Princess Cruises Ruby Princess

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

57Beats 44% of ships

Dining

77Top 28% of ships

Entertainment

75Top 36% of ships

Activities & Thrills

74Top 31% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

77Top 28% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 77/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 77/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 75/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LinePrincess Cruises

Ship NameRuby Princess

Maiden voyage8 November 2008

Physical

Year Built2008

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2015

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

113,561 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

288.6 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

36 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks19

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

27 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,200

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.6

Total Cabins1,530

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins31

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

3,080

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

36.87

Amenities

RestaurantsIncluded: Botticelli Dining Room, Da Vinci Dining Room, Michelangelo Dining Room, Horizon Court, Cafe Caribe, International Café, Trident Grill; Specialty/Paid: Crown Grill (steakhouse), Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, SHARE by Curtis Stone (also known historically as Alfredo's Pizzeria in some periods), Chef's Table

Restaurants - Paid4

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools4

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools4

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs7

- Hot Tubs - General Access4

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges10

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

Thermal SuitesFlat fee

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaFlat fee

Special AmenitiesAfternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Putting green, Golf Simulator

Afternoon TeaIncluded

Art AuctionsIncluded

Putting greenIncluded

Golf SimulatorYes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$2.50

Domestic Beer Price$6.25

Drink Package Price (From..)$59.99

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants13

Restaurants Price: Included6

Restaurants Price: Premium5

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down5

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5

Restaurants Type: Buffet1

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type2

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

ZCDY2

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9378462

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

310567000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Hamilton, Bermuda