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We just booked the Mariner of the Seas for Nov 16, and after booking was messing around web sites and found out this is there first sailing. '
O.k. 1 is this really its maiden voyage? 11/16/20032 pros and cons of a maiden voyage.3 how is the ship comming along and does anybody have pictures.
Thanks so much for your replys in advance.
quote:Originally posted by sympatico:I, personally wouldn't go on an Inaugural cruise as there are so many things that could and have gone wrong on past Inauguarl cruises. Staff is not prepared - they are not used to the ship - things could go wrong with the ship - there are so many variables. If you could postpone the trip, I would, but then that's my opinion. I'd wait anywhere from 6 -12 months before I sail on a new ship.
Everything sympatico says is true, and very good advice- but here is somethign else to consider.
Mariner is the 5th ship built in this series which means there are likely to be fewer glitches, the ship is much more likely to be ready in time, and the crew for Mariner should be familiar with the ship if they have worked on other Voyager-class vessels. All of this is to say Mariner will likely have a smoother inaugural season than earlier ships in the series.
But again, weigh this with what sympatico said... consider it all when choosing your date.
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