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Two passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man, were medically evacuated from the Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess ship off Washington coast after separate health emergencies, with coordinated efforts between U.S. and Canadian forces.
Princess Cruises' Island Princess received a navigational warning about space debris falling into the Indian Ocean during its World Cruise, with Captain Marco Cataldi informing passengers of the situation. The warning was triggered by the re-entry of the aging European observation satellite ERS-2, but the captain assured passengers that the risk to the ship was minimal. Despite the caution, the cruise continued its voyage as scheduled, offering passengers the choice to stay indoors during the warning period.
A frequent cruiser recommends Princess Cruises for their quick elite status, valuable perks, delicious food, fast internet, and relaxed vibe. The buffet and main dining rooms offer a wide variety of quality food choices without the need for specialty dining. However, Princess Cruises may not be a perfect fit for every traveler, so it's important to consider the drawbacks before booking.
A passenger booked airline tickets through Princess Cruises' EZair program for a return flight on Southwest Airlines, which was canceled during the airline's service disruption. Southwest Airlines refunded Princess for the tickets, but Princess did not promptly refund the passenger. Although the EZair terms stated that the tickets were nonrefundable, Princess eventually refunded the passenger's money after intervention from a consumer advocacy site.
Travel + Leisure readers have ranked the top mega-ship ocean cruise lines, with Virgin Voyages taking the top spot for its innovative approach to cruise vacations. Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises also received high praise for their new ships and impressive itineraries. Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line rounded out the top five. The cruise industry is experiencing a resurgence, with more travelers planning to set sail this year than in 2019.
Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess remains docked in San Francisco after colliding with Pier 27, causing visible damage to the hull plates. The cruise line, along with the US Coast Guard, is assessing the extent of the damage and determining necessary repairs. The departure time for the next scheduled cruise is uncertain, and the investigation into the incident is underway, focusing on the ship's pilot. The ship had 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members on board at the time of the collision.
A Princess Cruises ship, Ruby Princess, hit the dock at San Francisco's Pier 27 while docking, causing damage to both the pier and the ship. No injuries were reported among the 3,328 guests and 1,159 crew members on board. Officials are assessing the extent of the damage, and the U.S. Coast Guard has sent teams to conduct assessments. The departure of the ship for its next voyage is still being determined, pending clearance from the Coast Guard. Princess Cruises will provide compensation to passengers affected by the incident.
The Ruby Princess, a Princess Cruises ship, collided with a dock at Pier 27 in San Francisco during its arrival at the Port of San Francisco. No injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew members are safe. The ship was returning from an Alaska sailing, and an assessment of the damage is currently underway. This incident is not the first of its kind, as other cruise ships have also collided with docks in recent years.
This week's cruise news update includes Royal Caribbean revealing dining options on its new Icon of the Seas, Norwegian Cruise Line canceling a full season of voyages on Norwegian Epic, Royal Caribbean changing deposit policy for suite bookings, Carnival Cruise Line nixing some loyalty benefits on the maiden sailing of Carnival Venezia, and Princess Cruises offering compensation to guests whose voyage was impacted by bad weather. NOAA predicts a near-normal hurricane season with 12 to 17 named storms expected in the Atlantic region.
Princess Cruises has announced its longest itinerary ever, a 116-day around-the-world voyage that will visit 51 destinations across six continents. The voyage will begin on Jan. 5, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, and end on May 2, 2025, after a nine-night Atlantic crossing from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Fares for the 116-night sailing start at $20,539 per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking benefits include free airfare, a free Princess Plus package, extra onboard spending money, free specialty dining, and extra savings for Captain’s Circle members.
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its longest ever world voyage, a 116-day cruise visiting 51 destinations across six continents, starting at $19,999 per person. The voyage includes access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites and offers guests the option to depart from Fort Lauderdale or Los Angeles. Guests booking the entire voyage will receive first-class or economy roundtrip airfare, onboard spending or shore excursions, and four specialty dining opportunities. The cruise line's credit card members will save up to $1,000 per guest for the first two guests in the stateroom.