The very first official trip of a newly commissioned ship or boat is called its "Maiden Voyage." This is a significant milestone in the maritime world and is often accompanied by great ceremony, following the "Christening" where a bottle of champagne is broken over the bow. The maiden voyage is not just a commercial event; it is the first time the ship's systems are fully tested in a real-world operational environment with a full load of passengers or cargo. It follows the "Sea Trials," which are technical tests conducted by the builders. Maiden voyages are highly sought after by travel enthusiasts, though they can sometimes be prone to minor "teething issues" as the crew acclimates to the new vessel. Historically, some maiden voyages have become legendary—such as that of the Titanic—but in modern times, they are usually celebratory events that mark the beginning of a ship’s decades-long career on the high seas.