Kane
May 16th, 2008, 03:27 PM
I submitted a review of our recent Statendam Kobe-Vancouver voyage. In the review I included the results of helpful information I received here on the HAL board to questions I posed prior to the cruise:
"I had some pre-cruise questions, and polled Cruise Critic in an attempt to clarify two issues so as to avoid potential disappointments or problems. The members were helpful with their information. The issues:
1. AYWD: We prefer open seating, chose this in favor of fixed seating, and were pleased at how well it has been implemented. The burden of open seating fell upon the capable shoulders of Robert, the Maitre d'. This billet has to be one of the most difficult on the ship but he handled it with great skill and grace. We just walked down each evening after the early show (along with everyone else exiting the show) and were seated with charming and interesting folks within two minutes. Robert knows how to pair people and it will be difficult to replace him when he gets promoted.
2. Formal Dress: The dress code for men is published as Tuxedo or dark suit. Results of the poll I submitted to CC predicted that less than 1/3 of the men would wear Tuxes ... the prediction turned out to be quite accurate. The interesting point is, probably to the consternation of the "traditionalists", is that our SUPERB cruise director Mike wore a Tux on stage for only two of the five formal nights ... he wore a dark suit the other three."
Thank you to all that participated in the polls, the information was accurate and put to good use.
"I had some pre-cruise questions, and polled Cruise Critic in an attempt to clarify two issues so as to avoid potential disappointments or problems. The members were helpful with their information. The issues:
1. AYWD: We prefer open seating, chose this in favor of fixed seating, and were pleased at how well it has been implemented. The burden of open seating fell upon the capable shoulders of Robert, the Maitre d'. This billet has to be one of the most difficult on the ship but he handled it with great skill and grace. We just walked down each evening after the early show (along with everyone else exiting the show) and were seated with charming and interesting folks within two minutes. Robert knows how to pair people and it will be difficult to replace him when he gets promoted.
2. Formal Dress: The dress code for men is published as Tuxedo or dark suit. Results of the poll I submitted to CC predicted that less than 1/3 of the men would wear Tuxes ... the prediction turned out to be quite accurate. The interesting point is, probably to the consternation of the "traditionalists", is that our SUPERB cruise director Mike wore a Tux on stage for only two of the five formal nights ... he wore a dark suit the other three."
Thank you to all that participated in the polls, the information was accurate and put to good use.