Ruby Princess
Princess Cruise Line

The Ruby Princess was built in 2008 and is among Princess's 17 ships in its fleet. The Ruby Princess is included in the cruise line's Grand Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Ruby Princess vs all of the other Princess ships.

Ruby Princess Size

How big is the Ruby Princess? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Ruby Princess. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Ruby Princess Size Infographic

Ruby Princess

114 k
tonnage
951 ft
length
2008
year built
1,540
cabins
3,080
passengers
1,100
crew

Ruby Princess Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Ruby Princess can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
3,080
Princess Avg: 2,986

Ruby Princess Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Ruby Princess is 3,080 guests. The average capacity for the 17 active ships in Princess’s fleet is 2,986 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Princess ships has a minimum of 826 guests and a maximum of 5,189 passengers.

Crew Members
1,100
Princess Avg: 1,165

Ruby Princess Crew Members: Staff on the Ruby Princess include 1,100 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.8 to 1. The average Princess ship includes 1,165 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.

Ruby Princess Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Princess Fleet

Ruby Princess Length

How long is the Ruby Princess? From end to end, the Ruby Princess length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess’s fleet, measuring 989 feet (301 meters).

Feet Long
951
Princess Avg: 989

The smallest Princess ship (in terms of length) measures 949 feet (289 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,133 feet (345 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Ruby Princess vs all other active Princess Cruise Line ships.

Ruby Princess Length

vs Princess Fleet

Ruby Princess Built Date

When was the Ruby Princess Built? The Ruby Princess was built in 2008 and joined the cruise line’s Grand Class.

Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Year Built
2008
Princess Avg: 2011

When was the last Ruby Princess Dry Dock? The Ruby Princess experienced dry dock improvements in 2023.

Renovation Date
2023

Renovations include the following:  The Ruby Princess was last renovated in October 2023 at an unspecified shipyard. The dry dock refreshed its 1,542 staterooms with new furniture and décor, updated public spaces like the Sanctuary and dining venues with new carpeting, and performed technical upgrades. The hull was repainted with Princess’s livery, ensuring this 2008-launched ship remained appealing for its Alaska and California coast routes. No major structural changes were made during this dry dock.

Ruby Princess Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 11 restaurants, 15 bars, 0 shows, 33 activities, and 19 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Ruby Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruby Princess Info

When was the Ruby Princess last refurbished?

The Ruby Princess was last renovated in October 2023 at an unspecified shipyard. The dry dock refreshed its 1,542 staterooms with new furniture and décor, updated public spaces like the Sanctuary and dining venues with new carpeting, and performed technical upgrades. The hull was repainted with Princess’s livery, ensuring this 2008-launched ship remained appealing for its Alaska and California coast routes. No major structural changes were made during this dry dock.

What is the Ruby Princess ship class?

The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Grand class.

What does the Ruby Princess offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 11 restaurants, 15 bars, 33 activities, 0 shows and 19 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Ruby Princess?

The Ruby Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.

What is the Ruby Princess capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Ruby Princess. The ship's capacity is 3,080. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,242 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.

How old is the Ruby Princess?

The Ruby Princess was built in 2008. Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Is the Ruby Princess a good ship?

Each of Princess's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Ruby Princess is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Ruby Princess?

From end to end, the Ruby Princess length equals 951 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess fleet, measuring 1,020 feet (311 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.