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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Final Cruise Day on Royal Caribbean | Sydney Hobart Eden | Cruise Vlog Day 7

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jul 6, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

☀️ It’s our last full day onboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, sailing from Eden back to Sydney — and we’re making the most of it – sort of!
Starting the day with coffee after sleeping in, we check the schedule on our last day.

Follow us as we enjoy a **royal caribbean** cruise and explore what the ship has to offer. We **travel** around the ship, making the most of our **cruisevlog** and documenting our experiences.

Join us as we explore the ship one final time, reflect on the week that was, do a little last-minute shopping, and take you along as we pack, eat, play… and say goodbye (for now) to cruise life.
🧳 In this episode:
🚢 Final sea day activities
🚢 Missed breakfast & coffee run
🚢 Packing & cruise traditions
🚢 Visiting our favourite spots on the ship
🚢 Reflections from a week filled with highs, challenges, and unexpected twists
🚢 Final dinner & sail-in to Sydney

▶️ Watch Day 6 – Visiting Eden, NSW: https://youtu.be/8HmQJSEclkE
▶️ Catch up on our emergency & insurance story (Day 3): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start the series from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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#CruiseFinalDay
#OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #CruiseVlog #CruiseSydneyReturn

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00:00 – Good Morning & Final Day Begins
00:15 – Coffee Mission & Missed Breakfast
01:00 – Reviewing the Daily Cruise Planner
02:00 – Reflections on the Week That Was
03:30 – Packing & Cruise Day Traditions
05:00 – Exploring the Ship One Last Time
06:45 – Final Dinner at American Icon
08:15 – Wrapping Up: Cruise Farewells
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is this Australia’s cutest coastal town? Eden NSW | Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog Day 6

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jul 4, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

🌿 It’s Day 6 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and today we’re visiting the gorgeous coastal town of Eden, New South Wales — known for its whaling history, stunning lookouts, and small-town charm.
The video starts with a picturesque arrival morning in **Eden**, showcasing the town’s charm from a **balcony stateroom**. Join us as we **travel** and share our impressions of this quaint little place, exploring its local sights.

Join Deb and Matt as they visit Eden on their recent **travel vlog**. They explore the town, showcasing its charming streets and scenic views in this **travel video**. The video is shot in **4k** to capture all the beauty of this coastal town, Eden, New South Wales, Australia.

This is a full day trip vlog, with beautiful views, local stories, coastal walks, a visit to the Killer Whale Museum, and a peek at life onboard in the evening — including a fun surprise from the Ovation Orchestra!🧭
In this episode:
🚢Disembarking in Eden, NSW
🚢Town shuttle & waterfront stroll
🚢Visiting the Killer Whale Museum
🚢Exploring local shops, lookouts & coffee spots
🚢Reflections from the final cruise days🚢Unexpected musical fun onboard

📺 Whether you’re cruising the Australian coast or just love charming port stops, Eden is a must-see gem.
▶️ Watch Day 5 – Sea Day Fun: [insert link once live]
▶️ Watch the Hobart Recovery Day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Watch the Medical Emergency Recap (Day 3): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start the series from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

Chapters
00:00 – Good Morning from Eden!
01:45 – Arriving in Port & First Impressions
03:10 – Walking Off the Ship & Waterfront Views
05:20 – Heading into Town via Shuttle
07:30 – Eden Visitor Info & Local History
10:15 – Killer Whale Museum Visit
14:40 – Exploring Eden’s Whaling Past
18:00 – Scenic Lookouts & Coastal Walks
22:20 – Afternoon Food Stops & Local Flavours
26:15 – Returning to Ship & Reflecting on the Day
30:00 – Sunset in Eden from the Balcony
34:45 – Back Onboard: Final Days of the Cruise
38:00 – Ovation of the Seas Orchestra & Surprise Music!
40:00 – Dinner Chops Grill

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 24, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

🌊 It’s Day 5 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and we’re finally enjoying a proper sea day!

