Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Caribbean Princess vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $804
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Caribbean Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2003. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Caribbean Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Ruby Princess for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $399 (vs $804) and it has 99 cruises on sale (vs 39).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Caribbean Princess for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0), adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Caribbean Princess | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,861 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,163 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 36.8 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 19 |
| Length | 952 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 99 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–49 nights | 5–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $804 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Caribbean Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Caribbean Princess
Until Royal Princess came on the scene, Caribbean Princess was the largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet. When she launched in 2004, this ship was a game changer for Princess and it helped define the brand. Now, it stands as a standard in cruising.
Highlights
- 881 cabins with private balconies
- Five pools, plus two splash pools
- Family-friendly cruising with supervised youth programs
- Adults-only retreat at the Sanctuary
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $399.
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Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
When I first walked on board Ruby Princess, I knew I was going to like this romantic gem of the Princess Cruises mega-ship fleet. Although she weighs in at 113,561 gross tons and houses 1,542 cabins, the floating hotel-like Ruby Princess has a warm, almost cozy feel and an old world meets modern day design.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars, a Princess tradition, is also offered on Ruby Princess.
- Head to the Piazza for live entertainment and a bustling main street feel.
- The Sanctuary offers a spa-like atmosphere to get away from the stresses of the day.
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $804.
Questions
Caribbean Princess or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Caribbean Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is bigger at 113,561 gross tons, against 112,861 gross tons for Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Caribbean Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2003 for Caribbean Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ruby Princess, with 36.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Caribbean Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ruby Princess, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Caribbean Princess.
Which is better for families?
Caribbean Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.8 for Ruby Princess.
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