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  • @LaLidoLoca
    @LaLidoLoca  2 года назад +52

    Check out the full conversation with Chris. We talk about a lot. How did it get his job, what was it like during the shutdown and so much more. Check it out and make sure you subscribe to the podcast channel. ruclips.net/video/Po2AoKwyJd4/видео.html

  • @ChristopherWongVLOGS
    @ChristopherWongVLOGS 2 года назад +217

    It was great having you onboard Tony. Loved that we finally got to meet. Thanks again for having me on the channel, and this interview was so much fun!

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  2 года назад +10

      You are most welcome sir! Glad to have finally met up! Thanks for the great info!

    • @judysmith9552
      @judysmith9552 2 года назад

      the casino host job sounds like it would be a fun job.making people that gamble happy

    • @queenscatsandcastles
      @queenscatsandcastles 2 года назад +1

      So Awesome thanks Chris

    • @alisonjordan303
      @alisonjordan303 2 года назад

      Chris, I was just telling Tony, I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ll be on Odyssey this weekend! Im going to try to come find you! The casino is my fav part of any cruise!

    • @americangal49
      @americangal49 2 года назад

      So, you have to play $2000 dollars to get minimum 400 points? Who has that kind of money to gamble?
      1 point= $5 bet !!!

  • @christinemarino5732
    @christinemarino5732 Год назад +6

    We have been in a couple of FREE cruises by invitation from the casino. You still have to pay port fees, taxes, tips, and any extras on the ship. This is a great perk.😊😊

  • @raybrown6165
    @raybrown6165 2 года назад +27

    My wife and I watch all of Chris's postings. Wish he would do more posts but we know his number one priority his job with Royal Caribbean. Thanks Tony for posting Chris and helping him promote his channel.

  • @christymurphy6571
    @christymurphy6571 2 года назад +23

    Mad respect for posting the gambling anonymous number. I do not go to the casinos on land or water. However now that I know they have free play I'll definitely be visiting the casino on Dec 6th. Lol

    • @jamieh.3258
      @jamieh.3258 2 года назад +3

      I'm not a gambler at all, but I agree with you, I will be using free play on my upcoming cruise on Royal in January 😄

  • @BettyLewis-ln8fq
    @BettyLewis-ln8fq 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have found that if you're nice and not demanding, it gets noticed in a positive way...I treat the casino as excursions and budget so much each day. I havent paid full price or for drinks in several years.

  • @KristenClayKC
    @KristenClayKC 2 года назад +18

    Wonderful video, Tony! I currently have 8 free casino cruises booked with RC. I'm happy with maintaining Casino Royale Prime. The perks of free cruises and cocktails are what I appreciate.

  • @jenellwilliamsburnham3599
    @jenellwilliamsburnham3599 2 года назад +59

    Im totally a casino gal. I have had several “free” cruises in balcony and suites. I must say, in my case they are not “free” but my casino “deposits” keep me cruising. Ha. I love the casino benefits. Every cruise I end up getting a comped specialty dinner from casino. I do play a lot but love it. I’m on west coast. I have never cruised Royal Caribbean but have done 18 cruises on other lines and have three free cruises booked for next year compliments of casino programs. Interesting interview.

    • @michelebegg5073
      @michelebegg5073 2 года назад +5

      Me too! Keep those comps coming. LOL

    • @nancysmall9793
      @nancysmall9793 2 года назад +8

      How much do you think you spend to get all the comps? Is it worth it? I don't gamble so just asking.

    • @onjekaji5832
      @onjekaji5832 2 года назад +3

      I wonder if losing money for them comp is worth it

    • @harlanabraham7772
      @harlanabraham7772 2 года назад +1

      @@onjekaji5832 If you enjoy playing in the casino then it may be worth it. Just remember, it isn't winning or losing. It is how much you play. Yes, the odds are heavily in favor of the house. but, you do have a shot at winning. Depends on what game or games you play.

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast Год назад

      Average gambling losses will far outweigh the value of any comps won. Slots are particularly bad. For every $1000 you gamble you are going to lose about $200.
      Mugs use the comps to justify their addiction to friends. They won't tell you about the $200 they lost, only about the $20 free meal comp they got.

