Royal definitely took it to the next level with these crew areas. Happy crew means happy guests. A special shout out to the crew bar, every bit as nice as any guest bar. Outstanding!
@bayguy9005 ай бұрын
It nice to see that royal Caribbean shows how they appreciate the hard work the crew members do for them. Cheers to a great cruise line.
@marshacallahan33485 ай бұрын
It's good that RCL has upgraded the crew neighborhood just as they are doing for the passengers. It is more important for the crew because of how long your contracts are.
@GaryMeolaJr5 ай бұрын
Royal really has stepped it up when it comes to crew areas. Thanks for sharing Chris !
@brandonso5 ай бұрын
It's so great how RC values its crew members. This is a LUXURIOUS cafeteria and lounge!
@lw31585 ай бұрын
They could improve on that crew value by giving them internet access for free. I think it’s appalling that they don’t. Keep up the great work Chris Wong!
@tinakape69355 ай бұрын
This shows how much the crew is valued by RCCL. I love how much thought went into taking care of the crew.
@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole5 ай бұрын
Well, this is cheaper for RC than paying them more.
@lisahart46845 ай бұрын
I'm glad Royal gave the crew such nice areas. It shows that they appreciate their crew who work so hard for so many hours and hours.
@bearwonder15 ай бұрын
Glad you did not leave RCL. only you have the super unique content that no other social media provider has. Thank you.
@Steve_in_NJ5 ай бұрын
Wow! Chris, you have hit the Crew Member Jackpot!!! That crew neighborhood is nicer than most of the neighborhoods back in the crew's homeland -- you guys work so hard and definitely deserve a nice area to chill out when off duty!
@kater.75635 ай бұрын
Wow! The crew Windjammer food looks just like what they serve passengers. Glad to see it, because you all deserve it.
@Bill_N_ATX5 ай бұрын
I have a feeling that was a special event. I doubt they do ice sculptures for the crew everybody day.
@heideleskun11635 ай бұрын
Glad you were given permission to post this area for crew, I know a lot of times they don't want it shown. Thank you.
@grayrabbit22115 ай бұрын
They should be proud of this. It's wonderful to see crew get treated as well as the passengers. They're busting hump for minimal pay, and let's be honest, the ship could be wonderful or a dog...but it's the crew that will make or break it.
@chowchillachuck5 ай бұрын
Cruise ship crew work so hard. I am happy to see Royal providing such splendid places for the crew to enjoy what little down time they have.
@jaygros21122 ай бұрын
I am so glad they treat you guys this way. You deserve it.
@Xanderzone3654 ай бұрын
WOW - Royal really took great care of you guys on this ship! Thanks for the tour, bro!!
@jenkin2275 ай бұрын
Seeing this made me so happy that they are showing how much you guys are appreciated. You guys deserve all of it!!!
@ObsidianSecret5 ай бұрын
this is a beautiful ship and also with the things they have for the crew is really something i feel more ships should do because the crew would really appreciate it and have a place to blow off steam on a hard day
@wcl43173 ай бұрын
I recently sailed on Icon and the staff they have on this ship is incredible! Every single one of them we interacted with was top notch!
@luciedaigle37152 ай бұрын
WOW! That's why the crew is always happy to work for us! Happy crew, happy guess! I was always curious about how it works, and now I would like to go and join you! It's part of my dream so never know that I will someday soon! Thank you very much for the share! 🥰😀😎
@LetsAllCruise5 ай бұрын
Royal have done such a good job with this ship. Love that they not only raised the bar for passenger accommodation but for crew too. The bar at the end is nicer than some of the guest bars on other ships!!! Love the portholes.
@ronyano5 ай бұрын
A cruise ship within a cruise ship, fantastic
@dlrmadison5 ай бұрын
Loving this! Crew deserves credit for passenger happiness and loyalty.
@beachymamaadventures5 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the Captain Nights late night buffets they used to do 20 years ago. I miss it!
@KrisTina-friendship5 ай бұрын
Wow!! Thanks Chris for giving crew tour. An area we don't get to see as passengers. Spectacular!! is one word to describe it amongst many. The crew work so hard. All you folks deserve the best ❤
@whale56465 ай бұрын
wow looks like the crew are living well. Thanks for sharing . I always wondered what the crew area looked like. Take care my friend.
@kathleencraig38045 ай бұрын
this is the best crew area , we were lucky to have crew cafeteria/tiny/small buffet the crew gym never used and crew bar was cheap drinks $1.00 2003 when I was on princess, worked as musician. I like color schemes and crew areas were so beautifully designed. Royal knows how to take care of their crew for sure they just work them 12-16hrs day excluding musicians in lounges or showroom theatres.
@keyman66895 ай бұрын
Very nice. It's like you're getting the cruise experience and not some boring backstage industrial area. Bravo RC.
