Where is Ruby Princess today?
At sea, heading to Hilo
On day 5 of a 16-night Hawaii cruise from San Francisco (Nov 8 to 24).
Between San Francisco and Hilo. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Hilo, Hawaii, tomorrow 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · then Maui (Kahului), Sat Nov 14, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Princess Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Tue Nov 24: 5 nights from $1,549
Upcoming Ruby Princess cruises from $775 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
16-night Hawaii cruise, San Francisco round trip
Nov 8 to 24, 2026 · 5 ports of call.
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Where Ruby Princess sails, month by month
Ruby Princess sails year-round from San Francisco on 10- and 16-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ketchikan (14 calls), Prince Rupert (14) and Honolulu (13).
- Dec 2026San Francisco · 1 sailing16 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027San Francisco · 2 sailings16 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027San Francisco · 2 sailings16 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027San Francisco · 1 sailing16 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027San Francisco · 2 sailings7, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027San Francisco · 4 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027San Francisco · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027San Francisco · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027San Francisco · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027San Francisco · 3 sailings7, 10, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027San Francisco · 2 sailings11, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027San Francisco · 3 sailings5, 16 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Princess Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Ruby Princess sailings with prices.
Ruby Princess at a glance
Ruby Princess is a Princess Cruises cruise ship in the Grand class. It entered service in 2008 (18 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2019. It carries 3,080 passengers and 1,200 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 113,561 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, it is a large ship with 19 decks and 1,530 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Trieste and sails under the flag of Bermuda.
Launched in 2008 and refreshed in 2019, Ruby Princess is a beloved Grand-class vessel known for her elegant design and outstanding dining options. She features the Sanctuary adults-only retreat, the Lotus Spa, and the popular Vines wine bar.
Ruby Princess specs
- Class
- Grand
- Built
- 2008
- Refurbished
- 2019
- Gross Tonnage
- 113,561 GT
- Length
- 289 m
- Passengers
- 3,080
- Cabins
- 1,530
- Crew
- 1,200
- Decks
- 19
- Builder
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Trieste
- Flag
- Bermuda
- Age
- 18 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.9 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Fleet Rank
- 11th largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 24, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Ruby Princess FAQ
Where is Ruby Princess right now?
According to Princess Cruises' published itinerary, Ruby Princess is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between San Francisco, California and Hilo, Hawaii, on day 5 of a 16-night Hawaii cruise from San Francisco. Tomorrow it calls at Hilo, Hawaii, and it returns to San Francisco on November 24. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Ruby Princess sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Ruby Princess sails year-round from San Francisco, California on 10- and 16-night cruises.
What ports does Ruby Princess visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Ruby Princess calls most often at Ketchikan, Alaska (14 calls), Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada (14), Honolulu, Hawaii (13), Ensenada, Mexico (12) and Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (11), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 24 ports in all.
How many passengers does Ruby Princess carry?
Ruby Princess carries 3,080 passengers in 1,530 cabins. It has 1,200 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Ruby Princess built and how old is it?
Ruby Princess entered service in 2008, so it is 18 years old. It was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is 113,561 gross tons and 289 m (948 ft) long, with 19 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess has 1,200 crew.
What class of ship is Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess belongs to the Grand class.
Which cruise line operates Ruby Princess?
Ruby Princess is operated by Princess Cruises.
Where was Ruby Princess built?
Ruby Princess was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Trieste.
How much does a cruise on Ruby Princess cost?
The cheapest upcoming Ruby Princess cruise we track starts from $775. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Ruby Princess prices
Upcoming Ruby Princess cruises start from $775. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $769. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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