17 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale)
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess
August 31, 2026
17 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean

Ruby Princess - 8/31/2026

The August 31, 2026 cruise on the Ruby Princess departs from San Francisco, California. On this 17 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Ruby Princess sets sail on Monday, Aug 31st and returns on Thursday, Sep 17th.

Cruise Length
17
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Francisco
California
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
10

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Ruby Princess cruise ship departing August 31, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,976 ($117 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,526 ($90 per night), this represents a recent increase of 29%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Ruby Princess - August 31, 2026 - 17 Nights

DayDatePort
1Aug 31stSan Francisco, California
2Sep 18thAt Sea
3Sep 19thAt Sea
4Sep 20thAt Sea
5Sep 21stAt Sea
6Sep 22ndNawiliwili, Kauai
7Sep 23rdHonolulu, Oahu
8Sep 24thKailua-Kona, Hawaii
9Sep 25thKahului, Maui, Hawaii
10Sep 26thAt Sea
11Sep 27thAt Sea
12Sep 28thAt Sea
13Sep 29thAt Sea
14Sep 30thAt Sea
15Oct 1stEnsenada, Mexico
16Oct 2ndAt Sea
17Oct 3rdSan Francisco, California
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The Ruby Princess sails on August 31, 2026 for a 17 Night Panama Canal - Ocean To Ocean (San Francisco To Ft. Lauderdale). The ship will depart the port of San Francisco, California at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of San Francisco, California on Sep 17th at 7:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Ruby Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 10 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

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 SIZE

The Ruby Princess has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length. Ruby Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Ruby Princess holds 4,180 passengers. That includes 3,080 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Ruby Princess total number of staterooms is 1,540.

Ruby Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:113,561 GT
  • Length:951 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:118 ft (36 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2008
  • Years Served:2008 - Present
  • Capacity:3,080
  • Crew Members:1,100
  • Total on Board:4,180
  • Total Staterooms:1,540
  • Flagged Country:Bermuda
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Ruby Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Ruby Princess Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
SEP 172026
D:3:00 PM

With breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a spectacular bay, San Francisco is one of the U.S.'s most beautiful cities. Visitors have a wide range of things to see, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Alcatraz, and Chinatown. And no trip to this city is complete without a ride on the cable cars. The restaurants are excellent, with a rich diversity of cuisine.

Day2
SEP 182026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
SEP 192026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
SEP 202026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
SEP 212026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
SEP 222026
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Established as Kauai's principal port in 1930, Nawiliwili was named for the Wiliwili trees that were once abundant in the area. Cruise ships make port in the picturesque harbor, which is overlooked by the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Visitors enjoy the crystal clear waters and pristine beaches Hawaii is famous for, while in Nawiliwili.

Day7
SEP 232026
United States
A:7:00 AMD:11:00 PM

Honolulu offers many wonderful attractions. Aloha Tower is famous for greeting all who arrive in the port of Honolulu, and has the best views of the city. The Bishop Museum has the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts, and the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil, has served as the residence of the last two Hawaiian monarchs.

Day8
SEP 242026
United States
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Kailua-Kona is a great destination for those looking for small-town atmosphere in beautiful Hawaii. The town offers shops, galleries, gorgeous beaches, and spectacular sunsets. Many record-setting marlin have been caught in the area's waters. Step into the lobby of the Kamehameha Hotel, where you can see many historical Hawaiian artifacts.

Day9
SEP 252026
A:8:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Kahului, with its bustling harbor and busy shopping complexes, offers visitors the chance to find spectacular bargains. The piers along the waterfront, lined with container-cargo ships and weekly cruise ships, are the embarkation point for Maui's sugar and pineapple crops. You can also watch the containers being loaded onto and unloaded from the many ships.

Day10
SEP 262026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
SEP 272026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day12
SEP 282026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
SEP 292026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
SEP 302026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
OCT 12026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Ensenada is a pleasant combination of a fishing port and tourist center and is a very accomodating city. Visit La Bufadora, a geyser that spouts saltwater more than sixty feet up into the air and is one of biggest blowholes in North America. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the mountain climbing, beachcombing and hiking and Ensenada is a great place from which to begin your trek in the Baja's outback.

Day16
OCT 22026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day17
OCT 32026
A:7:00 AM

With breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a spectacular bay, San Francisco is one of the U.S.'s most beautiful cities. Visitors have a wide range of things to see, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Alcatraz, and Chinatown. And no trip to this city is complete without a ride on the cable cars. The restaurants are excellent, with a rich diversity of cuisine.