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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Perfect First Day in Hawaii! Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Fireworks & Hidden Bar | Pre-Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Perfect First Day in Hawaii! Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Fireworks & Hidden Bar | Pre-Cruise

Posted by | Jul 28, 2025 | |

🌺 Our first full day in Hawaii – and we made the most of it!

Join us as we explore **pearl harbour** and the USS Arizona, and later enjoy the Free Friday Night Fireworks at **Waikiki**! This **travel vlog** documents our first day in **Hawaii**, offering advice on how to make the most of your visit. It’s a **family vlog** you won’t want to miss!

We start with a moving morning visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Then it’s off to the Ala Moana Center for a quick shop and some local culture before capping off the night in Waikiki with the Friday night fireworks 💥 and a late-night hidden bar gem—Pint + Jigger!

🗺️ What we cover in this video:

✅Getting to and around Pearl Harbor
✅Emotional visit to the USS Arizona Memorial
✅Exploring Ala Moana Center and finding food
✅The best unspoken location to watch Waikiki’s fireworks
✅Drinks & dinner at Pint + Jigger

📺 This is Day 2 of our Hawaii to Australia cruise adventure!

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📽️ Flying a Family from Australia to Hawaii
https://youtu.be/P4LSDxOg6ow
📽️ Transpacific Cruise Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

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00:00 – Good Morning from Waikiki
00:54 – Getting to Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona
10:17 – Reflections & Historic Info
16:25 – Ala Moana Center
18:50 – Lucky Strike Social Honolulu
24:16 Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island Waikiki
31:37 – Waikiki Fireworks from Secret Spot
32:49 – Pint + Jigger: Hidden Late-Night Bar

#HawaiiVlog #PearlHarbor #USSArizona #WaikikiFireworks #HiddenBarHawaii #DebAndMattChat #TravelVlog #AlaMoanaCenter #CruiseToAustralia

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

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

Posted by | Jul 25, 2025 | |

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: Want to Know the SECRET to a Smooth Family Flight to Hawaii

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Want to Know the SECRET to a Smooth Family Flight to Hawaii

Posted by | Jul 20, 2025 | |

🌺 Day 1 of our Transpacific Cruise Adventure Begins!

We’re travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu via Sydney—2 flights, 3 airports, 1 VERY long travel day.

We head to the airport for our **Hawaii travel** adventure! We’re sharing our early morning **travel tips** and glimpses of our **flight** to our destination. Get ready for some **oahu things to do** as we explore the island!

It is a family trip heading to **Hawaii** for a **vacation**! From the **Brisbane** **airport** via **Sydney** to our final destination in **honolulu**, experience our early morning start to **travel** all the way to **Waikiki**. We share scenes from the plane ride, airports and our arrival.

🧳 Follow us from home in Brisbane, through Sydney Domestic & International Airports (including “The House” Lounge), and all the way to our hotel in Waikiki!

✈️ Highlights in this video:

Brisbane Airport check-in and Qantas Domestic

Sydney Airport International Transfer & Lounge (“The House”)

Onboard food & seat comfort reviews

Immigration tips & travel fatigue moments 😅

📺 Stay tuned as we continue this transpacific adventure—including a cruise from Hawaii to Australia aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas!

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📽️ Our Transpacific Cruise Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJHxvmueG3z4HmsJP1hJLST
📽️ Navigating Sydney Airport Transfers
https://youtu.be/9FuhRhiLhNw

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00:00 – Travel Day Begins in Brisbane
04:45 – Flight to Sydney
10:20 – Transferring to Sydney International
13:00 – Lounge Review: The House
17:45 – Boarding the Long-Haul Flight
25:15 – Food, Seats & Surviving the Journey
30:00 – Arrival in Honolulu & First Impressions

#TravelVlog #DebAndMattChat #BrisbaneToHonolulu #SydneyAirport #jetstar #AirportLoungeReview #OvationOfTheSeas #CruiseTravel

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: [REUPLOAD] Cruise Chat LIVE with Deb & Matt | Catch-Up, Cruise News & More!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: [REUPLOAD] Cruise Chat LIVE with Deb & Matt | Catch-Up, Cruise News & More!

Posted by | Jul 16, 2025 | |

Hey Cruisers! 👋

Due to some unfortunate tech issues on our earlier stream (freezing and glitches—ugh!), we’ve edited and re-uploaded this smoother version so no one misses out! 🙌

Tonight, we chat all things cruising:

What’s going on behind the scenes with us

Some updates and news in the cruise world

A few exciting upcoming projects 🛳️

And a lot of laughs with the community 😄

Shoutout to everyone who joined us live—and thank you for your patience!

💬 Drop a comment below to say hi if you’re catching the replay!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Don’t Get Lost at Sydney Airport! How to Transfer Between Terminals

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Don’t Get Lost at Sydney Airport! How to Transfer Between Terminals

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 | |

✈️ Sydney Airport can be confusing—but we’ve got you covered! In this quick guide, we walk you through the different ways to transfer between the Domestic (T2/T3) and International (T1) terminals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Learn about transiting between terminals with this helpful **travel vlog**! This video covers options like the free **shuttle bus** and the airport train, providing a step-by-step guide at **sydney airport**. Whether you need **transfer airport** or simply advice, this video has you covered for your next transfer between **Sydney Domestic Terminal** & **Sydney International Airport**.

🚆 We put the Airport Train and the Free Shuttle Bus to the test—splitting up to experience both!

💡 Whether you’re connecting to a cruise, an overseas flight, or just navigating Sydney Airport for the first time, this video will help you avoid confusion and get there stress-free.

📌 Transfer Options Covered:

Airport Link Train (paid)

Domestic T2/T3 Shuttle Bus (free, conditions apply)

Taxi/Uber options

📍 Related Videos:

Embarkation Day at Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal

Cruising to Hobart on Ovation of the Seas

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0:00 Arriving at Sydney Domestic
0:55 Trains vs Buses
1:24 Find your way
1:58 Finding the Sydney Airport Train
3:15 Find the transfer bus
4:38 Still finding the Sydney Airport Train
6:50 Paying for your Sydney Airport Train
12:33 Arriving at Sydney International Airport by Free Shuttle
13:30 Aerotel Sydney Airport
14:25 Sydney Airport Uber and Tesla
16:20 Arriving at Sydney International Airport by Train
17:20 What is faster Bus or Train for Sydney Airport Transfers

#SydneyAirport #TravelTips #CruiseTravel #DomesticToInternational #DebAndMattChat

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