Combine stays in Las Vegas and San Francisco with a beautiful cruise along the Mexican Riviera on the Pacific Coast for a beach holiday with a difference. Try your hand in the famous casinos on the strip before catching a headline act in Vegas. While in San Francisco check out the shopping at Union Square, the entertainment district of Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Then choose either a cruise along the gorgeous Mexican Riviera; where you can snorkel amongst incredible marine life in Puerto Vallarta and relax on the beautiful sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas.
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This spectacular, Egyptian-themed resort and casino in the form of a charcoal-glass panelled pyramid enjoys a central location directly on the Las Vegas Strip; with 22 floors with 4473 rooms. Discover an opulent casino gaming area with over 120,000 square feet of action. For shopping, visit the Giza Galleria, a promenade ablaze with colour, sights and sounds typical of a bazaar in ancient Egypt.
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Setting the standard in affordable luxury - this family owned hotel is located at Union Square – shopping central in San Francisco. The Handlery Union Square Hotel offers personal service, comfortable rooms, and a warm atmosphere. It is ideally located near main San Francisco attractions, including the world famous cable car right at the corner.
Princess Cruises
The 113,000 tonne Ruby Princess was launched in 2008 and offers a rejuvenating retreat at sea over 19 decks in elegant surroundings. The central Piazza area is the social hub of the ship where street style entertainers provide amusement while you are enjoying the delights of the International café or the Vines wine & seafood bar. This ship particularly stands out from other cruise lines as there are four completely separate freshwater swimming pool areas: The Terrace pool is situated at the back of the ship for panoramic sunbathing, Neptune’s Reef & Pool has Movies Under the Stars, while the Lotus Spa pool is for adult’s only and adjacent to the Sanctuary where a small daily charge is payable for pampered & guaranteed sunbathing space.
Stateroom Accommodation
All Ruby Princess staterooms have private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, colour cable TVs with Free in room movies, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, safe, refrigerator with mini bar and free room service. Free guest self-service launderettes are also available.
Dining Options
There are three main dining rooms on board - two of which feature the flexible anytime dining option. There are two self-service buffet restaurants: Horizon Court and Cafe Caribe which are open almost 24 hours per day; in addition there are also a number of other dining venues such as the two speciality restaurants: Sabatini’s (Italian) and The Crown Grill, International cafe, Vines Wine & Seafood Bar, a poolside pizzeria and a hamburger grill.
Daytime and Evening Entertainment
There are four separate freshwater swimming pool areas, four whirlpools and a separate kids splash pool. Nine-hole mini golf course, library, wrap around promenade deck, Lotus Spa & Fitness centre, internet cafe and a range of kid's clubs. In the evening choose from a wide variety of bars, lounges, the Princess Theatre, Gatsby's Casino and Sky Walkers Nightclub.
Fly UK to Las Vegas, USA
Fly to Las Vegas for Overnight hotel stay on the Las Vegas Strip.
Las Vegas, USA
A further two-night's hotel stay. Try your hand in one of the many casinos or catch a headline show. Along the strip there are lots of themed hotels which are great to wander through and enjoy the themed attractions. Visit the older downtown area at the top of the strip which has been used as the location for many movies such as James Bond and more. While in Las Vegas day trips to see the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are well worth the journey.
Fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, USA
Fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco for an overnight hotel stay.
San Francisco, USA
A further overnight hotel stay. The cruise terminal is the next pier along to Pier 39 which is a huge entertainment, dining and shopping complex. This is situated in the heat of the famous Fisherman’s Wharf area where there are lots of bars, fishing boats and restaurants. From here you will see magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and have the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit Alcatraz. Perhaps take the famous cable car over the hill to Union square – the heart of the downtown shopping area of the city.
San Francisco, USA
Make your own way to the Port to embark the ship.
At sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Manzanillo, Mexico
Manzanillo is a port city with two bays - BahÃa de Manzanillo and BahÃa de Santiago. Here you will find some great beach which are a haven for water sports. There are numerous coral reefs and shipwrecks which make fabulous dive sites. This area is also great for deep-sea sportfishing with marlin in abundance.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This wonderful beach destination is surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. Los Muertos beach is located next to the Old Town and is a wonderful place to watch the sun set. Here you will a variety of restaurants, bars, galleries, boutiques and souvenir shops. Las Gemelas are a pair of small beaches distinguished by their fine white sand, clear blue water and gentle onshore waves ideal for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, walking and sunbathing under a cluster of palm trees. Perhaps climb the rocks that divide the beaches and wade through the rock pools to spot crabs and minnows. Conchas Chinas is a pristine white sand beach nestled between the lush green mountains and aquamarine ocean. Here you will be able to peer into the depths and see the wide variety of fish and sea life to be found. Los Arcos National Marine Park is situated next to Las Gemelas where there are further opportunities to boat, snorkel, or scuba dive through the deep tunnels, caves, colorful reefs and arches of these amazing islands.
Mazatlan, Mexico
The Colonial City on the beach! Enjoy the rich art and culture of this city that was founded in the 1500´s, and still preserves most of its historic buildings in the original architectural style. Mazatlán is one of Mexico’s most alluring and inviting beach destinations. This ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ has breathed new life into its historic centre, resulting in a wonderful colonial old town district only a short walk from a 20km-long crescent of sandy beach. There are a number of small museums or lots of boutiques.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
One of the premier beach resort destinations in the Western Hemisphere, Cabo San Lucas – or “Cabo†– is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and beautiful transparent waters that offer some of the best snorkelling in the Mexican Riviera.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Fly from San Francisco, USA to the UK
Disembark the ship after breakfast and fly from San Francisco overnight back to the UK.
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