Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $1,014
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $804
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 43.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8), it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.5) and it has 109 cruises on sale (vs 38).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or more culture: it outscores Diamond Princess for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2008 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 13 | 19 |
| Length | 952 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 109 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 60 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 5–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,014 | $804 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Diamond Princess leads on 2 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
109 cruises on sale, from $1,014.
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
Diamond Princess or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Ruby Princess?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Ruby Princess. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 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?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Ruby Princess.
Which is better for families?
Diamond 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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