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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE Cruise News, Cruise Confessions & Audience Q&A LIVE!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE Cruise News, Cruise Confessions & Audience Q&A LIVE!

Posted by | May 27, 2026 | |

Join us LIVE tonight for another fun episode of Deb & Matt Chat as we cover this week’s cruise news, share some updates from around the cruise world, and try something a little different…

🚢 DEB vs MATT: CRUISE QUICKFIRE! 🔥

We’ll each have just 60 seconds to answer rapid-fire cruise questions ranging from embarrassing cruise moments and favourite ports to cruise hot takes, travel fails and funny stories from our adventures together.

And we want YOU involved too!
Answer the questions live in the chat and join the conversation throughout the stream.

Tonight’s stream includes:
⚓ This week’s cruise news roundup
⚓ Deb vs Matt Cruise Quickfire
⚓ Cruise confessions & hot takes
⚓ Audience participation questions
⚓ Live audience Q&A

Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser, planning your first cruise, or just love cruise banter and travel stories, come hang out with us live!

#CruiseNews #CruiseLive #DebAndMattChat #Cruising #RoyalCaribbean #PrincessCruises #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseVlog #LiveStream

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival Cancels Cruises, Harmony Dry Dock & Major Ship Changes

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival Cancels Cruises, Harmony Dry Dock & Major Ship Changes

Posted by | May 20, 2026 | |

We’re back after a two week break with another big episode of Deb & Matt Chat LIVE

Tonight we’re diving into some major cruise industry updates including cancellations, dry dock upgrades and big deployment changes across the industry.

This week’s cruise news:

❌ Carnival cancels multiple cruises
Passengers impacted as Carnival adjusts future sailings and itineraries
Harmony of the Seas enters major dry dock

🚢Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ship receives significant upgrades and enhancements

Spectrum of the Seas redeployment changes
🗾Royal Caribbean continues reshaping its Asia-Pacific deployment strategy

😮Cruise & Travel cancellations on the rise?
Concerning Industry reports highlight growing itinerary disruptions and operational adjustments

Join us LIVE as we break it all down and hear YOUR thoughts!

👉Are cruise itinerary changes becoming too common?
👉 Are dry docks improving ships… or just patching problems?
👉Is Asia becoming the future focus for cruise lines?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Family Friendly Australia Day Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Family Friendly Australia Day Cruise

Posted by | May 6, 2026 | |

It’s Australia Day aboard the Carnival Encounter 🇦🇺🚢

In this final full day of our long weekend cruise from Brisbane, the ship really came alive with classic Aussie-themed activities, deck games, trivia, entertainment and plenty of fun.

From morning trivia and lunch at Waterfront Restaurant, to ice carving, thong throwing competitions, afternoon drinks, dinner, parties and evening shows — this was a fun-filled sea day onboard Carnival Encounter.

🎥 In this vlog:
✅Australia Day celebrations at sea
✅Morning trivia sessions
✅Sam I Am / Dr Seuss fun
✅Lunch at Waterfront Restaurant
✅Ice cream eating competition
🍦✅Ice carving demonstration
✅Thong throwing competition 🇦🇺✅Afternoon drinks onboard
✅Dinner review
✅Evening entertainment and shows

This is part of our full Carnival Encounter Australia Day Cruise Series from Brisbane, including embarkation, cabin tours, dining, entertainment and honest cruise experiences.

👇 Let us know in the comments:What’s the MOST Australian thing you’ve ever seen on a cruise ship?

Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro
00:19 Australia Day on Carnival Encounter
00:45 Morning Trivia
03:50 Sam I Am Dr Seuss Fun
04:13 Waterfront Restaurant Lunch
09:04 Ice Cream Eating Competition 🍦
09:31 Ice Carving Demonstration
10:05 Thong Throwing Competition 🇦🇺
13:15 Afternoon Drinks
14:28 Dinner on Carnival Encounter
20:40 Evening Shows & Entertainment
21:48 Final Thoughts
22:46 Jessie & James
#carnivalencounter #AustraliaDay #CruiseVlog #CarnivalCruise #CruisingAustralia

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Updates 🚢 Royal Beach Club Opens Santorini, Disney Extends & Icon Class Grows

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Updates 🚢 Royal Beach Club Opens Santorini, Disney Extends & Icon Class Grows

Posted by | Apr 29, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚢

This week we’re diving into some major cruise industry updates — from brand new destinations and ship orders to changing port strategies and infrastructure investments.

🗞️ This week’s cruise news:

🇬🇷 Royal Beach Club Santorini opens
Royal Caribbean launches its first Royal Beach Club in Europe, offering a premium beach experience as part of new shore excursions

🚀 Royal Caribbean orders more Icon-class ships
Two additional ships confirmed for delivery in 2029 and 2030 as the Icon class continues to expand

🇺🇸 Juneau introduces cruise passenger caps
New limits aim to balance tourism with local community needs and reduce overcrowding

🇺🇸 Princess & Holland America invest in Alaska community rebuild
Cruise lines commit funding to restore a historic American Legion post in Ketchikan

🇺🇸 Disney Cruise Line extends San Diego partnership
Agreement through 2031 expands sailings and strengthens West Coast operations

✨ PLUS:
We’ll share updates from Ovation of the Seas following her recent dry dock

💬 Join us LIVE as we break it all down!

👉 Are cruise destinations becoming too controlled?
👉 Are ships getting too big?
👉 Is overtourism reshaping cruise itineraries?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Ships Attacked? Carnival Adventure Change & Legend of the Seas Trials

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Ships Attacked? Carnival Adventure Change & Legend of the Seas Trials

Posted by | Apr 22, 2026 | |

🇦🇺 Carnival Adventure terminal changes in Sydney
Passengers impacted as sailings shift between terminals due to port upgrades

⚠️ Cruise ships flee the Persian Gulf
Multiple ships exit the region after reported incidents and rising tensions

🇨🇳 Royal Caribbean expands China sailings
New deployments highlight continued growth in the Asian cruise market

🚀 Legend of the Seas begins sea trials
Royal Caribbean’s next Icon-class ship takes a major step toward its 2026 debut

💬 Join us LIVE as we unpack what this means for cruising right now!

👉 Would terminal changes impact your cruise experience?
👉 Would you cruise in high-risk regions?
👉 Are cruise ships getting too big — or is this what passengers want?

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