Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Celebrity Eclipse vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Eclipse is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,850 passengers, in service since 2010. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Celebrity Eclipse if you want better-rated dining, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Ruby Princess for dining (8.2 vs 6.3) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $444 (vs $769).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Celebrity Eclipse for staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Eclipse | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,850 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 17 | 19 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 52 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 16 nights | 5 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 (better) | $769 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Eclipse leads on 3 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse from Celebrity Cruises has surprised even the most well-traveled cruisers with its sleek stylings and sophisticated yet relaxed environment. Like its sister ships Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox, the ship showcases vistas with 85% of all staterooms having sweeping veranda views.
Highlights
- Celebrity iLounge, a hip Internet cafe with easy access to the Internet, inspiring classes and latest tech gadgets
- A country club atmosphere with fresh grass at the Lawn Club
- Lively entertainment in the Celebrity Central
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $444.
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
53 cruises on sale, from $769.
Questions
Celebrity Eclipse or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Eclipse or Ruby Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Ruby Princess. Celebrity Eclipse carries 2,850 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Eclipse or Ruby Princess?
Celebrity Eclipse is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2008 for Ruby Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Eclipse, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.8 on Ruby Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Eclipse, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Ruby Princess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10.
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