This was incredibly transparent and I appreciate you willingly being so kind as to indulge your audience with something like this. Really appreciate your content and point of view as a crew member.
Thank you for this. I’m sure room stewards make less but I always give my steward cash at the start and end of my cruise in addition to the daily incentive. Everyone of the the crew works so hard, I just want to show how appreciative I am.
@@blessingndoro3729 if you know someone from royal Caribbean,i think they can recommend you to company,and then you can apply directly.... because when i was , management was talking about that to Crew....im not sure for agency because i don't know where are you from.
That is a nice amount of money from TH-cam as well. Now I understand how many youtubers can handle either visiting cruises nonstop for reviews, or going to amusement parks almost daily. Sadly I was finally refused on my medical to work in a ship. So no adventure for me. In the other hand, I can still enjoy your videos to see the background and information on whats like working there.
It's not all a bed of roses on a cruise ship, and not everyone can toggle making TH-cam videos. I work on one, so the average payroll every 2 weeks, is pretty precise. However, it's substantially below the average median in the US.
Thank you for posting this. I think many passengers need to see this and get an idea of the salary you are making, I honestly thought it was higher for positions such as yours. I am always a good tipper on top of regular gratuities, and now feel badly for those I am unable to hand an extra tip to. You all work so very hard! It also was an eye opening experience to know what vloggers are making off of ad traffic too!
@@carlosga Yeah, depending on where he is from. India, Philippines, Peru etc he would be in the top, top 1 percent in income earners. If he was living in the USA it wouldn't be great but still very acceptable. Work hard??? I know people who haven't had a holiday in 10 years...not a one. To be able to take 6 weeks off every turn around is awesome too.
Out for dinner with 2 other couples...6 of us. One of the ladies with us was going on about tipping and how servers make below min wage. I sat with her and counted the tables our server was taking care of. Showed her the math based on her tipping formula and what aprox bills each of the tables received for what they ordered. It worked out our server was making $160 cash per hour not including her wage. I pointed out that was 4 times more than what she made and our server didn't have to pay back a 200k student loan!!
Thanks for sharing Chris! Really appreciate you giving up some insight as to your salary at RCI and your TH-cam efforts. Keep up the hard work. Stay safe and healthy!
Love your videos, Chris! I find it hard to believe that people actually ask how much money you earn. You are being MORE than generous in sharing, what IMO, is private information between you and your employer.
Thanks Chris for this video. I used to work in Luxury Cruise for 2.5 years, around 20 years ago. I miss it sometimes. I have relatives and friends working in Cruise (Passenger and Cargo). My hope is for the pandemic to be over.
We went on your ship this past fall 2021 and was upgraded to the Grand Loft Suite on deck 8! We had Marla as our Genie! What an incredible cruise!! Love this ship!!!
I met you Chris several years ago. Love your videos. I’m currently on Celebrity Silhouette now. Last sea day of 10 days, 6 ports. It’s been a great cruise. After 20 months with no cruise I didn’t realize how happy this would make me!! All you crew work hard for your money. We really appreciate you!! Susan from Indiana🥰
Wow! Thank you for your honesty. I really like this kind of video, it is appreciated. Good job on being transparent, never knew. I am happy that TH-cam is really helping you a lot. You deserve it. More power to you and it was so nice meeting you in September👍🏼
You have got to be one of the most honest and transparent youtubers ever! You're awesome. Can you say how it works with what ship you get assigned to for your contracts? Do you know before you leave your current contract where you'll be going next or if you'll be coming back to the same ship?
Hi Chris, I just found your video through La Lido Loca channel. I find your videos very interesting, so I subscribe. I’m will be watching more of your videos. Keep up the good work.
I was told by a ship mate the highest paid person on a cruise ship was the Head Barman. People don't realize how hard you work for that salary .I was at sea for 50 years
Chris, can you please do a video explaining the mechanics of automated gratuities and tips you recieve in cash? There's lots of confusuion over whether crew are allowed to keep cash tips and youre so good at explaining and communicating.
LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S CHRIS. I have been down in crew quarters only once. My mom worked on the ship as a contract Bridge director. I went with her to set up the tables, handout the food and drinks and prizes. Other than being on top of the stabilizers it wasn't bad. Have a great day.
Hey Chris, our daughter is getting married soon and my wife and I are booking her and her fiancé on a 4 day cruise out of Port Canaveral for their Honeymoon on the Independence of the Seas. They will be sailing next summer.
4K per month is pretty good considering your room and food is included, so you're just paying for wi-fi and your smartphone plan and spending on your days off... no car payment, no insurance, no gasoline, etc. Sweet!
Worked on Royal Caribbean in the beginning of the 90s.. Nordic Empress and Monarch of the seas as servers.. back then we got the tips directly from the guests and in a 7 days cruise we used to make an average of $1000-$1100 per week. Nowadays they make far less.
I worked for Royal Caribbean for 4 years. Crew pay for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks other than what's offered in the mess (juice, milk, coffee, tea), internet, snacks and other items purchased in the crew shop (most often called the Slopchest). Discounts for crew are available for speciality dining, guest shops, guest bars, shore excursions, spa, etc.
@@RyanHolliday211 Thanks for that info. I would like to hear directly from him also since 4 years is a long time and something may have changed or maybe it has not still great info!
@@Marmelder I, too, worked on ships for four years. The cruise line paid for my flights, uniforms, etc. I paid for my shoes, laundry, crew bar tab, etc.
I am amazed at your openness with us! That would be about 50k/year... actually a little less because of the break every ten months or so. My last job was about 42k/year, so you're doing good!
Hi Chris. Thanks you for sharing about your income. Could you please consider a video about tips and tricks for RCL cruisers from a crew member's perspective? As a crew member you have probably seen and know a lot more than your average youtuber on this topic. I really enjoy your videos and would like to hear your point of view on this. Thank you and take care.
I went to college, earned a degree, and then went back to school -- twice -- for IT Certifications. I've NEVER made $4,000/month EVER! Enjoy the income!!!!! Now that I'm older, I am going to retire and live on Social Security, get a part-time job, and hope to earn 1/2 that much money in a month. If only TH-cam was around back then (the 1980-1990's). I don't have anything interesting to film nowadays. LOL but back "in the day", I traveled around the United States and could have done a travel vlog. I enjoy your videos and watch all of them!
Spoke to a casino employee on Anthem of the seas last week when I was on my cruise. They said they made $1600 per month and if their tips exceeded their pay, they only received the tips that month. The employee I spoke to was a regular employee but that is still a large difference from what you are stating.
Hey there broda its so nice to see you here and its nice to know that we are working on the same company.im still in the independence of the seas.hope to meet you someday.sending support here from the philippines.staysafe & healthy.
I like the fact that you are grateful! I LIKE THAT! we just left odessy of the seas- it was amazing! don't think we saw you though! as we never went to the casino! but keep up the good work!
But you work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s 84 hours per week, times 2, that’s 168 hours every two weeks. Now, divide 1,395 by 168 = 8.30 per hour, including tips. You make slight above minimum wage. Nah, I think the experience may be nice, but I’m better off where I’m at. Thank you for sharing, though! ☺️
He doesn’t work 12 hours a day every SINGLE day…for one thing, the casino is Not open when the ship is in port either on port stops or on turnaround day….i believe he says his workweek is about 60 hours total
Wages onboard don't appear to have moved much, I worked onboard more than 20 years ago and was making around $2200 a month as a photographer, back then the exchange rate was double for Australians so $4400 a month OZ.
Chris, I have a question I’m sure many others have thought about but never asked. When I sail with my family I ALWAYS remove the automatic gratuities from my account because I prefer to give cash directly to the staff. (Ex. Room attendant, Dining room waiters). There’s a rumor going around that the crew has a list of people that remove their gratuities during the sailing. Is that true ? Or is there no such list?
