Two Princess Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Sun Princess (2024) is the newer ship by 16 years versus Ruby Princess (2008). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~57% bigger). Ruby Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,080 vs 4,300).
| Spec | Ruby Princess | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2008 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 113,561 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,080 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 3,670 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.