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Ruby Princess

Ruby Princess

activeBuilt 2007
Princess CruisesCrownActive🇧🇲 Bermuda
4.2CC
1291/2k Berlitz
Princess Cruises
GRT
113 561
Guests
3060
Crew
1200
Crew:Guest
1:2.5
Length
289m
Space Ratio
37.1
Current position
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History
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Ruby Princess is a Crown-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises that was delivered by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 2008 and served as the third and final ship in the Crown-class series. The ship became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a major source of infection, with the vessel linked to over 10% of Australia's early COVID-19 cases and ultimately associated with approximately 900 infections and 28 deaths.

Vessel Timeline
1 Jun 2007
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
1 Feb 2008
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2007
Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Trista Sutter
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Christened
Port Everglades, November 6, 2008
Maiden Voyage
November 8, 2008
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9378462
MMSI310567000
Call SignZCDY2
Flag State🇧🇲 Bermuda
Port of RegistryHamilton
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidJune 1, 2007
Float OutFebruary 1, 2008
DeliveredDecember 31, 2007
Yard Number6150
GodmotherTrista Sutter
ChristeningNovember 6, 2008
Christening PortPort Everglades
Maiden VoyageNovember 8, 2008
Est. price (CIN)$400M
Price per berth$130 719
Price per GT$3522
In 2026 dollars$629M
Per berth (2026$)$205 556
Per GT (2026$)$5539
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Dimensions
289m
Length
48m
Beam
8.7m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)113 561
Net Tonnage (NT)113 561
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Capacity
3060
Guests
1200
Crew
1530
Cabins
Guests (max)3672
Space Ratio37.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.5
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Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
Engine TypeWäRtsilä Common Rail Diesel
Propulsion TypeTwin Propellers
Max Speed23 kts
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
18
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.2/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1291/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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