  • @donnaschuepbach3830
    @donnaschuepbach3830 2 года назад +19

    Chris sounds great. I am a big slot machine lover. I think Carnival also has a great casino reward program.
    HOWEVER, on my recent Majestic Princess october cruise (which had been a Casino offer) I was VERY disappointed in the casino. By the end of day two I had 3,500 points. I had not bought a drink package but had always been offered a drink while playing on Carnival. I asked one of the servers if I could have a bottled water. Nope, Not for free. I never saw a Casino host and even had trouble getting my on board Casino credit.
    I did get wine and chocolate covered cherries delivered to the room. And on the last day an offer for $650 in Casino play, in a future cruise, signed by a casino host I NEVER saw. I know I never saw the host because the letter was signed by a woman.
    Maybe I need to switch over to RC on the Navigator! (I only sail from California).
    Thank you Tony and Chris. Great info.

  • @darleneeastburn7639
    @darleneeastburn7639 2 года назад +6

    I live in Las Vegas & worked at Caesar’s Palace … so gambling does not interest me BUT Love watching people playing & listening to their conversations . Lol.. .. your conversation with Chris was very informative . Thx you !!!

  • @KweenBeeSlots
    @KweenBeeSlots 2 года назад +6

    Hey hey hey 👋🏽 it was awesome to cruise with you last week ! We had a blast playing in the Casino ! Chris was fantastic and I became VIP and earned a free cruise with an upgrade to a junior suite 🤩

  • @ScottMilliken
    @ScottMilliken 2 года назад +15

    Great interview! Would love to see you do this kind of video more often.

  • @Tezetta1
    @Tezetta1 2 года назад +23

    Thank you Tony for posting this. I didn’t know they had free play on one of the first two days. I will definitely go to the casino to use it and more 🙈 . My husband gets good casino discount by giving my membership number. And thanks to Chris Wong for giving us to inside scoop!!!

  • @cnik7802
    @cnik7802 2 года назад +6

    Sometimes we win in the casino, sometimes we lose, and sometimes we break even. But we never lose even close to what a cruise would have cost us anyway, and we have taken 32 comped cruises (all in balconies or junior suites) and have another 13 currently booked. Casino Royale is extremely generous with comp offers. I would never tell someone to become a gambler just for comps, but if you are going to gamble somewhere anyway, then a cruise ship is a wonderful place to gamble.

    • @iptvclub1575
      @iptvclub1575 Год назад +1

      There are a few people on RUclips that gamble just for the comps. They have the same mentality as you. Never lose what the cruise would have cost. They way they look at it, if they lose 4-5 hundred bucks but they get 3 free cruises out of it, it’s worth it!!! The comps on cruises are much better than land based casinos. You can be a high roller on a casino cruise but a very small fish in Vegas

    • @SwayPromo
      @SwayPromo Год назад

      @@iptvclub1575so just play like 500-600 on a cruise?? Does It have to be slots to get those points or can It be craps and all the other games?

  • @pamlaminsky9898
    @pamlaminsky9898 2 года назад +6

    I love the casino and always play. I never knew about the free play on the first two days. Great news.

  • @hopemyers799
    @hopemyers799 2 года назад +3

    I spent $100 at the slots for the first time on Carnival Breeze in Sept 2021. I received an offer for a $25 dollar balcony/ocean view cruise about a month later!!!! Super excited!

  • @kellywilson9889
    @kellywilson9889 2 года назад +7

    Tony
    You are the cruise leader of the people. Thanks for helping us newbies.

  • @RealMoesWorld
    @RealMoesWorld 2 года назад +25

    Thanks Tony! Your passion for cruise vlogging is incredibly helpful. Thank you for what you do. Hope you and your wife have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

  • @pudgyboypudgyboy898
    @pudgyboypudgyboy898 2 года назад +8

    I find it difficult to separate my money from my pocket, not that I haven’t tried just haven’t found it an experience I feel I need to repeat enough to earn loyalty points/rewards. I would try the free play now that I know about it.

  • @brunkerj
    @brunkerj 2 года назад +4

    Very comprehensive. What I learned on my last cruise was how payouts were lower. A blackjack paid 6/5 versus 3/2. Standard video poker pays 2/1 for 2 pair, but on the cruise it paid 1/1. But the loyalty program helps make the lower odds make sense. Mr. Wong really gave me a better understanding, which I appreciate.

    • @jollyjoker6340
      @jollyjoker6340 Год назад

      Changing to BJ payout to 6/5 adds 1.39% to the casino edge and it looks like the points give 1% back. Still not a terrible deal as far as casinos go.
      Edit: No, they have separate casino rewards. Looking at them now and still no clue what they're worth. What on earth is a "complimentary interior stateroom on one cruise" "based on double occupancy"? You still pay for one person?
      Edit2: It's five dollars a point on slot machines and something unspecified based on a guesstimate of dollars wagered on tables.
      Edit3: Comments on the Internet say table games give roughly a tenth of what you get on slots, with some saying it's just part of your buy-in rather than what you've played.

