Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Emerald Princess vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Emerald Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Emerald 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 $309 (vs $769).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Emerald Princess for staterooms (10.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Emerald Princess | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2008 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 112,847 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,143 | 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 | 68 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 20 nights | 5 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 (better) | $769 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Emerald Princess leads on 5 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Emerald Princess
Carrying about 3,080 guests, Emerald Princess is one of the largest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet. It offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to take in the colorful sunrise over the ocean, or capture a breathtaking sunset sail-in to a romantic city like Venice.
Highlights
- Movies Under the Stars
- The Best Pizza at Sea as voted by USA Today
- One of the largest atriums in the fleet
- The Crown Grill American Steakhouse
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $309.
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
Emerald Princess or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Emerald Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is bigger at 113,561 gross tons, against 112,847 gross tons for Emerald Princess. Emerald Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Emerald Princess or Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2007 for Emerald Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ruby Princess, with 36.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on Emerald 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 Emerald Princess.
Which is better for families?
Emerald 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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