Ruby Princess
Princess
Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Ruby Princess is a luminous jewel on the seas and a romantic destination in itself. She offers nearly 900 balconies from which to view the world, an array of entertainment options including Movies Under the Stars�, now with the industry's best 7.1 surround sound for an immersive audio experience, and sumptuous dining options from Crown Grill to exciting new top deck dining venues including Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones.
Ruby Princess Highlights
- Enjoy specialty restaurants which always deliver an extraordinary experience
- Tax and Duty-free Shopping
- Take a dip in the sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind\n
- Dazzling Entertainment Every Day and Night\n
- Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by lineup of world class entertainers\n
- Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess \n
- In this ultramodern theater, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines \n
Ruby Princess Statistics
- Cruise Line Princess
- Bars / Lounges 4
- Beam 159 feet
- Crew Nationality International
- Dining / Restaurants 11
- Elevators 14
- Gross Tonnage 113,561
- Last Refurbished October, 2018
- Maiden Voyage November, 2008
- Maximum Speed 21.5 knots
- Number of Crews 1,200
- Number of Decks 19
- Officer's Nationality British / Italian
- Passenger Capacity 3,080
- Registry Bermuda
- Ship Length 951 feet
- Staterooms / Suites 1,542
Ruby Princess Dining
Treat yourself to one of the 100% handmade Gourmet Burgers, including the Princess Burger or Triple Smoked Burger. The Salty Dog Grill also offers new Street Tacos-a Princess first-featuring a choice of grilled chipotle-lime chicken or roasted sweet potato-green chile. And don�t miss the Classic Hot Dogs, plus loaded fries in tempting varieties including chili cheese and bacon & cheese.
24-hour room service
Offering 24-hour complimentary room service when you want to enjoy a quiet moment in your cabin eating a delicious club sandwich or maybe that slice of chocolate fudge cake you can�t forget. Treat yourself to breakfast in bed, or stay in for an intimate dinner, and perhaps even cocktails, in the comfort of your stateroom. 24-hour room service is just a phone call away.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is a treasured tradition whether it�s a special occasion, an intimate moment for two, a mother-daughter tea party or just quiet time for reflection. Enjoy a wide selection of teas, or coffee if you prefer, served by white-gloved waiters in formal attire. The setting is an elegant dining room, with tables crowned with sparkling samovars and a delicious array of tasty treats: freshly prepared finger sandwiches, cookies and cakes.
Anytime Dining
Just like a restaurant at home, Anytime Dining enables guests the freedom to dine when and with whom they wish, at any time between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. Reservations are available through an onboard dining hotline, but not required, and diners may choose to eat only with their own group, or be seated with other guests. The choice is yours.\n
Chef's Table Experience
Taking dining to a new level, the Chef's Table Experience includes pre - dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the galley for you and a limited number of fellow guests. After your executive chef describes the specially designed menu for the night, participants are escorted to an intimate table for the main course, including pairing suggestions. Each couple receives a personalized autographed copy of Princess' best - selling cookbook, a handwritten copy of the special menu and a complimentary photo.
Chocolate Journeys
There are few foods that inspire as much passion as chocolate, and master chocolatier Norman Love has designed some of the most decadent, hand-crafted treats exclusively for Princess� Chocolate Journeys program. Trained in France, and named the Inaugural Inductee into the Chocolatier Hall of Fame by Dessert Professional Magazine, Chef Love combined premium quality chocolate with unique flavors and artful designs to mastermind his exclusive creations found in the main dining room and at Horizon Court.
Coffee & Cones
Complimentary ice cream cones await you at the transformed top-deck creamery venue. Pick up a chocolate cone, a vanilla, or a combination. Or treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich, with a tempting choice of flavors such as The Classic, Cookie Colada, Snickerdoodle, Honey �N� Oats and Mint Paddy. They�ve added specialty New Grounds Crafted Coffee too. Including Espresso and Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea and more. You�ll even find a choice of Frappes, such as Nuts for Caffeine, Mocha Milkshake and Mexican Frothed Chocolate.
