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Another norovirus outbreak has struck a Princess Cruises vessel, turning what should have been a dream Alaskan adventure into a grim reminder of how quickly order can dissolve into chaos even in the most controlled environments. The Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco on June 12 for a 20-day voyage, saw more than 100 passengers and 20 crew members felled by the highly contagious stomach virus before limping back to port on July 2. Passenger Peter Korer, a seasoned cruiser from Las Vegas with over 40 voyages under his belt, described the ship as a “floating Petri dish.” This was his...

The Ruby Princess cruise ship won't depart San Francisco until Sunday after being damaged while docking at Pier 27, the cruise line confirmed to ABC7 News Friday afternoon. Ruby Princess says repairs are currently underway and the new estimated departure time from San Francisco is 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. As a result, the itinerary has been revised and the ship will now sail a seven-day Pacific Northwest/Alaska voyage, visiting Ketchikan on July 12 and Prince Rupert on July 13, returning to San Francisco on July 16 for disembarkation as originally scheduled. The cruise line says guests will be...