Hi Chris, thank you for the informative videos you produce, like you, I love Independence of the seas we have sailed on her three times, she is our favourite ship compared to other RCCL ships we have been on.
Chris, that's your net pay from Royal Caribbean not, your gross pay. So you really make more. Best video blogger!!! By the way. We just got off the Independence of the seas Sept. 27th.
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This was incredibly transparent and I appreciate you willingly being so kind as to indulge your audience with something like this. Really appreciate your content and point of view as a crew member.
Thank you for this. I’m sure room stewards make less but I always give my steward cash at the start and end of my cruise in addition to the daily incentive. Everyone of the the crew works so hard, I just want to show how appreciative I am.
My dream job ma'am
Room steward getting minimum 700dolar per week,it depends how many rooms he or she have.. bigger stations have 1000+ dollar per week
@@blessingndoro3729 you can get that job easy, just apply in agency,or someone can recommend you to company and you can directly apply to company
@@joksimrovcanin9346 thanks with info, do u know any genuine agencies or links
@@blessingndoro3729 if you know someone from royal Caribbean,i think they can recommend you to company,and then you can apply directly.... because when i was , management was talking about that to Crew....im not sure for agency because i don't know where are you from.
I think u are the only true person who is not afraid to tell the world what u make. And u didn't lie about it
Much Respect!!!!
How do you know he didn't lie about it? Did you verify it?
And he is not good at math. $1395 for 2 weeks is more than $2790 per month.
I just got hired to work on the cruise ship in hawaii, I am beyond excited and will be headed to hawaii next month....
Congrats
Cool,good luck
@@josephmcdonald135 thank you...
@@crystals2781 thank you!!!
Was the application process complex?
Thanks for not burying the number at the end of a 15 minute monologue!
Very open and this is what people are looking for when they make decisions on their career choices. Thank you very much!
That is a nice amount of money from TH-cam as well. Now I understand how many youtubers can handle either visiting cruises nonstop for reviews, or going to amusement parks almost daily.
Sadly I was finally refused on my medical to work in a ship. So no adventure for me. In the other hand, I can still enjoy your videos to see the background and information on whats like working there.
Good for you for remaining to be humble and transparent to your viewers. I enjoy watching your videos, for far more than learning about cruise ships.
Note to self: quit my job as a teacher and work in a cruise ship while making you tube videos.
and your gorgeous so that helps!
Same quit my job as a nurse
Hi beautiful
Teachers in the US are paid an abysmal amount. In Canada, two weeks would range from $4000-6500 a month
It's not all a bed of roses on a cruise ship, and not everyone can toggle making TH-cam videos. I work on one, so the average payroll every 2 weeks, is pretty precise. However, it's substantially below the average median in the US.
Thank you for posting this. I think many passengers need to see this and get an idea of the salary you are making, I honestly thought it was higher for positions such as yours. I am always a good tipper on top of regular gratuities, and now feel badly for those I am unable to hand an extra tip to. You all work so very hard! It also was an eye opening experience to know what vloggers are making off of ad traffic too!
That’s a lot! What are you talking about
@@carlosga Yeah, depending on where he is from. India, Philippines, Peru etc he would be in the top, top 1 percent in income earners. If he was living in the USA it wouldn't be great but still very acceptable. Work hard??? I know people who haven't had a holiday in 10 years...not a one. To be able to take 6 weeks off every turn around is awesome too.
@@truckguy6.7 In Canada that’s a lot
Be aware this includes room and board. And, no expenses, so quite a bit actually
Out for dinner with 2 other couples...6 of us. One of the ladies with us was going on about tipping and how servers make below min wage. I sat with her and counted the tables our server was taking care of. Showed her the math based on her tipping formula and what aprox bills each of the tables received for what they ordered. It worked out our server was making $160 cash per hour not including her wage. I pointed out that was 4 times more than what she made and our server didn't have to pay back a 200k student loan!!
