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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards vs VIFP Club – What’s Changing & What It Means (With Cruise Guests!)

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards vs VIFP Club – What’s Changing & What It Means (With Cruise Guests!)

Posted by | Jun 25, 2025 | |

Big news from Carnival Cruise Line!
The current VIFP Club loyalty program will be retired in June 2026, replaced by the newly announced Carnival Rewards.

Many long-time cruisers are wondering—is this a good change or a misstep?

In this week’s Deb and Matt Chat LIVE, we’re breaking down the details of the new program, comparing it to VIFP, and discussing what it means for loyal cruisers and first-timers alike.

Joining us to share their insights are two amazing cruise YouTubers:
👩‍🦰 Ami from Cruise Crazed Fam
🧳 Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ Key differences between VIFP and Carnival Rewards
✅ What’s been confirmed so far—and what’s still unclear and what updates have been announced?
✅ Reactions from the cruise community (spoiler: it’s a mixed bag!)
✅ Viewer comments and questions live
✅ Is this a sign of things to come from other cruise lines?
✅ Is it really that bad?

This will be a respectful, open discussion—no drama, just honest takes from passionate cruise fans who care about the future of Carnival cruising.

📅 Set a reminder, bring your questions, and join the conversation!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

Posted by | Jun 24, 2025 | |

🌊 It’s Day 5 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and we’re finally enjoying a proper sea day!

After a dramatic few days of health scares and hospital visits, today we focus on recovery, relaxation, and fun. Join us as we ease back into cruise life and explore the sea day activities Ovation of the Seas has to offer.

🎉 In this episode:

✅Morning coffee & sunny decks

✅Trivia

✅Relaxation

✅Royal Caribbean-style sea day fun

✅Candid updates on how we’re feeling

✅Some laughs, some healing, and a some night time grooves

📺 This is a feel-good, no-rush kind of vlog that shows the beauty of what a sea day can be on a Quantum-class ship.

▶️ Watch the Hobart recovery day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Catch up on what really happened (Day 3 recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

#DebAndMattChat #SeaDayVlog #OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #CruiseVlog #QuantumClass

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00:00 – Good Morning! A Brighter Start
00:26 – Coffee and Positive Vibes
01:00 – Let’s Make This a Normal Cruise Day
01:20 – Table Tennis and Laughs
02:10 – Hanging Out in the Solarium
03:00 – Trivia Time Onboard
04:00 – Taking It Slow and Enjoying the Sea
05:00 – Evening Reflections & Dinner
06:15 – Looking Ahead to Eden Tomorrow

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

Posted by | Jun 23, 2025 | |

Join Deb and Matt as they enjoy a **cruise** and spend a relaxing second day in **Hobart** after getting off the **Ovation of the Seas cruise** ship. They explore the city, enjoy some sightseeing, and try local food while taking it easy on this **royal caribbean** trip, after their time on the **ovation of the seas**.

🌄 After a dramatic few days, we take it slow in Hobart.

In this voiceover-style vlog, we bring you along for a relaxed day of recovery, reflection, and beautiful Tasmanian scenery as we spend our second day docked in Hobart aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.

🗻 We visit the summit of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi), stroll the Hobart waterfront, grab a bite from local cafes, and share snippets from our downtime onboard the ship.

This isn’t our usual vlog format — but after the medical emergency, this slower day gave us time to recharge and appreciate the cruise in a different way.

✨ In this episode:

Our slow cruise day in Hobart

Stunning views from Mt Wellington

Local life, coffee, and quiet moments

Reflections after a tough few days

Beautiful sunrise & sailaway footage

▶️ Need context? Watch what happened the day before: https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Watch from the beginning (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Full cabin tour (Room 12282): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

#DebAndMattChat #CruiseHobart #OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #MtWellington #CruiseRecoveryDay

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Cruise Emergency Recap, Travel Insurance Must-Knows + Q&A (Including Our Tattoos!)

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Cruise Emergency Recap, Travel Insurance Must-Knows + Q&A (Including Our Tattoos!)

Posted by | Jun 18, 2025 | |

Join us for this special LIVE episode of Deb and Matt Chat!

We’re following up on the dramatic events during our recent Royal Caribbean cruise to Hobart, including the medical emergency at sea, our time in the ship’s emergency centre, and the unexpected hospital visit in Tasmania.

We’ll also dive into the REAL COSTS of medical care at sea and explain why travel insurance is essential—even for domestic cruises.

Plus—we’re answering some of YOUR questions, including the story behind our matching tattoos, our travel habits, cruise planning tips, and more!

🛳️ Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first adventure, this is a live stream you won’t want to miss.

👉 Drop your questions in the live chat!
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📺 Watch the related cruise vlogs here:
Day 1: Embarkation & Balcony Cabin Tour → https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
Day 2: Deb’s Birthday + Medical Emergency → https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
Day 3: Medical Costs & Travel Insurance Chat → https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U9

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!

Posted by | Jun 17, 2025 | |

🛳️ After a medical emergency at sea, we’re sitting down to share everything that happened — and most importantly, why travel insurance matters, even for cruises within your home country.

Join Deb and Matt as they recount their first day in Hobart, sharing unexpected moments from their **Hobart trip**. They reflect on their experiences and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their unexpected health scare onboard the Ovation of the Seas Cruise and their hospital emergency visit in **Hobart** that limited their **tasmania travel** adventure.

In this candid and emotional video, we explain:
⚠️ How the medical emergency unfolded
🚑 What happened in the ship’s Medical Centre
🏥 Our experience at Royal Hobart Hospital
💸 The real costs involved – both onboard and onshore
📑 The critical importance of travel insurance – even for a domestic cruise

🎥 This video is both a Day 3 recap and a wake-up call for anyone cruising without travel insurance.
We share our experience so that you don’t make the same mistake… or face the same risks.

▶️ Watch Day 2 – The Emergency Unfolds: https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
▶️ Start from Day 1 (Embarkation Day): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Welcome Back – Let’s Talk
00:40 – The Night It All Went Wrong
02:15 – Visiting the Medical Centre Onboard
03:45 – Getting Transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital
05:10 – What the Doctors Told Us
06:30 – Facing Possible Surgery
08:00 – Our Experience in the Hospital
09:30 – The Cost of Cruise Ship Medical Care
10:45 – Insurance: What Was Covered and What Wasn’t
12:15 – Our Advice for All Cruisers
13:00 – Closing Thoughts & Recovery Update

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