Ruby Princess - Mexican Riviera from San Francisco
Ruby Princess is one of the only big ships sailing the Mexican Riviera roundtrip from San Francisco, passing under the Golden Gate Bridge before ten nights that reach Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and rarely visited Manzanillo.
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Ship Details — Ruby Princess
View full Ruby Princess detailsYear Built
2008
Tonnage
113,561 GT
Passengers
3,080
Crew
1,200
Decks
19
Class
Grand
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Ruby Princess
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Ruby Princess sailing. Based on 4,000 discussions.
Ruby Princess is a 2008-built Grand-class ship (Crown subclass) that delivers the classic, mid-size Princess experience rather than the bells and whistles of the line's newer Royal-class giants. At roughly 113,000 gross tons and 3,080 guests, she feels noticeably more intimate and walkable than ships like Royal or Sky Princess, and reviewers consistently describe a relaxed, traditional cruising vibe. Guests who value calm over crowds and warm service over the latest tech tend to be her biggest fans.
What People Love
- Specialty dining is a highlight - Crown Grill and Sabatini's earn consistent praise
- Personable, going-the-extra-mile service is the most-repeated compliment
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat with Serenity Stewards delivers a real escape
Common Complaints
- Main dining room and buffet food quality is the top complaint
- Visible post-pandemic cutbacks with reduced menu variety
- Showing its 2008 age, with some worn linens and tired cabin finishes