New Romantic Princess Sets Sail: Ruby Princess

The newest addition to the Princess fleet, Ruby Princess, was delivered to Princess Cruises in Monfalcone, Italy by the ship’s builder, Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani. The 3,070-passenger vessel set sail for Fort Lauderdale where it arrived on Nov. 4. The ship was christened on Nov. 6 by celebrity couple Trista and Ryan Sutter from ABC’s hit reality series, “The Bachelorette.” In keeping with the launch’s “romantic milestones” theme, Princess will help the duo celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.

Ruby Princess will debut a number of new services and amenities on board, including new dining options such as a pub lunch in the Wheelhouse Bar, unique enrichment programs and the new Ultimate Ship Tour.

The vessel also includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium, Princess’ signature adults-only oasis (The Sanctuary), Sabatini’s Italian restaurant, Crown Grill seafood and steak house, “Movies Under the Stars” and Hearts & Minds wedding chapel. Ruby Princess will set sail on its maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 8, beginning a program of Western Caribbean sailings taking passengers to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Princess Cays.

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