Ruby Princess - Western Caribbean from Galveston
Ruby Princess sails a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary from Galveston, Texas, calling at Cozumel, Belize City, and Roatan. This Grand-class ship provides a classic Princess experience with MedallionClass technology, world-class dining, and the signature Movies Under the Stars poolside cinema.
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Ship Details — Ruby Princess
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Year Built
2008
Tonnage
113,561 GT
Passengers
3,080
Crew
1,200
Decks
19
Class
Grand
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 3 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Galveston, TX port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Galveston, TX
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
Day 3 · At sea
- Day 4Cozumel port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cozumel
MexicoPort - Day 5
Belize City
BelizePortThe barrier reef keeps ships several miles offshore, so everyone tenders - a 20 to 30 minute ride each way that eats an hour of the day and gets cancelled outright in a stiff easterly. Tenders land at Fort Street Tourism Village, a fenced shopping compound; Belize City beyond it has a serious crime problem and is not a place to wander. The day is really about what is inland.
- Cave tubing through the Caves Branch river system
- Altun Ha or Xunantunich Maya ruins
- Snorkelling Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
- The Belize Zoo, which keeps only rescued native animals
- Getting ashore
- Tender port - ships anchor several miles out and the run to Fort Street Tourism Village takes 20-30 minutes each way.
- Best months
- Dec-Apr is dry and the tender ride is calmest; Jun-Nov is wet with hurricane risk peaking Aug-Oct
- Day 6Roatán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Roatán
HondurasPort Day 7 · At sea
- Day 8Galveston, TX port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Galveston, TX
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Ruby Princess
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Ruby Princess sailing. Distilled from 137 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
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