Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Can You Spot the Sydney Landmarks at Night?
A late night embarkation from Sydney Harbour on the Crown Princess cruise ship. Sydney harbour is stunning at night.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Review | Room 12282 | Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
🚪 In this video, we give you our full review of Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.
Join Matt for a detailed **balcony cabin tour** of cabin 12282 on Ovation of the Seas! See the ins and outs of this **balcony room**, as he points out all the best features. Matt shares his honest thoughts in this **royal caribbean cruise** review, filmed in **4k** for optimal viewing.
This isn’t a tour — it’s a detailed end-of-the-cruise review, covering what we loved, what didn’t quite work, and what surprised us during our stay in this Deck 12 forward-facing balcony stateroom.
🛏️ In this review:
✅Cabin layout & storage pros/cons
✅Bed comfort and room condition
✅Wardrobe accessibility
✅Balcony size & privacy
✅Lighting, power points & USB access
✅Cabin location (Deck 12) and its impact
✅Cleanliness, quirks, and maintenance
✅Our thumbs up or thumbs down final verdict
🎥 If you’re planning to sail on Ovation of the Seas or another Quantum-class ship, this is the review you want before choosing your cabin.
▶️ Watch our original cabin tour (filmed at embarkation): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
▶️ Full Cruise Vlog Series starts here (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Emergency, Insurance & Reality Check (Day 3 Recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Our Cabin Review
00:15 – Cabin Overview & Layout
01:20 – Storage & Wardrobe Assessment
02:30 – Bed, Linen & Comfort Review
03:15 – Power Points, USBs & Lighting
04:00 – Balcony Size, View & Condition
05:10 – Room Condition & Maintenance
06:00 – Location Review (Deck 12)
06:45 – Wildlife Intruders? A Surprise Guest
07:30 – Final Thoughts: Is 12282 Worth It?
08:00 – Our Verdict: Thumbs Up or Down?
#DebAndMattChat #OvationoftheSeas #CabinReview #CruiseCabinTour #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #BalconyStateroomReview
Join Matt for a detailed **balcony cabin tour** of cabin 12282 on Ovation of the Seas! See the ins and outs of this **balcony room**, as he points out all the best features. Matt shares his honest thoughts in this **royal caribbean cruise** review, filmed in **4k** for optimal viewing.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Final Cruise Day on Royal Caribbean | Sydney Hobart Eden | Cruise Vlog Day 7
☀️ 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
#debandmattchat
#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
#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints
Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is this Australia’s cutest coastal town? Eden NSW | Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog Day 6
🌿 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
#cruisevlog #CruiseEdenNSW #OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAuNZ #CruiseVlog #WhaleMuseum #AustralianCruisePorts
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden
🌊 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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CHAPTERS
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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
#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints
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