3redheads Posted January 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm thinking of booking the inaugural sailing of Horizon. I know there will be things that need to be worked out, but wondered if anyone regretted it. Just looking for thoughts-good and bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I'm thinking of booking the inaugural sailing of Horizon. I know there will be things that need to be worked out, but wondered if anyone regretted it. Just looking for thoughts-good and bad. 1st sailing is never too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Pay a premium for a shakedown cruise; hard pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2017 We don't do inaugural sailing and after drydock cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetp12 Posted January 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Never done an inaugural sailing but some reading of threads suggest that the cons tend to outweigh the pros. In particular: Most of the crew are fresh so not as efficient, systems not smooth, still coming together as a team Work still being finished off - anything from venues not open to painting of public spaces Pros: No one has ever slept in the bed, the carpet is clean etc Some people will only every do the inaugural cruise as they really love the experience. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButWholeOnDrain Posted January 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I'd love to do an inaugural cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted January 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2017 2 major fails: =The crew is far from operating as a well polished machine, being they don't yet know each other. =Infrastructure tends to break down, or supplies are missing, or construction has not been completed. Avoid cruises following dry and wet docks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3redheads Posted January 28, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thanks for the responses. You've been very helpful. I never would have thought about issues after a drydock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted January 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Ship will have some issues and see no reason not to wait until everything shakes down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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