Ruby Princess controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2022
Further onboard COVID-19 outbreaks
The vessel was among cruise ships investigated by the CDC after reported outbreaks on voyages to Mexico, the Panama Canal and Hawaii. The Hawaii cruise reportedly produced 143 positive passenger tests.
2020
COVID-19 outbreak and passenger disembarkation
Ruby Princess became the focus of public-health and legal scrutiny after approximately 2,700 passengers left the ship in Sydney on 19 March 2020. The voyage was subsequently associated with hundreds of infections and at least 28 deaths. Investigations examined health information, communication and the decision to permit disembarkation.