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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

If you enjoy cruise tips, travel advice, cabin reviews and live cruise news, make sure you subscribe and join us each week.

#RoyalCaribbean #AnthemoftheSeas #CabinTour #VirtualBalcony #CruiseTips #CruiseReview #SydneyCruise #AirlieBeach #DebAndMattChat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Floating Cities, Carnival Changes & MSC’s New Mega Ship

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Floating Cities, Carnival Changes & MSC’s New Mega Ship

Posted by | Jun 10, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

We’ve got another fun week of cruise news, opinions and plenty of community chat.

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 Freedom Ship returns
The concept of a permanent floating city is back. This certainly brings a new meaning to the idea of living seaside. Could people really live on a ship full time? Is this even a ship?

🎫 Carnival introduces new Sail & Sign cards
A fresh look for one of cruising’s most recognisable items and another step in Carnival’s loyalty evolution.

📱 John Heald changes his social media role
Carnival’s legendary Brand Ambassador is stepping back from his full-time online presence.

🌏 MSC World Asia countdown begins
MSC continues its mega ship expansion with new attractions and experiences.
⚡ PLUS…

🎤 30 Second Quick Questions are back!

One question. Thirty seconds. No time to overthink the answer!

And of course we’ll have all the usual cruise banter, live chat and viewer questions.

💬 Tonight’s discussion:

👉 Would you live permanently on a floating city?

👉 Do cruise loyalty programs matter?

👉 Is John Heald the most influential personality in cruising?

👉 Are cruise ships becoming the destination?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Data Breach, New Cruise Perks & Passenger Warning

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Data Breach, New Cruise Perks & Passenger Warning

Posted by | Jun 3, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚢

This week we’re covering some fascinating cruise news stories that touch on security, loyalty rewards, cruise bargains and cultural expectations ashore.

Tonight’s Cruise News Stories

🔐 Carnival Corporation Cyber Security Incident
A major data breach has potentially exposed customer information, raising questions about privacy and security in the cruise industry.

⭐ Celebrity Cruises Loyalty Program Changes
Celebrity is introducing new milestone rewards and benefits, filling the gap between Elite Plus and Zenith status levels.

👙 Carnival’s Lifou Dress Code Warning
Passengers have been reminded to respect local customs when visiting Lifou, sparking debate about cultural expectations and cruise tourism.

💬 Plus our usual cruise chat, questions, opinions and community discussion.

Tonight’s Questions

👉 How concerned are you about cruise line data security?

👉 Do cruise loyalty programs influence which cruise line you choose?

👉 Should passengers be expected to adapt to local customs when visiting ports?

Join us LIVE and have your say!

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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: The Truth About This Interior Cabin 🚢 Carnival Encounter Room 5236 Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Truth About This Interior Cabin 🚢 Carnival Encounter Room 5236 Review

Posted by | May 8, 2026 | |

After spending our cruise in Interior Cabin 5236 aboard the Carnival Encounter, it’s time for our full end-of-trip cabin review.

In this honest cabin review, we break down:
✅ what worked well
❌ what challenged us
😴 the bedding and pillows
🔊 the noise issues
🚿 bathroom practicality
📍 cabin location on Deck 5
⚠ maintenance concerns
🥤 fridge performance and storage

This is the REAL review after actually living in the cabin for the cruise — not just first impressions.

If you’re considering booking an interior cabin on Carnival Encounter, especially Cabin 5236 or nearby rooms, this video should help you decide whether it’s the right fit for your cruise.

👇 Let us know:
What’s the BIGGEST thing you look for in a cruise cabin?

🚢 Part of our full Carnival Encounter Australia Day cruise series:
✔ Embarkation day
✔ Daily cruise vlogs
✔ Cabin tours
✔ Dining reviews
✔ Honest cruise experiences

Subscribe to follow along!

00:00 Intro
00:10 Carnival Encounter Cabin 5236 Review
00:31 Bedding Comfort Review
01:34 Pillows & Sleep Quality
03:34 Fridge Performance
05:38 Maintenance Issues
06:21 Bathroom Review
08:27 Cabin Location on Deck 5
09:37 Noise Problems 🚨
10:43 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

#CarnivalEncounter #CruiseCabinReview #CruiseTips #CarnivalCruise #CruisingAustralia

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