Great video Chris! Not having the expense of food and shelter while on the cruise ship makes that money go even further. 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks for sharing Chris! Really appreciate you giving up some insight as to your salary at RCI and your TH-cam efforts. Keep up the hard work. Stay safe and healthy!
Thanks for a honest disclosure and giving us a clear understanding.
To be more accurate:
$1395 divided by 2 = $697.5 weekly
times 4.33 = $3020 monthly from RCI
or $697.5 X 12 = $36,270 yearly from RCI
Thanks!
Love your videos, Chris! I find it hard to believe that people actually ask how much money you earn. You are being MORE than generous in sharing, what IMO, is private information between you and your employer.
You know who encourages employees to keep that information private? Employers who are getting away with underpaying some of their employees.
@@joec4278 thank you, hello! Lol
@@joec4278 Exactly! Salaries should be talked about more often.
You are the first person to make a video about your cruise salary and youtube salary simple and easy to see. Thank you.
I appreciate how transparent you are Chris. Keep up the good work on both TH-cam and the cruise ship
Thanks Chris for this video. I used to work in Luxury Cruise for 2.5 years, around 20 years ago. I miss it sometimes. I have relatives and friends working in Cruise (Passenger and Cargo). My hope is for the pandemic to be over.
We went on your ship this past fall 2021 and was upgraded to the Grand Loft Suite on deck 8! We had Marla as our Genie! What an incredible cruise!! Love this ship!!!
I was always very curious, I really appreciate the transparency and you being willing to share that information. Great videos!
I met you Chris several years ago. Love your videos.
I’m currently on Celebrity Silhouette now. Last sea day of 10 days, 6 ports.
It’s been a great cruise. After 20 months with no cruise I didn’t realize how happy this would make me!!
All you crew work hard for your money. We really appreciate you!!
Susan from Indiana🥰
Hey Chris, cheers from Anaheim Ca. You do a great vlogs, keep it up.
Also respect for showing your paycheck. I guess the salary depends on your position and years of service?
I’m your subscribers and I love your video I admire Filipinos that works on a cruise ship, keep on posting thank you
Wow! Thank you for your honesty. I really like this kind of video, it is appreciated. Good job on being transparent, never knew. I am happy that TH-cam is really helping you a lot. You deserve it. More power to you and it was so nice meeting you in September👍🏼
one of the most honest videos i ever watched on here. Thanks man!
You have got to be one of the most honest and transparent youtubers ever! You're awesome.
Can you say how it works with what ship you get assigned to for your contracts? Do you know before you leave your current contract where you'll be going next or if you'll be coming back to the same ship?
thank you for being so forthcoming with the figures. I wish you more success and the best of luck brother!!!
Hey man appreciate you showing how much youtube makes you. Lots of people won't do that.
Wow,did not expect that voice or accent. Great voice!!! I see why people may like your videos. Congrats!!
Congratulations on your success, hard work pays off. Wish you all the best
Hi Chris, I just found your video through La Lido Loca channel. I find your videos very interesting, so I subscribe. I’m will be watching more of your videos. Keep up the good work.
No one’s ever been this transparent you’re awesome!
I was told by a ship mate the highest paid person on a cruise ship was the Head Barman. People don't realize how hard you work for that salary .I was at sea for 50 years
Chris, can you please do a video explaining the mechanics of automated gratuities and tips you recieve in cash? There's lots of confusuion over whether crew are allowed to keep cash tips and youre so good at explaining and communicating.
Thanks Chris for being so candid
Great job
Hey Chris! Just seen you a few weeks ago on the Odyssey. Thanks for all your help in the Casino!!
LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S CHRIS. I have been down in crew quarters only once. My mom worked on the ship as a contract Bridge director. I went with her to set up the tables, handout the food and drinks and prizes. Other than being on top of the stabilizers it wasn't bad. Have a great day.