@brentshuffler12345 ай бұрын
Chris, I am delighted to see that Royal Caribbean is giving its Icon staff the best treatment in the entire cruise industry. The Crew Neighbourhood is effectively a ship within the megaship! It is as big as, or even bigger than, many ships, given that Icon has about 2,300 employees and the majority of ships are carrying fewer passengers than that, right?
@grace70594 ай бұрын
Thats fabulous❤Happy crew, happy passenger 🎉
@evangelisttamarmichelle35125 ай бұрын
The Crew Deserves It. Very Nice
@grayrabbit22115 ай бұрын
Wow at the Crew Appreciation Dinner! I realize this isn't a typical night, but the fact that they went all-out with ice sculptures, elaborate decorations, beautifully displayed food speaks volumes. Same with the crew areas being fitted with nice fittings and furniture that are more than worthy of guest areas. RC didn't have to do this, but that they took the extra effort and expense is impressive. All of this makes me want to give RC business over other cruise lines.
@thisizdub4 ай бұрын
They deserve it. Every cruise I've been on I always see the crew work constantly
@lacasabartholomew6404 ай бұрын
Hopefully this will inspire RCL to refurbish crew areas on the rest of the fleet. They deserve it!
@floridacycling48425 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour. We've always known that the crew works so hard, it's nice to see that they have such lovely areas to relax in when off the clock.
@bonniejenney21125 ай бұрын
So happy to see that Royal Caribbean is finally stepping it up for the crew hopefully they continue making these areas for all of new ships and revamping some of the older ships happy crew happy guest great job Royal Caribbean
@apaisley3169Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this. My daughter just started a new job on this ship and your videos give me so much peace of mind! Thank you❤
@ladydove455 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, The crew areas are really cool to see. Everyplace looked amazing and fantastic
@angelaterranova15775 ай бұрын
So glad to see this for the crew!! You all work so hard, you definitely deserve nice living quarters!!
@princessconsuelabananahamm15714 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! It brought back memories of the good old times. It definitely is fancier than other ships, loved it!!!
@fairygurl54485 ай бұрын
I loved the layout and seeing all the food the crew is offered. It’s amazing. Makes you really think about the amount of food the ship has to have for both the crew and passengers.
@jeffthanson5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Chris! I absolutely love the "I am Royal" messaging, all Royal Crew makes me extremely proud!
@FraserAtSea5 ай бұрын
This was so amazing to see. The concept of 'neighbourhoods' blew my mind when I was on Symphony last year, but this is NEXT LEVEL. The fact the crew have another hidden neighbourhood 'behind the scenes' is fascinating - thanks for showing us this!
@beckyumphrey26265 ай бұрын
Wow!!!!! Love.how RCL treats the crew. We cruised RCL SONG OF.NORWAY in 1974. It was top notch then. Such a classy operation. Far above a Carnival cruise.
@leanncarpenter91384 ай бұрын
You all deserve these great areas to relax and eat and just enjoy time off
@rtshort5 ай бұрын
VERY nice crew quarters. Like its own city. Thanks for the tour.
@paulonyainda74304 ай бұрын
Royal Caribbean truly does care for crew....
@pnw_and_palapas4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour Chris! I just shook your hand in the casino, thank you for taking the time to greet me. Beautiful ship ❤
@BrianAlt5 ай бұрын
Wow! What a difference from other crew areas we’ve seen in the past! Beautiful
@sarahj.59705 ай бұрын
It makes me happy they put this effort in for you guys....very nice...you all really deserve chill places that are just yours. Thanks for sharing.
@snapper699966665 ай бұрын
Same food as the passengers by the look of it, that's great
@johnmayerislovee5 ай бұрын
Congrats Chris on another great stream. The Icon's crew area looks better than most US University student unions and cafeterias.
@normakennedy74045 ай бұрын
WOW, what a great area for the crew. They work very hard and deserve a great place to relax.
@freeetosaywhatilike74735 ай бұрын
WOW the crew got it a nice setup . The cruise line did not miss their loyalty crew staff! Well out done them self .
@jhonld58594 ай бұрын
What an amazing cruise! It would be wonderful to work on a ship like that.
@debwright46555 ай бұрын
Wow the immensity of the size is amazing. With them having to be on the ship for months on end it is nice to see that they have such a wonderful area.
@luvtravel29275 ай бұрын
Love they treat crew as important as they are wow super
@susananderson6185 ай бұрын
Wow Chris that is fantastic! Crew well earned and deserved. Enjoy!
@winstonmace48655 ай бұрын
Spent 6 years on ships first with Princess then Disney. Seeing this set up, I hope it sets an example for other cruise lines to follow.
@CBAmakingAusername4 ай бұрын
Wow. It looks great x
@100TVrsa5 ай бұрын
Good job RCCL for giving the best to its crew , hope all cruiseline do the same
@donmoors89925 ай бұрын
Chris your grace and blogs just make us continually want to cruise Royal. Thanks so much! 😎
@lorriethompson62545 ай бұрын
Nice to see you guys have a nice place to go after you put in a busy day.
