Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $304
Ship comparison
Royal Princess vs Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $804
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Royal Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2013. Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Royal 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 $304 (vs $804).
Choose Ruby Princess if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more crew per passenger: it outscores Royal Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.5 passengers (vs 3.0).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Royal Princess | Ruby Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 142,229 | 113,561 |
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,082 |
| Crew | 1,200 | 1,210 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.0 (better) | 36.8 |
| Decks | 19 | 19 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 950 ft |
| Beam | 126 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 100 | 60 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–36 nights | 5–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $304 (better) | $804 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Royal Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Ruby Princess on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
Royal Princess remains one of the jewels of the Princess Cruises line. Features include an expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options, a top deck pool with a water and light show, an enhanced Movies Under the Stars screen and the new SeaWalk with views 128 feet straight down.
Highlights
- Balconies on all outside staterooms
- Expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options
- Uper-deck pool exclusively for adults, featuring plush private cabanas
- The SeaWalk & SeaView Bar — a first-of-its-kind enclosed walkway extending from the ships top deck and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $304.
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
Royal Princess or Ruby Princess?
Which is bigger, Royal Princess or Ruby Princess?
Royal Princess is bigger at 142,229 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Ruby Princess. Royal Princess carries 3,560 passengers and Ruby Princess carries 3,082.
Which ship is newer, Royal Princess or Ruby Princess?
Royal Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2008 for Ruby Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Royal Princess, with 40.0 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?
Ruby Princess, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Royal 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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