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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Truth About This Interior Cabin 🚢 Carnival Encounter Room 5236 Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Truth About This Interior Cabin 🚢 Carnival Encounter Room 5236 Review

Posted by | May 8, 2026 | |

After spending our cruise in Interior Cabin 5236 aboard the Carnival Encounter, it’s time for our full end-of-trip cabin review.

In this honest cabin review, we break down:
✅ what worked well
❌ what challenged us
😴 the bedding and pillows
🔊 the noise issues
🚿 bathroom practicality
📍 cabin location on Deck 5
⚠ maintenance concerns
🥤 fridge performance and storage

This is the REAL review after actually living in the cabin for the cruise — not just first impressions.

If you’re considering booking an interior cabin on Carnival Encounter, especially Cabin 5236 or nearby rooms, this video should help you decide whether it’s the right fit for your cruise.

👇 Let us know:
What’s the BIGGEST thing you look for in a cruise cabin?

🚢 Part of our full Carnival Encounter Australia Day cruise series:
✔ Embarkation day
✔ Daily cruise vlogs
✔ Cabin tours
✔ Dining reviews
✔ Honest cruise experiences

Subscribe to follow along!

00:00 Intro
00:10 Carnival Encounter Cabin 5236 Review
00:31 Bedding Comfort Review
01:34 Pillows & Sleep Quality
03:34 Fridge Performance
05:38 Maintenance Issues
06:21 Bathroom Review
08:27 Cabin Location on Deck 5
09:37 Noise Problems 🚨
10:43 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

#CarnivalEncounter #CruiseCabinReview #CruiseTips #CarnivalCruise #CruisingAustralia

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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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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise SNAFU | Breakfast, Confusion, Show & Deck Party

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise SNAFU | Breakfast, Confusion, Show & Deck Party

Posted by | Apr 17, 2026 | |

Welcome back to our Carnival Encounter Australia Day long weekend cruise series.

In this Day 2 cruise vlog, we share our first full day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter — and it turned into a real mixed bag. From a medical evacuation / passenger retrieval situation, to more onboard confusion around activities and theme nights, this was a day with a very unusual feel.

Join us on our first full day at sea in 2026 as we share our morning routine, including essential cruise travel tips for breakfast at the waterfront. We’ll show you how to navigate the check-in process, offering useful cruise tips and tricks for a smooth start to your day. Stay tuned for more cruise news and updates from our Carnival cruise adventure!

We also take you through breakfast, Meet the Officers, dinner in the main dining room, a bit of a dessert fail, and wrap up the evening with cruise entertainment and a deck party.

In this video:

Breakfast on Carnival Encounter
News of a medical evacuation at sea
More communication confusion onboard
Meet the Officers event
Main Dining Room dinner review
Main meal and dessert thoughts
Carnival entertainment and deck party
Honest thoughts on Day 2 of this cruise

This series follows our Australia Day long weekend cruise from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter, including cabin tours, embarkation day, dining, entertainment and honest first impressions along the way.

If you enjoy real-world cruise vlogs, ship reviews and Australian cruise content, make sure to subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat.

#CarnivalEncounter #CruiseVlog #CruisingFromBrisbane #CarnivalCruise #CruiseReviewWelcome back to our Carnival Encounter Australia Day long weekend cruise series.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards Changes Explained + New AirAsia Cruise Deals! | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards Changes Explained + New AirAsia Cruise Deals! | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

Posted by | Nov 26, 2025 | |

oin Deb & Matt Chat LIVE as we dive into the biggest cruise news of the week! 🚢🌏
Tonight we’re breaking down major updates across the cruise world — from loyalty program changes, new rewards partnerships and exciting news for Australian travellers. Grab a drink, jump in the chat and let’s talk cruising!

✨ This week’s Cruise News topics include:

🔹 CarnivalRewards.com updates — what’s changing, what’s new, and what it means for Aussie cruisers
🔹 CarnivalRewards.com.au launch — how it works, earning points, redemptions & what to look out for
🔹 Australia’s first five-star river cruise expanding — big news for luxury river cruising Down Under
(Ref: VIC Government announcement)
🔹 AirAsia Rewards partners with Arrivia — a brand-new way to book cruises through AirAsia Rewards
🔹 What this means for Aussie travellers, loyalty points collectors & cruise deal hunters

We’ll also cover:
💬 Live viewer questions
🎉 Our latest cruise updates
🛳 Tips for getting the most value out of cruise rewards programs
🎥 Behind-the-scenes from our Anthem of the Seas content

Whether you’re cruising Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, P&O or new river itineraries, this week’s live chat has something for every cruiser!

👉 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & join us in the live chat!
👉 Replay watchers – comment your questions below!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Finale | Dinner at Trattoria with Rob & Ali

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Finale | Dinner at Trattoria with Rob & Ali

Posted by | Oct 28, 2025 | |

t’s the final day onboard Carnival Encounter, and we’re ending our 3-night 80’s themed cruise in style 🎉

Join us as we explore the **cruise ship buffet**, highlighting the delicious **cruise cuisine** and some unexpected moments! From trying new **food** options at **breakfast** to sharing our **cruise travel tips**, this video offers a glimpse into life onboard. We share some **cruise tips** for making the most of your time on the **cruise ship**.

In this vlog, we enjoy a relaxed sea day, talk about packing tips, share how we plan a cruise day, and finish with an amazing dinner at Trattoria alongside our good friends Rob & Ali from Rob & Ali Cruise & Travel.

We’ll show you a little more of the ship, some of the final 80’s entertainment, and wrap up our Carnival Encounter adventure with reflections, laughs, and farewells.

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 3 — Sea Day & Farewell Dinner

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Breakfast
02:00 Planning a Cruise Day
05:28 Packing on a Cruise
07:27 Totally Awesome 80’s
08:52 Trattoria Dinner
15:05 Show Entertainment
16:35 Forever 80’s
17:32 Wrap Up

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