Hey Chris, our daughter is getting married soon and my wife and I are booking her and her fiancé on a 4 day cruise out of Port Canaveral for their Honeymoon on the Independence of the Seas. They will be sailing next summer.
I appreciate u showing ur personal business & funds not many do this🥂
Way to go Chris. Wishing you continued success with your YOU TUBE channel !!!!!!
Very good to see somebody tell the truth for once thank you I really enjoyed this
4K per month is pretty good considering your room and food is included, so you're just paying for wi-fi and your smartphone plan and spending on your days off... no car payment, no insurance, no gasoline, etc. Sweet!
Worked on Royal Caribbean in the beginning of the 90s.. Nordic Empress and Monarch of the seas as servers.. back then we got the tips directly from the guests and in a 7 days cruise we used to make an average of $1000-$1100 per week. Nowadays they make far less.
cruises are more affordable now and theres more competition which drives prices down.. thats called supply and demand
How honest of you to share this information. Good luck with your social media
Can you do a breakdown of what you need to pay for while on the ship?
Yes, I was wondering the same.
I worked for Royal Caribbean for 4 years.
Crew pay for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks other than what's offered in the mess (juice, milk, coffee, tea), internet, snacks and other items purchased in the crew shop (most often called the Slopchest). Discounts for crew are available for speciality dining, guest shops, guest bars, shore excursions, spa, etc.
@@RyanHolliday211 but what’s an average of what’s spent?
@@RyanHolliday211 Thanks for that info. I would like to hear directly from him also since 4 years is a long time and something may have changed or maybe it has not still great info!
@@Marmelder I, too, worked on ships for four years. The cruise line paid for my flights, uniforms, etc. I paid for my shoes, laundry, crew bar tab, etc.
Tka for the video, man! I just started my 1st contract on board and u inspire me!!
Thanks for the video, Chris! I enjoy this kind of content and transparency.
Thanks this was interesting! Congratulations on your TH-cam success that's great!
Thank you for sharing...soon I'll be working in Cruiship too NCL... waiting for contract sign. I'm so excited 😄
Just found your channel. Also love the independence of the seas!
Thanks for sharing Chris! Stay safe.
I watch your videos from time to time but after this one I will be more than happy to watch every single one if your videos
I am amazed at your openness with us! That would be about 50k/year... actually a little less because of the break every ten months or so. My last job was about 42k/year, so you're doing good!
He has no expenses, can you say the same?
@@glent7853 That's true too.
Good job Chris, glad your making money and having fun. Keep it up buddy and enjoy your life. God bless you. 🙏
Enjoy watching your videos, very informative!
Interesting indeed. Thank you, as I have been always curious about this.
Awesome!!! I saw your ship this summer, it blew it's horn at me!!!
🤣😂
Hi Chris. Thanks you for sharing about your income. Could you please consider a video about tips and tricks for RCL cruisers from a crew member's perspective? As a crew member you have probably seen and know a lot more than your average youtuber on this topic. I really enjoy your videos and would like to hear your point of view on this. Thank you and take care.
I went to college, earned a degree, and then went back to school -- twice -- for IT Certifications. I've NEVER made $4,000/month EVER! Enjoy the income!!!!! Now that I'm older, I am going to retire and live on Social Security, get a part-time job, and hope to earn 1/2 that much money in a month. If only TH-cam was around back then (the 1980-1990's). I don't have anything interesting to film nowadays. LOL but back "in the day", I traveled around the United States and could have done a travel vlog. I enjoy your videos and watch all of them!
Thanks for sharing! We appreciate!
Hi Chris. Happy Holidays! I will be on Odyssey from 3/20/22 to 3/26/22. Hope to see you then. Stay safe!!
Thank you for giving God the credit for leading you to your successful career! God bless you!
Again, another GREAT VIDEO … thx you Chris .