  • @cindybridges3046
    @cindybridges3046 2 года назад +5

    I've been cruising with Royal for years, and just found this out from you! Thank you Tony!

  • @KarynHill
    @KarynHill 2 года назад +7

    Gambling and casinos don't interest me but I'm very happy for everyone to flock to the casino while I take a swim! It would be about the only time I'd be able to find some space in the pool!

    • @ilovesparky13
      @ilovesparky13 2 года назад +3

      Their gambling is subsidizing the rest of us 🤪

  • @mikewest5796
    @mikewest5796 2 года назад +22

    I am going on my “free” Club Royale cruise on the Mariner in March. Five nights in an interior cabin set us back $370. That was for taxes, fees, and gratuities. We’re pleased with that deal. Might throw in a few more bucks to upgrade our cabin, should it be reasonable. Thanks for the great content, Tony.

    • @tawanaaikens6857
      @tawanaaikens6857 2 года назад +1

      Awesome!! Enjoy!

    • @jbrow8016
      @jbrow8016 Год назад +3

      How much did you spend in the casino to get that ?

    • @mikewest5796
      @mikewest5796 Год назад

      @@jbrow8016 me personally, not much. My wife on the other hand 🤪🤪🤪 Our thought process is $100 each daily during our cruises so not an exorbitant amount. Not sure how RC does the math to determine how much spent equates to a comped interior room.

  • @sharonstockman1080
    @sharonstockman1080 2 года назад +5

    My last cruise was on Allure in Dec 2019. Chris is so right. Always check in with Casino host. I always get with them first night to see how the machines did previous cruise. My Casino host helped me a lot in how to play slot machines. I ended up winning $22,000 the first 2 days of the second week of my cruise. First jackpots I had ever hit. Love the casino. I’ll try my luck again in 21 days on Oasis of the Seas. Another B2B and chance to win.

    • @alikaalex
      @alikaalex Год назад

      This is a good tip? When do you feel is the best time to find the host?

  • @clarencemarquez8134
    @clarencemarquez8134 2 года назад +12

    Hi Tony. Thank you for going outside the "box" and inviting a Casino Host for a very informative interview. Please consider doing the same with Carnival. Thank you.

  • @LindaD2023
    @LindaD2023 2 года назад +5

    IMHO one of your most informative videos and I NEVER gamble. Chris was well spoken and you did a great job with the interview. Knowing there is free play I would be tempted to go in just for fun. Really respect that you added the 800 number for those who might need. I would be interested in more interviews like this with other crew members.

  • @timramey8971
    @timramey8971 2 года назад +3

    That free play is a great nugget. I do not remember ever checking and we play the casino almost every night. We will give this a try on our May cruises on Allure. Thanks Tony for all the info.

  • @stevenhill1954
    @stevenhill1954 2 года назад +2

    Yup, cruise casino comps are real just like land based casinos, the more you play the better those comps are. For newbies the casino host and his/her staff will help you with any questions you may have.

  • @yvonneharper8912
    @yvonneharper8912 2 года назад +2

    I am not casino gambler. I would love to try my winning hand one day. I have good friends who gamble on the ship's casino all the time and tell how they win a free cruise. Now, here is my Wow moment! I didn't know everyone has a free play for the 1st two days! Now that is one amazing tidbit! Thank you Tony and Chris Wong!

  • @ramonabalskus1244
    @ramonabalskus1244 2 года назад +1

    I loved that you gave the public announcement that gambling can be addictive. Strong work.

  • @theresamm21
    @theresamm21 2 года назад +3

    Wow great advice!!! My husband plays in the casino on every cruise but he didn’t know all that! Thank you 😊

  • @chuckspencer5296
    @chuckspencer5296 2 года назад +8

    This looks like the makings of an awesome podcast... I can hardly wait for it to come out!!!

  • @junenic58
    @junenic58 Год назад +1

    I won a cruise and a $250 freeplay on my next cruise. First time I won anything. I used my winnings to keep playing.

  • @juliegrinstead2873
    @juliegrinstead2873 2 года назад +5

    I love Club Royale! Last time I paid cruise fare was 2016. I have 3 cruises booked right now, through March ‘22. Was on Odyssey in August, and didn’t play as much as usual but, still earned enough points for future cruises and to keep my prime status. Love their program!

