Ruby Princess dro fra Galveston i ettermiddag på en 11-dagers seilas til Mexico og Karibia, og markerte Princess Cruises sitt første cruise fra Texas på seks år.
Dagens avgang er den første av 16 seilinger fra Galveston på Ruby Princess vinterplan som inkluderer fem- til 11-dagers seilaser sammen med to 16-dagers, hav-til-hav Panama-kanalen transitter mellom Galveston og San Francisco.
Det er anslått at Ruby Princess vil frakte over 50,000 2022 passasjerer fra Galveston i løpet av vinter/våren 23-XNUMX, med mange gjester som velger et landopphold før eller etter cruiset for å utforske den historiske kystbyen.
To mark the Princess’ return to Galveston, Princess President John Padgett hosted a traditional maritime plaque exchange with Galveston Port Director Rodger Rees prior to departure.
“Galveston is an important port for Princess Cruises, and provides an exciting and easy-to-reach option for millions of people living in the southwestern U.S. to enjoy the ultimate in classic cruise vacations marked by our Princess MedallionClass service,” said Padgett. “We appreciate the support of the Port of Galveston and the greater Galveston community for helping make this day possible.”
Rees added, “Cruising from Galveston has never been better. Adding the first-class Ruby Princess to our sailing schedule, with its enticing itineraries, offers our cruise customers yet another spectacular sailing experience. These itineraries are a nice addition to our current ports of call. As the fourth most popular homeport in the U.S., we’re excited to welcome this beautiful ship to Galveston.”
The 113,561-ton Ruby Princess offers guests a wide range of onboard amenities including nearly 900 balcony cabins, as well as a luxurious spa, a delicious array of dining options, dazzling entertainment, four pools and acres of teak-planked decks for sunning and relaxing.
The 3,080-passenger ship has 19 passenger decks and guests are served by 1,100 crew members.
