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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our First Video

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our First Video

by | Aug 18, 2021 | | 0 |

Hi there and welcome to our first video. We are Deb & Matt. This video footage was intended to be just for some testing, but as a raw first take we loved it when we watched it and is keeping with taking you on the journey from the beginning. The video quality isn't perfect, but neither is a rose until it blooms. The audio isn’t the greatest. But for a first run that’s ok. We know where we went wrong. It is all learning! We are starting a journey setting up a new business together. We have chosen the #kajabi platform to help us launch. Flashy “expert” videos are great (trust us we have been watching plenty) but this is your chance to learn as we learn. If you haven’t heard about Kajabi as an online platform follow this link to check it out at https://app.kajabi.com/r/GzeU6QUq Be sure to subscribe! **Affiliate links disclaimer** As we go on our journey we may post the occasional affiliate link, which means we may earn a small commission. It helps us and we appreciate if you do click through, but you can always just use your favourite search engine and find the product or service that way too.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Mystery Island Cruise Day | Danger, Snorkelling & Island Life | Voyager of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Mystery Island Cruise Day | Danger, Snorkelling & Island Life | Voyager of the Seas

by | Jan 22, 2026 | | 0 |

Day 4 of our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise takes us to one of the South Pacific’s most talked-about ports — Mystery Island. This video is our full cruise-day experience, from the tender process to exploring the island, making a costly mistake (yes… we forgot our wallet 😬), and spending the day swimming, snorkelling and relaxing — with a few unexpected challenges along the way. We cover: 🚤Tender boats and arrival at Mystery Island ❌What not to do when visiting the island 🦞Lobster lunch prices and island food options 🏝️Walking the island & what there is to see 💲Local markets, airport & facilities (including the toilets!) 😎Pre-booked cabana / bungalow experience ⚠️Snorkelling dangers, tides & safety 🐠Second attempt snorkelling & reef fish 🏖️Family-friendly activities and beach time Wrapping up the day before New Year’s Eve celebrations onboard This is an honest, real-world look at Mystery Island — the good, the beautiful, and the parts cruisers need to be prepared for. 👇 Question for you: Would you snorkel here — or is Mystery Island better enjoyed from the beach? 📌 Chapters below 👍 Like & subscribe for real cruise experiences 🔔 Part 2 (New Year’s Eve onboard) coming next on Deb & Matt Chat 00:00 Intro 00:18 Tender Boats 01:06 Arriving at Mystery Island 04:23 DONT DO THIS! 05:09 Mystery Island Lobster Lunch 08:27 Walking Around Mystery Island 08:43 Wedding Proposal at Mystery Island 10:41 What to See at Mystery Island 12:14 Cost of Tours at Mystery Island 13:55 Mystery Island Cannibal Soup 14:10 Mystery Island Airport 14:56 Mystery Island Airport 15:18 Mystery Island Market Stalls 16:58 Eeek! Toilets 18:23 Mystery Island Tours Cabana 19:54 Snorkelling Danger 21:34 Family Friendly Activities 24:16 Snorkelling Second Attempt 25:41 Snorkel At Mystery Island 29:31 Reef Fish 30:58 Snorkelling on a Cruise 32:49 Snorkelling in Vanuatu 34:08 Mystery Island Massage 38:04 New Years Eve Celebrations 2026

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Mystery Island Cruise Day | Danger, Snorkelling & Island Life | Voyager of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Mystery Island Cruise Day | Danger, Snorkelling & Island Life | Voyager of the Seas

by | Jan 22, 2026 | | 0 |

Day 4 of our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise takes us to one of the South Pacific’s most talked-about ports — Mystery Island.

This video is our full cruise-day experience, from the tender process to exploring the island, making a costly mistake (yes… we forgot our wallet 😬), and spending the day swimming, snorkelling and relaxing — with a few unexpected challenges along the way.

We cover:

🚤Tender boats and arrival at Mystery Island
❌What not to do when visiting the island
🦞Lobster lunch prices and island food options
🏝️Walking the island & what there is to see
💲Local markets, airport & facilities (including the toilets!)
😎Pre-booked cabana / bungalow experience
⚠️Snorkelling dangers, tides & safety
🐠Second attempt snorkelling & reef fish
🏖️Family-friendly activities and beach time

Wrapping up the day before New Year’s Eve celebrations onboard

This is an honest, real-world look at Mystery Island — the good, the beautiful, and the parts cruisers need to be prepared for.

👇 Question for you:
Would you snorkel here — or is Mystery Island better enjoyed from the beach?