Crab Shack
Seafood lovers won't want to miss this full crab shack experience. An intriguing bistro option housed within the Horizon Court buffet, Crab Shack diners can savor Bayou - style boiled crawfish and spicy sausage, popcorn shrimp, steaming clam chowder and a tantalizing mixed steamer pot filled with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, clams and mussels.
Crown Grill
With a rich wood decor and a theater-style kitchen, it's no wonder Crown Grill was named among the \"Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses\" by USA TODAY. Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, this specialty restaurant offers an intimate dining experience in a classically elegant setting and an open kitchen where chefs prepare and cook to order top-quality cuts of beef, chops and seafood.
Horizon Court
Horizon Court offers an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.
International Cafe
Open 24-hours a day, the International Cafe located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.
Salty Dog Grill
Treat yourself to one of the 100% handmade Gourmet Burgers, including the Princess Burger or Triple Smoked Burger. The Salty Dog Grill also offers new Street Tacos-a Princess first-featuring a choice of grilled chipotle-lime chicken or roasted sweet potato-green chile. And don�t miss the Classic Hot Dogs, plus loaded fries in tempting varieties including chili cheese and bacon & cheese.
Share Curtis Stone
Chef Curtis Stone�s first restaurant at sea, SHARE, gives you an exclusive opportunity to enjoy his exquisite cuisine. Perfect for a special celebration or simply reveling in time spent together, Chef Stone has made an art of reconnecting with loved ones over a six-course fine dining experience. The finest ingredients - ultra premium meats, seafood, and more - create inspired dishes beautifully served.
Slice pizzeria
The top-deck pizzeria features a bold new look that sets the stage for tempting offerings that include specialties inspired by local favorites from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Try a Deep Dish Focaccia or a slice of the award-winning signature Neapolitan-style classics. Savor some California Artisanal Toast with Cali-Avocado or Caprese toppings. Or go for a Sliced Stromboli, and enjoy an East Coast take on a classic Italian calzone that�s stuffed with delicious Italian deli meats and cheeses.
The Enclave at Lotus Spa
Open the door to The Enclave, home to Princess� largest-ever thermal suite and a dramatic hydro-therapy pool with a cascading rain shower and therapeutic air jets. Relax on heated stone beds or soothing water beds. Features include: The Hammam-a Turkish-style steam bath, and from Roman times, the Caldarium-a light steam chamber infused with herbal aromas and the Laconium-a heated, dry chamber to help with purification and detoxification of the body.
The Salty Dog Gastropub The Salty Dog Gastropub
A warm, inviting gastropub experience developed with Ernesto Uchimura, a founding chef of the original Umami Burger. Try one of the innovative gourmet creations inspired by pub favorites or devour the \"Ernesto\
Traditional Dining
Harkening back to the Golden Era of sea travel, the Traditional Dining option allows you to dine at the same time each day and enjoy the same tablemates and waitstaff throughout your voyage. Choose from either early or late seating.
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the \"ultimate\" romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d'oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by the dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savor food, views and memories that will never be forgotten.
Vines
Voted one of the \"Best Wine Bars at Sea,\" by USA TODAY and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.
Ruby Princess Entertainment & Nightlife
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, Top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet moving� and grooving�. There�s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all. Find it all at the Movies under the stars, The voice of the Ocean, Original Music Production, Princess Theater, Vegas Style Casino, Club Fusion and Skywalker�s Nightclub.
Club Fusion
When the sun goes down and the moon comes up, it's time to get your feet movin� and your heart pumpin� at Club Fusion. A little eclectic and a whole lot of fun, the dance floor lights and booming sound system invite you to get up and show off your moves and grooves. Karaoke contests, live performances and theme - parties like \"60s British Invasion\" are just a few of the nightly events that will have you on your feet.
Featured Guest Entertainers
Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by the lineup of world class entertainers. From magic to comedy, singers to instrumentalists, jugglers to balancing acts and much, much more, they search the globe for top talent to be featured on the ships. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, mesmerized or just laugh the night away!
Movies Under The Stars
Throughout the day and night, the exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. Cozy up under a fleece blanket in the comfortable lounger and feast on complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening or delicious cookies and milk during the day, and enjoy that exciting car chase or mystery thriller on the giant screen.
