Format: Embarkation Day Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Boarding day Our Return to Voyager of the Seas for NYE Cruise

Embarkation day is always chaotic — and this Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise was no exception.

G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we begin our adventure aboard the “voyager of the seas royal caribbean”. This “embarkation” day from “Brisbane” marks the start of our nine-night South Pacific journey, and we’re excited to share every moment with you. We’re joined by Noah and Grandma, making this a true “deb and matt chat” family affair, showcasing the best of “royal caribbean australia”!

In this video, we take you through embarkation day from start to finish, boarding Voyager of the Seas at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for a 9-night South Pacific cruise.

We cover everything you actually want to know:

🌴What the Brisbane cruise terminal experience is really like
🌴Coffee & gift shop stops before boarding
🌴Boarding problems and delays
🌴Whether The Key has lost its value
🌴Casino walkthrough, muster drill & Royal Promenade atmosphere
🌴First impressions from Noah and Grandma
🌴The Key lunch, baggage drop & day-one specials
🌴Waterslides, FlowRider, teen lounge & sports areas
🌴Sailaway party chaos (yes… conga line included)
🌴Dinner, closed decks, rough seas & night-one vibes

This is a real, unfiltered embarkation day — filmed during one of the busiest sailings of the year — so if you’re cruising from Brisbane or sailing on Voyager soon, this video will help you avoid mistakes and set expectations.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
Is The Key still worth buying, or has it lost its value?

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:31 Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
01:03 Cruise Terminal Coffee Shop
01:37 Cruise Terminal Gift Shop
02:11 Boarding Problems
04:45 Has The Key Lost Its Value?
05:27 The Gangway
08:12 Casino Walkthrough
09:05 Muster Station
09:34 Muster Station
10:18 Royal Promenade
10:40 Grandma’s Quick Thoughts
11:32 Noah’s First Impressions
12:25 The Key Baggage Drop
12:56 The Key Lunch
16:00 Day 1 Specials
16:51 Drinks Package Cups
17:17 Tip: Book Speciality Dining
17:54 Wait… Where Is Deb?
18:13 Cabin 8553
19:14 Deck 12
19:58 Sports & Activities
20:19 Multipurpose Court
20:55 Waterslides
21:07 FlowRider
21:18 Teen Lounge
21:33 Deck 5 Helipad Viewing Area
23:29 Titanic Old Lady
23:48 Sailaway Party
24:03 Bar Chaos
24:14 Conga Line
25:31 Sailaway Party Review
28:12 Cabin Attendant
30:13 Cruise Nerds
31:57 Matt’s Fail
32:44 Pre-Dinner Drinks
34:06 Dinner
35:22 Grandma’s Dinner
36:32 Dinner Review
38:30 Closed Decks
39:58 Star Lounge
40:34 Rough Seas

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

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: Embarkation Chaos & 90s Vibes! Our FINAL P&O Australia Cruise | Pacific Encounter to Carnival

It’s the end of an era! Join us as we set sail on our very last P&O Australia cruise aboard the Pacific Encounter — now rebranded as Carnival Encounter. This isn’t your average embarkation day… delays, disorganisation, and an approaching cyclone made for a chaotic start to our nostalgic 90s themed cruise! 🌪️🕺

From long lines at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to unexpected boarding hiccups, we take you behind the scenes of this unforgettable embarkation experience. But it’s not all stress — once onboard, we dive into delicious dining, get into the 90s party spirit, and reconnect with cruise creator friends like Rob & Ali from Robynellic.

🚢 Whether you’re a die-hard P&O fan, curious about the Carnival switchover, or just love a good cruise vlog, this is the perfect kickoff to our brand-new series.

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 – Intro: Final P&O Cruise Begins
01:10 – Cyclone Delays at the Terminal (and Crowd Confusion!)
03:45 – Boarding the Pacific Encounter
06:00 – Cabin Check-In and First Impressions
07:45 – Dinner Before Unpacking?!
09:30 – Pumpkin Obsession & Arancini Favourites
11:10 – Internet Setup Onboard
12:00 – Reuniting with Rob & Ali & 90s Vibes Begin
14:00 – A Final Message From Us (Day 1 Wrap-Up)

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