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I've read many disappointing reviews on some of the newer ships. Most seem to be within a month or two of launching. Many critics advise delaying cruises until the ship and crew becomes more seasoned, yet many cruisers want to be "first" in line. We were on an early sailing of Symphony and notices some of the newer features like the robot bar and carousel were not operational.
What's the timeframe most have observed for a new ship to hit its stride? (weeks/months/yr?)
Read the same, experienced some of it on Symphony - when we sailed, some of the features were not on-line. Same comment from relatives that have sailed close to maiden voyage.
If the ship is your destination, then you're affected more. If you're spending most of your time off-board, then its less of an issue. But I agree with your premise. Ships are introduced without being 100% at the time of launch. Same after a major dry dock.
And sometimes the ship may be just fine, but some of the crew need a major drydock.
Only way I would do it, is if I Scored a killer deal...like $650 Balcony for a 7 day(Would probably never happen)
However, I go on a cruise to relax, drink, and eat...as long as my Beverages are cold, and my food is an edible temperature, and doesnt taste awful, it is difficult to NOT please me on a cruise...all the "Extras" are all bonuses.
Read the same, experienced some of it on Symphony - when we sailed, some of the features were not on-line. Same comment from relatives that have sailed close to maiden voyage.
If the ship is your destination, then you're affected more. If you're spending most of your time off-board, then its less of an issue. But I agree with your premise. Ships are introduced without being 100% at the time of launch. Same after a major dry dock.
I agree with the critics - if you're paying premium for a new ship or updated - things should be working. After cruising Symphony with a few bugs - we'll wait a year until all the bugs are worked out
Yep, I agree with all the above. I have not done an inaugural cruise and think I would wait a few months. I have also learned during the first cruise out of dry dock can be challenging.
You will love it
Ask me again when I get off Norwegian Encore...the newest ship I'll have been on.
That's not the reason I wanted to try it, however. I've never been on Norwegian and I wanted to try the cruise line.
I guess a new cruise ship is like a new brand of car on the market, wait a couple years before buying it so that all the bugs are worked out of it.
I usually wait a few months before I go on a new cruise. I've been on 25+ and I haven't had a bad experience with newer ships.
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