Ruby Princess
The average price per night, per person, across every future Ruby Princess sailing Gangwaze tracks, by cabin type, with the Princess Cruise Line fleet and the whole market beside it.
Based on 60 upcoming sailings of Ruby Princess with live balcony fares. Updated November 7, 2026.
Ruby Princess vs the fleet
The last 24 months of the average balcony price per night on Ruby Princess, with the Princess Cruise Line fleet and the whole market shown for comparison.
| Month | Price per night | Princess avg | All lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOV '24 | $193 | $217 | $220 |
| DEC '24 | $201 | $220 | $222 |
| JAN '25 | $198 | $218 | $224 |
| FEB '25 | $201 | $221 | $225 |
| MAR '25 | $194 | $211 | $221 |
| APR '25 | $186 | $201 | $213 |
| MAY '25 | $188 | $197 | $211 |
| JUN '25 | $184 | $196 | $209 |
| JUL '25 | $185 | $203 | $208 |
| AUG '25 | $191 | $212 | $209 |
| SEP '25 | $187 | $211 | $212 |
| OCT '25 | $181 | $210 | $211 |
| NOV '25 | $178 | $211 | $209 |
| DEC '25 | $183 | $212 | $209 |
| JAN '26 | $185 | $212 | $211 |
| FEB '26 | $182 | $210 | $215 |
| MAR '26 | $184 | $212 | $211 |
| APR '26 | $191 | $212 | $213 |
| MAY '26 | $196 | $218 | $212 |
| JUN '26 | $192 | $214 | $203 |
| JUL '26 | $183 | $213 | $210 |
| AUG '26 | $198 | $223 | $209 |
| SEP '26 | $198 | $222 | $212 |
| OCT '26 | $197 | $226 | $211 |
| NOV '26 | $203 | $224 | $211 |
| Month | Price per night | Princess avg | All lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOV '24 | $193 | $217 | $220 |
| DEC '24 | $201 | $220 | $222 |
| JAN '25 | $198 | $218 | $224 |
| FEB '25 | $201 | $221 | $225 |
| MAR '25 | $194 | $211 | $221 |
| APR '25 | $186 | $201 | $213 |
| MAY '25 | $188 | $197 | $211 |
| JUN '25 | $184 | $196 | $209 |
| JUL '25 | $185 | $203 | $208 |
| AUG '25 | $191 | $212 | $209 |
| SEP '25 | $187 | $211 | $212 |
| OCT '25 | $181 | $210 | $211 |
| NOV '25 | $178 | $211 | $209 |
| DEC '25 | $183 | $212 | $209 |
| JAN '26 | $185 | $212 | $211 |
| FEB '26 | $182 | $210 | $215 |
| MAR '26 | $184 | $212 | $211 |
| APR '26 | $191 | $212 | $213 |
| MAY '26 | $196 | $218 | $212 |
| JUN '26 | $192 | $214 | $203 |
| JUL '26 | $183 | $213 | $210 |
| AUG '26 | $198 | $223 | $209 |
| SEP '26 | $198 | $222 | $212 |
| OCT '26 | $197 | $226 | $211 |
| NOV '26 | $203 | $224 | $211 |
How Ruby Princess compares
Ruby Princess costs 10% less per night than the average Princess ship and 4% less than the market.
The Princess fleet by age and price
Do newer cruise ships cost more?
Across all lines, ships built 2005-09 average $207 a night for a balcony cabin, −17% less than ships built 1995-99. Ruby Princess costs 2% less than the average ship built 2005-09.
Ruby Princess price by sail month
Average balcony price per night for each of the next 18 sail months with a fare. Green months cost less than the ship's average of $203, red months cost more. Each month opens a search for Ruby Princess that month.
- November2026$310+53% vs avg2 sailingsMost expensive
- December2026$150−26% vs avg1 sailing
- January2027$108−47% vs avg2 sailingsCheapest
- February2027$112−45% vs avg2 sailings
- March2027$120−41% vs avg1 sailing
- April2027$242+19% vs avg3 sailings
- May2027$231+14% vs avg4 sailings
- June2027$257+26% vs avg3 sailings
- July2027$250+23% vs avg3 sailings
- August2027$215+6% vs avg3 sailings
- September2027$216+6% vs avg3 sailings
- October2027$153−25% vs avg2 sailings
- November2027$141−30% vs avg3 sailings
- December2027$125−38% vs avg2 sailings
- January2028$134−34% vs avg2 sailings
- February2028$131−35% vs avg1 sailing
- March2028$179−12% vs avg3 sailings
- April2028$207+2% vs avg4 sailings
Where and how long you sail changes the price
Average balcony price per night on Ruby Princess, split by itinerary and cruise length. Percentages compare each group with the ship average of $203.
By route
5 routes- Hawaiian Islands$12917 sailings−37% vs ship avg
- Alaska Inside Passage$24113 sailings+18% vs ship avg
- Inside Passage$23612 sailings+16% vs ship avg
- Pacific Northwest Coast$2505 sailings+23% vs ship avg
- Hawaiian Islands Holiday$1333 sailings−34% vs ship avg
By length
Per nightWhat each cabin upgrade costs
multiple of inside cabin
Going from inside to suite on Ruby Princess adds $162 a night per person, 2.3× the inside fare.
