Visitors boarding the Ruby Princess can expect a holiday filled with relaxation, diverse activities, and attentive service. This Princess Cruises ship, part of the Crown-class fleet, offers a welcoming atmosphere with modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant experience for guests of all ages.
Reception Areas
The Piazza Atrium, a three-deck central hub on Deck 5, greets guests with its elegant design, featuring marble floors, a spiral staircase, and crystal chandeliers. Surrounded by the International Café, Vines wine bar, and boutique shops, it serves as a lively social space with live music and performances creating a warm ambiance.
Dining
Dining on the Ruby Princess caters to diverse tastes. Three main dining rooms—Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Botticelli—offer multicourse meals with flexible Anytime Dining or traditional fixed seating at 6pm or 8:15pm, bookable via the MedallionClass app. Specialty restaurants include the Crown Grill for premium steaks, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria for handmade pasta, and the Salty Dog Gastropub for gourmet burgers. Casual options feature Slice Pizzeria with Neapolitan-style pizza and the Horizon Court buffet, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Crab Shack pop-up in the buffet serves Cajun-style seafood. The Chef’s Table Lumiere provides an exclusive multicourse dining experience with wine pairings.
Entertainment
Entertainment keeps guests engaged throughout their journey. The Princess Theatre hosts Broadway-style shows like “The Voice of the Ocean,” a passenger-participation singing competition. Movies Under the Stars screens films on a 300-square-foot poolside screen with complimentary popcorn. Club Fusion and Explorer’s Lounge offer live music, comedy, and game shows, while Skywalkers Nightclub provides late-night dancing. The Princess Casino caters to gaming enthusiasts. Family-friendly activities include trivia, dance classes, and the Camp Discovery Youth Center for kids aged 3-17, offering crafts, Lego contests, and pajama movie nights. The SeaWalk, a glass-bottomed walkway, adds a thrilling experience.
Accommodation
The ship’s 1,542 staterooms range from cosy interiors to spacious suites. Interior cabins, at 158-162 sq. ft , feature twin beds convertible to a queen, a refrigerator, TV, and bathroom with shower. Oceanview cabins, at 146-206 sq. ft , include a picture window or porthole. Balcony cabins, at 214-222 sq. ft , offer private verandas with patio furniture. Mini-Suites, at 323 sq. ft , provide a separate seating area, sofa bed, two TVs, and a bathtub, with Reserve Collection Mini-Suites adding priority dining perks. Suites, ranging from 460-932 sq. ft , include luxury amenities like a complimentary mini-bar and priority embarkation. All cabins feature the Princess Luxury Bed, designed with a plush mattress and high-thread-count linens for restful sleep.
Hospitality
The Ruby Princess prioritises guest comfort with attentive service. The MedallionClass technology streamlines the experience with keyless cabin access, touchless payments, and food delivery via the OceanNow app (free with Princess Plus or Premier packages, otherwise a $14.99 fee applies; stateroom phone orders incur a $5 fee for non-package guests). The crew’s friendly approach creates a home-like atmosphere, with 24-hour room service available. The Lotus Spa offers treatments like facials and massages, with The Enclave thermal suite featuring a hydrotherapy pool and heated stone beds. The Sanctuary, an adults-only retreat, provides private cabanas, light meals, and Serenity Stewards. Four freshwater pools, hot tubs, and a fitness centre with modern equipment cater to relaxation and wellness.
