ROYAL CARIBBEAN DUDE

Hopefully in 2021, we will all be back on a cruise ship at some point. Happy New Year everyone!

Seasons Greetings everyone! I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas! Hopefully this time next year, we can be back at sea for the Holidays.

My Christmas photo from Oasis Of The Seas 2019.

At first, I thought the idea of wearing a mask around the pool deck seemed a bit strange - but after seeing how guests have responded to wearing masks outdoors at Disney World, it doesn't seem that bad.

3 hours ago, erinsmom03 said:

We're going to squeeze in between Christmas and New Year's Eve in 2021... a quick 4 night from the 27-31. Hope that we will still get to see all the beautiful decorations!

Yes, Christmas decorations tend to stay up until a few days after New Years.

What are your thoughts on cruising during the Christmas Holidays?

From a crew members point of view, it is by far the busiest time of the year. The ships are near enough full capacity every week, and there are a lot more activities to do onboard compared to the rest of the year.

I personally really enjoy being onboard for New Years Eve.

Do you think the ships are too busy, or does this contribute to the overall atmosphere?

Chris Wong

On 12/10/2020 at 7:59 PM, ace2542 said:

Tell me Chris do they expect the crew like you 6 or however many in a cabin to wear a mask in your sleep? Because you could easily infect the other 5. And will passengers be expected to wear them in their sleep?

I assume, no. I share a cabin with 1 other person. Living in a shared cabin, is the same as you living in the same house with your own family. We usually share a cabin with someone we already work with.

21 hours ago, flamingos said:

How long do they anticipate having this policy in effect?  Are they looking long-term, or just until mid-summer or when they think enough people will be vaccinated? 

I assume for at least the first 12 months, when cruising resumes.

As a crew member, I am always intrigued by hearing your opinions on wearing a mask on your next cruise vacation.

I honestly thought the majority of people would be fine with this new rule now. Personally, I have no issues wearing a mask and have enjoyed ways to make them fashionable.

Will you wear a mask, now that we know for sure, we will most definitely be required to wear one on your next cruise vacation?

Chris Wong

Seasons Greetings everyone,

Use this thread to post all of your holiday pictures, if you have ever been on a cruise during the Christmas period.

My photo was taken onboard Independence Of The Seas 2018.

Chris Wong

www.youtube.com/ChristopherWongVLOGS

I love how all the crew members wear a badge, which has a picture of themselves smiling on it!

This way, we can still greet you guys whilst wearing a mask.

I'm currently trying to find out from my friends onboard what the rule is with face masks and shields. Some of my friends have posted pictures of themselves wearing a mask, and some have been wearing the shield.

I'm not sure if it's a preference thing, or depending on where they work on the ship.

Personally, I am very impressed with all the pictures I have seen so far from Day 1 of the cruise.

I here the social distancing measures in the Casino, is setup like they have done it in Vegas.

So it seems like Windjammer is still there, but crew will be serving you food now.

5 hours ago, crzndeb said:

Since it’s 0400am on Dec 1 right now in Singapore, hopefully we will get get word in a few hours, once they start boarding. I love Singapore, and am so envious of those getting to sail today.

I've asked my friends onboard to keep me updated. I believe they have just finished a shakedown cruise. I'm not sure if there were passengers onboard though.

4 hours ago, sealeggs said:

I really hope this goes well for the ships crew and passengers. Keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy sailing.

It's definitely an exciting time for Royal Caribbean. After speaking to my friends onboard, it is very interesting to hear how things are setup onboard right now.

Good luck to all my fellow crew members who are currently on Quantum Of The Seas.

Lets prove to the world that cruising can be done in a healthy and safe way!

Hopefully it won't be too much longer before I get asked to rejoin a cruise ship, and head back to work. I'm amazed at how much love for the cruising there still is, and it's people like you that will keep this industry alive!

Chris Wong

Would you cruise if wearing a mask is mandatory?

If any of you guys enjoy watching me and Riley Tench on YouTube, we have both made videos featuring each other!

Let us know what you think.

Hey guys!

Just wanted to let you know that myself and Riley Tench are currently working together to make a collab video on YouTube. For those of you who watch our Royal Caribbean cruise vlogs, you guys are going to love this!

In the meantime, make sure you are subscribed to our channels, and keep an eye out for our upcoming videos!

See you soon!

Chris

Massive UPDATE video for you guys!

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

Thanks for your continued support guys! You guys have shown me so much love for my YouTube content, I am really lucky to have you as viewers.

I've spent the last week trying to figure out how to keep my channel growing, and the type of content I want to make moving forward. I actually didn't enjoy making the Q&A videos at home, and I would much rather make content I enjoy creating.

I have a lot of videos already made, before the Coronavirus pandemic started, and I should have enough cruise content to post once a week - to last until cruising starts again.

I am back home in the UK safe, sound and healthy.

Chris Wong

On 2/21/2020 at 12:19 PM, HappyCouple72 said:

Hi Chris, any news on a new contract after this one. Wife and I will be on Oasis May 10th , hoping to see you and say hello / thank you for your efforts with videos etc 

 

Not sure yet. I have plans to stay home in the UK for a little while and build my YouTube channel.

I've been making a lot of tour videos this week.

Here is the first one!

FULL Royal Promenade Tour on Oasis Of The Seas!

So I made an updated version of my crew cabin tour video.

Hope you guys like this!