Una crociera inaugurale: la frase richiama alla mente la natura esclusiva di battesimi glamour con champagne, madrine famose e caratteristiche e servizi della nave nuovi di zecca. Gli appassionati di incrociatori aggiungono questi viaggi in cima alle loro liste di vacanze, grazie ai numerosi vantaggi e bonus delle partenze.
Attualmente ci sono 79 navi programmate per il debutto dal 2017 al 2020 e gli esperti di crociera hanno compilato un elenco di sette cose da amare di una crociera inaugurale.
1. Global Celebrations. Depending on the significance of the ship, there may be a very impressive pomp-and-circumstance inaugural ceremony, with esteemed guests from all over the world. Then too, the arrival of a new ship in port may be cause for local celebrations all along the voyage, with festivities in several cities during the course of the itinerary.
2. A Memorable Voyage. The lines frequently offer mementos to passengers of a maiden voyage. When Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 launched, she offered “Limited Edition” QM2 maiden-voyage commemorative items, including t-shirts, playing cards, cups and saucers, stamps, baseball caps and key chains… and even painted ostrich eggs! These small souvenirs are a tangible way to remember your voyage. Sometimes the lines even go a bit further, giving each cabin a very special present, usually customized, worth $50 or more.
3. Introductory Pricing. To create interest in the ship, some maiden voyages offer rates on an itinerary that will be priced significantly higher in the future. Since public opinion has not yet been formed and the cruise lines are eager to put their best foot forward, the inaugural sailing of a ship can sometimes translate to a steal on cruise fares.
4. L'eccitazione dell'esclusività. Sei stato inserito in una pagina di storia come membro del gruppo “d'elite” di passeggeri presenti per la prima volta in assoluto di una nuova nave. Per non parlare del fatto che ci sono alcuni seri diritti di vanteria che vanno di pari passo con la possibilità di dire: "Ero al viaggio inaugurale di quella bellissima nave".
5. Beyond Special Amenities. Positive word of mouth is the key to better booking for future sailings, so the line may offer extra special food options, entertainment and activities. Passengers on a maiden voyage can take advantage of perks that may not exist on future sailings.
6. An Immaculate, Sparkling Environment. Just like a new house, or car, there’s a certain appeal to being on a brand-new ship…. where accommodations have no wear and tear, and there’s no sign of the passengers who have come before. Every part of the ship is in untouched condition – the rooms are pristine, the carpets spotless, and every dish, sheet and towel has never been used. Is there such a thing as a new-ship smell? There’s only one way to find out.
7. Customized Services- Because the shipboard routine is still fluid, the ship’s staff tends to be quite flexible with things like menus, seating options and the scheduling of on-board activities. There is an accommodating flow in areas that simply won’t be possible on later cruises as schedules solidify.
There is unquestionably something special about being on board a cruise ship during the inaugural cruise, but these voyages do fill up early. an