After a dramatic few days of health scares and hospital visits, today we focus on recovery, relaxation, and fun. Join us as we ease back into cruise life and explore the sea day activities Ovation of the Seas has to offer.

🎉 In this episode:

✅Morning coffee & sunny decks

✅Trivia

✅Relaxation

✅Royal Caribbean-style sea day fun

✅Candid updates on how we’re feeling

✅Some laughs, some healing, and a some night time grooves

📺 This is a feel-good, no-rush kind of vlog that shows the beauty of what a sea day can be on a Quantum-class ship.

▶️ Watch the Hobart recovery day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Catch up on what really happened (Day 3 recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

#DebAndMattChat #SeaDayVlog #OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #CruiseVlog #QuantumClass

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00:00 – Good Morning! A Brighter Start
00:26 – Coffee and Positive Vibes
01:00 – Let’s Make This a Normal Cruise Day
01:20 – Table Tennis and Laughs
02:10 – Hanging Out in the Solarium
03:00 – Trivia Time Onboard
04:00 – Taking It Slow and Enjoying the Sea
05:00 – Evening Reflections & Dinner
06:15 – Looking Ahead to Eden Tomorrow

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 23, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Join Deb and Matt as they enjoy a **cruise** and spend a relaxing second day in **Hobart** after getting off the **Ovation of the Seas cruise** ship. They explore the city, enjoy some sightseeing, and try local food while taking it easy on this **royal caribbean** trip, after their time on the **ovation of the seas**.

🌄 After a dramatic few days, we take it slow in Hobart.

In this voiceover-style vlog, we bring you along for a relaxed day of recovery, reflection, and beautiful Tasmanian scenery as we spend our second day docked in Hobart aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.

🗻 We visit the summit of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi), stroll the Hobart waterfront, grab a bite from local cafes, and share snippets from our downtime onboard the ship.

This isn’t our usual vlog format — but after the medical emergency, this slower day gave us time to recharge and appreciate the cruise in a different way.

✨ In this episode:

Our slow cruise day in Hobart

Stunning views from Mt Wellington

Local life, coffee, and quiet moments

Reflections after a tough few days

Beautiful sunrise & sailaway footage

▶️ Need context? Watch what happened the day before: https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Watch from the beginning (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Full cabin tour (Room 12282): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 17, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

🛳️ After a medical emergency at sea, we’re sitting down to share everything that happened — and most importantly, why travel insurance matters, even for cruises within your home country.

Join Deb and Matt as they recount their first day in Hobart, sharing unexpected moments from their **Hobart trip**. They reflect on their experiences and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their unexpected health scare onboard the Ovation of the Seas Cruise and their hospital emergency visit in **Hobart** that limited their **tasmania travel** adventure.

In this candid and emotional video, we explain:
⚠️ How the medical emergency unfolded
🚑 What happened in the ship’s Medical Centre
🏥 Our experience at Royal Hobart Hospital
💸 The real costs involved – both onboard and onshore
📑 The critical importance of travel insurance – even for a domestic cruise

🎥 This video is both a Day 3 recap and a wake-up call for anyone cruising without travel insurance.
We share our experience so that you don’t make the same mistake… or face the same risks.

▶️ Watch Day 2 – The Emergency Unfolds: https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
▶️ Start from Day 1 (Embarkation Day): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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==========CHAPTERS==========
00:00 – Welcome Back – Let’s Talk
00:40 – The Night It All Went Wrong
02:15 – Visiting the Medical Centre Onboard
03:45 – Getting Transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital
05:10 – What the Doctors Told Us
06:30 – Facing Possible Surgery
08:00 – Our Experience in the Hospital
09:30 – The Cost of Cruise Ship Medical Care
10:45 – Insurance: What Was Covered and What Wasn’t
12:15 – Our Advice for All Cruisers
13:00 – Closing Thoughts & Recovery Update

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