ago, KLM3164 said: @LACruiser88 Disregard my previous question as I found my answer. He’s on the MSC Seascape.

In any case, considering how far out FEB 2024 is, he could be off or could change to another ship.

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19 hours ago, LarryL said: Sad to see Captain Tuvo is not on this list. Did Princess lose him? 

Yes and he was amazing!  

Anyone know where Cruise Director Kristoffer Greyling is?  On vacation or left Princess?

Justpackingmybags

Judging by his Instagram posts, it looks like Heiki Laakonen is back on Sky (complete with robot vacuum cleaner on the bridge!)

startedwithamouse

Current photo of Emerald officers, anyone?  TYSM

LACruiser88

9 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said: Current photo of Emerald officers, anyone?  TYSM

I'll take one on Thursday after we board.  The current DRO (Rui) goes home on Thursday, being replaced by Carlos Marques for two months.

Rui is a treasure in our experience

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CHANGE NOTES:

CROWN: CD Olivia Guthrie left the ship as of July 4. 

Crown Cruiser

DuVaul Gamble is currently with Jody Miles on Caribbean Princess. 

Jayson Douglass is back on Enchanted Princess.

16 hours ago, [Big Z] said: DO   NOT   push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next   person cannot properly update. DO  select   and   copy   ALL   of the text  ( including the instructions   and the   list)  up to   COPY   TO   THIS LINE . . .  from the most   up-to-date list (the   most recent reply with the list).    Go to   the   bottom   of   the   latest post, to the   "Reply   to this Topic..."   box to create a new post. Paste   your   copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the   list. Add change notes at the bottom. Click the "Submit Reply" button just   below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to   20 minutes.   Ship Captain Cruise Director Entertainment Director Director Restaurant  Ops CARIBBEAN Vincenzo Lubrano Jody Miles Robert Boyd Oscar Perego CORAL Gavin Pears Aaron Hawkins Sara Romera Joachim Rothe CROWN Christopher Lye   Michael   Kujawski Mariusz Czemarmazowicz DIAMOND Stefano Ravera Natalie Costa & Mikiko Ikemoto Samantha McDonough   DISCOVERY John Smith DuVaul Gamble Matt Thompson Silvio Zampieri EMERALD Martin Stenzel Fernando Duran Geof O'Rourke Rui Pereira ENCHANTED Mario Ciruzzi Gary Golding Ron Goodman Francisco Patricio GRAND Michele Bartolomei Jayson Douglass Callie Smit Giuseppe Franchina ISLAND Paul Slight Karen Rogers Sue Rawlings Daniele Rosafio MAJESTIC John Foster Kevin Tugwell Marissa Wurms Douw   Steyl REGAL Tim Stringer Sophie Gideon Martyn Moss   ROYAL Andrea Spinardi Corinne Steel Caitlin Messerschmidt Claudio Giuliani RUBY Mario Tani Cole Bockman Lauren Meyer Jacques Ghennai SAPPHIRE Todd McBain Fernando Cunha Matthew Joseph Mario   Propato SKY Marco Fortezze Dan France Matt Barnard Ciprian Hoidreag < COPY TO   THIS LINE SO THERE IS   SPACE TO   TYPE   "CHANGE   NOTES"   AFTER THE CHART >    CHANGE NOTES: CROWN: CD Olivia Guthrie left the ship as of July 4. 

Discovery ED - Neil Rose

Discovery CD - Michael Reitano

Discovery Captain - Tiny Ruggero (7/30 Taking Handover From John Smith)

