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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!

Posted by | Jul 15, 2026 | |

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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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 6 New Cruise Ships, Cruise Brawl & IS winter Cruising coming to Australia?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 6 New Cruise Ships, Cruise Brawl & IS winter Cruising coming to Australia?

Posted by | Jul 1, 2026 | |

elcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

Another huge week in cruising with major announcements, industry investment and plenty to discuss!

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 MSC to order SIX new cruise ships
One of the biggest shipbuilding announcements in recent years, with deliveries stretching well into the 2030s with official announcement teased

🇦🇺 Is winter cruising finally about to take off in Australia?
Could Australia become a genuine year-round cruise destination?

🏆 Carnival Rewards introduces milestone benefits
More recognition and rewards for loyal Carnival cruisers.

🥊 Another cruise ship brawl goes viral
What does it say about passenger behaviour… and are these incidents really becoming more common?

🔥 River cruise fire prompts emergency evacuation
Thankfully everyone is safe, but it raises questions about onboard safety and emergency procedures.

💬 Tonight’s Questions

👉 Is MSC becoming Royal Caribbean’s biggest long-term competitor?

👉 Would you cruise from Australia during winter?

👉 Do cruise loyalty programs influence who you sail with?

👉 Are cruise fights becoming more common-or just more visible?

⚡ Plus…

🎤 30 Second Quick Questions

💬 Viewer Q&A

🚢 Cruise chat and banter

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Covering key topics tonight including.
SC Cruises, MSC new ships, cruise industry news, Australia winter cruising, Carnival Rewards, Carnival loyalty program, cruise brawl, river cruise fire, cruise news Australia, cruise live stream, cruise discussion

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 New Royal Caribbean Ships, Carnival Changes & NCL Cuts

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 New Royal Caribbean Ships, Carnival Changes & NCL Cuts

Posted by | Jun 17, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚢

This week we’re covering some huge developments across the cruise industry — from brand-new ships and major investments to changes affecting Australian cruisers.

🗞️ This Week’s Cruise News

🚢 Legend of the Seas officially delivered
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of its third Icon-class ship.

🚢 Construction begins on Oasis Class Ship #7
The Oasis Class isn’t done yet, with another mega ship on the way.

🎰 Carnival upgrades casino technology fleetwide
A new rewards and gaming platform is rolling out across all ships.

🏖️ Carnival launches premium Tangalooma Beach Club cabanas
Luxury beachfront experiences arrive on Moreton Island.

📉 Norwegian Cruise Line downsizes in Australia
Trade and sales roles impacted as NCL restructures operations.

💬 Tonight’s discussion:

👉 Would you pay $400 for a private beach cabana?
👉 Does NCL’s move signal concern for the Australian market?
👉 Oasis Class or Icon Class — which would you choose?

⚡ Plus:
🎤 30 Second Quick Questions
💬 Live chat
🚢 Cruise banter and opinions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE Cruise News, Cruise Confessions & Audience Q&A LIVE!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE Cruise News, Cruise Confessions & Audience Q&A LIVE!

Posted by | May 27, 2026 | |

Join us LIVE tonight for another fun episode of Deb & Matt Chat as we cover this week’s cruise news, share some updates from around the cruise world, and try something a little different…

🚢 DEB vs MATT: CRUISE QUICKFIRE! 🔥

We’ll each have just 60 seconds to answer rapid-fire cruise questions ranging from embarrassing cruise moments and favourite ports to cruise hot takes, travel fails and funny stories from our adventures together.

And we want YOU involved too!
Answer the questions live in the chat and join the conversation throughout the stream.

Tonight’s stream includes:
⚓ This week’s cruise news roundup
⚓ Deb vs Matt Cruise Quickfire
⚓ Cruise confessions & hot takes
⚓ Audience participation questions
⚓ Live audience Q&A

Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser, planning your first cruise, or just love cruise banter and travel stories, come hang out with us live!

#CruiseNews #CruiseLive #DebAndMattChat #Cruising #RoyalCaribbean #PrincessCruises #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseVlog #LiveStream

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Family Friendly Australia Day Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Family Friendly Australia Day Cruise

Posted by | May 6, 2026 | |

It’s Australia Day aboard the Carnival Encounter 🇦🇺🚢

In this final full day of our long weekend cruise from Brisbane, the ship really came alive with classic Aussie-themed activities, deck games, trivia, entertainment and plenty of fun.

From morning trivia and lunch at Waterfront Restaurant, to ice carving, thong throwing competitions, afternoon drinks, dinner, parties and evening shows — this was a fun-filled sea day onboard Carnival Encounter.

🎥 In this vlog:
✅Australia Day celebrations at sea
✅Morning trivia sessions
✅Sam I Am / Dr Seuss fun
✅Lunch at Waterfront Restaurant
✅Ice cream eating competition
🍦✅Ice carving demonstration
✅Thong throwing competition 🇦🇺✅Afternoon drinks onboard
✅Dinner review
✅Evening entertainment and shows

This is part of our full Carnival Encounter Australia Day Cruise Series from Brisbane, including embarkation, cabin tours, dining, entertainment and honest cruise experiences.

👇 Let us know in the comments:What’s the MOST Australian thing you’ve ever seen on a cruise ship?

Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro
00:19 Australia Day on Carnival Encounter
00:45 Morning Trivia
03:50 Sam I Am Dr Seuss Fun
04:13 Waterfront Restaurant Lunch
09:04 Ice Cream Eating Competition 🍦
09:31 Ice Carving Demonstration
10:05 Thong Throwing Competition 🇦🇺
13:15 Afternoon Drinks
14:28 Dinner on Carnival Encounter
20:40 Evening Shows & Entertainment
21:48 Final Thoughts
22:46 Jessie & James
#carnivalencounter #AustraliaDay #CruiseVlog #CarnivalCruise #CruisingAustralia

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