CHRIS WONG Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 NEW CRUISE VLOG! Celebrations and fireworks whilst anchored in CocoCay last month. It's always fun meeting other Royal Caribbean ships when cruising. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M and M Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I am excited to meet you onboard the October 31. 2021 sailing. Great vlogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 For any of you curious to know what the balcony staterooms look like onboard Odyssey Of The Seas, here is my cabin tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Thank you for the tour of a balcony cabin and congratulations on the upgrade. If they are putting crew members in deck 6 balcony cabins, will all passengers be housed above deck 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 11:16 AM, M and M said: I am excited to meet you onboard the October 31. 2021 sailing. Great vlogs! See you on Halloween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 15 hours ago, steverk said: Thank you for the tour of a balcony cabin and congratulations on the upgrade. If they are putting crew members in deck 6 balcony cabins, will all passengers be housed above deck 6? This video was filmed before passengers came onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hey Chris, any chance you'll still be the casino host on Odyssey next March? We're on the March 12th sailing and would love to meet you. I frequent the casino too so we typically always meet the casino host anyways. But always nice to meet someone we've followed on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 12:39 PM, Jzx1103 said: Hey Chris, any chance you'll still be the casino host on Odyssey next March? We're on the March 12th sailing and would love to meet you. I frequent the casino too so we typically always meet the casino host anyways. But always nice to meet someone we've followed on YouTube. Right now, I'm scheduled to be here till January. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: Right now, I'm scheduled to be here till January. Oh that sucks, hopefully they'll let you continue on the Odyssey afterwards. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 My take on Royal's new Covid Vaccine requirements. Jmccaffrey, Shari, whitsmom and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 I have a whole bunch of food vlogs coming up, including Chops and the Main Dining Room. This was my experience eating at Giovanni's Wine Bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 So, it seems like the majority of passengers here on Odyssey, were originally supposed to be cruising on Independence. From everyone I've spoke to so far, they have not been disappointed with the ship change. teddy, VoidoftheSeas, Shari and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoidoftheSeas Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 41 minutes ago, CHRIS WONG said: So, it seems like the majority of passengers here on Odyssey, were originally supposed to be cruising on Independence. From everyone I've spoke to so far, they have not been disappointed with the ship change. I just booked Odyssey for February. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I traded an Owner's Suite on Empress for an Owner's Suite on Odyssey. Win heffy2, Pooch, teddy and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, CHRIS WONG said: So, it seems like the majority of passengers here on Odyssey, were originally supposed to be cruising on Independence. From everyone I've spoke to so far, they have not been disappointed with the ship change. We also were suppose to be on Independence. I have no problem with the ship change. Will also be on her in April 2022 as it was a L&S from this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 58 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: I traded an Owner's Suite on Empress for an Owner's Suite on Odyssey. Win Wow, I would love to know what an Owner's Suite is like. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, CHRIS WONG said: Wow, I would love to know what an Owner's Suite is like. You and me both! I don't sail until the end of January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Ill be on Odyssey on Oct 9th!! Counting down the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, Mark_A said: Ill be on Odyssey on Oct 9th!! Counting down the days! See you next month! mathbees and Mark_A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 7 hours ago, VoidoftheSeas said: I just booked Odyssey for February. Looking forward to it! I may have already gone home by then unfortunately, but you will love this ship. VoidoftheSeas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 6 hours ago, barjpoe said: We also were suppose to be on Independence. I have no problem with the ship change. Will also be on her in April 2022 as it was a L&S from this year. Yes, you will have a good time on Odyssey - but very different from Independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: Yes, you will have a good time on Odyssey - but very different from Independence. Was on Quantum of the Seas when she first came out and just before she left for China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 17 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: So, it seems like the majority of passengers here on Odyssey, were originally supposed to be cruising on