CHRIS WONG Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 2:49 PM, teddy said: Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's fun to live vicariously through your videos. I wish I had known about this whole thing 25 years ago. Thank you for watching! Yes, I seem to be inspiring other people to want work on ships. The response to my content has been amazing. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 4:57 PM, sk8erguy1978 said: Great video. Does Royal Caribbean encourage internal transfers and such? Is it up to you as an employee to seek out other opportunities for your career goals? We have a jobs posting board in our crew areas of all the new positions onboard. We essentially get to see new jobs before anyone else. Of course, it comes down to ourselves to seek out career opportunities. sk8erguy1978 and Jmccaffrey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 12:59 PM, sk8erguy1978 said: Early 2000's a friend was trying to get me to sign up with him for jobs. I never did, he never did, wish I did. Back then I had nothing to lose and could have used the opportunities presented. Oh well It's funny, because right now, I look forward to the day I am a guest onboard - and not a crew member. RWDW1204, SteveinSC, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 5:08 PM, JRogers said: Hi Chris - I will be on Mariner the week of 12/9-12/13. Can you let me know if they have any Texas No Limit Hold em poker games? I'm interested in a real game, not sitting around some electronic type table playing poker. Hope to meet you when we cruise. Thanks. We have a no-limit cash game, every night from 7pm! $100 buy-in. $2/$5 starting blinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 NEW VLOG IS LIVE! Today I talk about the process of getting transferred to another ship, during the middle of a contract. rtread, hsweat22, GlassSlipper and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, CHRIS WONG said: It's funny, because right now, I look forward to the day I am a guest onboard - and not a crew member. Glad to hear/read that the work hasn't discouraged you from being a guest in the future. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 @CHRIS WONG Chris, I think my wife and I will just miss you as we're on Oasis at the end of next May! Best of luck on Oasis! CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 @CHRIS WONG do you know what your new job on Oasis will be? You didn't mention it in the video. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 12:59 AM, JLMoran said: @CHRIS WONG, I know it would be an expense, but is there some possibility you could invest in a gimbal for recording? I like to watch the videos, but I'm really susceptible to motion sickness; I'm afraid that your videos are shaky enough that I start feeling queasy in about 5 minutes. Have to pause them, stop for a while, then pick up again to be able to watch a full one. Thanks for the tip. I'll look into this when I start making YouTube videos more on a full time basis. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 9:17 AM, 12thman said: @CHRIS WONG when I was on the Allure couple months ago, you could use your sail card to load the slot machine and charge it to the room. There's no fee for that but is there a fee for doing that at the tables? The sign at the cage said there could be a 5% fee. Yes that is correct. 5% fee at the tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 11:18 PM, 12thman said: @CHRIS WONG do you know what your new job on Oasis will be? You didn't mention it in the video. I'm still going to be the Assistant Casino Host, but with a lot more responsibility. This will help me step up to a Casino Host of my own ship very soon! PRebecca, WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! It's the Halloween cruise right now, so I decided to show you guys some of the decorations we have onboard! WAAAYTOOO and Jmccaffrey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRogers Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 10:40 AM, CHRIS WONG said: We have a no-limit cash game, every night from 7pm! $100 buy-in. $2/$5 starting blinds. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimension Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm going on Brilliance starting December 14th so I am hopeful that the ship will be decked out for Christmas like your ship is for Halloween. From what I have been told it should be. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, Dimension said: I'm going on Brilliance starting December 14th so I am hopeful that the ship will be decked out for Christmas like your ship is for Halloween. From what I have been told it should be. Make sure to get a photo next to the Christmas tree! Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 NEW VLOG IS LIVE! Today I talk about crew being in guest areas. The Cruise Junkie, SteveinSC and teddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmccaffrey Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 @CHRIS WONG looks like u have a lot of freedom on the ships.... I can't wait until u move to the oasis of the seas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Chris, is Oasis sailing from Spain on schedule ? RWDW1204 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 I just subscribed! Man, I have so many questions, but first - congratulations on your transfer! I have been on Lady O twice, and she is magnificent. I hope that your new position is good for and to you, and you can continue to work your way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 I'm enjoying your vlogs, I've always been curious about life as an employee. I'm not sure if this has been asked yet, but what do you do between contracts? Do you work another job to pay the bills? Along the same line, is there a required wait period between the end of one contract and the start of a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 11:17 AM, Jmccaffrey said: @CHRIS WONG looks like u have a lot of freedom on the ships.... I can't wait until u move to the oasis of the seas Yes, I can't wait to start making videos on Oasis! I still haven't got round to posting all my videos from Mariner yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 11:29 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: Chris, is Oasis sailing from Spain on schedule ? Yes, I'm flying to Spain to join the ship. I'm joining for the crossing, back to Florida. