2017 Inaugural Cruises: 7 Reasons Why An Inaugural Cruise Should Top Your Cruise To-To List
2017 Inaugural Cruises: 7 Reasons Why An Inaugural Cruise Should Top Your Cruise To-To List
Viking Cruises Leads the Way in New Ships in 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 30, 2017) – The inaugural cruise experience ranks very high on most travelers’ cruising wish list, say the cruise experts at Cruises-N-More. There is something undeniably exciting about being one of the first guests aboard a brand new ship on its maiden voyages.
There are 23 new ships hitting the water in 2017, and Viking Cruises, which has recently entered the ocean sector, is debuting 4, an impressive feat for any line.
Cruise-N-More has compiled a listing of cruise ship inaugurals for 2017:
Upscale Contemporary Cruise Lines
- MSC Cruises will debut MSC Meraviglia on June 10, 2017. It will carry 4,500 passengers.
- MSC Cruises will debut the MSC Seaside in November 2017. It will carry 4,140 passengers.
- Norwegian Cruise Line will debut the Norwegian Joy in April 2017. It will carry 4,200 passengers.
- Viking Ocean Cruises will debut the Viking Sky on March 23, 2017. It will carry 930 passengers.
- Viking Ocean Cruises will debut the Viking Sun on November 17, 2017. It will carry 930 passengers.
Premium Cruise Lines
- Princess Cruises will debut the Majestic Princess to be delivered on May 14, 2017. It will carry 3,560 passengers.
- Tui Cruises will debut the Mein Schiff 6 in April 2017. It will carry 2,500 passengers.
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Lines
- Silversea Cruises will debut the Silver Muse on April 10, 2017. It will carry 596 passengers.
River Cruise Lines
- AmaWaterways will debut the AmaKristina on April 14, 2017. It will carry 158 passengers.
- American Cruise Lines will debut the American Constellation May 6, 2017. It will carry 170 passengers.
- CroisiEurope will debut the ms Miguel Torga in April 2017. It will carry 132 passengers
- CroisiEurope will debut the RV Indochine II in August 2017. It will carry 60 passengers.
- CroisiEurope will debut the MS Symphonie II in April 2017. It will carry 106 passengers.
- CroisiEurope will debut the MS Douce France II in June 2017. It will carry 135 passengers.
- CroisiEurope will debut the African Dream in November 2017. It will carry 16 passengers.
- Crystal River will debut Crystal Bach in June 2017. It will carry 110 passengers.
- Crystal River will debut Crystal Mahler in August 2017. It will carry 110 passengers.
- Emerald Waterways will debut the Emerald Liberte in July 2017. It will carry 138 passengers.
- Emerald Waterways will debut the Emerald Radiance in June 2017. It will carry 112 passengers.
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will introduce the S.S. Joie de Vivre in March 2017. It will carry 128 passengers.
- Viking River Cruises will debut Viking Herja in March 2017. It will carry 190 passengers.
- Viking River Cruises will debut Viking Hild in March 2017. It will carry 190 passengers.
Expedition Cruise Lines
- Lindblad Expeditions will debut the National Geographic Quest in June 26, 2017. It will carry 100 passengers.
If you are considering an inaugural cruise, Cruises-N-More offers 7 reasons why it’s a great idea:
- Mix and Celebrate With The Rich and Famous. Elaborate christening ceremonies with esteemed guests from all over the world are often a part of a ship’s inauguration. Also, a new ship may be cause for local celebrations in ports all along the voyage, with festivities in several cities during the course of theitinerary.
- Encapsulated Memories and Mementos. When Cunard‘s Queen Mary 2 launched, she offered “Limited Edition” QM2 commemorative items, including t-shirts, playing cards, cups and saucers, stamps, baseball caps and key chains… and even painted ostrich eggs! These small souvenirs make lovely collector’s items and are a tangible token of the voyage.
- Unique Pricing.Some maiden voyages offer pricing on an itinerary that will see a much higher cost in the future. This is because cruise lines are eager to put their best foot forward, and getting people to book, and generate good word of mouth about an inaugural sailing, is a trade-off the lines are happy to make.
- Members-Only Club.There are some serious bragging rights that go along with being on the chosen few who are able to say, “I was on the maiden voyage of that beautiful ship”.
- The White-Glove Treatment. Inaugural passengers may receive extra special food options, entertainment and activities, and take advantage perks that may not exist on future sailings. This is all done to get public buzz going on the ship.
- Squeaky Clean and Sparkling.On an inaugural cruise, every part of the ship is in perfect, brand new condition – the rooms are pristine, the carpets spotless, and every dish, sheet and towel has never been used. There’s something very pleasant about being among the first to use all the facilities and amenities.
- Flexibility in Service. As shipboard routines are being established, the ship’s staff tends to be more flexible with things like menu options, seating and on-board activities. It’s a wonderful time to take advantage of more options than might be available on later sailings.
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