@laplet82625 ай бұрын
Great video, Chris! The crew area on Icon looks much better than I would have imagined. I hope you have a great time on your contract aboard this mighty ship!
@Tomyoung72855 ай бұрын
Very impressive crew area. I could really see myself working on a ship when I was much younger. Love your vlogs. Very interesting and educational at same time. Get to see all the areas of a cruise ship and how many people and equipment it takes to operate a ship. A maxing. 🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤❤
@KissesFromCanada5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad better ships means it better for everyone!
@jamesmachado73574 ай бұрын
I would love to see a comparison between the different ship classes. This makes me want to join the crew!
@jeanmm29965 ай бұрын
Really cool, Chris! Crew, you all rock!!!!!❤
@shawniam20005 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, yes the crew area is so cool. Thanks so much for that tour of it. All that food made me hungry lol. I enjoy your content very much!
@petermann82245 ай бұрын
I love❤ this. That is how you treat your people. Well done rcl😊
@danieldzurko80535 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tour of this beautiful neighborhood.
@septemberclare26975 ай бұрын
What a great place to work. Thank you for sharing.
@freeetosaywhatilike74735 ай бұрын
Due more video of behind the ship crew work area each department one by one video of the ship area (kitchen,water frustration, the laundry room, the stockroom engine room, the control deck
@richmiller25015 ай бұрын
Chris his makes my love RC even more. I sometimes complain on the price but seeing how they take care of their employees, I can understand this.. .
@richmiller25015 ай бұрын
A happy crew means a great trip for me.. I for one love to hear the story's and interact with the crew...
@user-ki3wh1ml2e5 ай бұрын
I wanted to see the pool and outside areas too
@LakeCupid5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I don't know about anyone else but I tend to forget that they crew also has a life on the ship. I mean absolutely no disrespect at all. I am grateful for all that the crew does for all of us. Definitely eye opening and great to see. Wish you would be there when I get there but one day I will be on the same ship as you :D
@stephendoane10935 ай бұрын
Well done and kudos to Royal.
@AlTaJr615 ай бұрын
that is highly commendable and should be THE STANDARD for other cruise lines as well. I saw a video about another company where the passengers could tell the CREW were not happy at all and appeared Stressed to the Max.
@adrianpitman10973 ай бұрын
thank you very much i really enjoyed that one as i have been in some of the areas of navigator i been on the bridge but this was brilliant chris
@johnhipwell59895 ай бұрын
Great video!!!!! I love that you showed us your world. Thank you !
@anncampbell59525 ай бұрын
Crew area is wonderful! Enjoy!
@kristypaul80675 ай бұрын
Fantastic tour thanks for taking us with you Chris ❤
@billbruff96135 ай бұрын
Thanks for a visit to the crew neighborhood. It is great to see Royal upping their game in caring for their tireless crew members. While cruise guests are continuing to pay increasingly higher prices, it is nice to see some of that money being well invested in crew amenities and not just pocketed as more profits. Thanks Chris
@angie-whateverfloatsyourboat5 ай бұрын
Nice areas for the crew. I love behind the scenes footage, thank you.
@JustTheilogs5 ай бұрын
You don’t get to see cooks on break since they are cooking for the guests and crew. Lots of buffet stations to fill even the areas the guests don’t see. Nice to see a few on break.
@user-bc4yo6yz6e5 ай бұрын
Wow loooove it ❤ it's beautiful just as good as the guest areas which i think it should be too you guys and girls are the heartbeat of the ship, with out you all we could not cruise so you all deserve to have Only the best ❤
@stevenz22345 ай бұрын
Another great tour...we hope to see you soon on the ICON.
@charlottedowns66525 ай бұрын
Chris, fantastic vid e o! That's why we love Royal Carribean! They are great everywhere!
@Kim-ul9to5 ай бұрын
wow thats great all the crew deserve it
@markr71315 ай бұрын
That crew buffet blows away carnivals guest buffet big time
@trbarton7435 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for ALL that you do for us. I was really impressed with the crew mess & all of the various options that you have. It makes working on a ship that much better with these kinds of benefits. Thanks! Agian.😁😁😁👍👍
@bernadettelawson29165 ай бұрын
That’s just what the hard working crew need. It looks great. I’m only surprised the crew stay so slim
@rescue22executive5 ай бұрын
Love the crew neighborhood!! I took a selfie with you on the maiden voyage, it was nice to finally meet you!
@TravelwithEbby5 ай бұрын
That’s so nice! Too bad that isn’t everyday lol that’s the least they can do for all the hard work you guys do!
@gwynethglas-brown91715 ай бұрын
Wauw what an awesome area from the crew. 🥰
@marktheshark79665 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, I just got your newest mitis video. Awesome as hell you did a beautiful job as a cruise mess. That is probably the most cleanest and nicest area for you and your crew. Very impressed.
@mztweety13745 ай бұрын
Never worked on a ship before but I love it. Very very cool.
@leslieann26365 ай бұрын
Great video! See you Chris Wong at the end of March on the Icon!