Independence. From everyone I've spoke to so far, they have not been disappointed with the ship change. I'm one of them and when I realized the change I couldn't stop joyously screaming for the whole day! Talk about an upgrade!!!! ellcee and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 11 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I'm one of them and when I realized the change I couldn't stop joyously screaming for the whole day! Talk about an upgrade!!!! Yes, it's always exciting to go on a brand new ship. I felt the same when I got assigned. CrimsonCruiser, whitsmom and PRebecca 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowers Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Sailing on Odyssey Jan 23, 2022. Can't wait to see this beautiful ship. I will look you up in the casino. Does Odyssey have Texas Holdem tournaments? Or just sit & go games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 13 hours ago, bbowers said: Sailing on Odyssey Jan 23, 2022. Can't wait to see this beautiful ship. I will look you up in the casino. Does Odyssey have Texas Holdem tournaments? Or just sit & go games? At this current moment, it is 'sit & go'. But this could very well change by next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 NEW CRUISE VLOG! I was lucky enough to have lunch at the steakhouse, Chops Grille, onboard Odyssey Of The Seas. Did you eat here on your last cruise? Matt and Shari 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Some guests onboard have said I've started to sound American... VoidoftheSeas, WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 NEW CRUISE VLOG In this weeks video, I was lucky enough to have dinner in the Main Dining Room onboard Odyssey Of The Seas. This is the first time in my career I ever had this opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Some guests onboard have said I've started to sound American... I think English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Chris, I’ll be on odyssey in December with my wife. I’ll shoot down to the casino to meet you. Really appreciate all the intel you’ve given on odyssey. Be well WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Missed you last week, will try again on another cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Chris, I’ll be on odyssey in December with my wife. I’ll shoot down to the casino to meet you. Really appreciate all the intel you’ve given on odyssey. Be well See you soon! GatorCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Missed you last week, will try again on another cruise. Next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 NEW CRUISE VLOG Is it safe to cruise? My take on the current health and safety protocols for cruising. Dad2Cue, rjac, steverk and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks Chris! Great video as always! A couple minor points. Having been on 3 cruises this year, each port has slightly different rules. Back in June, Barbados only allowed ship based excursions. It went so far as the beach break portion of my excursion was replaced with a catamaran sailing just to keep us isolated. Other ports have allowed vaccinated individuals to roam freely. Most, like Curacao and Roatan required masks indoors, but not outdoors. Others, like Cozumel and Costa Maya required them pretty much everywhere. YMMV. These rules change daily. Sometimes hourly! To me, the biggest takeaways are as follows: The protocols, both on board and in port, are constantly changing. If you go, be prepared for changes and roll with the punches. Plan on being vaccinated, tested, measured, poked and prodded many times. The biggest challenge pre-cruise is meeting the test requirements. For adults, a rapid antigen test is adequate. Since Royal has now approved an at home test, it isn't too hard to meet for the time being. Cruising is still awesome! It is especially awesome when the ships are so empty. Every sea day is like a port day where you remained on board. No lines for shows, meals, slides, flowrider, elevators, etc. Every port day, is like a ghost town. Terrible for Royal's bottom line, but an incredible experience for cruisers. CHRIS WONG and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Chris, great video. Also watched your latest video where you got to visit CoCo Cay. Congratulations on getting off and visiting the island. Also wanted to give a shout out to Mehi. Please tell him the Hall's from Liberty (the butterfly lady) say hi and hope to see him on a future cruise. Jmccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 hours ago, CrznTxn said: Chris, great video. Also watched your latest video where you got to visit CoCo Cay. Congratulations on getting off and visiting the island. Also wanted to give a shout out to Mehi. Please tell him the Hall's from Liberty (the butterfly lady) say hi and hope to see him on a future cruise. Haha! Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 NEW CRUISE VLOG I FINALLY GOT OFF THE SHIP! This was my first time getting off the ship since quarantine. Exploring CocoCay was incredible. CrimsonCruiser, Matt, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Loved the video Chris. Can’t wait to get back to coco. What royal has done there is simply mind blowing. You definitely do excellent PR for royal. See ya in December on odyssey. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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