The first voyage of a new vessel after the owner has taken delivery from the shipyard that built the vessel.
Maiden Voyage is the fifth album led by jazz musician Herbie Hancock, and was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in 1965. "Maiden Voyage", "The Eye of the Hurricane" and "Dolphin Dance" have become jazz standards.
The maiden voyage of a ship, aircraft or other craft is the first journey made by the craft after shakedown. Notable maiden voyages that ended in disaster include those of the RMS Titanic and the Swedish warship Vasa.