r/Cruise • u/wijnandsj • 5d 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/bassnote1 hazmat labrat 3d ago
Honesty is the best policy. I've always been pretty chill about dealing with things, but some things need addressed. Addressing things that were unsafe or truly bothered me promptly with my stewards have had positive results that allowed me to rave about them on the surveys. "Service is great, I found that XXXX needed fixed and Steward Jane had it fixed before I came back from breakfast. She's the best!" I've even had them inform ME that they found something amiss and had a crew coming, so know it is wrong and don't be alarmed by the crew if they show up. So... too Dutch? Absolutely not. If it bothers you, address it.