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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

Posted by | Jun 16, 2026 | |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

Our Sydney to Airlie Beach cruise adventure officially begins, but things don’t quite go to plan when we arrive at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal and discover one very important thing is missing…

The ship!

Join us as we travel from Brisbane to Sydney, explore Circular Quay, check out recent airport upgrades, drop our bags, complete embarkation, board Anthem of the Seas and enjoy our first day onboard.

We also visit Windjammer Marketplace, explore the ship, enjoy sailaway from Sydney Harbour, test GIGSKY connectivity, watch aircraft movements around Sydney Airport and experience our first dinner in the Main Dining Room.

Unfortunately, we also encounter a couple of unexpected problems, including damaged clothing and an issue with our cabin shower.

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🌏 Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas – Arrival in Sydney https://youtube.com/live/qn9tn2cwieY?feature=share

Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Sailaway
https://youtube.com/live/KPVIB4nKD48?feature=share

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:22 Late Cruise Arrival
00:42 Brisbane Airport Upgrades
01:32 Sydney Airport Train
01:55 Circular Quay Sydney
03:11 Cruise Bag Drop
04:45 Anthem of the Seas Arrives
05:39 Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
08:27 Sydney Light Rail
08:37 Cruise Supplies
10:03 Cruise Embarkation
10:47 Cruise Boarding
12:06 Finding Our Cabin
12:41 Lunch in Windjammer
15:45 GIGSKY Preview
16:21 Plane Spotting in Sydney
17:39 Sailaway
18:18 Warning – Ruined Clothes
20:03 Shower Problems
21:14 Main Dining Room – American Icon
24:31 Starters
28:11 Dinner
31:08 Dessert
33:31 Outro

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, cruise news, ship reviews and travel adventures, be sure to subscribe and join us for the rest of this Anthem of the Seas series.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

Posted by | Jun 13, 2025 | |

🚢 It’s embarkation day! Join us as we board Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney for an exciting cruise to Hobart (overnight stay!) and, after an unexpected Itinerary change, Eden.

We start the day at our hotel near Circular Quay, walk to the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and step aboard one of the most iconic Quantum Class ships sailing in Australian waters.

✨ In this video:

First look at the ship

Embarkation process from Sydney

First impressions of Ovation of the Seas

Exploring the ship, grabbing lunch, checking out the pool deck

Settling into our Oceanview Balcony Cabin

Sailaway moments from Sydney Harbour

🔑 Want to see our full cabin tour (Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282)?
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

This is the third video in our Ovation of the Seas series – and things are just getting started. Subscribe for the full trip including our stop in Hobart and what happens next onboard…

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 – Good Morning Sydney!
00:40 – Walking to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
01:15 – First Look at Ovation of the Seas
02:20 – Boarding & Embarkation Process
03:10 – Exploring the Ship: Pool Deck, Elevators & Decor
04:30 – Buffet Lunch & First Impressions
06:00 – Arriving at Our Balcony Cabin
07:15 – Sydney Sailaway Views
08:00 – What’s Coming Up on This Cruise!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 5 Steps to First food for first time cruisers

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 5 Steps to First food for first time cruisers

Posted by | May 15, 2024 | |

Welcome aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas with Deb & Matt, and special guest Noah! In today’s video, we’re excited to guide first-time cruisers through the essential steps to find your first meal aboard a cruise ship. 🚢🍽️ These handy hints are just as relevant on P&O Pacific Encounter, Royal Princess or what ever ship you are soon to be travelling on as a first time cruiser.

🍴 “5 Steps to First Food for First Time Cruisers on Quantum of the Seas” 🍴

Are you a first-time cruiser wondering how to navigate your first day on board? We’ve outlined a simple, five-step guide to ensure you can quickly and easily enjoy your first meal and start your cruise off right!

👇 Here’s what we cover in this video:

1. Arriving at the Terminal: Start your journey by arriving at the cruise terminal.
2. Boarding Procedures: Navigate through immigration, customs, and security with ease.
3. Boarding the Ship: Step on board and get ready for the adventure.
4. Muster Station Check-in: Before the fun starts, safety first! We’ll show you where and how.
5. Heading to the Windjammer: Discover the best route to the Windjammer for a delicious first meal.
Join us as we walk you through these steps, showing you everything from the check-in process to the sumptuous spread waiting at the Windjammer. Don’t miss our tips to make this process as smooth as possible!

The similar offerings can be found on other ships.
Royal Caribbean = Windjammer
P&O Australia = The Pantry
Carnival Australia = Lido Marketplace

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