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 1:07 PM, Floski said: I just subscribed! Man, I have so many questions, but first - congratulations on your transfer! I have been on Lady O twice, and she is magnificent. I hope that your new position is good for and to you, and you can continue to work your way up. Thank you so much! I'm really excited for this next phase in my career, and of course I can't wait to start making videos on Oasis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 2:24 PM, PatsFanBrian said: I'm enjoying your vlogs, I've always been curious about life as an employee. I'm not sure if this has been asked yet, but what do you do between contracts? Do you work another job to pay the bills? Along the same line, is there a required wait period between the end of one contract and the start of a new one? I am usually home between 6-8 weeks in between contracts. Believe it or not, I enjoy travelling when I'm on my vacation period. I'm a huge Disney fan, and love spending time in Orlando. My last vacation period, I went travelling across the West Coast. Saw places like LA, San Fran, Yosemite, Joshua Tree - and also went to Vegas, the Grand Canyon.....just to name a few. I also love having my time to rest and spend with family. Fuzzywuzzy, teddy and Traveler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, CHRIS WONG said: Thank you so much! I'm really excited for this next phase in my career, and of course I can't wait to start making videos on Oasis! Curious , for your next job as Casino host , is it just on the job training or there is some land base cruise you need to take or some online training ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'm just 4 subscribers away from 600 guys! Sub now if you haven't already, and keep up to date with all my 'work on a cruise ship' vlogs! www.youtube.com/ChristopherWongVLOGS You guys are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okgladgal Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, CHRIS WONG said: I'm just 4 subscribers away from 600 guys! Sub now if you haven't already, and keep up to date with all my 'work on a cruise ship' vlogs! www.youtube.com/ChristopherWongVLOGS You guys are amazing! You're up to 603 now! Your vlogs are great! CHRIS WONG, Jmccaffrey and Big Tule 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tule Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Just subscribed ...Good luck with your new posting CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 20 hours ago, Traveler said: Curious , for your next job as Casino host , is it just on the job training or there is some land base cruise you need to take or some online training ? All my training was done on the ship. Same with my position when is was in the shops. When I was in the art gallery, there was 2 weeks training in Miami before joining the ship Traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Today's topic! Do I get sea sick? hsweat22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 So it's a charter cruise on Mariner right now, and it's very loud! LilLady and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra614 Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 7 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: Today's topic! Do I get sea sick? Chris, I just wanted to know if the sea sickness pills from the medical center is free for guests also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 @CHRIS WONG do you or family members get discounted rates for cruises? Do you get discounted airfare or hotel rates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmccaffrey Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 @CHRIS WONG when is the OASIS OF THE SEAS out of dock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 So slight change of plan. Instead of flying to Spain, to join Oasis for the crossing, I'll be joining the ship now once it arrives in Fort Lauderdale. So, I'll be flying to Miami now from Orlando in 2 weeks. And I'll have 1 night in a hotel, to relax before joining the ship. I much prefer this! JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002, tmp916 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 As far as you know the ship is still on schedule to sail out of Miami 24 Nov ? RWDW1204 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsweat22 Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 3 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: So slight change of plan. Instead of flying to Spain, to join Oasis for the crossing, I'll be joining the ship now once it arrives in Fort Lauderdale. So, I'll be flying to Miami now from Orlando in 2 weeks. And I'll have 1 night in a hotel, to relax before joining the ship. I much prefer this! They will fly you from Orlando to Miami? Figured they would just send you via car service! Orlando is about 45-50 min from PC, Miami is like 3.5 hours from PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 12:48 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: As far as you know the ship is still on schedule to sail out of Miami 24 Nov ? Yes, I believe this is correct. I'm leaving Mariner on the 18th, staying in a hotel for 1 night in Miami, and then joining the ship in Fort Lauderdale on the 19th. RWDW1204 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:33 PM, cobra614 said: Chris, I just wanted to know if the sea sickness pills from the medical center is free for guests also? On rough seas customer service will have them on the desk for guests to grab, so I'd say yes. I've also bought those meds on Amazon for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 10:15 AM, CHRIS WONG said: Today's topic! Do I get sea sick? I'm one of the lucky few that never gets sick, even in the roughest of seas. I always assumed crew members had lead stomachs, guess not LOL. On the topic, how does sick time work on a ship? I'd assume you're encouraged to tough it out, but what if you're that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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