Ruby Princess Ship Info
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Princess Cruise Line
General Information
The
Ruby Princess started sailing in 2008. Former names: none. The Ruby Princess is registered
in Hamilton, Bermuda. The Ruby Princess has 1530 cabins.
You can expect between 3060 to 3672 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Ruby Princess has a space ratio of
30.9.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 37.1.
The Ruby Princess has
1200 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are self serve laudromats on this ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2006- Crown Princess
2007- Emerald Princess
2008- Ruby Princess
Accessibility
There are 29 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
18 Decks
There are 18 on this ship. The highest deck number is 19. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 8.
57% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
The 116,000 GRT Ruby Princess is a member of the Grand class of ships carrying from 2,600 to 3,100 passengers. Her sister ships of similar design are the Emerald and Crown Princess. Maiden voyage was on November 8th, 2008.
During December 2015 drydock 100 cabins were converted to interconnecting cabins. Sabatinis became SHARE Restaurant. Share is only open for dinner and includes a $39 cover charge. Food here can not be found anywhere else on the ship.
There are many dining options on board including some specialty options as well:
Michaelangelo Restaurant- dinner only, anytime dining, complimentary
Crown Grill- steak/seafood restaurant, complimentary
Da Vinci Restaurant- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with anytime dining, complimentary
Botticelli Restaurant- dinner only, fixed seating times, complimentary
Sabatinis Restaurant- Italian specialty restaurant
Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria- fast food buffet, complimentary
Horizon Court & Cafe Caribe- buffet, complimentary
During the day, adults can enjoy The Sanctuary which is an adults-only pool and relaxation area, or they can check out the fitness center and spa. Kids and teens have plenty of activities to keep them busy with their very own teen and kids centers with organized programming, a video games arcade, pool and play area, and large outdoor LED screen.
The Princess Ruby theater is the main venue on this ship, and it offers production shows, comedy acts, and a variety of musical selections. Other venues include Crooners, which offers music trivia contests; Explorers Lounge offers sports tournaments and art auctions, comedy shows and magicians; The Piazza offers circus acts and musical performances; Club Fusion offers a game show and nightclub.
The NEW Ultimate Ship Tour gives special guests a chance to visit the engine room, funnel, photo lab, and the Navigation Bridge. There are also new enrichment programs including a bartending skills class and cruise ship navigation lessons.
Ruby Princess Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Years Old | 16 |
| Tons | 113,561 |
| Speed | 27.0 knots |
| Length | 951 feet |
| Beam | 159 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,530 |
| Crew | 1,200 |
| Expected Passengers | 3,060 to 3,672 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 31 |
| Total decks | 18 |
| Decks with cabins | 8 |
Ruby Princess Features
Activities
- 4 Outdoor Pools
- 7 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- Cigar Lounge
- Chapel
- No Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Ruby Princess
This map uses AIS (automatic tracking system). The transceivers on ships is used to report location live. However the ships are not always within range to a station that can pick up the signal.
Smoking Policy
- Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and balconies with the exception of electronic cigarettes which may be smoked inside the stateroom
- All smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. These areas include cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub and casino, and a portion of the open decks.