📌 Chapters below
👍 Like & subscribe for real cruise experiences
🔔 Part 2 (New Year’s Eve onboard) coming next on Deb & Matt Chat

00:00 Intro
00:18 Tender Boats
01:06 Arriving at Mystery Island
04:23 DONT DO THIS!
05:09 Mystery Island Lobster Lunch
08:27 Walking Around Mystery Island
08:43 Wedding Proposal at Mystery Island
10:41 What to See at Mystery Island
12:14 Cost of Tours at Mystery Island
13:55 Mystery Island Cannibal Soup
14:10 Mystery Island Airport
14:56 Mystery Island Airport
15:18 Mystery Island Market Stalls
16:58 Eeek! Toilets
18:23 Mystery Island Tours Cabana
19:54 Snorkelling Danger
21:34 Family Friendly Activities
24:16 Snorkelling Second Attempt
25:41 Snorkel At Mystery Island
29:31 Reef Fish
30:58 Snorkelling on a Cruise
32:49 Snorkelling in Vanuatu
34:08 Mystery Island Massage
38:04 New Years Eve Celebrations 2026

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Tastes of Asia Mystery Trivia and 70s Disco Party on Voyager of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Tastes of Asia Mystery Trivia and 70s Disco Party on Voyager of the Seas

by | Jan 20, 2026 | | 0 |

Day 3 on our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise might just be one of the most fun-packed days of the trip.

Good morning, good morning! It’s “day3” of our cruise, and we have a restaurant booking for lunch at Izumi, but first, we need to sort out a diary conflict. Later, we’re looking forward to the 70s disco party, after some fun “mini golf” and a “family friendly” performance. Join us for another exciting day onboard!

We kick things off with the Royal Murder Mystery Trivia Game, teaming up with friends to solve the case. From there, it’s off to Izumi for specialty dining lunch, followed by some downtime where we create our own fun onboard with a new card game we brought along — Flip 7.

As the sun sets, we head out for mini-golf at sea, before the night really comes alive with:

🥢Dinner in the Main Dining Room
🎤The Music in Pictures show in the Royal Theatre
🪩A full-blown 70s Disco Inferno Party on the Promenade
🎤Late-night entertainment in the Star Lounge

This video perfectly shows how sea days on Voyager of the Seas balance activities, downtime, food and night-time entertainment — especially on longer cruises.

👇 Question for you:
Are you more about organised cruise activities, or do you prefer bringing your own entertainment onboard?

📌 Chapters below
👍 Like & subscribe for real cruise vlogs
🔔 New videos all through this Voyager series on Deb & Matt Chat

00:00 Intro
00:52 A Royal Mystery Trivia Game
03:23 Izumi by Royal Caribbean
03:55 Speciality Dining Lunch
04:36 Make Your Own Entertainment
07:03 Family Friendly Fun
08:36 Putt Putt On
09:50 Cruise Mini Golf
14:35 Voyager of the Seas Main Dining Room
15:39 Dinner on Cruise Ship
20:21 Music In Pictures
23:58 70s Disco Inferno Party

#VoyagerOfTheSeas #CruiseVlog #SeaDay
#RoyalCaribbean #Izumi #CruiseFun
#70sNight #DebAndMattChat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Izumi on Voyager of the Seas | Dinner vs Lunch | Royal Caribbean Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Izumi on Voyager of the Seas | Dinner vs Lunch | Royal Caribbean Review

by | Jan 17, 2026 | | 0 |

G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we experience specialty “cruise dining” at Izumi on “Voyager of the Seas”. We sample delicious “japanese food”, including “ramen” and “sushi”, offering our honest “food review” of the experience. Come along as we explore the dining atmosphere and share our thoughts on this Royal Caribbean offering.

We’re kicking off a brand-new Specialty Dining Sideline Series filmed across multiple sailings on Voyager of the Seas, starting with Izumi 🍣🍜

In this video, we bring you an honest, unfiltered review of Izumi at both Dinner and Lunch, because these experiences are very different — and the value absolutely matters.

From first impressions and service issues, to miso soup, gyoza, sushi starters, and a few moments that had us saying “FAIL FAIL FAIL”, we share exactly what went right, what went wrong, and whether Izumi is worth your money on Voyager of the Seas.

We then return for Izumi Lunch, break down the menu, review the mains, and compare the overall experience so you can decide:
👉 Is Izumi better at lunch or dinner?
👉 Is it worth paying extra?
👉 Or should you save your specialty dining budget for another restaurant?

This video is part of a 3-video Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, covering:
🥢Izumi
🍝Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
🥩Chops Grille

If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise and wondering where to eat — this series is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Have you tried Izumi? Lunch or Dinner — which do you prefer?

00:00 Intro
00:19 First Impressions
01:03 Off to a Bad Start
02:41 Miso Soup
04:49 Starters
05:34 Gyoza
13:19 FAIL FAIL FAIL
17:15 Dinner Wrap Up
19:24 Royal Caribbean Izumi Lunch
19:50 The Menu
20:19 Izumi Lunch
23:07 Izumi Specialty Dining Lunch Mains
27:15 Final Thoughts

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