    • @John-jk1zb
      @John-jk1zb Год назад

      We are primers 😃💪! Being a prime gave me 15 cruise offers for free and also free plays 😁

    • @SwayPromo
      @SwayPromo Год назад

      How much are you gambling with every time you cruise

  • @lynnmoquin2059
    @lynnmoquin2059 2 года назад +4

    Thanks - this was very helpful. I did not know about the free play on Royal and I’ve cruised with them several times.
    I have been somewhat intimidated by the casino, but watched some videos on how to play the slot machines before my last cruise. They helped me understand the difference between max lines, max bet, etc.
    Like your comment about not spending more than you can afford to lose, the key takeaway from one video was: “Treat the money you spend in a casino as entertainment money. Like paying for tickets to a game or concert where you are buying an experience. If you win in the casino, consider it a nice bonus.”
    And thank you for providing the number for help with gambling addiction. What may be harmless entertainment for one can be a serious problem for someone else.

  • @VLCortes24
    @VLCortes24 2 года назад +2

    WOW! Free Play!!! I've been missing out. I'll definitely be going to the casino on day 1 on our cruise in Feb 2022. Thanks to you and Chris Wong for sharing this info.

  • @teresah5318
    @teresah5318 2 года назад +2

    For the first time ever, I was given $100 casino money on our next cruise. I usually do my own bookings and I thought I would try a PVP (Princess Vacation Planner). Not only did we get a good discount and pricing for our next cruise but the casino credit was a surprise. I do play on sea days and have never met the casino host. Now I get to ask how to redeem this credit on our first sea day. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @cynthiavazquez8044
    @cynthiavazquez8044 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for taking the mystery out of this for many people. My husband and I have had so many offers (and taking 6 this year) and only pay taxes and fees. We only gamble on cruise ships now- best rewards. 🤩

  • @chantalsslippersondeedeesf4853
    @chantalsslippersondeedeesf4853 2 года назад +4

    I get my cruises comped from NCL casinos at Sea! I gamble though! I pay the taxes and whatever fees ! I’ve cruised for only 500 for two in a balcony, a suite and once I upgraded for 200pp in the owners suite! Haven’t done this though since the pandemic! I’m ready!!!

  • @michellelloyd9605
    @michellelloyd9605 11 месяцев назад

    Just watched this tonight. Played in the casino for the first time in August 2023. Now we have 3 free cruises booked for 2024!! We are so excited.

  • @scottbrady3221
    @scottbrady3221 2 года назад +3

    We’re doing a 16 day Panama cruise in February on the Norwegian Bliss, thanks to the casino.😱👍

  • @vickiezalesky8222
    @vickiezalesky8222 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the free play tip! We have a family trip planned next year on the Harmony so we’re all excited to give it a try. We always use our CAS free play but we weren’t aware of the other. 😃

  • @karenjordan5731
    @karenjordan5731 2 года назад +1

    I learned from your vid, to meet the casino host on every cruise from now on. Thanks both of you. I watch Chris too!

  • @laurahenshaw3590
    @laurahenshaw3590 2 года назад +3

    I've been on 3 free cruises with RCCL. I'm ready to belly up to the craps table again!!

  • @nanabananafodor4870
    @nanabananafodor4870 2 года назад +4

    Really enjoyed this episode. Been a big fan of Chris since before the shutdown. He actually led me to you,
    Tony. Thanks for the really informative interview. The two of you rock and are my fav cruise vloggers... well along with Emma of course.

  • @elainewiggs9404
    @elainewiggs9404 2 года назад +2

    We love Chris and he's the reason we starting watching your videos. We got our next cruise from the casino. Headed into a Junior Suite in March for Free.

  • @donmoors8992
    @donmoors8992 2 года назад +5

    Great episode Tony! My bride and I will be on the Odyssey in Jan. Can’t wait to put the knowledge you and Chris shared with us. Thanks so much 😎

  • @jimmysgrl
    @jimmysgrl 2 года назад +1

    I was a casino host on land. It was a great job because I made people happy most of the time!

  • @CTChipmunk
    @CTChipmunk 2 года назад +4

    The problem I've always heard is that the cruise ship casinos aren't regulated at sea, so the machines don't pay that well, especially after the first day or two.

    • @fisgibgbobber
      @fisgibgbobber 2 года назад +2

      He said that you start getting perks at 400 points.. So a 1 point per 5 dollars put in the slot that's 2 grand put in the slots. No thanks

  • @jessicageriene6841
    @jessicageriene6841 2 года назад +4

    Thanks Tony this was a helpful video especially for someone like me that has never gambled on a ship. Hanging out in the casino is on our to do list on our April Cruise.

