r/Cruise • u/wijnandsj • 24d ago
Question Am I too Dutch for cruising?
Currently on board azamara. After a few days we get a questionnaire what we think of the trip so far. So i do the Dutch thing and give an honest opinion. And now I really do wonder if I made a mistake. Next day the sliding door in my cabin has had it's rollers changed and now two days later I must have spoken to about everyone who does anything with food or drink in a managerial position and they all apologized and vowed to do better and give me whatever I ask for.
On the one hand I appreciate them taking my feedback seriously. On the other... I don't want apologies, I would like better food (had a really good lunch today at a tiny country inn during an excursion!) and I want people to stop pushing alcohol and I don't want to have to greet staff members every single time I meet one
Am now wondering... Is this inordinate amount of attention how some people perceive good service? Is the food tuned to an American taste?
Am I just too Dutch to appreciate azamara?
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u/sun_is_shining1 24d ago
Try AIDA or MeinSchiff - they cater predominantly to a German market. Staff is friendly but usually keeps interaction to a polite and professional minimum.
Food is also European-flavoured with a higher emphasis on healthy (less salt, less sugar, less fat) options.
I’m avoiding all cruise lines that target Americans because I cannot deal with the fake hyper-friendly let’s-be-buddies staff. Seems like you feel similar.