CHRIS WONG Posted August 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 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! WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, fireclan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 When am I joining Icon Of The Seas? A little update video from my hometown, since leaving Symphony Of The Seas. Jill, sk8erguy1978, whitsmom and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Watched the video Chris , enjoyed, glad you are in a better head space now. Enjoy your time at home. CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 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! teddy, JohnK6404, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-NC Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 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. CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 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! CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 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! sk8erguy1978 and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 6 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: I'm glad you will make the inaugural cruise. I've never seen this much hype for a new ship before! We sailed Oasis of the Seas January 16th 2010 and it was a lot of fun keeping up with everything. My favorite was following Captain Wright doing the crossing. CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sford75 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 12:34 PM, CHRIS WONG said: Happy to share with you all that I will be joining Icon Of The Seas later this year, and I will be a part of the start-up team. I look forward to seeing all of you who have booked a cruise for 2024! I'm excited to make video on the newest, biggest, and best ship in the world! This is awesome! See ya on board in March 2024! CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Chris, by the way, I like the new camera, the picture and sound are good. CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 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. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Have you been with Royal the entire 10 years ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 NEW CRUISE VLOG! This is the latest update I have with my upcoming assignment on Icon Of The Seas. FionaMG, deButler and AlmondFarmer 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Well @CHRIS WONG, you know what they say: every cloud has a silver lining. And a stop-over in Portugal is a solid gold silver lining. Hopefully you will get the chance to have some really nice food during your flying visit to Europe's westernmost country. The food here in Portugal is nowhere near as well-known as, say, French or Italian cuisine but I promise you it is every bit as good! CHRIS WONG, teddy and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 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... Mike P and tingtang 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted September 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 What will my job be on Icon Of The Seas? Just 100 days until I join the ship! tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 As crew members, we also have to online-check in billdauterive, WAAAYTOOO, tingtang and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 5 hours ago, CHRIS WONG said: As crew members, we also have to online-check in If you check in last minute do you get one of the last boarding times? SpeedNoodles, smokeybandit, CHRIS WONG and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted October 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 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? billdauterive, asquared17, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Do it, Chris! CHRIS WONG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Yes I think you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 What famous actor would they get to play Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS WONG Posted December 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just days away from joining the ship! NoobCruise, billdauterive, Jill and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Good luck and safe travels @CHRIS WONG. Looking forward to your updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2BHere Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 @CHRIS WONG We are ready and PRIMEd to meet you on the Feb 10, 2024 sailing. Safe travels to Spain! J&S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 See you onboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 5:49 AM, CHRIS WONG said: Are you Prime, Signature, or Masters? I am hoping to go from Zero to Prime during the week of Feb 24th! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, NoobCruise said: I am hoping to go from Zero to Prime during the week of Feb 24th! There are support groups to assist in alleviating this aspiration. NoobCruise and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 10:00 AM, NoobCruise said: I am hoping to go from Zero to Prime during the week of Feb 24th! Bring $5000 and a prayer and you might just get yourself some free drinks in the casino and a “free” cruise for two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 12:09 PM, CHRIS WONG said: What will my job be on Icon Of The Seas? Just 100 days until I join the ship! I think what people are saying when they ask about your job on the next contract is more along the lines of are you going to be promoted? I see that you are now an assistant casino host. Is there a position as the casino host or casino manager and would that interest you? We will be on Icon in April and hope to meet you, a warning though we only spend the freeplay in the casino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 6 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Bring $5000 and a prayer and you might just get yourself some free drinks in the casino and a “free” cruise for two. I mean you could possibly do it for less as long as you are on the slots and winning some of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I mean you could possibly do it for less as long as you are on the slots and winning some of the time. Anything is possible but a sizable bankroll is a must if the goal is from 0 to 2500. Ampurp85 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanoknick Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/17/2023 at 6:50 AM, tonyfsu21 said: Anything is possible but a sizable bankroll is a must if the goal is from 0 to 2500. If you're playing slots, should be able to do it for alot less than $5k. I went from less than 100 points to over 2500 in one night on Allure back in June, bank roll was less than $2500. Just need to cycle the winnings back through. Some people claim to do it for $1k, if you're lucky enough, I guess that's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Keanoknick said: If you're playing slots, should be able to do it for alot less than $5k. I went from less than 100 points to over 2500 in one night on Allure back in June, bank roll was less than $2500. Just need to cycle the winnings back through. Some people claim to do it for $1k, if you're lucky enough, I guess that's possible. You were lucky. The key is you have to win. I mentioned $5k because you need a solid bankroll. Keanoknick and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, Keanoknick said: I went from less than 100 points to over 2500 in one night on Allure back in June, bank roll was less than $2500. One night! A man can dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 9:50 PM, Ampurp85 said: I mean you could possibly do it for less as long as you are on the slots and winning some of the time. Get off the slots and get on the dice! My long term average is around 3 points per $1 lost at craps and I'm an extremely unlucky gambler (no seriously, I keep track of the greater than 50,000:1 odds that have actually happened to me not once but multiple times, and not in a good way). I got to prime easily on the first 7 day I took when I was actually trying for points. I lost about $1k total and it was a pretty cold table most of the time, but still WAY less than most people on slots (and WAY more fun ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 3:29 PM, foxrunner said: I think what people are saying when they ask about your job on the next contract is more along the lines of are you going to be promoted? I see that you are now an assistant casino host. Is there a position as the casino host or casino manager and would that interest you? We will be on Icon in April and hope to meet you, a warning though we only spend the freeplay in the casino. He actually answered this question in one of his youtube videos a few weeks back, but I don't see it available anymore. The summary is that there are multiple assistant casino host positions per ship while there is only one main host. Therefore he has more control of which ships/itineraries he can choose from as an assistant than as the main host which is more important as a content creator. foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Hey today is the 19th! @CHRIS WONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Latest update from Chris on Icon happenings. FionaMG and Jill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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