IMO: 9378462
Ruby Princess
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Crown-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 113,561
- Length (FT / M)
- 951 / 290
- Beam (FT / M)
- 118 / 36
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 15 / 19
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Bermuda
- Godparent(s)
- Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $595,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2008
Major Refurbishments
2015
2018
2023
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9378462
- MMSI
- 310567000
- Call Sign
- ZCDY2
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6150
- Maiden Voyage
- 8 November 2008
- Maximum Draft
- 8.3 m (27.2 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 48.46 m (159.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,080
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,672
- Total Crew
- 1,200
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.57:1
- Space Ratio
- 36.87
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 7
- Bars & Lounges
- 13
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 8
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- Elevators
- 14*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric; two shafts with fixed-pitch propellers
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
- Installed Power
- 67.2 MW (90,117 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 42 MW (56,323 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.15 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- Diesel-electric: 4 x Wartsila 12V46C (12,600 kW) + 2 x Wartsila 8L46C (8,400 kW) diesel generators (67.2 MW total) supplying two PEM electric propulsion motors (21 MW each) on twin fixed-pitch propellers
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21.5 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4 (Gala)
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-17
Midship (Piazza)
Decks 5-16
Aft
Decks 5-16
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking sectioncasinoLocation: Deck 6 (Fiesta)Designated smoking area within the casino for active players.
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Open-deck designated areasopen_deckLocation: Designated portside open decksCigarette and cigar smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,530
ADA Compliant: 31
- Suites
- 196
- Balcony
- 680
- Oceanview
- 218
- Inside
- 436
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
687 SQ FT
The ship's top-tier Owner's Suite, set aft on the Aloha Deck (Deck 12), with a separate living and dining area and an extended private balcony (up to ~777 sq ft).
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Owner's Suite2
- Penthouse / Premium / Vista Suite24
- Two-Bedroom Family Suite2
- Mini-Suite168
Balcony
- Balcony680
Oceanview
- Oceanview218
Inside
- Interior436
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Self Serve Laundry
Signature Experiences
Movies Under the Stars
unique
Skywalkers Nightclub
unique
Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
top-deck attraction
Neptune's Reef & Pool
top-deck attraction
Calypso Reef & Pool
top-deck attraction
Terrace Pool
top-deck attraction
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
Center Court sports court
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MedallionClass (OceanMedallion) wearable technology
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Movies Under the Stars poolside cinema
- The Piazza multi-deck atrium
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Michelangelo Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5
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Botticelli Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6
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Da Vinci Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6
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World Fresh MarketplacebuffetLocation: Deck 15
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International CafecafeLocation: Deck 5$ extras
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Slice PizzeriapizzeriaLocation: Deck 15
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Coffee & Conesice_creamLocation: Deck 15$ extras
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The Salty Dog GrillgrillLocation: Deck 15
Specialty Dining
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Crown Grillspecialty_steakhouseLocation: Deck 7
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Sabatini's Italian Trattoriaspecialty_italianLocation: Deck 16
Bars & Nightlife
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Vines Wine Barwine_barLocation: Deck 5
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Good Spirits at SeabarLocation: Deck 5Piazza bar.
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Gatsby's Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6
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Wheelhouse BarpubLocation: Deck 7Houses the Salty Dog Gastropub; retained (not converted to O'Malley's).
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Croonerspiano_barLocation: Deck 7
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Explorers LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7
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Club FusionloungeLocation: Deck 7
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The Mixpool_barLocation: Deck 15Mermaid's Tail pool bar.
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Calypso Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15
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Outrigger Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15
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Tradewinds BarbarLocation: Deck 16
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Adagio BarbarLocation: Deck 16
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Skywalkers NightclubnightclubLocation: Deck 18
Pools & Aquatics
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Neptune's Reef & PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15
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Calypso Reef & PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15
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Terrace PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14
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Lotus Spa PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Adults-only lap pool in the spa area.
Active Recreation
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Center Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 17
Entertainment Venues
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Princess TheatertheaterLocation: Deck 6-7 forward
Casino
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Gatsby's CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6
Spa & Fitness
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Lotus SpaspaLocation: Deck 16
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Lotus Spa Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 16
Youth & Teen
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Just for Kids (ages 3-7)kids_clubLocation: Deck 17
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Just for Kids (ages 8-12)kids_clubLocation: Deck 17
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Just for Teens (ages 13-17)teen_clubLocation: Deck 17
Retail & Shopping
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The Shops of PrincessshopsLocation: Deck 6-7
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Fine Arts Galleryart_galleryLocation: Deck 6-7
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Facets JewelryshopsLocation: Deck 7
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The PiazzaatriumLocation: Deck 5-7
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The Sanctuaryadults_retreatLocation: Deck 17
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Library & Writing RoomlibraryLocation: Deck 7
Guest Services
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Passenger Services Deskguest_servicesLocation: Deck 5
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Future Cruise Sales & Internet Cafeguest_servicesLocation: Deck 5
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-02