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On 6/25/2023 at 10:30 PM, Jeter02 said: DO   NOT   push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next   person cannot properly update. DO  select   and   copy   ALL   of the text  ( including the instructions   and the   list)  up to   COPY   TO   THIS LINE . . .  from the most   up-to-date list (the   most recent reply with the list).    Go to   the   bottom   of   the   latest post, to the   "Reply   to this Topic..."   box to create a new post. Paste   your   copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the   list. Add change notes at the bottom. Click the "Submit Reply" button just   below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to   20 minutes.   Ship Captain Cruise Director Entertainment Director Director Restaurant  Ops CARIBBEAN Vincenzo Lubrano Jody Miles Robert Boyd Oscar Perego CORAL Gavin Pears Aaron Hawkins Sara Romera Joachim Rothe CROWN Christopher Lye Olivia Guthrie Michael   Kujawski Mariusz Czemarmazowicz DIAMOND Stefano Ravera Natalie Costa & Mikiko Ikemoto Samantha McDonough   DISCOVERY John Smith DuVaul Gamble Matt Thompson Silvio Zampieri EMERALD Martin Stenzel Fernando Duran Geof O'Rourke Rui Pereira ENCHANTED Mario Ciruzzi Gary Golding Ron Goodman Francisco Patricio GRAND Michele Bartolomei Jayson Douglass Callie Smit Giuseppe Franchina ISLAND Paul Slight Karen Rogers Sue Rawlings Daniele Rosafio MAJESTIC John Foster Kevin Tugwell Marissa Wurms Douw   Steyl REGAL Tim Stringer Sophie Gideon Martyn Moss   ROYAL Andrea Spinardi Corinne Steel Caitlin Messerschmidt Claudio Giuliani RUBY Mario Tani Cole Bockman Lauren Meyer Jacques Ghennai SAPPHIRE Todd McBain Fernando Cunha Matthew Joseph Mario   Propato SKY Marco Fortezze Dan France Matt Barnard Ciprian Hoidreag < COPY TO   THIS LINE SO THERE IS   SPACE TO   TYPE   "CHANGE   NOTES"   AFTER THE CHART >    Crown Captain, Christopher Lye Discovery Captain, Tony Ruggero, joining July 23rd    

This doesn't make sense. Tony Ruggero is on the Crown but is jumping into another term taking over for John Smith on the Discovery? That would make Captain Ruggero working 6 months in a row. Isn't that a big no-no?

1 minute ago, toofewcruises said: This doesn't make sense. Tony Ruggero is on the Crown but is jumping into another term taking over for John Smith on the Discovery? That would make Captain Ruggero working 6 months in a row. Isn't that a big no-no?

He's currently on vacation. 

On 7/5/2023 at 5:58 AM, Crown Cruiser said:   DO   NOT   push the "Quote" button. It creates a copy that the next   person cannot properly update. DO  select   and   copy   ALL   of the text  ( including the instructions   and the   list)  up to   COPY   TO   THIS LINE . . .  from the most   up-to-date list (the   most recent reply with the list).    Go to   the   bottom   of   the   latest post, to the   "Reply   to this Topic..."   box to create a new post. Paste   your   copied text into that box. Make your modifications to the   list. Add change notes at the bottom. Click the "Submit Reply" button just   below the list you are modifying. Confirm that everything is correct! You can edit for up to   20 minutes.   Ship Captain Cruise Director Entertainment Director Director Restaurant  Ops CARIBBEAN Vincenzo Lubrano Jody Miles DuVaul Gamble Robert Boyd Oscar Perego CORAL Gavin Pears Aaron Hawkins Sara Romera Joachim Rothe CROWN Christopher Lye   Michael   Kujawski Mariusz Czemarmazowicz DIAMOND Stefano Ravera Natalie Costa & Mikiko Ikemoto Samantha McDonough   DISCOVERY John Smith   Matt Thompson Silvio Zampieri EMERALD Martin Stenzel Fernando Duran Geof O'Rourke Rui Pereira ENCHANTED Mario Ciruzzi Jayson Douglass Ron Goodman Francisco Patricio GRAND Michele Bartolomei   Callie Smit Giuseppe Franchina ISLAND Paul Slight Karen Rogers Sue Rawlings Daniele Rosafio MAJESTIC John Foster Kevin Tugwell Marissa Wurms Douw   Steyl REGAL Tim Stringer Sophie Gideon Martyn Moss   ROYAL Andrea Spinardi Corinne Steel Caitlin Messerschmidt Claudio Giuliani RUBY Mario Tani Cole Bockman Lauren Meyer Jacques Ghennai SAPPHIRE Todd McBain Fernando Cunha Matthew Joseph Mario   Propato SKY Marco Fortezze Dan France Matt Barnard Ciprian Hoidreag < COPY TO   THIS LINE SO THERE IS   SPACE TO   TYPE   "CHANGE   NOTES"   AFTER THE CHART >    DuVaul Gamble is currently with Jody Miles on Caribbean Princess.  Jayson Douglass is back on Enchanted Princess.