  • @heideleskun1163
    @heideleskun1163 2 года назад +1

    Nice job about the addiction hotline Tony. Seriously that's awesome.

  • @yougosquirrel
    @yougosquirrel 2 года назад

    Tony we met you playing craps on the Celebrity Edge… at least once a year we’ll have a free cruise because of our casino play… this year it’s on the Christmas cruise on Holland America… and meeting the casino host is a must..! On a longer cruise within a few days all of our drinks were comped, the host would check on us at least once if not several times during the evening to make sure we had everything we needed…

  • @orwellianhater4014
    @orwellianhater4014 Год назад +1

    At $5 per point, you need to bet $2000 to be eligible for rewards.

  • @mikebarr6261
    @mikebarr6261 2 года назад +4

    I’m loyal to Royal partly due to the casino program. Pretty much all I book anymore are casino comps.

    • @arenson9
      @arenson9 2 года назад

      How much are you playing to get those comps? slots? tables? I like BJ, but am concerned I'd be losing thousands to get comps!

  • @lindielu1448
    @lindielu1448 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Tony for the great info. I live in Reno Nv and are very familiar with Casino Host. Never knew cruise ships have them. I gamble on ever cruise I have been on and have never been offer any casino perks. So I really learned a lot from your video. I will definitely be contacting a casino host on my next cruise. Keep up the great work ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mattrogers3806
    @mattrogers3806 2 года назад +5

    I started playing more slots specifically for the points, I love table play but I feel like the points are too subjective on table play. I can earn the same amount of points playing $100 a hand for an hour on blackjack as 20 minutes on the slots at $5 spins

    • @sscooby2u
      @sscooby2u 2 года назад

      Thing is, how likely are you to win money playing slots versus playing Blackjack? I can sit at a BJ table for 8 hours on $100 betting $5/hand (unless I have the worst luck ever - I've done it in Reno), conversely I can lose $100 in 15 minutes playing slots. When playing BJ they factor in time played, much easier to rack up time playing BJ versus straight betting on the slots.

  • @kathyparker4453
    @kathyparker4453 2 года назад

    We absolutely love the Casino
    Never thought really about meeting the Host. We were always told they come to you. Well glad to know this. THANKS TONY. and Mr. R.C. HOST HONG

  • @katherinechambers9859
    @katherinechambers9859 2 года назад

    I LOVE Royale Casino! They are the nicest folks. We have received a free cruise and my sister has seven free cruises, so far.

  • @nancysvideostuff
    @nancysvideostuff 2 года назад +1

    I have never been in a casino. We were thinking about it for our Christmas cruise. I am glad to know about the free play. We'll be sure to stop in and use it. Our first 2 days are at sea, so we'll have plenty of time.

  • @michellefindley6058
    @michellefindley6058 2 года назад

    Total test the fates kind of gal. We are not high rollers at all, but manage to play enough to get offers on future cruises and sometimes free drinks. I love the social interaction at the tables and a big personality dealer to make it fun.

  • @act7733
    @act7733 2 года назад +1

    Tony what a great video. I am 65 and have never gambled in my life. I was on Celebrity this past August in Europe and played roulette and won $700 over a number of sessions. I always tipped the dealer and on the last day tipped pit boss and cage lady and everyone else I could find. I am scheduled for another Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise in December (back to back Christmas Cruises) and appreciate your insights and information. I will immediately seek out the Casino Host as I plan to play again.

    • @kodiham7532
      @kodiham7532 Год назад

      How much is customary to tip?

  • @Chris-bi5xp
    @Chris-bi5xp 2 года назад

    Respect to you Tony for your mention of/speaking about gambling addiction. It is certainly very real and has ruined many individuals and families. Kudos for putting up the 800 line to call and ask for help. That just might help out one or more of your own viewers. ✌️👍

  • @glocksmith0055
    @glocksmith0055 9 месяцев назад

    I’m going on my 3rd free cruise next week from Royal. Only had to pay port fees and taxes totaling $158

  • @francoisedunne223
    @francoisedunne223 2 года назад +1

    Hi Tony San Diego here again. We’ve been on 36+ cruises so far and I am proud to say we have never donated one penny or more to any Cruise Lines casinos ! I don’t believe in them… I’d rather save my money and test the fate on going on another cruise 🚢..lol to each his own!

