scumbers Posted May 4, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2011 hi does anyone know if the ruby is definately in for dry dock this year as i have heard different dates / opinions? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted May 4, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2011 The last update I've seen has the Ruby in dry dock December 11 - 23, 2011 in Freeport. Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinEars Posted May 4, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I just checked my drydock schedule and Lew is correct. Dec 11-23, 2011 in Freeport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scumbers Posted May 4, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted May 4, 2011 ideal thanks for replies how do you find out do u have a link for the schedule and do you know what will be done in the drydock :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick03Ultra Posted May 4, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Here's a thread that was started that lists the dry dock schedule by ship. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1220467&highlight=dry+dock+schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondawgie Posted May 4, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Does anyone have details of the Crown Drydock? Is the location a clue as to what they are doing to it? Crown will be in Freeport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileg Posted May 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Since the Ruby is the newest Princess ship, why is it scheduled for drydock so soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted May 5, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Since the Ruby is the newest Princess ship, why is it scheduled for drydock so soon?Ships experience a lot of wear and tear from the ocean, salt water, and people. Dry docks are scheduled for every 2-3 years to scrape and re-paint the bottom of the ship, check the rudder, propellers, and thrusters, replace carpeting and do maintenance that can't be done while passengers are onboard. Ask anyone who owns a boat of any kind and they will tell you that off-season, they do the same thing. It's very common and like taking your car in for an oil change and tune-up. Scraping and re-painting the bottom of the ship removes the little critters that stick and allows the ship to sail smoother and more efficiently through the water. The Grand just had a major refurbishment and re-building, which is unusual. Most dry docks are for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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