Were off from Seattle to Alaska on the Ruby Princess Cruise ship. This cruise is for David, I am not a cold weather type of person, but on a cruise ship, at least I sleep in comfort every night, so it is a great compromise, luxury and ruggedness.
We heard from all our friends that the Princess cruise ships are the best for Alaska, you get to go to Glacier Bay, which we really want to see a Glacier up close.
Ruby Princess Casino
This is a beautiful and luxury ship, there are many fine details that make this is a higher quality cruise, than the previous cruises we have been on. This is the spiral staircase down into the main area of the cruise ships with a dance floor and music and a café with stores on each end on both floors. It was really fancy and I felt like royalty. A bar area off of the lobby.
We enjoyed the explorers club – where we attended many champagne Art shows, but bought nothing.
Walking around the Ruby Princess
We did NOT get a balcony, even thought every one told us to. I will report back if this is a huge mistake. I just do not think I can be unhappy here, it feels like a dream life.
Were a Metro Detroit, Michigan, couple – second marriages for both of us – and we dream of retiring early to Travel the World. Follow us while we try and figure out to raise our kids, and save to retire.
David is a Robot Programmer, Laura is a Medical Physicist. We put our kids before ourselves for years, saved and ate at home and now after years of all this sacrifice and raising our kids - we are closing in on empty nesting, and we realized we have the opportunity to retire earlier than most and follow our dreams to travel the world.
How are we going to do this? Well we have a lot of ideas, but lets see how it works out. Our original retirement date was January 1, 2021. We are reviewing the option of working another 3 years but prefer to keep the 2021 date, either way we will be retired by 55 years old - still trying to figure out how, but working toward our goal everyday, while enjoying each other and our blended family.
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30 thoughts on “Off to an Alaskan Ruby Princess Cruise!”
Have fun, looking forward to seeing the photos of your trip. The cruise ship looks fab.
It sure is. Even though we only have an interior room, it is super cozy and the boat rocking at nite in all the dark with no window. We are both sleeping like a baby!
I have heard this cruise is amazing and you are going to love it despite the cooler weather. I look forward to seeing more photos of this trip. We used to camp often in Alaska when we lived in the Yukon. Fond memories:)
David wants to camp in Alaska, this was a compromise, this way I get to sleep in a bed and stay warm at night, he get to go to Alaska and we both are super happy.
Have fun, looking forward to seeing the photos of your trip. The cruise ship looks fab.
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I’m telling you I feel rich, there are so many little fancy details and the floors are made up of mosaic marbles and gold trim everywhere. Nice ship.
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Wow!! It’s really beautiful inside 👌 enjoy and have fun! Keep us posted with Alaskan pics 😊
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I know, I have been on a cruise before with Holland America, and it was nice but not opulent like it was on the Ruby Princess.
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Ok 👍
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WWH
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Have fun, you guys!
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We really are.
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Beautiful ship.
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It sure is. Even though we only have an interior room, it is super cozy and the boat rocking at nite in all the dark with no window. We are both sleeping like a baby!
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Thanks. Much appreciate Jonathan!
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Oh, thank you YBp, we are really happy. We will be following you along as well. Just enjoying life together from different locations!
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Ooo la la! Have so much fun! I’m so wanting to be on a cruise right now! 😉
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You are on a land cruise, HA!
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Haha!! 😂
I must’ve forgotten somehow… might’ve been the marble and gold and the circular staircase. Too gorgeous!
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No kidding, we are loving this.
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I have heard this cruise is amazing and you are going to love it despite the cooler weather. I look forward to seeing more photos of this trip. We used to camp often in Alaska when we lived in the Yukon. Fond memories:)
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David wants to camp in Alaska, this was a compromise, this way I get to sleep in a bed and stay warm at night, he get to go to Alaska and we both are super happy.
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I look forward to reading and seeing the photos. I enjoy your blog site! 🙂
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WE enjoy yours too, it is a nice match up!
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Cruising like royalty’s. Ship looks beautiful inside.
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We are not the royalty type, never wanted to be royal or famous….were a little rougher around the edges, but it is fun for a week.
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I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise!
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I had never been on one until I met David, he has opened my eyes to a lot of fun things!
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Wow, looks so lush!
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