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MD11F · 11-05-2008, 03:41 PM

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 4, 2008) -- A spray of ruby-colored water from two escorting fireboats welcomed Ruby Princess, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, into Fort Lauderdale today. The ship arrived to begin several days of launch festivities with a distinctly romantic theme, the highlight of which will be its November 6 naming by America's reigning reality couple, Trista and Ryan Sutter of The Bachelorette in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary. In an industry first, a couple will also be married during the naming ceremony, with Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod giving away the bride, and Trista and Ryan serving as wedding attendants.

The romantic events continue as Princess hosts a "Ruby Red Tie" gala to celebrate the naming of its new ship, followed by a two-night preview cruise for hundreds of VIP guests. During the sailing, the ship will host an array of "ruby" and romance-themed activities, including a massive renewal of vows for all couples on November 7. Ruby Princess returns to Port Everglades on November 8 for its inaugural seven-day sailing to the Western Caribbean.

The Ruby Princess naming ceremony and wedding will be available for viewing on line at Princess Cruises : Official Cruise Line Website beginning November 7.

cruisin' chick · 11-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Will you be able to watch it in person, Ken?

boyconny · 11-05-2008, 09:01 PM

Good 4 u ken...

MD11F · 11-06-2008, 01:49 AM

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Will you be able to watch it in person, Ken?

I will be on the ship later this morning(Thursday), Patty. The Ruby "Red Tie" Gala, naming ceremony etc will be held on board this evening.

Ziggy7 · 11-07-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MD11F

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 4, 2008) -- A spray of ruby-colored water from two escorting fireboats welcomed Ruby Princess, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, into Fort Lauderdale today. The ship arrived to begin several days of launch festivities with a distinctly romantic theme, the highlight of which will be its November 6 naming by America's reigning reality couple, Trista and Ryan Sutter of The Bachelorette in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary. In an industry first, a couple will also be married during the naming ceremony, with Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod giving away the bride, and Trista and Ryan serving as wedding attendants.

The romantic events continue as Princess hosts a "Ruby Red Tie" gala to celebrate the naming of its new ship, followed by a two-night preview cruise for hundreds of VIP guests. During the sailing, the ship will host an array of "ruby" and romance-themed activities, including a massive renewal of vows for all couples on November 7. Ruby Princess returns to Port Everglades on November 8 for its inaugural seven-day sailing to the Western Caribbean.

The Ruby Princess naming ceremony and wedding will be available for viewing on line at Princess Cruises : Official Cruise Line Website beginning November 7.

Wow! I would have loved to be on that ship for the Nov. 7th ROV ceremony! How romantic!!!!

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Originally Posted by MD11F

I will be on the ship later this morning(Thursday), Patty. The Ruby "Red Tie" Gala, naming ceremony etc will be held on board this evening.

Oh lucky you snookums!!!!!

sidari · 11-07-2008, 07:35 AM

HERE IT IS...... link has been removed!!!!.

YouTube - Princess Cruises; Ruby Princess christening

sidari · 11-07-2008, 02:51 PM

The link in the above post has been removed...Try this one....

Cruise Diary by Steve Read - Blog - Inspiration - Sky Travel

Ziggy7 · 11-07-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sidari

The link in the above post has been removed...Try this one....

Cruise Diary by Steve Read - Blog - Inspiration - Sky Travel

This is awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!!!

daWoods · 11-09-2008, 08:33 PM

She's similar in many ways to the Emerald, and that item made me a bit homesick. We're looking at booking on the Ruby in March of 2010, and after that item I can't wait.

Cruise Princess · 11-10-2008, 12:05 PM

Carnival CD John Heald was onboard for the naming ceremony. The Lady in Red « John Heald’s Blog

Warning: Very Funny! I was laughing almost the whole way through the post. I love how he complements Princess on the good job!