Music & Dancing
When it comes to music and dancing they�ve got everything that your musical palette may desire. Whether it�s tapping your toes to cover bands, singing along in the piano bar, relaxing to classical strings or dancing the night away in the nightclub, you�ll be satisfied!
Princess Theater
With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theater, the largest theater yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theater, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it's on with the show!
Vines
Voted one of the \"Best Wine Bars at Sea,\" by USA TODAY and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.\n
Ruby Princess Kids & Teens
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programs, Quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire! New programs will roll out together fleetwide, while new center designs (The Treehouse, The Lodge & The Beach House), launch individually through 2019.
Discovery
There may be no other spot on the high seas where kids can create scrumptious cakes and cupcakes in the JrCHEF@Sea class, create a mini solar system, discover the science behind magic, learn about endangered animals and dive into hands-on experiments. Kids can also play sports, try their skills at PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect consoles, join dance classes and more!
Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs
Take a dip in the sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or dream of your next adventure on board or ashore. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of the whirling hot tubs. And don�t forget, there is always a server nearby to bring you a refreshing cocktail or favorite beverage.
Ruby Princess Wellness
Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess�. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to the state-of-the-art fitness centers, you�ll find all the elements to come back new. Take a break and indulge in a private getaway at The Sanctuary, named \"Best Spa on a Cruise Ship\" by Spa Finder Wellness 365�, the Lotus Spa� offers a variety of relaxing treatments, such as facials, aroma stone therapy massages etc. Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training. The Lotus Spa Fitness Center also features state-of-the-art equipment so you can tone on your own.
Discovery
There may be no other spot on the high seas where kids can create scrumptious cakes and cupcakes in the JrCHEF@Sea class, create a mini solar system, discover the science behind magic, learn about endangered animals and dive into hands-on experiments. Kids can also play sports, try their skills at PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect consoles, join dance classes and more!
Lotus Spa Fitness
The Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training. The Lotus Spa Fitness Center also features state-of-the-art equipment so you can tone on your own.
Sports Court
Feel the court under your feet and the thrill of victory as you sink the ball in for two points. No matter your athletic ability, there�s nothing like shooting a few hoops out in the middle of the ocean as you watch the sun set and the stars come out. The Sports Court is not only set up for basketball but also for volleyball. Pick up a game, compete against fellow passengers for bragging rights, or start your own dream team.
Ruby Princess Shopping
It�s no surprise The Shops are awarded �Best Onboard Shopping� from Porthole magazine year after year. On board, you�ll find a fabulous range of fine merchandise from brands like Swarovski, Chanel, Est�e Lauder, Clinique, Lanc�me, Calvin Klein, Citizen and Tissot, plus local crafts, keepsakes and souvenirs. And everyday tax-and duty-free savings can add up to as much as 30% off suggested U.S. retail prices.
Lotus Spa Fitness
The Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training. The Lotus Spa Fitness Center also features state-of-the-art equipment so you can tone on your own.
The Enclave at Lotus Spa
Open the door to The Enclave, home to Princess� largest-ever thermal suite and a dramatic hydro-therapy pool with a cascading rain shower and therapeutic air jets. Relax on heated stone beds or soothing water beds. Features include: The Hammam-a Turkish-style steam bath, and from Roman times, the Caldarium-a light steam chamber infused with herbal aromas and the Laconium-a heated, dry chamber to help with purification and detoxification of the body.
Ruby Princess Casino
From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, the Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or �21,� and Texas Hold 'Em, the tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, they offer the American version.
Ruby Princess Bars & Lounges
Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the \"ultimate\" romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d'oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by the dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savor food, views and memories that will never be forgotten.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is a treasured tradition whether it�s a special occasion, an intimate moment for two, a mother-daughter tea party or just quiet time for reflection. Enjoy a wide selection of teas, or coffee if you prefer, served by white-gloved waiters in formal attire. The setting is an elegant dining room, with tables crowned with sparkling samovars and a delicious array of tasty treats: freshly prepared finger sandwiches, cookies and cakes.
Vines
Voted one of the \"Best Wine Bars at Sea,\" by USA TODAY and located in a charming corner of the Atrium, Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.\n