CHRIS WONG Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 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? Well the tablets are usually in a box next to the entrance of the medical facility, so yes, I guess the guests can take it as well. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: 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? I actually don't know the answer to this, because I've never taken a sick-day in the 5 contracts I've done. As far as I'm aware, if we take a sick day, we get payed less for that day. When I was working in the shops, we would lose that days pay completely. Jmccaffrey and sk8erguy1978 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 How do I look? Mike P, PRebecca, JLMoran and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Will you be in the casino on Oasis? Will you still be there for the March 1 sailing? If so, I will stop by and say hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 You look very authoritative! Congratulations. See you soon. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 NEW VLOG! Is cruise ships just for old people? hsweat22, Jmccaffrey and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 20 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: How do I look? KWong and USCG Teacher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 21 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: How do I look? A little late, but agree, LIKE A BOSS!! Jmccaffrey, CHRIS WONG, Pookie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 10:55 AM, Floski said: Haha! I love Harvey Specter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmccaffrey Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 12:20 PM, 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! @CHRIS WONG So it looks like Oasis dry dock is done. Will u be able to get on the ship before the 24th? We are all want to see the changes and updates, WAAAYTOOO and Pookie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/9/2019 at 2:39 PM, Jmccaffrey said: @CHRIS WONG So it looks like Oasis dry dock is done. Will u be able to get on the ship before the 24th? We are all want to see the changes and updates, I'm scheduled to join on the 20th. Hopefully I'll have time to do tour of the ship before the first cruise starts. WAAAYTOOO, Pookie and Jmccaffrey 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 2:28 PM, Fairlynew said: Will you be in the casino on Oasis? Will you still be there for the March 1 sailing? If so, I will stop by and say hello. Right now my contract is set to finish March 15, so yes, I will be seeing you next year! Fairlynew and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 5:37 PM, 12thman said: @CHRIS WONG do you or family members get discounted rates for cruises? Do you get discounted airfare or hotel rates? As far as I'm aware, I do get a discount if I book a cruise for myself and family. I've never actually done this so I'm not sure what my discount is. When I'm joining a ship for a contract, my flights and hotels are payed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/4/2019 at 6:29 PM, Jmccaffrey said: @CHRIS WONG when is the OASIS OF THE SEAS out of dock? According to my schedule, Oasis is due to arrive in Fort Lauderdale on the 19th and will be docked for a few days before relocating to Miami. WAAAYTOOO and RWDW1204 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 NEW VLOG! Who here likes the 70s show onboard? Fairlynew, hsweat22 and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Once again, I'm just 6 subscribers away from 700. If you haven't already, subscribe to my channel, and help me hit 1000 by the end of this year. Thanks for watching my vlogs, and I can't wait to post more! www.youtube.com/ChristopherWongVLOGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 So I got my flights confirmed. Orlando to Miami on the 18th, 2 nights in a hotel, and the joining Oasis on the 20th. Not long to go now! RWDW1204, PRebecca and Jmccaffrey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 @CHRIS WONG are casino host able to offer some sort of comps or anything to guess? For example here the casino host gives me free hotel stays, food, concert tickets, special events tickets etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_md Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 @CHRIS WONG is the room charge option for funding your account (from slot machine) disabled on international itineraries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 17 hours ago, 12thman said: @CHRIS WONG are casino host able to offer some sort of comps or anything to guess? For example here the casino host gives me free hotel stays, food, concert tickets, special events tickets etc. On cruise ships we don't do things like this. The main thing we do is reward players with discounts and future free cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 13 hours ago, brian_md said: @CHRIS WONG is the room charge option for funding your account (from slot machine) disabled on international itineraries? What do you mean by international itinerary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_md Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 We left from Sydney, AUS a few days ago. I don’t see the ability to load my account using room charge on any slot machines. Is it a specific one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: On cruise ships we don't do things like this. The main thing we do is reward players with discounts and future free cruises. How much does one have to gamble to get a free cruise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, 12thman said: How much does one have to gamble to get a free cruise? ....How much ya got? Floski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, cmdrfrag said: ....How much ya got? Obviously not enough. Do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, 12thman said: Obviously not enough. Do you? Not even close But I'm playing the long game, you see I'm luring the Casino in to a false sense of security by deliberately losing and once I have them where I want them..... I'll strike! Thats my story and I'm sticking to it Big Tule, teddy, USCG Teacher and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, cmdrfrag said: Not even close But I'm playing the long game, you see I'm luring the Casino in to a false sense of security by deliberately losing and once I have them where I want them..... I'll strike! Thats my story and I'm sticking to it Well, thanks for investing in the amplifications!! Someone has to pay for it! Haha!! Don't think people really win big on the ships. I'll play a small amount for amusement. KWong, cmdrfrag and Jmccaffrey 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 11 hours ago, brian_md said: We left from Sydney, AUS a few days ago. I don’t see the ability to load my account using room charge on any slot machines. Is it a specific one? Go to guest services and tell them your card is not working in the Casino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 hours ago, 12thman said: How much does one have to gamble to get a free cruise? 