How Ruby Princess fares move before sailing
Fares on Ruby Princess have tended to rise in the last 60 days before sailing, by about 13% compared with 3-6 months out.
Based on 66 past sailings of Ruby Princess that departed between July 2024 and October 2026. Each point is the average balcony fare per night quoted at that point before departure, measured against the same sailings' fares 3-6 months out.
All 13 Ruby Princess itineraries
Today's average balcony price per night for each itinerary Ruby Princess sails, across all of its upcoming departures, against the ship's average of $203. The trend line shows the average fare by departure month.
- Avg per night$361From$230vs avg+78%Departures2 datesAbove average
- Avg per night$129From$91vs avg−37%Departures17 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$133From$114vs avg−34%Departures3 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$250From$186vs avg+23%Departures5 datesAbove average
- Avg per night$241From$218vs avg+18%Departures13 datesAbove average
- Avg per night$236From$180vs avg+16%Departures12 datesAbove average
10 Night Inside Passage With Glacier BayFrom San Francisco, California · next departure Jul 20, 2027Avg per night$245From$245vs avg+21%Departures1 dateAbove average- Avg per night$186From$186vs avg−8%Departures1 dateBelow average
- Avg per night$230From$230vs avg+13%Departures1 dateAbove average
- Avg per night$196From$193vs avg−3%Departures2 datesTypical
- Avg per night$209From$209vs avg+3%Departures1 dateTypical
- Avg per night$190From$190vs avg−6%Departures1 dateBelow average
The lowest balcony fares on Ruby Princess
The 4 cheapest upcoming sailings at today's prices. Fares change daily, so check the deal before you book.
#1 cheapestSun, Nov 7, 202716 Night Hawaiian Islands · from San Francisco, California$91/ night−55% vs ship averageView deal
#2 cheapestSun, Feb 28, 202716 Night Hawaiian Islands · from San Francisco, California$92/ night−55% vs ship averageView deal
#3 cheapestSun, Nov 28, 202716 Night Hawaiian Islands · from San Francisco, California$103/ night−49% vs ship averageView deal
#4 cheapestWed, Jan 27, 202716 Night Hawaiian Islands · from San Francisco, California$106/ night−48% vs ship averageView deal
Fares that changed in the last week
Sailings on Ruby Princess whose balcony fare moved most in the past seven days: the biggest drops and the biggest rises, today's fare against the one we had a week ago.
Why Ruby Princess prices where it does
Newer ships, recent refits and bigger ships tend to cost more. These are the facts behind the price of Ruby Princess.
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More price indexes
The same balcony figures for Ruby Princess's line, the whole market and the ships most like it.
- Cruise line indexPrincess Price IndexBalcony fleet average $224 a nightOpen index →
- Market indexCruise Price IndexBalcony average, all lines, $211 a nightOpen index →
- Sister ship · Grand ClassDiamond Princess Price IndexBalcony $273 a nightOpen index →
- Sister ship · Grand ClassEmerald Princess Price IndexBalcony $212 a nightOpen index →
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Gangwaze Ruby Princess Price Index, November 7, 2026. https://gangwaze.com/cruise-price-index/princess-cruises/ruby-princessQuestions about Ruby Princess prices
How much does Ruby Princess cost per night?+
As of November 7, 2026, Ruby Princess averages $122 for inside, $138 for ocean view, $203 for balcony, $284 for suite per person per night, across its upcoming sailings with a live fare.
What is the cheapest month to sail Ruby Princess?+
Among sailings on sale now, January 2027 is the cheapest month on Ruby Princess, at $108 per person per night for a balcony cabin. November 2026 is the most expensive, at $310.
Is a balcony on Ruby Princess worth it?+
A balcony on Ruby Princess averages $203 per person per night, $65 (47%) more than an oceanview cabin at $138. Over a 7-night cruise that is about $457 more per person for your own outdoor space.
How does Ruby Princess compare with other Princess ships?+
Ruby Princess costs 10% less than the average Princess ship for a balcony cabin ($203 against $224 a night), the 14th most expensive of the 17 Princess ships in the index.
When should I book Ruby Princess?+
Fares on Ruby Princess have tended to rise in the last 60 days before sailing, by about 13% compared with 3-6 months out, across 66 sailings that departed between July 2024 and October 2026.
How many sailings is the Ruby Princess index based on?+
60 upcoming sailings with live balcony fares, as of November 7, 2026. Each sailing's latest fare from the last 30 days counts once, divided by its nights, and fares outside $30 to $25,000 a night are left out as errors.
How the index is calculated
The Ruby Princess index is the average of each upcoming sailing's latest fare per night, per person, in each cabin type, across every future Ruby Princess sailing with a live published fare. Fares include taxes and fees and are divided by the number of nights. Every sailing counts once, and fares outside $30 to $25,000 a night are left out as errors. The price history is the same calculation as of each month's end. The Princess Cruise Line and market figures use the same method across the Princess Cruise Line fleet and every major line Gangwaze tracks. Booking-window figures use sailings that have already departed. Prices are in US dollars and are not adjusted for inflation.