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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: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin 11703: Full Room Tour

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin 11703: Full Room Tour

Posted by | Jun 11, 2026 | |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

In this first video of our brand-new cruise series, we’re taking you inside Cabin 11703, an Interior Stateroom with Royal Caribbean’s famous Virtual Balcony.

We’ll show you everything you need to know before you book, including the layout, storage, bathroom, power outlets, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, room service options, and a couple of little surprises we discovered during our cruise.
This is our first impressions tour Anthem of the Seas cabin 11703 to see what this specific stateroom looks like before you book your next cruise vacation.

If you are planning a trip on Anthem of the Seas, knowing exactly what to expect from your accommodations is essential. This cabin tour of room 11703 walks you through the layout and features, helping you decide if this specific Royal Caribbean room is the right choice for your travel needs.

We show you how to access the space using your Sea Pass card, verifying that you have the correct stateroom upon arrival. Whether you are a first-time cruiser or a frequent traveler, seeing a real cruise cabin setup helps remove the guesswork from your booking process.

Subscribe for weekly cruise room breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see more stateroom tours from this ship.
We also share some practical cruise hacks, including our favourite towel trick, why you should pack magnetic hooks, and what travel adaptor you’ll need.

If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise from Sydney, or you’re considering an interior cabin with a virtual balcony, this review should help you decide if it’s the right cabin for you.

📍 Cruise: Anthem of the Seas
🛳️ Cabin: 11703
🚢 Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony
🌏 Itinerary: Sydney to Airlie Beach

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Seapass Card
00:53 Entry Area
01:09 Evacuation Card
01:30 Do Not Disturb
01:42 Air Conditioning
02:04 Bring Your Hooks
02:37 Bathroom
03:09 Towel Hack
05:06 Storage
05:21 Hanging Space
06:06 Virtual Balcony
06:56 Power
07:16 Travel Adaptor
07:55 Tea and Coffee
08:31 Room Service
09:17 Cruise Fridge
09:51 Problem #1
11:32 Final Thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Week 1 – 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Week 1 – 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks

Posted by | Feb 26, 2025 | |

Join Matt and Deb as we go live and discuss our first 10 cruises in 10 weeks. We will be cruising on Royal Caribbean, P&O Australia, Carnival and Princess over the 10 week period.

Videos mentioned in this live stream
The Key – Is it Worth It
https://youtu.be/Qzbs6AZFXpE

P&O Carnival Changes
https://youtu.be/sO24OyO_etA

#livestream #cruise #cruisenews #debandmattchat #royalcaribbean #pandocruises #carnivalcruises

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

Posted by | Jan 21, 2025 | |

Welcome to Day 4 of our Back-to-Back Cruise on the P&O Pacific Encounter! 🎉 Today is embarkation day for the second leg of our journey, and it also marks the last-ever P&O New Year’s Eve cruise before the Carnival changeover!

🌅 What’s in This Video?

Disembarking and reboarding for our back-to-back cruise 🛳️
A smooth transition process for back-to-back cruisers 🎫
First day fun with family as they join us on board! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Epic Sail Away Party with amazing energy from the crew 🎶💃
Dining at Angelo’s with the whole family 🍝🍷
A night of live music at the Blue Room 🎷🎤
💡 Tips for Back-to-Back Cruisers:

Find out what happens when you transition from one cruise to another
What to do in port before reboarding
How to make embarkation day stress-free!
Join us as we explore the ship, enjoy amazing entertainment, and make the most of this unforgettable experience on the P&O Pacific Encounter before it transitions to Carnival Encounter! 🚢⚓

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise & Travel Hacks Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ

📽️ Royal Caribbean Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

📽️Carnival Cruise Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️P&O Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

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