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My Final Week Onboard | Alaska Season | Ovation Of The Seas

CHRIS WONG VLOGS
CHRIS WONG VLOGS
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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 30:06

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents his final week working on the Ovation of the Seas during the Alaska season. He explains his decision to consolidate his daily vlogs into a single weekly video to improve audience engagement. The video follows his transition from daily work duties to the sign-off process, including laundry, packing, and completing a mandatory crew checklist. He provides a glimpse into crew life, showcasing the laundry facilities, the I-95 crew corridor, and the 270 venue on Quantum class ships. The creator also shares his experiences during port visits in Seattle, Juneau, and Icy Strait Point, noting the challenges of bad weather and restricted shore leave. As his contract concludes, he reflects on the emotional difficulty of leaving colleagues who have become like family. The video ends with him completing his final shift, finalizing his travel arrangements for a direct flight back to England, and preparing to head to the crew bar for a final farewell.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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What This Creator Said
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Alaska Β· SummerFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is my final week on board the cruise ship this is my last week of the contract six months has completely flown by

this contract for me has been so much fun I've got to see a whole bunch of Newports which I hadn't seen before made some new memories with friends

it's always an emotional time on the last day of the contract saying goodbye to all of my friends and colleagues who have become very close with over the last six months

I am very much looking forward to going home seeing friends family loved ones

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Post one video a week for better engagement instead of daily videos
βœ“Walk around the ship at 2 AM when it's quiet
βœ“Book your own flight if you're not happy with the cruise line's plan

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the crew laundry room like?
QHow do crew members sign off the ship?
QWhat is it like to end a contract on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2 Happy BaconShip Condition1Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point1 Happy Bacon
Top: Tram ride
Juneau3Β½ Happy Bacon
Seattle1 Happy Bacon
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