Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
Crown Princess vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Crown Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2006. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Crown Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Ruby Princess for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $289 (vs $769).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or more of a party: it outscores Crown Princess for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Crown Princess | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2008 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 36.8 |
| Decks | 19 | 19 |
| Length | 952 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 159 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 141 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 60 nights | 5 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 (better) | $769 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Crown Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is one of the newer and larger Princess ships, a Grand class cruise liner with room for 3,080 passengers. From her nearly 900 balconies, you can enjoy sweeping views of romantic landscapes across the world. Spend your days lounging at a pool or strolling through the street cafe atmosphere of the Piazza.
Highlights
- Wedding chapel to renew your vows or get married at sea, officiated by the ship's captain
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens
- Plenty of nightlife and dining options
- Relaxing spa service
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $289.
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
Crown Princess or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Crown Princess or Ruby Princess?
They are the same size, 113,561 gross tons each. Crown Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Crown Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2006 for Crown Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ruby Princess, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Crown Princess.
Which is better for families?
Crown 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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