DuVaul is was just there for one voyage. 

4 hours ago, startedwithamouse said: DuVaul is was just there for one voyage. 

Do you know why?  I would love to sail with him.  I think it would be fun to have both DuVaul and  Jody!

Thunderbird19

Captain Castellano of the Emerald Princess did a MAGNIFICENT job of working with the bay pilot and getting the ship out of the berth, into the bay and heading out to sea under the bridge on the night of July 4 th immediately after the 9:30 pm San Francisco Bay fireworks show.  The bay was filled with smaller boats watching the show and it took the Emerald blowing the horn MANY times and inching forward for them to move. It was fascinating to be out on deck to watch the fireworks and our eventual departure through the bay.    Castellano is a knowledgeable captain and a professional, congenial person. Well done, Captain!

4 hours ago, suzyed said: Do you know why?  I would love to sail with him.  I think it would be fun to have both DuVaul and  Jody!

There was an '80s cruise and the Caribbean Princess so they had double cruise directors onboard. Therefore he joined Jody Miles (current cruise director of the Caribbean Princess) just for the one cruise. 

On 7/3/2023 at 5:23 PM, LACruiser88 said: I'll take one on Thursday after we board.  The current DRO (Rui) goes home on Thursday, being replaced by Carlos Marques for two months.

There was a Carlos that was Rui's right hand and I believe that is who is replacing Rui for the two months.  Carlos went with Mario to be on the Sapphire Princess and I heard that he was then made the Food and Beverage Director.  If you are still on the Emerald when Carlos is there, please say hi to him from is friends Greg and Carolyn Snider.  I'm sure he will remember us and find out where he will be after Rui gets back.

10 minutes ago, Grego said: There was a Carlos that was Rui's right hand and I believe that is who is replacing Rui for the two months.  Carlos went with Mario to be on the Sapphire Princess and I heard that he was then made the Food and Beverage Director.  If you are still on the Emerald when Carlos is there, please say hi to him from is friends Greg and Carolyn Snider.  I'm sure he will remember us and find out where he will be after Rui gets back.

The Carlos that was promoted to F&B Director is Carlos Justina.  His last contract was on the Discovery and is currently at home.  Justina has been slated to be the F&B Director for the new Sun Princess.  

Our current DRO, Carlos Marques, was just promoted to DRO and just came over from the Sapphire where he was Mario Propato's assistant (Lido Manager).

18 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: The Carlos that was promoted to F&B Director is Carlos Justina.  His last contract was on the Discovery and is currently at home.  Justina has been slated to be the F&B Director for the new Sun Princess.     Our current DRO, Carlos Marques, was just promoted to DRO and just came over from the Sapphire where he was Mario Propato's assistant (Lido Manager).      

The information is correct.  I am so happy for Carlos that he has been given the opportunity to be the DRO.  He has been a real friend on every voyage we have been on and look forward to sailing with him soon.

On 6/30/2023 at 11:11 AM, vakamalua said: Anyone know where Cruise Director Kristoffer Greyling is?  On vacation or left Princess?

He said this on Instagram on July 2, 2023:

On 7/6/2023 at 8:18 PM, suzyed said: Do you know why?  I would love to sail with him.  I think it would be fun to have both DuVaul and  Jody!

He was filming informational videos while onboard to be used in the future. 

Micahs Grandad

Karen Rogers will be signing off Island Princess as cruise director the end of July as we go on. Anyone know who will be replacing her?

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