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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our BIGGEST Cruise Highlights & Disappointments of 2025

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 25, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

G’day everyone! Join us for an `end of year` `youtube recap` as we reflect on 2025. We’re sharing our top 10 `likes and dislikes`, `ranking` our most memorable moments, and even some shocking ones from our `travel vlog` adventures. This `daily vlog` is a bit different, but we hope you enjoy our `year in review`!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our cruise and travel highlights and low lights of the year — and sharing them with you in this special Merry Christmas end-of-year episode 🎄🚢

In this video, Deb and Matt put each other on the spot, taking turns to name a highlight or a low light across 10 different cruise and travel topics from our 2025 adventures. Some moments were unforgettable, some were challenging, and a few taught us lessons we’ll never forget.

This is an honest, reflective, and fun look back at a huge year of cruising — from incredible ships and destinations to things we definitely hope not to repeat next year.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
What was your cruise highlight or low light of 2025? Let us know in the comments.

Thank you for being part of the Deb & Matt Chat community this year. Your support, comments, and conversations mean the world to us.

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Deb & Matt 🎄
Here’s to more cruising, travel, and deep & meaningful adventures in 2026.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Topic #1 – Highlight or Low Light?
02:08 Topic #2
03:51 Topic #3
06:28 Topic #4
08:43 Topic #5
13:04 Topic #6
16:51 Topic #7
18:47 Viewer Comment – @macedma1002
19:30 Topic #8
24:27 Topic #9
27:27 Topic #10
31:35 Merry Christmas & Final Thoughts 🎄

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Day 1 🚢 First Sailing from Brisbane | Embarkation & First Night

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 23, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Welcome to Day 1 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺
G’day everyone! Join us for a new `cruise vlog` as we embark on our `travel` adventure aboard the `voyager class ship`, Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. This `cruise ship` exploration marks our first time on this particular vessel, promising a fantastic `vacation` filled with discoveries. Stick with us for more content as we share our experiences on this `royal caribbean voyager class` vessel!

This is our embarkation day vlog and the very first Voyager of the Seas Brisbane homeport cruise of the season.

In this video we take you through:
• The Brisbane Cruise Terminal experience
• The embarkation and boarding process
• First impressions of the ship once onboard
• Windjammer lunch, casual dining & pizza
• Exploring wide open decks, promenade, casino & upper decks
• Muster station experience
• Live entertainment including Ice Odyssey
• Dinner at Chops Grille
• What the ship feels like on night one

We also share our honest first impressions of Voyager of the Seas after a full first day onboard — the crowds, the quiet spaces, and how she compares to other Royal Caribbean ships we’ve sailed.

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including cabin tours, dining reviews, daily vlogs, and tips for cruising from Australia.

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00:00 Intro
00:04 Voyager of the Seas Brisbane
00:27 Embarkation Process
00:49 Brisbane Cruise Terminal
02:25 Boarding Voyager of the Seas
04:41 Wide Open Decks
05:39 Muster Station
06:14 Windjammer Lunch
08:43 Games Room & Library
10:40 Promenade Café & Pizza
11:54 Secret Spot
14:21 Casino Walkthrough
16:51 Upper Decks
19:02 Christmas Tree on a Cruise Ship
21:05 The Cruising Tea Ladies
24:48 Ice Odyssey
25:29 The Night So Far
27:24 Chops Grille
29:35 First Impressions of Voyager of the Seas
32:39 Pig ’n’ Whistle Crowds
33:59 Empty Spaces
34:28 Final Thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Room 7311 Cabin Tour | Voyager of the Seas

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 18, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

This is our first impressions cabin tour of Promenade View Interior Cabin 7311 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺

We’re onboard the “voyager of the seas royal caribbean” for an exclusive “cabin tour” of room 7311. This “royal caribbean cruise” adventure begins with us showing you the initial view of our “voyager of the seas interior stateroom” and its amenities. Join our “cruise vlog” as we explore this fantastic “royal caribbean cruise ship” and give you all the details from the bathroom to the storage areas on this amazing “cruise ship”!

Promenade View cabins are popular on Royal Caribbean ships, offering a window overlooking the Royal Promenade instead of an ocean view — but are they worth it?

In this detailed cabin tour, we show you:
• The layout and storage
• Bathroom and shower setup
• Bed comfort
• Power points & charging (⚠️ important!)
• Cooler box vs fridge
• Air conditioning controls
• Promenade views — day & night

⚠️ Important warning for cruisers: this cabin has ZERO bedside power, which may be a deal-breaker for some guests.

