Have you heard about the cruise ship that was damaged when it slammed into the dock in San Francisco on Thursday? It was supposed to depart that afternoon for a 10-day cruise to Alaska, but was not allowed by the Coast Guard to leave the port because of damage it sustained. Here's the latest from KTVU in Oakland:
The Ruby Princess cruise ship docked at Pier 27 in San Francisco is ready to set sail with 579 fewer passengers.
The cruise line announced the ship will set sea at 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a 7-day Alaska voyage after getting the green light from the United States Coast Guard. The repairs were reported complete and it passed inspection and certification.
Originally there were 3,256 passengers going on the cruise, but the cruise line said there are now 2,677 guests on the ship. The crew number remained the same at 1,161.
Guests had the option to cancel their cruise with a 100% refund, and also receive a 50% credit for a future trip. Passengers who chose to continue their trip on the Ruby Princess will receive a 75% refund, and a 75% credit for a future voyage.
The ship had smacked into the pier Thursday morning causing a gash in its underside. Crews worked throughout the weekend to repair the hole ahead of Sunday's departure.
The ship will stop in Ketchikan on July 12 and Prince Rupert on July 13, returning to San Francisco on July 16.
It was originally scheduled for a 10-day voyage, but that was cut short due to the damage.
The cause of the initial crash remains under investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard.
You don't often think that something like that would happen in the United States, but it did. The ship is scheduled to leave port in less than 20 minutes as I type this; if you're interested in keeping track of its location I found this web site.
BTW, I'd totally take the 75% refund and a 75% credit on a future cruise. Why would you get off the ship and go home a week early?
Update: It left later than 2:30, but it's on its way.
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