Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $897
Ship comparison
Celebrity Equinox vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $804
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Equinox is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,852 passengers, in service since 2009. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Celebrity Equinox if you want better-rated dining, more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Ruby Princess for dining (10.0 vs 6.3), adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Ruby Princess if you want more of a party or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Celebrity Equinox for party (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Equinox | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 122,000 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,852 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,250 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 14 | 19 |
| Length | 1,041 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 121 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 44 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 60 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 5–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $897 | $804 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Equinox leads on 4 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox
The 2,852-guest Celebrity Equinox takes premium cruising to new heights with a mix of classic Celebrity Cruises amenities and flourishes tailor-made for this equisite ship. Our recent sailing on Equinox shows that there's no compromise when it comes to onboard experiences as cruising begins to emerge full-throttle from the pandemic.
Highlights
- Lawn Club
- Martini Bar
- Sky Observation Lounge
- Equinox Theater
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $897.
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
38 cruises on sale, from $804.
Questions
Celebrity Equinox or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Ruby Princess?
Celebrity Equinox is bigger at 122,000 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Ruby Princess. Celebrity Equinox carries 2,852 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Ruby Princess?
Celebrity Equinox is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2008 for Ruby Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Equinox, 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 Equinox, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Ruby Princess.
Which is better for families?
Ruby Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 7.0 for Celebrity Equinox.
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