--- title: "Ruby Princess: 16 nights from San Francisco, 29 Dec 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/16-night-cruise-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20281229-16 description: "16-night Princess Cruises cruise on Ruby Princess from San Francisco on 29 Dec 2028, visiting Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/bfb19cf99503567e.jpg --- # 16 Night Cruise from San Francisco ![Route map: 16 nights round trip from San Francisco on Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/bfb19cf99503567e.jpg) ## About this cruise A 16-night round trip from San Francisco, sailing on the afternoon of 29 December. After four days at sea it calls at Hilo, Honolulu (until 11:00 PM), Kahului and Nawiliwili on four consecutive port days. After five more days at sea it calls at Ensenada. The stops are in the United States and Mexico, and calls last 5 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 19°C in Ensenada to 27°C in Kahului (66 to 81°F). After another day at sea you're back in San Francisco on the morning of 14 January. New Year's Eve is spent at sea. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Ruby Princess (2008) carries up to 3,080 guests on 18 decks and has 11 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-29 - **Return:** 2029-01-14 - **From:** [San Francisco, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) - **Price:** from €1,995 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) | US | Fri, Dec 29, 2028 | | 3:00 PM | Embark | 7–14°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sat, Dec 30 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Sun, Dec 31 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | Sea day | | Tue, Jan 2, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Hilo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/hilo.md) | US | Wed, Jan 3, 2029 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 19–24°C | | 7 | [Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu.md) | US | Thu, Jan 4, 2029 | 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 22–25°C | | 8 | [Kahului](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului.md) | US | Fri, Jan 5, 2029 | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 21–27°C | | 9 | [Nawiliwili](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/nawiliwili.md) | US | Sat, Jan 6, 2029 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 21–26°C | | 10 | Sea day | | Sun, Jan 7, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 11 | Sea day | | Mon, Jan 8, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 12 | Sea day | | Tue, Jan 9, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | Sea day | | Wed, Jan 10, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | Sea day | | Thu, Jan 11, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md) | MX | Fri, Jan 12, 2029 | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 10–19°C | | 16 | Sea day | | Sat, Jan 13, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 17 | [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) | US | Sun, Jan 14, 2029 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 7–14°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 5 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,628 | €3,628 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=17c23ded-e0c4-4eb4-ab69-89864529d7d6) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,144 | €4,144 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=0cfb305b-bff8-4aa6-bcb9-b8c019ce666f) | | Balcony | Balcony | €6,105 | €6,105 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=8ef8f7c1-2f73-47b5-9c35-0ce9018d7a3d) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €7,962 | €7,962 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=040fbaf1-6e73-48d3-8bd7-687f5db3439f) | | Suite | Suite | €14,017 | €14,017 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=f90b9761-a45f-4997-af3a-ec414534decb) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €3,990 | €1,995 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=70393986-7bc6-4f13-88a8-4ac7e6b7a8f2) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,506 | €2,253 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=fe36b9cc-1678-4385-92a6-b6f1c461f39c) | | Balcony | Balcony | €6,466 | €3,233 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=b0d650c1-de03-430e-a9cb-3147ae705977) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €8,324 | €4,162 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=3b7a6589-0b86-4b66-83f4-c5c12b30c66c) | | Suite | Suite | €14,378 | €7,189 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=97c1f6b7-3d19-4dd6-99a2-398766894235) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €5,216 | €1,739 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=55217b1a-251c-490a-8dfc-45d051711d48) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,593 | €1,864 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=2ad46f5c-743f-4348-a036-1e2587569400) | | Balcony | Balcony | €8,253 | €2,751 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=8282f092-06e0-443c-89c5-41882ab28ae7) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €10,093 | €3,364 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=992169f3-6669-43a5-b928-1700b1305848) | | Suite | Suite | €17,133 | €5,711 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=d044f610-9623-414b-86dc-5f83806eba53) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | €6,146 | €1,537 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=48fabdce-e2c8-4cb4-b1df-76d1b713dfbc) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,516 | €1,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=d2dbf4f1-4bbc-48ce-8b45-3e43e2c957f0) | | Balcony | Balcony | €9,330 | €2,333 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=b25a42b4-cd51-423b-be9f-ac82110d4fb1) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | €11,408 | €2,852 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=ad50bc21-17e3-4265-9678-495507a9f89b) | | Suite | Suite | €19,888 | €4,972 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=486520a4-fde3-4eba-81f3-6eef91be2ff5) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,623 | $3,623 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=c1863e1f-016f-4d20-a8ef-f83ff4604972) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,143 | $4,143 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=8295a1e4-4aa5-404f-b9f4-34d15f133e63) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,118 | $6,118 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=3a4d514e-2571-4890-a028-845c12e588e7) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $7,948 | $7,948 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=8b2dcb0f-cac0-423f-b776-e683c5873bb7) | | Suite | Suite | $14,068 | $14,068 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=79a57753-c168-4315-ba41-6aca98e8dde3) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $3,968 | $1,984 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=543e7f0d-5fbd-470b-92f8-cea33512d9ca) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $4,488 | $2,244 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=9147b901-0484-493a-8898-a5999aefea7f) | | Balcony | Balcony | $6,438 | $3,219 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=f78a8ce8-b59f-4b0b-b7a5-52a02f281190) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $8,218 | $4,109 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=c4bf3d9d-f70d-4aad-a6d1-7420aab1214f) | | Suite | Suite | $14,338 | $7,169 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=4e690694-f32e-4199-8416-a5ed28fd08b2) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $5,291 | $1,764 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=4f3cada0-eb18-479d-a4ce-52d56814bbff) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $5,669 | $1,890 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=dc7a2f57-b334-4457-a053-3a373877e432) | | Balcony | Balcony | $7,957 | $2,652 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=b6281834-8e2b-4e38-a504-1e64d7b0cd51) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $10,073 | $3,358 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=43faeb56-05b8-4ec3-a926-493c097be219) | | Suite | Suite | $17,177 | $5,726 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=721eaef4-246d-4847-878d-dbb8fbf342da) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $6,290 | $1,573 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=3db2c767-2fb6-4a32-b546-8a56c2c7533c) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $6,658 | $1,665 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=6774de8c-fd74-4845-a055-60b61c129cc4) | | Balcony | Balcony | $9,096 | $2,274 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=b0523d88-cf14-4626-b7e0-77af2e73ad61) | | Suite | Mini-Suite | $11,462 | $2,866 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=b7f26387-a837-44a7-9006-7000626d6518) | | Suite | Suite | $20,016 | $5,004 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=dbb4996a-9863-4789-bd60-9404f3706ad9) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [princess.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/PCL-RU-20281229-16?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=2) (EUR) princess.com picks its prices from the country you're in. You'll only see the EUR fare above from the eurozone, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/PCL-RU-20281229-16.md?pid=70393986-7bc6-4f13-88a8-4ac7e6b7a8f2) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 5 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **Tips:** Billed on board by default. You can adjust it at guest services. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-28 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-10-29 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-10-30 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-10-31 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-11-01 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-11-02 | €3,528 | €4,008 | €5,678 | €7,312 | | 2026-11-03 | €3,990 | €4,506 | €6,466 | €8,324 | | 2026-11-04 | €3,990 | €4,506 | €6,466 | €8,324 | | 2026-11-05 | €3,990 | €4,506 | €6,466 | €8,324 | | 2026-11-06 | €3,990 | €4,506 | €6,466 | €8,324 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-28 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-10-29 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-10-30 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-10-31 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-11-01 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-11-02 | $3,950 | $4,508 | $6,400 | $8,200 | | 2026-11-03 | $3,968 | $4,488 | $6,438 | $8,218 | | 2026-11-04 | $3,968 | $4,488 | $6,438 | $8,218 | | 2026-11-05 | $3,968 | $4,488 | $6,438 | $8,218 | | 2026-11-06 | $3,968 | $4,488 | $6,438 | $8,218 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Passengers:** 3,080 - **Crew:** 1,200 - **Gross Tonnage:** 113,561 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 290 m - **Beam:** 36m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 5 ## Port Details ### [San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-francisco.md) *United States* > Golden Gate views and sourdough soul Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 7–14°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles ### [Hilo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/hilo.md) *United States* > Orchids and waterfalls on the Big Island Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu ### [Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu.md) *United States* > Waikiki's crescent beneath Diamond Head Avg dock time: 14.4h · Weather: 22–25°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu ### [Kahului](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului.md) *United States* > Maui's gateway to the Road to Hana Avg dock time: 13.6h · Weather: 21–27°C Short call: 11h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 14h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Kahului](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kahului). - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu ### [Nawiliwili](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/nawiliwili.md) *United States* > Kauai's emerald cliffs meet the harbour Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 21–26°C Short call: 9h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 12h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Nawiliwili](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=nawiliwili). - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu ### [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md) *Mexico* > Baja wine country with a surf town soul Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 10–19°C Short call: 5h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 9h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ensenada). - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Tijuana [Ruby Princess sails this route on 20 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess/16-nights-from-san-francisco-ensenada-hilo-honolulu.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Ruby Princess | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [16 Night Cruise from San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/16-night-cruise-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20281213-16.md) | Dec 13 – 29, 2028 | 16 nights | San Francisco | from €1,930 pp (€1,930 / $1,984) | | Next sailing | [16 Night Cruise from San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/16-night-cruise-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20290114-16.md) | Jan 14 – 30, 2029 | 16 nights | San Francisco | from €1,592 pp (€1,592 / $1,775) | ## Explore more - [More Ruby Princess cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - [Visit Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Cruises from San Francisco](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=san-francisco) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)