I’m on the Odyssey this week! Not a gambler, but enjoying the ship so far!
Awesome! Well deserved pay!! I'm on the Independence right now! Love this ship also!! See you in 2 weeks on the Odyssey!!
Spoke to a casino employee on Anthem of the seas last week when I was on my cruise. They said they made $1600 per month and if their tips exceeded their pay, they only received the tips that month. The employee I spoke to was a regular employee but that is still a large difference from what you are stating.
Probably it is true, because now salaries are minimal for all workers... they have minimal guaranteed salary....
Hi Chris!
Great video, very informative.
Thank you!
Thanks Chris for this video. This was great information.
i really want to work on a cruise ship but i have a weak immune system. i think i cant handle the work there i will be easily pass out. damn it sucks
Hey there broda its so nice to see you here and its nice to know that we are working on the same company.im still in the independence of the seas.hope to meet you someday.sending support here from the philippines.staysafe & healthy.
Your doing a great job!
I have been following you for a long time
Hope some day I will get to meet you
I like the fact that you are grateful! I LIKE THAT! we just left odessy of the seas- it was amazing! don't think we saw you though! as we never went to the casino! but keep up the good work!
Your subscribers are growing so fast! Awesome! I can tell by the questions who is new to your channel lol 🤣
Lots of love Chris ❤️
Omg so happy you shared this!
Happy thanksgiving Chris🦃🦃
Thanks for your honesty
But you work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s 84 hours per week, times 2, that’s 168 hours every two weeks. Now, divide 1,395 by 168 = 8.30 per hour, including tips. You make slight above minimum wage. Nah, I think the experience may be nice, but I’m better off where I’m at. Thank you for sharing, though! ☺️
He doesn’t work 12 hours a day every SINGLE day…for one thing, the casino is Not open when the ship is in port either on port stops or on turnaround day….i believe he says his workweek is about 60 hours total
@that comes to 11.62 dollars per hour, lol 😂. Thanks for reinforcing my point! 👏🏽
Wages onboard don't appear to have moved much, I worked onboard more than 20 years ago and was making around $2200 a month as a photographer, back then the exchange rate was double for Australians so $4400 a month OZ.
Thank you for your honesty!
It was good to meet you last week.
Chris, I have a question I’m sure many others have thought about but never asked. When I sail with my family I ALWAYS remove the automatic gratuities from my account because I prefer to give cash directly to the staff. (Ex. Room attendant, Dining room waiters). There’s a rumor going around that the crew has a list of people that remove their gratuities during the sailing. Is that true ? Or is there no such list?
Thank you!! Great video!!! New subscriber here🚢
Hey Chris will be there next month...love giving a tip when I get a hand pay. Hope to see you.
I cruised a lot on Indy. Loved that ship, and the crew.
The Indy, my fav too Chris. Sailed on it six times so far. 👍🏼
Hi Chris, thank you for the informative videos you produce, like you, I love Independence of the seas we have sailed on her three times, she is our favourite ship compared to other RCCL ships we have been on.
Hi Chris love your video’s. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. - This is super helpful.
Chris, that's your net pay from Royal Caribbean not, your gross pay. So you really make more. Best video blogger!!! By the way. We just got off the Independence of the seas Sept. 27th.
Thx for letting us know. I have a family member who may want to work on a cruise ship.
chris thank you now I think I understand the u tube now we all need to slam the like and thunks up Thank you again stay safe
It’s 3,023 a month which is (1,395/2) x52 (/12)
I applied to Royal Caribbean on January 1 and they told me I’m selected for an interview but they never gave me a call. Or told me what to do yet
Yearly pay is 1395.50 (two week pay period)x 26 pay periods =36283 per year or or 3023.59 per month
Thank you .And also you no have to pay inside boat for foods ,for cleaning clothes ,for water etc .... Nice vlog mate .
Thanks Chris❤️I'm planning to apply for Steiner cruise ship early 2022
Thank you for sharing!