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CHRIS WONG VLOGS
CHRIS WONG VLOGS
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πŸ‘οΈ 53K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 21:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update on his professional transition to the Explorer of the Seas, a Voyager Class ship. He explains that he was transferred from the Symphony of the Seas to fill an emergency vacancy caused by the medical sign-off of the existing casino host team. This unexpected assignment required him to manage the casino department entirely on his own for the first time. He reflects on the challenges of working solo and describes the ship as being older and more outdated compared to larger vessels. The video follows his travels through various Mediterranean ports, including Athens, Mykonos, Split, and Santorini. He documents his experiences exploring the cobbled streets of Mykonos, visiting Game of Thrones themed attractions in Croatia, and navigating long cable car lines in Santorini. Despite initial plans to transfer back to his previous ship, the creator concludes by announcing that his return to the Symphony of the Seas has been delayed by at least two more cruises, requiring him to remain on the Explorer of the Seas for an extended period.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority Creator
Mediterranean Β· Summer Β· 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was basically thrown into a situation where I am effectively now the casino host in charge this is the first time I have ever taken on a ship by myself

Explorer Of The Seas is a much smaller ship especially compared to Symphony Of The Seas this is a Voyager Class ship in the fleet

I'm actually having a very nice time on Explorer things are working out for me very very well

I 100 recommend it's six euros if you guys want to pay for a ticket each way for crew members it was one euro

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Leave the ship early to avoid long cable car lines in Santorini
βœ“Be prepared for potential schedule changes when working on cruise ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to be the only casino host on a ship?
QHow does Explorer of the Seas compare to Symphony of the Seas?
QWhat are the highlights of visiting Mykonos, Split, and Santorini?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconEntertainment Casino1Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens1 Happy Bacon
Mykonos3Β½ Happy Bacon
Santorini4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cable car to town (6 euros each way (1 euro for crew))
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