Ruby Princess
Overview
The Ruby Princess is one of nine Grand Class cruise ships from Princess Cruises, along with flagship Grand Princess and seven other ships. This ship, christened by Trista and Ryan Sutter from "The Bachelorette" TV show, first sailed in 2008 and underwent a major refurbishment in December 2015.
With accommodations for over 3,000 guests, Ruby Princess offers cruises to exciting destinations to Alaska, the United States, Mexico, and even Australia. Her 900 balconies offer views of the sea and ports of call, while entertainment and dining options make this ship a winner among readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine.
Look through the schedules, cabin options, and dining descriptions below and start planning your next great cruise on the elegant Ruby Princess, a jewel of the seas from Princess Cruises.
Awards for Ruby Princess by Princess Cruises
- 2013 - Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Poll - Best Cruise Ships in the World - Top 20 Large Ships
- 2012 - Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Poll - Best Cruise Ships in the World - Top 20 Large Ships
- 2012 - Expedia Cruise Ship Center Awards - Best Selling Ship of 2012
- 2009 - Travel Weekly Magellan Awards - Best Large Cruise Ship
Cabin Options
The Ruby Princess cruise ship has 1,542 staterooms with space for 3,082 guests. All cabins come with standard amenities including daily housekeeping service, nightly turn-down service, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.
Family Suite
Size: 460 to 777 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Up to 6 guests
Family Suites include two staterooms connected by a living area and sleeps up to six guests. Both rooms in the family suite have two twin beds that convert to queen-size, a walk-in-closet, two televisions, mini-bar, refrigerator and a safe.
Mini-Suite
Size: 323 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests
Mini-Suites have two twin beds that convert to queen-size, two televisions, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, walk-in-closet, phone and desk. Premium amenities include a welcome glass of champagne, combination tub and shower in the bathroom, a separate seating area with sofa bed and chocolates on your pillow.
Balcony Cabin
Size: 231 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests
Balcony Cabins feature a furnished balcony, two twin beds that convert to queen-size, private bathroom with shower, television, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone, desk and chocolates on your pillow.
Inside Cabin
Size: 162-182 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests
Inside Cabins have two twin beds that convert to queen-size, a private bathroom with shower, television, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk.
* Images shown may not reflect the actual cabin you'll be booking.
Itineraries, Sailing Dates & Pricing
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Juneau | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:15 |
| 5 | Glacier Bay | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 6 | Ketchikan | 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 19:00 | 23:59 |
| 8 | Seattle | 07:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Juneau | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:15 |
| 5 | Glacier Bay | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 6 | Ketchikan | 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 19:00 | 23:59 |
| 8 | Seattle | 07:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Juneau | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:15 |
| 5 | Glacier Bay | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 6 | Ketchikan | 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 19:00 | 23:59 |
| 8 | Seattle | 07:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Juneau | 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:15 |
| 5 | Glacier Bay | 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 6 | Ketchikan | 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 19:00 | 23:59 |
| 8 | Seattle | 07:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Astoria | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | San Francisco | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Monterey | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 07:00 | - |
5 - Days
United States, Canada
From Vancouver
Inside
$261
Outside
$390
Balcony
$406
Suite
$564
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | - | 16:30 |
| 2 | Victoria, Canada | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | San Francisco | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Santa Catalina | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Ensenada | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 13:00 | - |
| 4 | Cabo San Lucas | - | 13:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
7 - Days
United States, Canada
From Los Angeles
Inside
$769
Outside
$819
Balcony
$1,159
Suite
$1,379
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | San Francisco | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| 4 | Monterey | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | San Diego | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 7 | Ensenada | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | San Francisco | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| 4 | Monterey | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | San Diego | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 7 | Ensenada | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cabo San Lucas | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Mazatlan | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Puerto Vallarta | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 06:15 | - |
Entertainment & Activities
Hang out at one of the many hot spots on the Ruby Princess like Gatsby’s Casino, Explorers Lounge, or Skywalkers Nightclub on the top deck. Meet friends for cocktails at the Wheelhouse Bar, Adagio Bar, or Crooners Martini Bar.
Take the entire family to watch the latest movie at the Movies Under the Stars® outdoor theater, sign up for an invigorating massage or spa treatment at the Lotus Spa® and Fitness Center, or practice your putting skills at the Princess Links nine-hole mini golf course.
Each night you'll be treated to original musicals, magic shows, and top comedians at the Princess Theater, and several nightclubs onboard offer live music, DJ-led dancing to top 40 hits, or piano crooners offering a rousing sing-along. There’s always something happening on the Ruby Princess.
Dining Options
There are a variety of casual and fine dining options to choose from including Crown Grill, Sabitini’s Italian Restaurant, and the Ultimate Balcony Dining experience.
Main Dining Rooms
Ruby Princess has three main dining rooms onboard offering free breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all passengers. Breakfast is open seating from 7:30 to 9:30 am and lunch is open seating from 12 to 1:30 pm. Dinner is available as either an early or late fixed seating or guests can choose the Anytime Dining option to eat between 5:30 and 10 pm.
- Botticelli Restaurant - Fixed seating.
- Michelangelo Restaurant and Da Vinci Restaurant - Anytime Dining.
Casual Dining Options
- Prego’s Pizzeria serves up hot pizza poolside.
- Trident Grill serves burgers and hot dogs outdoors by the Neptune pool.
- Cafe Caribe buffet is open for all meals and serves up a Caribbean and International menu.
- Horizon Court buffet, on the Lido deck, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Room Service is available 24/7.
- Evening Bistro at Care Caribe serves up omelets, pastries, chicken, and salmon from 11 pm to 4 am.
- Afternoon Tea is served from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at one of the main dining rooms.
- Vines Wine Bar is a wine and seafood bar. Sushi and tapas are free if you order a glass of wine.
- Scoops is an ice cream bar.
- International Cafe offers 24-hour light meals and pastries.
Specialty Dining Options
- Sabitini’s is an Italian restaurant serving dinner for $25.00 per adult and $12.50 per child. Dine on classic Italian favorites like the garlic infused shrimp with cherry tomatoes and potpourri of vegetables.
- Crown Grill is a classic steak and seafood restaurant, serving dinner for $25.00 per adult and $12.50 per child. The grill offers many gourmet options including a black tiger prawn appetizer with papaya salpicón and mustard seed aioli.
- Ultimate Balcony Dining is the perfect choice for a romantic meal for two served on your own private balcony. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast or dinner served by dedicated wait staff. Breakfast service is available from 7 to 11 am for $32 per couple, while dinner service is available from 6 to 10 pm for $100 per couple.
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