Ruby Princess
Sister ship to the Emerald Princess and the Crown Princess, the Ruby Princess offers many of the exceptional amenities and innovations Princess Cruises has become known for. Guests are greeted by a dramatic piazza-style atrium, featuring a variety of eateries and of street performers on Deck 5. Choose from a variety of dining options, including two award-winning specialty restaurants, Sabatini’s Italian trattoria and the Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant. Enjoy a massage at the Lotus Spa, or spend your evening watching a movie poolside on the Movies Under the Stars outdoor screen. An extensive youth center offers indoor and outdoor play areas, a splash pool and a Teen Lounge, while the Sanctuary provides a relaxing oasis just for adults, including a pool, whirlpool, and spacious sundeck. To enhance its elegance, Ruby Princess sails to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, which can be enjoyed from one of more than 900 staterooms with a spacious balcony.
Ship Statistics | |
Year Built | 2008 |
Refurbished | 2011 |
Tonnage | 113,000 tons |
Registry | Bahamas |
Length | 950 feet |
Beam | 118 feet |
Passenger Capacity | 3,080 |
Crew Size | 1,142 |
Total Inside Cabins | 452 |
Total Outside Cabins | 1,105 |
Cabins & Suites w/ verandas | 881 |
Suites | 207 |
Maximum Occupancy per room | 8 |
Age Restrictions | One person must be 21 or older |
Dinner Seatings | 3 |
Seating Assignments in Main Dining Room |
Assigned and open seating available |
Dining Hours | 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m |
Dining Room Dress Code | Dining |
Tipping Recommended? | Yes |
Tipping Guidelines | $11.50 – $12.00 per guest, per day (depending on stateroom category) automatically charged to onboard account (amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received). For all sailings departing on or after 1/1/2016, service charges will be increased to $13.95 per guest, per day for suites and mini suites, and $12.95 per guest, per day for all other staterooms. 15% tip included on beverage orders. |
Onboard Currency | US Dollar |
Onboard Currency Notes | On Australia cruises, the Australia Dollar is the onboard currency. |
Services & Amenities | |
Bars/Lounges | 10 |
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop | Yes |
Casino | Yes |
Chapel | Yes |
Disco/Dancing | Yes |
Elevators | Yes |
Hot Tub | 7 |
Cell Phone Service | Yes |
Internet Center | Yes |
Wireless Internet Access | Yes |
Note: Available in certain areas | |
Laundry/Dry Cleaning | Yes |
Library | Yes |
Movie Theatre | Yes |
Outdoor Movie Screen | Yes |
Onboard Weddings | Yes |
Self Serve Laundromats | Yes |
Shops | Yes |
Showroom | Yes |
Spa | Yes |
Video Arcade | No |
Fitness & Sports Facilities | |
Basketball Court | Yes |
Fitness Center | Yes |
Golf Driving Net | No |
Golf Simulator | Yes |
Ice Skating Rink | No |
Jogging Track | Yes |
Mini-Golf Course | Yes |
Rock Climbing Wall | No |
Swimming Pool | 4 |
Note: 1 Heated | |
Tennis Court | Yes |
Water Slide | No |
Water Sports Platform | No |
Cabin Features & Amenities | |
24-Hour Room Service | Yes |
Hair Dryer | Yes |
Safe | Yes |
Telephone | Yes |
Television | Yes |
Note: Flat-screen televisions | |
Kids Facilities | |
Babysitting | Yes |
Children’s Playroom | Yes |
Kiddie Pool | Yes |
Supervised Youth Program | Yes |
Teen Center | Yes |
Special Needs & Requests | |
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) |
No |
Kosher Meals | Yes |
Single Occupancy Cabins | No |
Single Share Program | No |
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | Yes |