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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

Welcome back onboard Carnival Encounter! 🚒
It’s Day 2 of our 3-night 80’s themed cruise from Brisbane β€” and today we experience a real mix of highs and lows!

Join Deb & Matt Chat on day two of our Carnival Encounter cruise! We’re starting our day with a delicious cruise ship breakfast in the main restaurant, sharing our morning views and cruise food experiences. Follow along our cruise vlog as we enjoy our time aboard this Carnival Cruise adventure! πŸš’πŸ’•

From bad food and great food, to the Thriller dance class, a John Farnham tribute, and the Carnival 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party, this day is packed with fun, mistakes, and laughter. We also share some tips on topping up your onboard account and avoiding expensive cocktail surprises.

If you’re cruising on Carnival Encounter soon, this vlog gives you an honest look at dining, entertainment, and how to make the most of your sea days β€” even when the weather doesn’t cooperate!

πŸ“ Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
πŸ›³οΈ Ship: Carnival Encounter
βš“ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
πŸŽ₯ Episode: Day 2 β€” Sea Day, Food Adventures & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Breakfast
02:23 Thriller Dance Class
03:36 Bad Cruise Food
07:44 Cruise Account Onboard
10:11 Free Pizza on a Cruise
13:09 Carnival 80’s Night
14:19 John Farnham Cruise Tribute
16:08 Cruise Entertainment Review
17:22 Cruise Bands
17:45 Dancing at Dinner
21:47 Cruise Mistake
24:26 Expensive Cocktail Mistake
30:50 80’s Rock-n-Glow Carnival Party
32:17 Wrap Up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Cruise Changes for Sydney in 2027 and 2028 Will Surprise You!

Breaking cruise news! There’s a surprising shift in Carnival Adventures cruise schedules for 2027 and 2028, particularly impacting cruises from **Sydney**. And if you live in **Melbourne** there is something in it for you.
Matt dives into port authority schedules, sharing details that could affect your **cruise travel** plans. Stay informed with the latest updates before you **travel**!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

Join us for review of the changes to Carnival Encounter on her maiden voyage. Formerly sailing for P&O Australia as Pacific Encounter, we hop on board to find out what changed and what has stayed the same after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process in March 2025 alongside her sistership The Carnival Adventure prior to this sailing.

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Checkout out some other videos

πŸ“½οΈ Day 1 Embarkation on Carnival Encounter
https://youtu.be/Yj0nP7gcfy4

πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

πŸ“½οΈ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Changes? How big?
0:40 Kids Areas
1:40 Free Pizza – sort of
3:30 Piano Bar 88
4:04 Encounter Hotel
4:28 Lift upgrade – directional signs
4:46 Byron Beach Club Carnival Cruises
4:54 Oasis Adults only area
5:10 Smoking areas on Carnival Encounter
5:40 NOT Free Ice Cream
5:58 Carnival Edge – Unique Cruise Experience
6:34 Fun Squad
7:20 New activites
7:44 Build-a-bear
8:11 No more Themed Cruises
9:51 Dining changes
13:33 Casino Upgrades

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

Join us for the embarkation voyage on Carnival Cruise Lines newest (and old) ship – Carnival Encounter. The former P&O ship changed over to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025 after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process after transferring from the now shuttered P&O Australia.

Find out what here first voyage was like, who we met on board and what trouble we started to find.

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Checkout out some other videos
πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

πŸ“½οΈ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

πŸ“½οΈ **Description**
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 5241 Cruise Stateroom

🌊 Join us, Deb and Matt Chat, for a detailed tour of Oceanview stateroom 3212 on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, where we showcase this well designed cruise cabin with its modern interior design. 🏑🚒

Join us as we explore the balcony layout, bathroom, storage, amenities, power outlets, air conditioning, bed comfort, and of courseβ€”the balcony itself!

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:
βœ… Spacious window with privacy & ocean views
βœ… Location
βœ… Power outlets & USB ports
βœ… Air-conditioning & temperature controlβ€”is it comfortable?
βœ… Bathroom & shower experience (Is there a shower curtain 🚿)

With the recent Carnival Encounter transformation, have these rooms stayed the same? πŸŽ‰

πŸ“’ Planning a cruise? Tell us in the comments which cabin type YOU prefer!
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We share essential cruise tips and cruise cabin hacks to help maximize your space and comfort during your voyage so checkout out some other videos

πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

πŸ“½οΈCruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

πŸ“½οΈ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Entry
2:00 Walk-in-robe
2:52 Bathroom
5:06 Bedside power
5:25 Main room
5:40 Beach towels
7:15 TV
8:00 Bedside table
9:32 Wrap up

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