Sky Princess Departs Haugesund just as Storm Floris Hits – Assisted by Tugboats | August 2025
On a wild August day in 2025, Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess departed the port of Haugesund, Norway — just as Storm Floris slammed into the southwest coast. This video captures the precise moment the storm began to make its presence felt, with dark skies, rising winds, and choppy seas setting the tone. Although the Sky Princess is equipped with advanced navigation systems and powerful thrusters, the extreme conditions meant two tugboats were brought in to assist the massive 330-meter ship in safely exiting the harbor and heading toward open sea. Sky Princess, part of Princess Cruises’ Royal-class fleet, was launched in 2019 and accommodates over 3,600 guests. Known for her stability and luxury, this departure was a clear reminder that nature still sets the rules at sea — even for modern giants. ???? Filmed in Haugesund, Norway ???? Weather: The very beginning of Storm Floris, August 2025 ???? Ship: Sky Princess (Princess Cruises) ????️ Assisted by: Two tugboats during departure ???? Captured in high-quality for maritime enthusiasts, cruise ship fans, and anyone fascinated by life at sea during wild Nordic weather. ???? For more cruise ship movements and local footage from Norway, visit: https://ingve.no/explore
On a wild August day in 2025, Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess departed the port of Haugesund, Norway — just as Storm Floris slammed into the southwest coast. This video captures the precise moment the storm began to make its presence felt, with dark skies, rising winds, and choppy seas setting the tone.
Although the Sky Princess is equipped with advanced navigation systems and powerful thrusters, the extreme conditions meant two tugboats were brought in to assist the massive 330-meter ship in safely exiting the harbor and heading toward open sea.
Sky Princess, part of Princess Cruises’ Royal-class fleet, was launched in 2019 and accommodates over 3,600 guests. Known for her stability and luxury, this departure was a clear reminder that nature still sets the rules at sea — even for modern giants.
???? Filmed in Haugesund, Norway
???? Weather: The very beginning of Storm Floris, August 2025
???? Ship: Sky Princess (Princess Cruises)
????️ Assisted by: Two tugboats during departure
???? Captured in high-quality for maritime enthusiasts, cruise ship fans, and anyone fascinated by life at sea during wild Nordic weather.
???? For more cruise ship movements and local footage from Norway, visit:
https://ingve.no/explore
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