Ruby Princess Pool and Sunbathing

The Ruby Princess has four freshwater pools. The Calypso Reef and Pool is located on Deck 15 (Lido Deck), and boasts a 300 square foot Movie screen with movies shown throughout the day and evening. The Calypso has two adjoining whirlpools.

The Neptune Reef Pool is situated forward of the Calypso Reef and Pool. It also has two whirlpools nearby. Both pools are about five feet deep. 

The Terrace Pool is located aft on Deck 14 (Riviera Deck). This is a good place to get away from the crowds. This pool is not as big as the others and is designed more for relaxing than swimming.

The little kids have a Paddling Pool, which is located adjacent to the Youth Center on Deck 17 (Sports Deck). Teens have a small pool called Chill Out, and it is adjacent to the Teen Center on Deck 17 (Sports Deck).

The adults only pool is the Lotus Pool, and it is located forward on Deck 16 (Sun Deck). The adults only relaxation area is the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is the choice for peace and quiet. Shaded lounge chairs are thickly padded for your comfort, and stewards provide soft plush towels, smoothies, and MP3 players pre-loaded with songs with various themes that lend to the tranquil experience. The Sanctuary is situated forward on Deck 17 (Sports Deck).

Sunbathing lounge chairs are on Decks 14, 15, 16, and 17.

Ruby Princess Pool and Sunbathing Tips:

• When arriving in the pool area, you will need to sign-out a towel. There will be a 22 USD charge per towel to your onboard account for each towel you fail to return. These are sturdy towels and if you want to purchase one, you can from the order form in your room.
• Babies & Infants in Pools: Princess's official policy is "no swim diapers, children must be potty trained." Princess stresses this point to all the families that bring their kids. We have not heard reports on whether or not the policy is strictly enforced.
• While Princess does its best to discourage this, sunbathers do show up at 8 AM and try to hog the lounge chairs for the day.
• The Sanctuary is not free. It costs 40 USD per person for a half day and 80 USD per person for a full day.
• Headphones are a must if a movie is playing in the Calypso Pool. Ask your steward for details. The 40 USD fee for each half day block of time in the Sanctuary does cover the cost of MP3 Players.
• There's free popcorn at the Calypso Pool during the movie.