Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Emerald Princess
Ruby Princess
Gross Tonnage
Emerald Princess
113,561 GT
Ruby Princess
113,561 GT
Length
Emerald Princess
290 m
Ruby Princess
290 m
Beam
Emerald Princess
36 m
Ruby Princess
36 m
Passengers
Emerald Princess
3,080
Ruby Princess
3,080
Crew
Emerald Princess
1,100
Ruby Princess
1,100
Decks
Emerald Princess
—
Ruby Princess
—
Year Built
Emerald Princess
2,007
Ruby Princess
2,008
Space Ratio
Emerald Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Ruby Princess
36.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Emerald Princess
2.80 :1
Ruby Princess
2.80 :1
| Specification | Emerald Princess | Ruby Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 113,561 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.8 mWinner | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,080 | 3,080 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.9 GT/pax | 36.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.80:1 | 2.80:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9333151 | 9378462 |
Emerald Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,080-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,080 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Ruby Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,080-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,080 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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