An example of luxury vs premium

[clo]

1 minute ago, ronrick1943 said:

I wasn't referring to anyone else, just my opinion.  I just don't need a menu as soon as I sit down, In like to give my drink order in and sit back and relax before I even consider a menu.  But that's me..........

Yep and you're unlikely to give or get a drink order as the server was nowhere to be seen.

[ronrick1943]

3 minutes ago, clo said:

Yep and you're unlikely to give or get a drink order as the server was nowhere to be seen.

Then that would be a different problem to me---I've just never have had that happen on "O" or Regent or Silversea, I've always had the beverage of choice within a proper wait time for me. 

[clo]

6 minutes ago, ronrick1943 said:

Then that would be a different problem to me---I've just never have had that happen on "O" or Regent or Silversea, I've always had the beverage of choice within a proper wait time for me. 

Yes, dear.

[ronrick1943]

1 minute ago, clo said:

Yes, dear.

Why so sarcastic....I'm just stating my personal experience and my preference.  What's important to one person isn't the same for everyone.  That's why we all have choices so we can make a decision how we spend are money and what cruise line we choose to cruise on.

Sorry if I offended you--but thier are two sides to every story (both most likely are true).

[1985rz1]

1 hour ago, clo said:

I think waiting 20 minutes to get a minute is cause for annoyance. And the rest of the service was similar. And I KNOW what's acceptable and what isn't.

Was this experience pre-covid, or post-covid when staffing shortages impacted all cruise lines, or was it recently when staffing approached near normal levels?

[pinotlover]

In all my experiences with Oceania, except TC and Waves obviously, we have always been escorted to our table from the hostess station; seated, hand our napkins placed; and handed a menu. Always! There was never a wait to get a menu. If Clo experienced anything other than this procedure, it was definitely out of the norms. We never received a menu from our waiter.

 

How long we might have to wait to place an order can vary significantly, but never having a menu.

Edited May 14 by pinotlover

[1985rz1]

13 minutes ago, clo said:

Yes, dear.

You don't  have to be so snarky about someone else's experience..

Edited May 14 by 1985rz1

[osandomir]

1 hour ago, clo said:

I think waiting 20 minutes to get a minute is cause for annoyance. And the rest of the service was similar. And I KNOW what's acceptable and what isn't.

No need for the capital letters. And what’s is acceptable to you doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone. Anyway you were so unlucky. We haven’t experienced the service to be bad to that extent on any of Oceania ships. But if I was so dissatisfied with the service I would look for another cruise line.

Edited May 14 by osandomir

[clo]

13 minutes ago, osandomir said:

But if I was so dissatisfied with the service I would look for another cruise line.

Well, we didn't eat there again. But we choose travel for the destinations. IIRC our next cruise was a Patagonian/Antarctica expedition with 400 pax and I don't even remember the food the trip was so amazing. And after that was a Norwegian coastal cruise with 100 pax and the food was outstanding.

 

spare ribs, red cabbage, vegetable risotto, salad

[Hlitner]

2 hours ago, clo said:

I think waiting 20 minutes to get a minute is cause for annoyance. And the rest of the service was similar. And I KNOW what's acceptable and what isn't.

Now you are being "judgmental" (using your words), bless your heart 🙂

 

Hank

[ak1004]

2 hours ago, Woodrowst said:

The exclusive activities were not listed online or in print.  They were announced at the evening briefing for the next day’s activity.  It is possible that SS limits the exclusive activities to expedition voyages since those tend to be more inclusive in terms of activities (zodiac rides, kayaking, and landings/tours).  Perhaps someone who has been on both a SS traditional and expedition ship can chime in as to whether this happens on a SS traditional ship.

We are near the end of our third SS cruise, never had any exclusive activities.

 

In fact, excursions were probably the most inconsistent part of the whole cruise. Guides varied between excellent to really bad, and the worst part was the group size, with few excursions having 30-35 people. This is not how I would imagine ultra luxury line, especially considering that the excursions are included, which is reflected in the price.

[Liao]

On 4/22/2024 at 4:29 PM, Woodrowst said:

My point wasn’t about alcohol.  It was about a level of service above and beyond a premium line.  

I’ve not sailed Silversea but I totally got your analogy, and I don’t drink either.