Princess Cruises
Ruby Princess
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $804
Ship comparison
Ruby Princess vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 38
- From
- $279
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ruby Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,082 passengers, in service since 2007. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Ruby Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2007 (vs 1998).
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more space per passenger: it outscores Ruby Princess for active (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $279 (vs $804) and it has 44.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ruby Princess | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 113,561 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,082 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,210 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.8 | 44.1 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 15 |
| Length | 950 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 38 |
| Upcoming sailings | 61 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–16 nights | 2–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $804 | $279 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ruby Princess leads on 4 of the ten, Voyager of the Seas on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
39 cruises on sale, from $804.
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
38 cruises on sale, from $279.
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Questions
Ruby Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Ruby Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Voyager of the Seas is bigger at 137,276 gross tons, against 113,561 gross tons for Ruby Princess. Ruby Princess carries 3,082 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Ruby Princess or Voyager of the Seas?
Ruby Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 1998 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Voyager of the Seas, with 44.1 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 2.6 on Voyager of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Voyager of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.5 out of 10, against 7.8 for Ruby Princess.
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