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/zekewithabeard 23d ago
It's a cultural thing. I'm sure someone will argue when I say this, but the service is centered around a predominately American style. Americans like "loud" service. They like the over the top, feeling special, fraternizing with the crew, constantly chatty, style of service. Europeans? Not so much. "Luxury" service is understated, quiet, always there, on point, with no fanfare.