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.

Princess Cruises

Mexican Riviera

Mexico

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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

Ashore

Where You Stop

Cabo San Lucas

Mexico

The Mexican Riviera

The West Coast's answer to the Caribbean, Cabo's granite arch, Puerto Vallarta's old town and Mazatlán's malecón, all within a week of Los Angeles.

Best Time to Go
October through April, when the Pacific is calm and dry
Typical Length
4 to 7 nights
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Vibrant port with boats and ships in Ensenada, B.C., Mexico, under a bright summer sky.
Ensenada, Mexico
Stunning aerial view of Catalina Island's harbor with boats and scenic mountains.
The Catalina Islands

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October 27, 2027
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