Princess Cruises Ruby Princess

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Conclusion

Conclusion

The Ruby Princess was designed to be an escape for couples—even if their kids are voyaging with them. While there are definitely amenities for all kids to enjoy, including age-appropriate centers, events, and activities, the majority of the on-board attractions are designed for adults, especially the adults-only (and properly named) relaxation center, the Sanctuary.

While there isn’t an extensive amount of pool space, there is a great deal of outdoor areas for those looking to enjoy the sun, but at night the Ruby Princess provides no end of entertainment. Whether looking for a night out gambling, a quiet night watching a movie under the stars, a relaxing evening at a quiet lounge like Crooners, or a night dancing out at one of the ship’s several nightclubs, the Ruby Princess has something for everyone. Even those looking to seal or renew their vows can do so at the ship’s on-board “Hearts and Minds” wedding chapel.

There are some interesting design choices that are common to this class of ship—namely the flimsy privacy divides on the balconies of many rooms, and the ziggurat-like design of stacked decks that defeats balcony privacy altogether—but we’ll have to wait for our staff to complete a full review before we formally pass judgement on these aspects of the Ruby Princess.

NOTE: This is a first impressions review, which means that this ship has not been fully reviewed by our staff, and has not been assigned scores. Please check back for a full review at a later date.