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including ship tours, dining reviews, daily vlogs, and an end-of-trip cabin review later in the cruise.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas, choosing between an interior, promenade view, ocean view or balcony cabin, or planning your first Royal Caribbean cruise — this video is for you.

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00:00 Intro
00:10 Cabin 7311 Overview
00:13 SeaPass Card
00:52 Promenade View Interior
01:07 Muster Station
01:23 Cabin Mystery
01:37 Limited Storage
01:48 Hide ’n’ Seek
02:01 Room Safe
02:30 Bathroom
02:39 Shower
03:11 Hair & Body Wash
03:55 Bathroom Storage
04:23 Full Length Mirror
04:43 No Bedside Power
04:58 Air Conditioning Controls
05:10 Storage
05:40 Bed
05:51 Power & Charging
06:42 Kettle & Tea
07:39 Cooler Box (Not a Fridge)
08:05 Bedside Telephone
08:19 Still No Bedside Power
08:42 Promenade Views
09:03 Important Warning

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is The Voyager of the Seas Worth It? Our First Impressions

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 16, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Voyager of the Seas has officially arrived in Brisbane, Australia, and we’re on board for her very first homeport cruise of the season! 🚢🇦🇺

In this video, we share our first impressions of Voyager of the Seas, from the overall vibe and design to dining, entertainment, pool decks, bars, and what it feels like getting around this classic Royal Caribbean ship.

We’re thrilled to be boarding the `voyager of the seas royal caribbean` as she begins her season! 🇦🇺 This `royal caribbean cruise` marks her first `cruise from brisbane`, and we’re excited to share our initial thoughts and all the ship’s features in this `cruise vlog`. Get ready to see everything from the ice skating rink to thrilling water slides as we embark on this adventure!

This is our first time sailing Voyager of the Seas, so we’re focusing on what stood out immediately — the atmosphere, how modern (or classic) she feels, the food options, live entertainment, ice skating show, and whether Voyager feels like a good fit for Australian cruisers.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, considering a Royal Caribbean cruise in Australia, or deciding between Voyager, Quantum, Ovation or Anthem of the Seas, this video is a great place to start.

🎥 Coming up in this Voyager of the Seas series:
• Cabin tours & end-of-trip reviews
• Dining deep dives
• Daily vlogs
• Tips for cruising Voyager from Brisbane

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00:00 Intro
00:51 The Vibe
01:08 Design Inspiration
01:29 Modern Classic Feel
01:36 Main Dining Room
01:49 Getting Around the Ship
02:24 Things to Do
03:05 Pool Decks
03:49 Dining Experiences
05:45 Entertainment
05:56 Ice Skating Show
06:52 Live Music
07:18 Casual Food Options
07:52 Bars & Lounges
08:46 The Verdict

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: End of Trip Cabin Review | Anthem of the Seas Interior Room 11229

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 12, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

This is our end-of-trip cabin review for Cabin 11229, an Interior Virtual Balcony cabin on Deck 11 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🛳️

Join us for an honest anthem of the seas room tour as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this royal caribbean cruise ship! 🇦🇺 In this cruise vlog, we take you through our anthem of the seas virtual balcony cabin, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete cabin tour designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

After spending the entire cruise in this cabin, we share our honest thoughts — what worked well, what didn’t, and whether we would book this cabin again. From temperature control and power points to bed comfort and the Virtual Balcony, this review reflects real-world cruising, not just first impressions.

If you’re considering an interior cabin on Anthem of the Seas — especially with a Virtual Balcony — this video is for you.

🔍 In this review:
✅ Cabin temperature & comfort
🚿 Bathroom issues & shower adjustments
🔌 Power & charging locations
🛏️ Bed comfort after multiple nights
📺 Virtual Balcony – worth it or gimmick?
💬 Final verdict after the full cruise

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🛏️ Cabin: Interior Virtual Balcony – Room 11229
⚓ Deck: 11
🇦🇺 Cruising From: Sydney, Australia

🎥 Part of our Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series
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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:14 Room Entry
00:28 Cabin Temperature
01:02 Bathroom Leak
01:38 Shower Adjustment
01:59 Power and Charging
02:11 Not a Fridge
02:31 Bedside Power
02:56 Bed Comfort
03:55 Virtual Balcony
04:35 Final Thoughts

Join us for an honest `anthem of the seas room tour` as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this `royal caribbean cruise ship`! 🇦🇺 In this `cruise vlog`, we take you through our `anthem of the seas balcony cabin`, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete `cabin tour` designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

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