Ruby Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Ruby Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 2008 with its most recent renovation in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 113,561 gross tons, 951 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,080 guests and approximately 1,100 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Ruby Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
2008
Last Renovated
2023
Tonnage
113,561 GT
Length
951 ft
Capacity
3,080
Crew
1,100
Cost
$500 million
Decks
15
Grand Class
Grand Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Grand Princess (1998), followed by Caribbean Princess (2004), Diamond Princess (2004), Sapphire Princess (2004), Crown Princess (2006), Emerald Princess (2007), and Ruby Princess (2008).
Ruby Princess Ship Age
Ruby Princess entered service in 2008. Across Princess's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 9 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Ruby Princess
Current ship
Ruby Princess Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2023.
Renovation details
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 Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Ruby Princess measures 951 feet (290 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 113,561 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 16 of 17 by length and 13 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Ruby Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Ruby Princess carries 3,080 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 1,100 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.80:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,080
passengers
Crew Members
1,100
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.80 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Ruby Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19. 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.
Deck 4 of 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Ruby Princess quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Ruby Princess Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Ruby Princess buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
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.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Grand class.
The Ruby Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
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 3,197 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.
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 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
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.
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.