scapel Posted September 18, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Is there anything special about a President's Cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dln929 Posted September 18, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2013 http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/special-offers/presidents-voyages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted September 18, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2013 The President's Cruise I was on earlier this year on Quest from Barcelona to Monaco was pretty much business-as-usual. At the Captain's Welcome Toast, Captain Carl Smith pointed out the President in the audience... and that was it for the week. I never saw or heard from him again (despite being in an Owner's Suite and being Elite). I later learned from someone that the President "had been very busy with the local travel agents". Apparently that's more important than the guests onboard. If anything, this cruise was actually less special because they skipped the Best of the Best dinner because everyone was too busy with the President. In short, for something that is actively marketed and sold as "President's Cruise", it was disappointing. Lesson learned. Floris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scapel Posted September 19, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The President's Cruise I was on earlier this year on Quest from Barcelona to Monaco was pretty much business-as-usual. At the Captain's Welcome Toast, Captain Carl Smith pointed out the President in the audience... and that was it for the week. I never saw or heard from him again (despite being in an Owner's Suite and being Elite). I later learned from someone that the President "had been very busy with the local travel agents". Apparently that's more important than the guests onboard. If anything, this cruise was actually less special because they skipped the Best of the Best dinner because everyone was too busy with the President. In short, for something that is actively marketed and sold as "President's Cruise", it was disappointing. Lesson learned. Floris Floris, Thanks for that explanation. Were you perhaps on a Panama Canal cruise on the Millennium when there was a party in the Penthouse Suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Leiber Posted September 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The President's Cruise I was on earlier this year on Quest from Barcelona to Monaco was pretty much business-as-usual. ..... In short, for something that is actively marketed and sold as "President's Cruise", it was disappointing. Lesson learned. Floris Hello Scapel and Floris - In addition to the President's cruise link that "dln929" provided, I've included another that will take you to our Destination Immersion blog that features another story about the October 1st President's Cruise. http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/destination-immersion-blog/late-breaking-news-presidental-cover-up-major-expose/#more-772 Floris, I'm sorry to learn that your expectations were not met on your President's cruise. I assume you're referring to the Azamara Quest's April 3-10, 2013 voyage. I do remember that in addition to travel agents onboard there were also newspaper and trade press visiting the ship in conjunction with our Spring introduction of a more-inclusive complimentary beverage program along with a complimentary AzAmazing Evening event. I do know that Mr. Pimentel finds it very important to be onboard to experience the service delivery process and spending time with the Azamara guests to gain feedback, both positive and constructive. Also, it's an opportunity to engage one-on-one with the crew and staff and gain their feedback. Floris, I understand your disappointment but nevertheless wanted to share some background information so that you could appreciate the scheduling dynamics that occurred during your voyage. Going forward, I'm confident that a more balanced approach will be followed on this upcoming President's cruise. Sincerely, Bill Leiber __________________ Chief Blogging Officer* Azamara Club Cruises (*CBO is an authorized and compensated representative of ACC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted September 19, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Floris,Thanks for that explanation. Were you perhaps on a Panama Canal cruise on the Millennium when there was a party in the Penthouse Suite? That would be me. From Santiago de Chile to Ft Lauderdale! Great times :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted September 19, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Floris, I understand your disappointment but nevertheless wanted to share some background information so that you could appreciate the scheduling dynamics that occurred during your voyage. Going forward, I'm confident that a more balanced approach will be followed on this upcoming President's cruise. Thanks Bill! Regardless, I would never recommend booking a cruise simply because it's marketed as a President's Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted September 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The President's Cruise I was on earlier this year on Quest from Barcelona to Monaco was pretty much business-as-usual. At the Captain's Welcome Toast, Captain Carl Smith pointed out the President in the audience... and that was it for the week. I never saw or heard from him again (despite being in an Owner's Suite and being Elite). I later learned from someone that the President "had been very busy with the local travel agents". Apparently that's more important than the guests onboard. If anything, this cruise was actually less special because they skipped the Best of the Best dinner because everyone was too busy with the President. In short, for something that is actively marketed and sold as "President's Cruise", it was disappointing. Lesson learned. Floris Floris, I can understand your disappointment. We have stayed in the Owners Suite on Quest and really enjoyed the Best of the Best dnner with Captain Carl Smith (especially with the harpist there to greet us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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