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Princess Cruises Ruby Princess

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Built
2008
Gross tonnage
113,561 GT
Decks
17
Passenger capacity
3,080
Guests per crew member
2.6 to 1

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How we weight the scores
76/100

All-round traveller score

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Space & Comfort57.1
Dining77.4
Entertainment75.3
Activities & Thrills73.5
Pools & Relaxation77.4
Value / Cost38

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General

3 fields
Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Ship Name
Ruby Princess
Maiden voyage
8 November 2008

Physical

9 fields
Year Built
20081,9902,027
Refurbished
20152,0082,028
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
113,561 tons2,937250,800
Length
288.6 m88.2365
Width/Beam
36 m1466.14
Total decks
17622
Passenger Decks
19421
Speed
27 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
1,200582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.614
Total Cabins
1,530492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
31084
Passenger Capacity
3,080487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
36.872.116127.7

Amenities

54 fields
Restaurants
Included: 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 - Paid
4018
Restaurants - Included
7020
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
4010
- Pools - General Access
3110
- Pools - Adults Only
104
- Pools - Exclusive
104
Outdoor Pools
416
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
7013
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4024
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2024
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2020
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
10240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Flat fee
Special Amenities
Afternoon Tea, Art Auctions, Putting green, Golf Simulator
Afternoon Tea
Included
Art Auctions
Included
Putting green
Included
Golf Simulator
Yes

Costs and Gratuities

6 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
18%020
Soda Price
$2.50
Domestic Beer Price
$6.25
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.99
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

8 fields
Total Restaurants
13124
Restaurants Price: Included
6122
Restaurants Price: Premium
5015
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
003
Restaurants Type: Sit down
5115
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
5014
Restaurants Type: Buffet
102
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
204

General Information

6 fields
Class and type
Crown
Ordered
2007
Completed
1 October 2008
Acquired
23 October 2008
Christened
6 November 2008 by Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter
Cost (approx)
US $400,000,000

Other Information

2 fields
In service
1 November 2008
Launched
1 February 2008

Passenger Information

8 fields
# of Inside Cabins
4520852
# of Outside Cabins
1,10502,241
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
88182,086
# of Suites
2078436
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
822,636
Expected Passengers
3,060 to 3,672
Passengers (double occupancy)
3,0807285,734

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
8012

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
ZCDY2
IMO number
9378462
MMSI number
310567000
Port of registry
Hamilton, Bermuda

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Sailings on Princess Cruises Ruby Princess

6 of 25 sailings

16 nights
Round-trip

Hawaii · Princess Cruises

16 Night Hawaiian Islands

Departs fromSan FranciscoReturns toSan Francisco
7 ports

San Francisco · Hilo · Kahului (Maui) · Honolulu (Oahu) · Nawiliwili (Kauai) · Ensenada · San Francisco

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16 nights
Round-trip

Hawaii · Princess Cruises

16 Night Hawaiian Islands

Departs fromSan FranciscoReturns toSan Francisco
7 ports

San Francisco · Kahului (Maui) · Hilo · Honolulu (Oahu) · Nawiliwili (Kauai) · Ensenada · San Francisco

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11 nights
Round-trip

Mexican Riviera · Princess Cruises

11 Night Mexican Riviera Holiday

Departs fromSan FranciscoReturns toSan Francisco
6 ports

San Francisco · Manzanillo · Puerto Vallarta · Mazatlan · Cabo San Lucas · San Francisco

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16 nights
Round-trip

Hawaii · Princess Cruises

16 Night Hawaiian Islands

Departs fromSan FranciscoReturns toSan Francisco
6 ports

San Francisco · Kailua Kona · Honolulu (Oahu) · Kahului (Maui) · Ensenada · San Francisco

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16 nights
Round-trip

Hawaii · Princess Cruises

16 Night Hawaiian Islands

Departs fromSan FranciscoReturns toSan Francisco
6 ports

San Francisco · Hilo · Kahului (Maui) · Honolulu (Oahu) · Ensenada · San Francisco

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