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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: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Paid Theatre Seats, Nude Cruise Refund & Life at Sea

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Paid Theatre Seats, Nude Cruise Refund & Life at Sea

by | Jul 28, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, travel updates, questions and plenty of cruise conversation. Tonight’s stories cover everything from cruise growth in Asia to new onboard charges, residential cruising and one very unusual refund request. Tonight’s cruise news 🌏 Cordelia Cruises expands into Southeast Asia India’s growing cruise brand is preparing to move beyond its domestic market with new regional itineraries. 💺 A cruise line introduces paid premium theatre seating Would you pay extra to guarantee one of the best seats, or should cruise entertainment remain fully included? 😳 Passengers seek compensation after a nude area closes The couple says the venue was a key reason they booked, raising questions about when onboard changes deserve a refund. 🚢 Villa Vie plans another residential cruise ship The company is expanding its live-at-sea model for travellers who want to make a cruise ship their permanent home. ❤️ Cruise colleagues marry after meeting at sea A feel-good story celebrating the relationships and community formed among crew members. Plus our usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and community discussion. Tonight’s questions Would you pay extra for premium theatre seats? Should guests receive compensation when a major onboard feature is unavailable? Could you live permanently aboard a cruise ship? Is India becoming one of cruising’s next major growth markets? 👍 Like the stream 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications 💬 Join the conversation live Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel Lots of topics to cover tonight including. Paid cruise theatre seating and cruise ship premium seats. Nudists demanding cruise refund. Residential cruise ship fleet expansion at Villa Vie Residences Cordelia Cruises Prepares for Southeast Asia and Indian cruise market, Crew life aboard a cruise ship

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Paid Theatre Seats, Nude Cruise Refund & Life at Sea

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Paid Theatre Seats, Nude Cruise Refund & Life at Sea

by | Jul 28, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, travel updates, questions and plenty of cruise conversation.

Tonight’s stories cover everything from cruise growth in Asia to new onboard charges, residential cruising and one very unusual refund request.

Tonight’s cruise news

🌏 Cordelia Cruises expands into Southeast Asia
India’s growing cruise brand is preparing to move beyond its domestic market with new regional itineraries.

💺 A cruise line introduces paid premium theatre seating
Would you pay extra to guarantee one of the best seats, or should cruise entertainment remain fully included?

😳 Passengers seek compensation after a nude area closes
The couple says the venue was a key reason they booked, raising questions about when onboard changes deserve a refund.

🚢 Villa Vie plans another residential cruise ship
The company is expanding its live-at-sea model for travellers who want to make a cruise ship their permanent home.

❤️ Cruise colleagues marry after meeting at sea
A feel-good story celebrating the relationships and community formed among crew members.

Plus our usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and community discussion.

Tonight’s questions

Would you pay extra for premium theatre seats?

Should guests receive compensation when a major onboard feature is unavailable?

Could you live permanently aboard a cruise ship?

Is India becoming one of cruising’s next major growth markets?

👍 Like the stream
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications
💬 Join the conversation live

Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel

Lots of topics to cover tonight including.
Paid cruise theatre seating and cruise ship premium seats.
Nudists demanding cruise refund.
Residential cruise ship fleet expansion at Villa Vie Residences
Cordelia Cruises Prepares for Southeast Asia and Indian cruise market,
Crew life aboard a cruise ship

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DOUBLE POINTS RETURN! Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Offer + Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DOUBLE POINTS RETURN! Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Offer + Cruise News LIVE

by | Jul 22, 2026 | | 0 |

Royal Caribbean’s Double Crown & Anchor Points promotion is back! Tonight Deb is flying solo for another Cruise & Travel Chat LIVE, while Matt works behind the scenes.

We’ll unpack how the double-points offer works, who can qualify, how solo cruisers may earn even more points and whether it is worth booking now to move closer to Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle status.

Tonight’s cruise and travel news

🌊 European river cruise disruptions
Changing river conditions are affecting itineraries, with some guests facing route changes, ship swaps and coach transfers.

🚢 Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem upgrades
NCL is refreshing two popular ships with updated venues, public areas and accommodation.

🇪🇸 Barcelona increases pressure on cruise visitors
New and rising passenger charges reignite the debate about overtourism, port costs and whether cruisers are being asked to pay too much.

🌳 Royal Caribbean, The Wiggles and National Tree Day
The partners are supporting native tree planting alongside Australia’s upcoming Wiggly Cruises.

⭐ Double Crown & Anchor Points return
We explain the eligibility rules, booking conditions, earning potential and whether this is one of Royal Caribbean’s best loyalty promotions.

🎄 Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise offers
After the news, we’ll highlight festive sailings from Brisbane and Sydney aboard Quantum and Anthem of the Seas.

Plus the usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and 30 Second Quick Questions.

Tell us in the live chat:

What Crown & Anchor tier are you currently?
Would double points convince you to make another booking?
Would you spend Christmas aboard a cruise ship?

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💬 Join Deb live and share your cruise experiences

Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival’s BIGGEST Ship Ever, Royal’s New Family Feature & Surprise Cruise!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival’s BIGGEST Ship Ever, Royal’s New Family Feature & Surprise Cruise!

by | Jul 15, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

It’s been another huge week in cruising—and at the last minute we ended up back onboard a cruise ship ourselves!

Tonight we’re covering one of Carnival’s biggest announcements in years, Royal Caribbean’s latest onboard technology, Australia’s move towards digital arrivals… and we’ll explain how a call from a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner changed our weekend plans!

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 Carnival Destiny revealed
Carnival’s biggest cruise ship ever is coming! We’ll compare it with Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class and ask whether Carnival can finally compete at the very top of the mega-ship market.

👨‍👩‍👧 Royal Caribbean launches “Find My Kid”
A new app feature aims to make family cruising easier than ever.

🇦🇺 Australia moves towards digital arrival cards
Could paper arrival cards soon become history for international travellers?

☎️ Our surprise weekend cruise!
How a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner convinced us to jump onboard at the last minute—and what exactly does a Personal Vacation Planner do?

💬 Tonight’s Questions

👉 Can Carnival Destiny compete with Icon of the Seas?

👉 Would you use Royal Caribbean’s Find My Kid feature?

👉 Are you ready to ditch paper arrival cards?

👉 Have you ever booked a cruise at the last minute?

⚡ Plus…

🎤 30 Second Quick Questions

💬 Live Q&A

🚢 Cruise banter & opinions

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