    • @raylawrence4927
      @raylawrence4927 2 года назад +2

      People think these are free cruises but you pay for them by gambling so they are not free unless you plan on spending all that money in a casino anyways.

  • @leighwatkins17
    @leighwatkins17 2 года назад +3

    I follow Chris and enjoyed his vlogs during the pandemic! I'm not a big gambler but the big deterrent is the smoking. I don't even like having to walk through the casino to get to other parts of the ship. I try to fin alternate routes so that I don't wind up breathing it and reeking of smoke. I wonder if other cruise lines have the free play to entice people?!!! Need to look into that!

    • @gailcreighton5484
      @gailcreighton5484 2 года назад +1

      Celebrity has a casino and there is absolutely no smoking. Not ever! They also, like most cruise lines, has a casino loyalty program. We took a two week cruise on Princess and smoking was allow at certain times in the casino. It smelled so badly that I couldn’t even stay there during the nonsmoking times.

  • @melissajohnson2935
    @melissajohnson2935 2 года назад +1

    Every cruise I've taken after my second cruise has been a free casino cruise 🙌😂

  • @John-jk1zb
    @John-jk1zb Год назад +3

    This loyalty program is so real! I have been awarded in three months with 15 cruises 🚢 including Wonder of the Seas and I’m a PRIME. Most of them are balcony and ocean view staterooms and for some of them I got up to $200 FREEPLAY 😌💪. I have already booked 9 cruises in 4 months😃

  • @jamesries5534
    @jamesries5534 2 года назад +1

    I'm not a gambler either BUT I liked the information you gave other people about the Casino/slot machines.

  • @marilyncorcoran4138
    @marilyncorcoran4138 2 года назад +1

    Wow! I didn’t know there was free play…I will check it out when we go in Feb! Thanks for this video, very interesting! And we do get free cruises and we do take advantage of them!

  • @raymullen3583
    @raymullen3583 2 года назад +1

    We use the Casino like going to the Movies , a couple hours
    just for Entertainment , a few Cock Tails and on to one of the
    Bars with a Band ....We had Lived 1 hour from Atlantic City
    and learned ODDS are not in Our FAVOR ... SO JUST ENJOY !!
    And CRUISE ON ...

  • @RetiredSignDude
    @RetiredSignDude Год назад

    My sister gets offers every week for free/ cheap cruises from RCL. Even a balcony and free drinks in the casino. And she generally plays with a thousand bucks over the trip. For her it's entertainment. I spend my extra money on the liquor package. To each his own.

  • @paulaatchison1558
    @paulaatchison1558 2 года назад

    Hi Tony. My spoise and I both received RCL Casino offers. Spouse was offered a free interior or ocean view room. My offer was $100 off. We called Casino Royale and we combined the offers and received a comped balcony room. We are both low rolling slot players. However I do love the dice on the occasion. " Horn High Yo and a Yo for the dealers" on every come out role. Happy Cruising!

  • @pattyinsoflo5431
    @pattyinsoflo5431 Год назад

    Ive recieved free cruises from Carnival and from Royal Caribbean. It doesnt take much to get a free cruise!

  • @michaellajoie6009
    @michaellajoie6009 2 года назад

    We took a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas on the last cruise out of New Jersey in October. Spent most nights in the Casino. Roulette is my thing. Learned a lot from your conversation with Chris. Thank you so much

  • @boba5019
    @boba5019 2 года назад

    We hadn’t sailed Carnival in 6 years and will be on our 3 free cruise this year, have 4 booked in 22 from Dover, and 2 booked in 23 from Sydney. Each has between $200 - $550 free play and free drinks. Don’t be intimidated, but don’t go in debt to get the freebies! Know when to walk away. My DW loses a reasonable amount for how much she runs through the slots. I enjoy the free drinks and watch her play.

  • @amusementcruiser7332
    @amusementcruiser7332 2 года назад +9

    Every cruise I’ve been on in the last 5-6 years have been comped cruises through the casino Royale program as well as other cruise lines casino programs just paying taxes and fees for my stateroom. It’s a great benefit for those that love cruising and plan to gamble anyway. My wife and I take $2500 each to gamble with and usually end up coming home with funds. Not a bad option. Nice video Tony. A lot of people out there don’t know about this. Thanks for the video.👍🛳🌴

  • @MrsQakakrissie
    @MrsQakakrissie 2 года назад

    We used my key card on our last cruise while playing roulette and was just offered $25 balcony . So of course we booked for February. Our anniversary. 4 days /balcony for 2 people with gratuities included and it was only 359 after taxes 🥰🥰 can’t wait 98 days ..