2400 points. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_md Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, CHRIS WONG said: Go to guest services and tell them your card is not working in the Casino. Thanks. I’ll give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 4 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: 2400 points. Thank you for the information. How do you earn 1 point for slot play and table games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, 12thman said: Thank you for the information. How do you earn 1 point for slot play and table games? Slots, 1 point for every $5 of play. For video poker it is 1 point for every $10 of play. Tables, bust out the Ouija board for an answer. Jmccaffrey and hsweat22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 55 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Tables, bust out the Ouija board for an answer. So funny!! Every time I went to play at the tables it was busy. Thanks for the information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted November 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 7:10 PM, CGTLH said: Slots, 1 point for every $5 of play. For video poker it is 1 point for every $10 of play. Tables, bust out the Ouija board for an answer. Haha! This made me laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogalthorpe Haywood Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 8:59 PM, 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. Is this a joke? I hope so. If not this may be one of the rudest things I’ve ever seen on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogalthorpe Haywood Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 Thanks for sharing these videos. They are great, I’ll be on Oasis May 10th 2020. I hope to find you still working in the casino. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, Ogalthorpe Haywood said: Is this a joke? I hope so. If not this may be one of the rudest things I’ve ever seen on here. No, I'm quite serious. My motion sickness is so bad that I can't play, or watch someone playing, a first-person shooter game with lots of running around and rapid turning for more than two minutes without getting queasy. I can't ride in any car or bus without a clear window view (i.e., no sitting in the middle surrounded by strap hangers), and I can't watch a single movie that has been shot using hand-held cameras (e.g., The Hurt Locker, Blair Witch Project). And yes, I get sea sick if the motion in the ocean becomes really noticeable and I don't have a view out the window. My last trip on Anthem, for the second such trip in the row, the motion in the ocean on the last sea day was bad enough that I had a really hard time for a good chunk of the evening. Motion sensitivity is a real thing, and I've had it pretty bad my entire life. I can't explain why, but but for me it's by far the worst with camera motion (real or simulated). I phrased my request as politely as I could, knowing it was going to sound weird no matter what. I truly enjoy watching vlogs like these, but I just can't do it if the end result is that I'm going to literally become physically ill within a few minutes. IRMO12HD, rjac, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogalthorpe Haywood Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 2 hours ago, JLMoran said: No, I'm quite serious. My motion sickness is so bad that I can't play, or watch someone playing, a first-person shooter game with lots of running around and rapid turning for more than two minutes without getting queasy. I can't ride in any car or bus without a clear window view (i.e., no sitting in the middle surrounded by strap hangers), and I can't watch a single movie that has been shot using hand-held cameras (e.g., The Hurt Locker, Blair Witch Project). And yes, I get sea sick if the motion in the ocean becomes really noticeable and I don't have a view out the window. My last trip on Anthem, for the second such trip in the row, the motion in the ocean on the last sea day was bad enough that I had a really hard time for a good chunk of the evening. Motion sensitivity is a real thing, and I've had it pretty bad my entire life. I can't explain why, but but for me it's by far the worst with camera motion (real or simulated). I phrased my request as politely as I could, knowing it was going to sound weird no matter what. I truly enjoy watching vlogs like these, but I just can't do it if the end result is that I'm going to literally become physically ill within a few minutes. Why would he spend his hard earned money to combat your motion sickness? If watching the videos are that important to you then perhaps send him the necessary equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Ogalthorpe Haywood said: Why would he spend his hard earned money to combat your motion sickness? Which is why I prefaced my comment with (emphasis added): Quote I know it would be an expense, but is there some possibility you could invest in a gimbal for recording? My impression of Chris is that he is attempting to be a serious vlogger, maybe even an influencer to get people more interested in Royal. He is actively trying to grow a subscriber base, putting out videos very regularly covering a wide range of aspects about ship life, and doing other things that bolster this impression. As such, a very common piece of equipment that I am aware the vast majority of influencers and serious vloggers invest in at some point is a gimbal. I made as polite a request as I could figure out the words for, and Chris is perfectly free to ignore it if it's totally impractical. Done here. Chris, very sorry for this particular sidetracking of your thread. Edited November 17, 2019 by JLMoran Removed "professional" from the post content, replaced with "serious" Ken23, IRMO12HD and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogalthorpe Haywood Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 49 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Which is why I prefaced my comment with (emphasis added): My impression of Chris is that he is attempting to be a serious vlogger, maybe even an influencer to get people more interested in Royal. He is actively trying to grow a subscriber base, putting out videos very regularly covering a wide range of aspects about ship life, and doing other things that bolster this impression. As such, a very common piece of equipment that I am aware the vast majority of influencers and serious vloggers invest in at some point is a gimbal. I made as polite a request as I could figure out the words for, and Chris is perfectly free to ignore it if it's totally impractical. Done here. Chris, very sorry for this particular sidetracking of your thread. You can justify the request however you would like. I just thought it was rude to ask someone to purchase an expensive piece of equipment to make your life easier. RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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