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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions After Anthem’s FIRST Cruise in Australia!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions After Anthem’s FIRST Cruise in Australia!

Posted by | Dec 11, 2025 | |

After three unforgettable days onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, we’re wrapping up our series with some final thoughts and honest first impressions! 🇦🇺

Anthem has officially launched her first Australian cruise season, sailing from Sydney’s Circular Quay, and in this quick 6-minute review we share what stood out — from the Two70 entertainment to the Seaplex, food, and those all-important crew and cabin experiences.

We talk about the people we met, the parties, and whether we think Anthem of the Seas is the perfect ship for cruising in Australia.

🎥 Highlights:
✅ Two70 & Seaplex – entertainment that blew us away
🍽️ Dining & food review – from buffet to MDR
🛏️ Virtual Balcony cabin impressions
🏊 Pools, parties & atmosphere
📍 Boarding and sailing from Circular Quay, Sydney

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
📆 Season: First Australian sailings – 2025

👉 Watch the full Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrIRRgMzmBX3PAvrpolzbWRg

CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:34 Eden
01:24 Meeting People
01:51 Parties
02:11 Seaplex
02:28 Pools
02:46 Two70 Entertainment
03:35 Food
04:30 Cabin Steward
05:16 Virtual Balcony
05:41 Circular Quay Location

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

Posted by | Dec 5, 2025 | |

It’s our final day aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🇦🇺 and what a way to finish – with whales, seafood and stunning coastal views!

Today we arrive in Eden, New South Wales, one of Australia’s most picturesque regional cruise ports. Join us as we explore the Tastes of Eden Festival, visit the historic Seahorse Inn, and stroll through the town’s heritage walk along Two Fold Bay.

Matt hunts down his favourite smoked seafood chowder, we enjoy a relaxed sail-away watching whales, and wrap up our cruise with dinner in the Main Dining Room and a quick review of Anthem of the Seas.

Eden is a great family friendly destination.

So Join Deb & Matt as we share our latest cruise vlog from the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship arriving in Eden! We had a glorious day exploring the Tastes of Eden Festival, enjoying yummy local foods and the stunning weather during our Royal Caribbean cruise. This eating and travel experience was truly unforgettable.

🌊 Highlights:
✅ Tastes of Eden Festival & local food stalls
🐋 Whale watching from Anthem of the Seas
🏨 Historic Seahorse Inn at Two Fold Bay
🍽️ Cruise buffet & final MDR dinner
👨‍👩‍👦 Family-friendly cruising in Australia

📍 Port: Eden NSW, Australia
🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International
🎥 Series: Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Vlogs 2025

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Anthem of the Seas Cruise
01:40 Tastes of Eden Festival
03:51 Two Fold Bay
04:35 Smoked Seafood Chowder
10:04 Seahorse Inn
13:24 Eden New South Wales
19:02 Eden History Walk
20:04 Crusie Port Eden
22:26 Cruise Dad Joke
22:50 Cruise Buffet
23:11 Sailaway Eden
23:50 Whale watching on cruise ships
24:50 Family Friendly Cruising
25:41 Main Dining Room MDR
29:05 Review Anthem of the Seas

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick Cruising to Singapore

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick Cruising to Singapore

Posted by | Feb 24, 2025 | |

🚢 Day 4 on Anthem of the Seas – A Sea Day to Recover! 🌊

After an unexpected end to our night in Phuket, today turned out to be a very quiet sea day. Deb spent most of the day unwell in bed, while Matt took care of passports, meals, and exploring the ship solo.

🌟 In This Video:
✅ Deb Falls Sick – A tough day at sea 🤒
✅ Solo Breakfast & Dining – Ala carte & casual meals 🍽️
✅ Collecting Passports – What you need to know for Singapore 🛂
✅ Filling Out the Singapore Arrival Card – Cruise passengers must do this! 📋
✅ Taking the Stairs on a Cruise – Staying active onboard 🏃
✅ Shoutout to Amazing Crew Members! 👏
✅ Preview of Tomorrow’s Final Day in Singapore 🇸🇬

🎥 Cruise & Travel Tips:

What to do if you get sick on a cruise 🤕
Tips for navigating embarkation & disembarkation in Singapore ✈️
Royal Caribbean’s process for passport collection 🛳️

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Recap
1:40 Passport Collection
3:15 Singapore Online Arrival Card
6:22 Johnny Rockets
8:05 Deb lives!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick & A Quiet Day Onboard! Cruising Singapore

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick & A Quiet Day Onboard! Cruising Singapore

Posted by | Feb 23, 2025 | |

🚢 Day 4 on Anthem of the Seas – A Sea Day to Recover! 🌊

After an unexpected end to our night in Phuket, today turned out to be a very quiet sea day. Deb spent most of the day unwell in bed, while Matt took care of passports, meals, and exploring the ship solo.

🌟 In This Video:
✅ Deb Falls Sick – A tough day at sea 🤒
✅ Solo Breakfast & Dining – Ala carte & casual meals 🍽️
✅ Collecting Passports – What you need to know for Singapore 🛂
✅ Filling Out the Singapore Arrival Card – Cruise passengers must do this! 📋
✅ Taking the Stairs on a Cruise – Staying active onboard 🏃
✅ Shoutout to Amazing Crew Members! 👏
✅ Preview of Tomorrow’s Final Day in Singapore 🇸🇬

🎥 Cruise & Travel Tips:

What to do if you get sick on a cruise 🤕
Tips for navigating embarkation & disembarkation in Singapore ✈️
Royal Caribbean’s process for passport collection 🛳️

👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!
Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕
😻💌
You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/
&
https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat
🎞️🍿🎬🍿

Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Recap
1:40 Passport Collection
3:15 Singapore Online Arrival Card
6:22 Johnny Rockets
8:05 Deb lives!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 on Anthem of the Seas – Exploring Penang, Malaysia! 🇲🇾

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 on Anthem of the Seas – Exploring Penang, Malaysia! 🇲🇾

Posted by | Feb 16, 2025 | |

Join us on Day 2 of our Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas cruise from Singapore as we arrive in Penang, Malaysia! Unfortunately, the day started off unexpectedly rough, with Matt feeling sick at breakfast 🤒, but the adventure still continued later in the afternoon.

🌟 In This Video:
✅ Morning aboard Anthem of the Seas 🌅
✅ Exploring Georgetown, Penang – Street art, markets & cultural gems 🎨
✅ Taxi & Tour Prices – How much do private tours cost? 🚖
✅ Trying Local Coffee – Budget-friendly caffeine fix ☕
✅ Penang’s Street Food Scene – Night market stalls setting up 🍜
✅ We Will Rock You Show – A sneak peek at the ship’s Broadway-style production 🎭

🎥 Cruise & Travel Tips:

Should you book a tour or explore independently? 🏝️
What to expect when getting off the ship in Penang 🚢
How to handle feeling unwell on a cruise 🤕
💬 Have you been to Penang? What’s your favourite thing to do there? Let us know in the comments!

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You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Breakfast intro
0:59 On the deck
3:54 Docking in Penang
7:05 Penang Cruise Terminal
13:36 Tour Options
15:14 Deb goes exploring
22:16 Welcome back Matt
23:14 Penang History
33:32 Back on board
36:49 Dining options when not well
39:36 We Will Rock You musical
40:47 Wrap up

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