Is Cruising On A Maiden Voyage Worth The Hassle? | Cruise Cast Ep.29

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Booking to go on a cruises Maiden voyage use to be a bucket list for many cruisers, but since 2020, so many of these first (or first few) cruises are having major issues. From entertainment and restaurants not being ready, to unfinished construction work, and even engine problems; and in Episode 29 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we ask, "Is A Maiden Voyage Just Too Risky?"

We talk about our own experiences aboard maiden voyages, as well as looking at other more recent challenges with delays and problems such as NCL Aqua, Cunards' Queen Anne and Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady.

We also give our thoughts on a few of the recent cruise news stories and have a bit of a saucy confession from one of our listeners/watchers, which sparks an interesting conversation about Late Night Linzi!

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Linzi & Mark

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Maiden Voyages
01:34 Defining Maiden Voyages
02:25 Recent Problematic Maiden Voyages
05:59 Challenges Faced by New Ships
09:39 Pros and Cons of Booking a Maiden Voyage
18:07 Unique Experiences on Maiden Voyages
20:55 Tips for Booking a Maiden Voyage
23:20 Cruise Confessions and Stories
28:15 Cruise News and Updates

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Cheers, and have a lovely day
Linzi & Mark

Linzi and Mark aka Suite Natured host a light hearted podcast where they share their cruise experiences and give their thoughts on recent cruise news and stories.

Each episode is recorded and published in real time & unscripted, no edits, which can lead to some "interesting" conversations. Every other Cruise Cast we are joined by special guest co-hosts who bring they own experiences and style to the show. 

Linzi & Mark's YouTube channel, Suite Natured has had over 1.9M views in the past year and covers cruise reviews, ship tours, dining guides, drinks package reviews, cabin tours/reviews and more. 

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