  • @cantfxstupid
    @cantfxstupid 2 года назад

    Thank you Tony, I haven’t paid for a cruise including 10 nights for a Fall Cruise and 16 nights back to back MIA to LAX and back. Paid only taxes and it doesn’t take much. But, not all casino hosts are as accessible as Chris. Some hide, some are rarely in the casino except for raffles or drawings. Just have fun, play what you can afford. I only play the amount I would have spent on the cruise. Who needs a drink package when you can get free drinks in the casino at Prime level with Casino Royal and a free cruise each year!. If you and a spouse or friend both play and you are both at prime level you put your free cruise together and get a better cabin. It’s not for everybody and there are times when you will lose miserably, but if you’re careful, don’t bet the mortgage you can have some fun and keep cruising.

  • @Ken-xn3rk
    @Ken-xn3rk 2 месяца назад

    I prefer Princess cruises and I wonder if you know the info for that cruise line? Just a quick story: my last Caribbean cruise I played craps each night. I preplanned with my spending cash for $200.00/per day (or night) if I wanted to play but held back on excursions instead. I won each night between $200.00-$450.00. I would cash out, go one deck up to the pursers desk and pay off any expenses I accrued like drinks, excursions on no casino days etc. when I got my end of cruise room statement in what I owed, I had a zero balance owing and in fact went home with about half of my spending money I brought with me.
    Some would say I still spent half of my spending cash for my cruise. I say I fully paid for essentially anything I wanted while on my cruise . And still managed to come home with half my money I went with. (I do that when I go to Vegas with my brother).

  • @pamelahaggett1225
    @pamelahaggett1225 2 года назад +1

    My husband and I work in a casino so we choose not to spend our vacation time in one. We do like to walk through just to see how other casinos do things differently but that's about it.

  • @radickd2
    @radickd2 Год назад

    I'm very new to gambling! My girlfriend and I have received or scheduled 3 free cruises now, just from gambling slots on our first paid for cruise. We don't spend a lot gambling, but so far we have an Eastern Caribbean cruise, a southern Caribbean cruise and a VERY sweet Alaskan cruise. This is the best way to relax and have fun and you can win both in the casino and with free cruises.

  • @jessicalbell
    @jessicalbell 2 года назад +4

    One of the reasons I cruise Disney is for the lack of casinos. I'd like to cruise other lines but I know my husband would want to go to the casino and the idea of losing $$ like that makes me nauseous. We went through a phase of going to the local tribal casinos a lot and I just always felt like we left with nothing. This video actually made me feel better about it cruise ship casinos so thank you. I appreciate you and Chris taking the time to make this video.

    • @scottsutcliffe3266
      @scottsutcliffe3266 2 года назад +1

      Las Vegas wasn't built so people can make money. Stay away from the casino.

    • @jimroscovius
      @jimroscovius 2 года назад

      We won't pay double the price to cruise Disney!! We cruise Royal Caribbean exclusively and love it. My son likes to gamble a little bit, but the rest of us don't. He lost money one night and won it it back the second night. That's it.

    • @juarezm.6737
      @juarezm.6737 2 года назад

      @@jimroscovius LOL Disney is a casino by itself overpriced as fuck... u are riped before u even get onboard lol
      f... Disney... their time is over...
      Fools are the ones who put their children in their market trap...

    • @dillonyoung7260
      @dillonyoung7260 Год назад

      This is really flawed logic disney is great but saying i pay double so i wont lose it in the casino doesnt make sense 😂

    • @jessicalbell
      @jessicalbell Год назад

      @@dillonyoung7260 Fortunately, there are enough cruise lines that you don't have to. We all make choices on how we want to "lose" money. I'll lose mine on an experience I can't get on another line and not in a casino.

  • @jenniferleandro2708
    @jenniferleandro2708 2 года назад +1

    Tony what a great idea for a video maybe u can interview a host for carnival since all ships are different

  • @MrOnemanop
    @MrOnemanop 2 года назад +1

    Without a doubt the most valuable video I’ll watch this year. So much new information. We’ve been cruising for 10 years, how come I didn’t already know this?
    (P.S. my wife follows you faithfully.)

  • @rickcudmore8156
    @rickcudmore8156 2 года назад +1

    I didn't know RCI had casino hosts, and the free slot machine play. I always check to see when the Texas Hold'em tournaments are scheduled on any cruise. Great content Tony!

  • @valeriehall21
    @valeriehall21 2 года назад

    I have watch Chris right from his quarantine .... he has such a wonderful person... I'll remember Chris your socks lol..

