News Article
2/1/2008
Ruby Princess Floats Out in Italy
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 1, 2008) - Ruby Princess, the new
Princess Cruises ship currently under construction in Italy, reached a
significant construction milestone today when water began to fill the
building dock signaling the start of her official float out. A ceremony
marking the occasion was held at the Fincantieri shipyard in
Monfalcone. When the dock is fully filled, which typically takes nearly
two days, the ship will be floated to the nearby outfitting dock where
final construction and interior finishing will take place. Ruby
Princess, a sister ship to Emerald Princess and Crown Princess, will
feature a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries
and an ever-changing array of performing street entertainers, Princess'
signature adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary, an Italian
trattoria, a seafood and steak house, a "Movies Under the Stars" giant
outdoor movie screen and 900 cabins with private balconies. The
113,000-ton ship will begin her inaugural sailings this coming November
with a series of Western Caribbean cruises.
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:52 pm
