CHRIS WONG

Check out the brand new crew cabins, exclusively designed for Icon Of The Seas!

The best I have ever seen, and lived in!

Did you guys see my Crew Cabin Tour onboard Icon Of The Seas?

Some of you might be surprised by the size...

9 hours ago, dmattinson said:

Not enough IMHO  

Cost of living is already very minimal for us, so it's not too bad.

On 3/15/2024 at 10:09 PM, GatorCruiser said:

Chris you need to re-up so I can see you In August please. 

Unfortunately, majority of the start-up crew will have completed their contract by then. But phase-two of crew members will be ready to go!

On 3/13/2024 at 8:33 PM, Southern Dan said:

Hi Chris, really enjoy your videos on YT.  Thanks for all that you do!

More ICON videos coming soon!

On 3/12/2024 at 12:45 PM, dmattinson said:

I'm curious, compared to guest areas, how are the crew prices for things like coffee and bottled/canned beverages?

We have a 20% crew discount!

22 hours ago, GatorCruiser said:

Chris I’m sure you cannot comment , but I hope to see you in August on icon (though I’m sure your contract will be up before then) bummer! 

Right now, I'm scheduled to sign-off end of June / beginning of July...

17 hours ago, F1guynz said:

It looked that for passengers too from the videos I have seen.

 

Agree. I was lucky to stress-test the Windjammer a lot, before operations started.

19 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

That's quite a spread. Hopefully it stays like that (though maybe without the ice sculptures) once the new car scent wears off.

The food in the crew-mess on Icon is some of the best, compared to other ships.

15 hours ago, Ditchdoc said:

Very nice ... as hard as the crew works ... it is only right they have have access to nice areas to decompress.

Thanks for recognising the hard work we do!

Excited to share with you all the CREW NEIGHBORHOOD onboard the Icon Of The Seas!

This is an exclusive first look into our home away from home, whilst we work onboard the ship!

Just days away from joining the ship!

For those who haven't seen my latest YouTube video, Royal are currently looking for crew volunteers to apply for an Icon Of The Seas mini-series. The point of the series is to show the behind-the-scenes of starting up the new ship, from the crew member's perspective.

What do you think, should I apply?

As crew members, we also have to online-check in

What will my job be on Icon Of The Seas?

Just 100 days until I join the ship!

On 8/31/2023 at 1:36 AM, GatorCruiser said:

Have you been with Royal the entire 10 years ?

I've done one contract with Holland America...

NEW CRUISE VLOG!

This is the latest update I have with my upcoming assignment on Icon Of The Seas.

On 8/27/2023 at 7:38 PM, mutantsfornukes said:

Chris, your videos are very informative.  I love seeing the behind the scenes view into how the crew works and plays.  The crew is such a huge part of why I love cruising.

I really appreciate it when you say nice things about us seafarers.

18 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

Congratulations @CHRIS WONG on not only being trusted with another launch but, IMO, the most important one since December 2009! Looking forward to crossing paths during the inaugural sailing... I've had our stateroom booked since bookings released. Almost couldn't make it, but things have changed and I'll be there!

I'm glad you will make the inaugural cruise. I've never seen this much hype for a new ship before!

10 years ago, I made the decision to work on a cruise ship!

I am so happy with what I have achieved over the last decade. I now look forward to what will be my biggest challenge yet, when I help launch Icon Of The Seas later this year!

Back in 2013, I certainly had no intention of creating a YouTube channel, but I am super thankful I now have one of the best cruising communities in the world.

I still believe I have so much more potential in myself to achieve another level of success. Time to step up my game and activate Super Saiyan mode!

I am just getting started!

On 8/25/2023 at 7:57 PM, GatorCruiser said:

Watched the video Chris , enjoyed, glad you are in a better head space now. Enjoy your time at home. 

Thank you, I'm certainly enjoying my vacation time.

When am I joining Icon Of The Seas?

A little update video from my hometown, since leaving Symphony Of The Seas.

On 7/27/2023 at 9:33 PM, emmef said:

@CHRIS WONG  Royal released this video of the CREW areas on ICON!  They look amazing!   

 

The crew areas certainly do look fantastic! I am definitely looking forward to seeing the new concept of our cabins, and how it will feel to live there.

This is honestly the most excited I've been, in my entire career, to start a new contract!

On 8/7/2023 at 9:08 PM, Jzx1103 said:

How long will you be on the Icon as part of the startup team? We'll be on her on the May 11th sailing.  Hoping to finally meet you in person. 

I'll be seeing you in May!

1 hour ago, GatorCruiser said:

Enjoy the rest Chris. It’ll be sad when you hang up your royal Caribbean sport coat for good. 

Not just yet!