Princess Cruises is currently offering an attractive deal on 16-night round-trip Hawaii sailings from San Francisco. You can book a voyage aboard the Ruby Princess, with multiple departure dates available this winter season starting at €1,222 per person.
Balcony cabins are available at €1,851 per person, while oceanview cabins start at €1,371 per person (prices based on double occupancy). Full board dining and most onboard entertainment activities are included.
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The Route (Example November 8)
The cruise begins in San Francisco on the US West Coast. The initial leg of the voyage features four relaxing days at sea across the Pacific Ocean before reaching the Hawaiian Islands. Four ports of call are scheduled: Hilo and Maui (Kahului), the capital of Honolulu on Oahu, and Nawiliwili on Kauai. In every port, you can join organized shore excursions or explore independently.
The ship then sets course back across the Pacific with five consecutive sea days. The final port of call is Ensenada in Baja California, Mexico, before the 16-night cruise concludes in San Francisco.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | San Francisco, United States | 15:00 | ||
| 2 | At sea  |
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| 3 | At sea |
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| 4 | At sea |
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| 5 | At sea |
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| 6 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
| 7 | Kahului, Maui, United States | 07:00 | 18:00 | |
| 8 | Honolulu, Oahu, United States | 07:00 | 23:00 | |
| 9 | Nawiliwili, Kauai, United States | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
| 10 | At sea |
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| 11 | At sea |
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| 12 | At sea |
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| 13 | At sea |
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| 14 | At sea |
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| 15 | Ensenada, Mexico | 09:00 | 17:00 | |
| 16 | At sea |
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| 17 | San Francisco, United States | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€34) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
The Ship
The Ruby Princess, launched in 2008, is one of Princess Cruises’ larger Grand-class ships, carrying just over 3,000 passengers. While not among the newest in the fleet, it has been regularly updated to keep pace with changing expectations, balancing modern amenities with the line’s more traditional style of cruising.
The heart of the ship is the Piazza, a central atrium designed as a gathering place with cafés, bars, and live entertainment. Around the ship are multiple pools and whirlpools, a spa and fitness centre, and a variety of lounges and performance spaces, including the main theatre for production shows and a cinema under the stars on the pool deck.
Dining includes main dining rooms with set or flexible seating, casual buffet and poolside options, and a handful of speciality restaurants, such as a steakhouse and Italian venue. Bars and lounges range from relaxed spots for a quiet drink to livelier spaces with live music.
Cabins come in a range from inside staterooms to suites, with many balcony cabins available. The atmosphere on board tends to be more laid-back than high-energy, appealing to passengers who prefer a classic cruise environment with a mix of relaxation, entertainment, and traditional service rather than constant activity.