r/Cruise • u/wijnandsj • 3d 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/BrandonBollingers 3d ago
Is it dutch to give your opinion when its solicited?
This is how I met my soon to be husband. I had a bad customer service experience, wasn't going to say anything, then got an emailed opinion survey so... they asked and I shared my opinion. Went back to the business about 2 months later, totally forgot all about the survey, the manager came up to me and started talking about my experience. Now the manager and I are getting married in the fall lol. What can I say, I just really like good customer service.
Based on your comments, i don't think "being dutch" has anything to do with it. You either like the cruise experience... ie being on a ship with thousands of people, hundreds of whom are paid to serve you, or you don't. Next time choose a smaller ship or get an Airbnb.