Posted on Another Site...Ruby Princess Hits Dock in SF

[PacnGoNow]

3 minutes ago, Mike07 said:

 

 

I wouldn't read too much into this. Seems like every cruise I'm on, some end up disembarking at the very first cruise port. I hope that they have insurance.

Also, they may have had an emergency.

 

[sfpd3000]

Three more passengers just got off.

[voljeep]

1 minute ago, sfpd3000 said:

Three more passengers just got off.

any 'official word' about cruise status??

[wsue22]

So 5 out of 3000 have left the cruise before it has departed?

[disneyochem]

1 minute ago, voljeep said:

any 'official word' about cruise status??

Not a word since 10:15 am.

[sfpd3000]

Five more just got off.  But a family of 5 is now just boarding 

[TM]

And an unknown number never got on the ship yesterday after hearing about the accident and seeing the damage.

[sfpd3000]

Just now, TM said:

And an unknown number never got on the ship yesterday after hearing about the accident and seeing the damage.

Yep

[disneyochem]

12:50 pm Captain’s update:  still working with the USCG and will get an update from them in one hour.  

[Guest Bronston]

Aft cabin…..hearing clear grinding metallic sounds. Must still be finalizing repair.

Edited July 7, 2023 by Bronston

[voljeep]

casino closed ... shops closed ... art auction? bingo?

[NormanW]

5 minutes ago, Bronston said:

Aft cabin…..hearing clear grinding metallic sounds. Must still be finalizing repair.

Have to bevel in prep to weld on patch.

Anyone remember Grandeur of The Seas in 2005 when they hit the pier in Costa Maya?  Huge football sized puncture mid ship.  That was patched and in that shape until the next dry dock.

Cheers,

Norman

[Cruise Raider]

2 hours ago, sfpd3000 said:

Yep

Thanks for keeping us posted Alan. 

[Boatdrill]

3 hours ago, sfpd3000 said:

Five more just got off.  But a family of 5 is now just boarding 

I  love the play-by-play coverage.   🙂

[KLM3164]

For those who are onboard at least the weather has cleared up and there is some blue sky now. Holding out hope you all will be able to sail soon.

[PescadoAmarillo]

People are reporting in Facebook that the Ruby will now depart San Francisco on Sunday for a 7-night cruise with Prince Rupert and Ketchikan as its only stops. No info yet on refunds or FCCs. 

[SuzieQ521]

Yep, you are correct...only 2 Port stops.

 

This updated article discusses that.

 

https://abc7news.com/ruby-princess-cruise-sf-pier-crash-san-francisco-collision-27/13472802/

Edited July 7, 2023 by SuzieQ521

[TM]

5 minutes ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

People are reporting in Facebook that the Ruby will now depart San Francisco on Sunday for a 7-night cruise with Prince Rupert and Ketchikan as its only stops. No info yet on refunds or FCCs. 

Just confirmed by a passenger on the roll call for this cruise.

[rocklinmom]

Wow who could have predicted this for those passengers! I hope they get fair compensation from Princess. Imagine the ones who have nonrefundable shore excursions booked in the ports they will now miss. But if I were them I wouldn't want to sail until I knew the Ruby was safe to hit the ocean. 

[ProvoAggie]

5 minutes ago, rocklinmom said:

Wow who could have predicted this for those passengers! I hope they get fair compensation from Princess. Imagine the ones who have nonrefundable shore excursions booked in the ports they will now miss. But if I were them I wouldn't want to sail until I knew the Ruby was safe to hit the ocean. 

Most tour groups are going to give you a refund if your ship doesn't make it into port. These companies run on good reviews and it wouldn't look good if they got a bunch of reviews for not allowing refunds to passengers that couldn't get there because of something outside of their control.

[VibeGuy]

3 minutes ago, ProvoAggie said:

Most tour groups are going to give you a refund if your ship doesn't make it into port. These companies run on good reviews and it wouldn't look good if they got a bunch of reviews for not allowing refunds to passengers that couldn't get there because of something outside of their control.

Exactly this.  The non-refundable provisions are generally around voluntary changes and cancellations.  

[Guest ldtr]

I expect the compensation to be in the 50% range. Maybe 50% refund and 50% fcc. will be interesting to see what it end up being.

[Boatdrill]

Hmmmm. I'd stay onboard, and do the shorter cruise.  

[Boatdrill]

1 minute ago, SCX22 said:

Wonder if the Ruby is being held because of the repairs or for investigation?   

Is there anything that needs to dry and set ?  (I know nothing about welding)

[phonejock]

I am sending prayers and good wishes for the crew, especially the bartenders.
Whatever happens it is going to be a long week for them.