The Ruby Princess cruise ship is docked by a city pier. Seen from behind, the massive white vessel displays its tiered stern decks with blue glass balconies, a row of orange lifeboats along the side, and its name, "RUBY PRINCESS HAMILTON," printed on the hull.

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Hawaiian Islands Holiday

Hawaii

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Trip Details

Departs: December 29, 2028

Returns: January 14, 2029

Departure Port: San Francisco

Ship: Ruby Princess

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Ruby Princess

San Francisco's ship, and the last Grand-class hull Princess built

Aboard

  • The third and last of the Crown-class trio, the final Grand-class variant
  • Skywalkers Nightclub survives here, moved down behind the funnel
  • Three main dining rooms, Botticelli, Da Vinci and Michelangelo
  • A month at Vigor's Portland yard in late 2023 for a full technical overhaul
  • Homeported at San Francisco year-round, which almost no large ship is
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Ashore

Where You Stop

Hilo

Honolulu

Kahului

Ensenada

Hawaii

Hawaii

Four islands, one week, and no inter-island flights, the only way to see Hawaii properly without spending half the vacation in airport lines.

Best Time to Go
Year-round; April to May and September to October are quietest
Typical Length
7 nights inter-island, or 14 to 17 round-trip from the mainland
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Stunning aerial view of Honolulu's skyline with lush mountains and ocean in foreground.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Beautiful view of Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head in the background.
Honolulu, Hawaii

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