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Princess Cruises has officially named its newest ship, Ruby Princess. Trista and Ryan Sutter of TV’s “The Bachelorette” did the honors, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne to mark the ship’s launch and their own fifth anniversary. The new godparents were surrounded by hundreds of guests decked out in ruby red-tie formal attire, and a ruby-haired singer serenaded the crowd. A California couple was married during the ceremony with the Sutters as wedding attendants. Gavin MacLeod, who played Captain Stubing on “The Love Boat,” gave away the bride.

The 3,080-passenger Ruby Princess includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and street performers. Dining venues include Sabatini’s Italian restaurant and the Crown Grill steak house, plus an adults-only area called The Sanctuary. The new ship also offers a poolside movie screen, Personal Choice Dining featuring traditional or Anytime seating, multiple entertainment venues, an Asian-style Lotus Spa with fitness center and a wedding chapel. During Ruby Princess’ inaugural season it will make seven-day weekly sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Western Caribbean. Calls include Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Princess Cays in the Bahamas. Next spring the ship will move to Europe for 12-day sailings in the Mediterranean and Greek Islands.   Contact us for more information or to book your next cruise.