  • @willianbrennan414
    @willianbrennan414 Год назад

    I have got 2 free cruises from playing in casinos on land, one on norwegian, one on princess

  • @claresinclair8030
    @claresinclair8030 2 года назад

    Apparently if you gamble at Los Vagas on the MGM machines they will add your points to the Royale Casina loyalty programme and this will get you up the Crown and Anchor level more quickly on the level up programme.

  • @deborahkendall7744
    @deborahkendall7744 2 года назад

    My friend and I are going on a deeply discounted spa balcony room cruise from Carnival Cruise. She earned it through the Casino.

  • @pamlaminsky8905
    @pamlaminsky8905 2 года назад

    Cruised many times open Royal, never knew about the free play on the first two days. Will definitely seek out the casino Host next cruise.

  • @lboutard
    @lboutard 2 года назад +1

    I’m not a gambler at all! But that $100 free comp has me tinkin!!

  • @tf6534
    @tf6534 2 года назад

    Loved your visit with Chris.
    He's always the best. Honest and true!
    Tim
    Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

  • @sallyraines9211
    @sallyraines9211 2 года назад +1

    Leaving Saturday on my 3rd comp since restart...one more booked this year. Already booked my 1st comp for 2022...can you say Cruise & Casino J U N K I E!!!!

  • @jameschristopher2548
    @jameschristopher2548 Год назад

    After December I will have been on 10 cruises. I have only paid full price for 1 cruise all others have been paid for by the casino. I am Hitting diamond status on Royal Caribbean paid for by the casino.

  • @blue04mx53
    @blue04mx53 Год назад

    Best Casino advice ever was from National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation.
    Wallace Shawn said to Chevy Chase. "How about you give me half the money you were going to bet. We go outside and I kick you in the nuts and then call it a day".
    Seriously, you will be better off. Especially on Cruise ships because the odds are markedly worse than what you will find in Vegas, Atlantic City or anywhere else in North America.
    That is because the cruise ships are not subject to US or other gaming regulations.

  • @clarencemarquez8134
    @clarencemarquez8134 2 года назад

    Boarding the Carnival Horizon November 27th out of Port Miami for an 8-Day Southern Caribbean Cruise to Aruba, Bonaire, La Romana and Amber Cove. I am so grateful to Carnival for my "Free Mardi Gras" 4 weeks ago and upcoming Horizon for a nominal Cabin Fee. I set my "limit" on a Stop-loss figure. Out of 16 Carnival Cruises in 7 years, I was comped 6 of them! Better than Vegas!

  • @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644
    @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644 2 года назад

    I got $2.00 free play on my two Royal cruises. That was enough to keep me playing on the slots for quite a while on the first days.

  • @skyaerialview
    @skyaerialview 2 года назад +4

    I’ve played slots all over the world & cruise ship slots are the worst paying without a doubt… they are TIGHT!!!! Because they have no government regulations regarding returns on investments. Simple… if you win a free cruise you have turned over at least $10,000 in the slot machines, hence, it most likely wouldn’t be a free cruise unless you won a large payout early & gambled it away. On my last cruise I lost about $1,200 & received two $100 cruise vouchers from the host which had to be used within 30 days. I turned over about $4,000 to earn those. Remember, if you walk into the casino expect to lose your cash. We only play for fun & entertainment NOT specifically to win money. Winning is extremely rare, but, not impossible you just need to be playing the right machine at the right time, pure luck!

    • @chantalsslippersondeedeesf4853
      @chantalsslippersondeedeesf4853 2 года назад +3

      My very first cruise back in 2012 I walked in the casino (NCL) with just 50.00, 30 mins after being on the same machine I hit a 20 grand JP! I did put back around 2500 though! You’re right though, don’t expect to win! Slot machines are the worse!

  • @maryalicekosing3419
    @maryalicekosing3419 2 года назад +1

    Now I know why my husband and I keep getting emails for free or low cost cruises. We are not heavy hitters when it comes to gambling but we do go to the casino everyday while cruising. Also, we put aside a certain dollar amount for the gambling.

  • @sallysobstory7694
    @sallysobstory7694 2 года назад

    I’ve always been intimidated about the casino. I passed by several times, stop for a moment and look who’s what and where. There were a few times when a staff at the casino kinda eye- balling me, but I just leave after that. I know how to play B/J and play a lot too. The slot machine were my thang even when I was in Vegas and Reno. I will try and gamble
    on my next cruise.