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Ruby Princess - Princess Cruises' Newest Ship the Ruby Princess

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In addition to the new features discussed on the previous page, the Ruby Princess includes other small, but important touches. When added together, they all make the cruise experience more memorable.

For example, in the Horizon Court buffet, fresh, cooked-to-order waffles are available at breakfast and throughout lunchtime, and the buffet now serves complimentary lemonade as a beverage choice. In the evening, several of the ship's public lounges offer a selection of canapes. Passengers arriving back from shore are greeted with chilled face cloths, and "misting stewards" offer a quick refreshing spritz with Evian to cool off to those sunning by the pool.

Cruisers like me who need to stay connected will certainly appreciate additional wireless hotspots around the Ruby Princess, including in the cabins. The ship is also equipped so that passengers can use their personal cellular phones, if they have international roaming plans, while onboard.

The Ruby Princess has many onboard activities that appeal to cruisers, and one new "back of house" tour promises to be a best seller. This "Ultimate Ship Tour" offers passengers an exclusive opportunity to experience an array of areas that are key to a ship's daily operations. The Ruby Princess "Ultimate Ship Tour" will give passengers the chance to explore beyond the public areas with visits to the ship's engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, funnel, bridge and other spaces. In addition to getting a rare insider's view of many areas typically seen only by the ship's crew, participants will receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the route.

In addition to all of these new features, the Ruby Princess continues to include many of the design, cuisine, and entertainment elements found on its sister ship the Emerald Princess. Let's tour the ship.

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