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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Didn’t Expect This on Day 2 of Our Cruise!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Didn’t Expect This on Day 2 of Our Cruise!

Posted by | Jun 21, 2026 | |

Day 2 aboard Anthem of the Seas was meant to be a relaxing sea day… but it turned into something much more!

After a leisurely brunch, we met some wonderful viewers and unexpectedly found ourselves enjoying an open house tour of one of Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Grand Loft Suites.

See what a relaxing morning routine looks like on board in this cruise vlog, we start our second morning feeling rested and refreshed while sailing to our next destination. We explore the ship deck to check the weather conditions before heading inside for a delicious cruise ship brunch. If you are planning a trip or just curious about life at sea, this travel day vlog offers a realistic look at our daily onboard experience.

We also share a quick food highlight, including a warm apple cobbler with ice cream that we enjoyed during our meal. Whether you are curious about the food quality or the general atmosphere on the Anthem of the Seas, this video gives you an honest glimpse of our day at sea.

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Along the way we discover one of our favourite cruise hacks at Two70 Café, try our luck at Bingo, discuss Crown & Anchor loyalty benefits, encounter some surprising prices, and enjoy some fantastic live music including an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute show.

Of course, no day would be complete without another delicious dinner in the Main Dining Room and a few laughs along the way.

🛳️ Anthem of the Seas
🌏 Sydney to Airlie Beach Cruise
🚢 Royal Caribbean

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:31 Brunch
04:03 Grand Loft Suite Open House
06:30 A Royal Mystery
07:39 Top Tip – Two70 Cafe
09:49 Bingo
10:24 Crown and Anchor Bingo Benefits
15:10 Interactive Art
16:00 Shore Excursions
16:14 Cabin Hints
17:09 Price Shock
19:17 Champagne Fail
20:45 Cruise Live Music
21:23 Deb’s Secret Past
23:10 French Menu Royal Caribbean
26:08 Main Dining Room Starters
29:51 Mains
31:19 Dessert
33:47 Earth Wind and Fire Tribute
34:36 Wrap Up
36:39 Coming Up

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, Royal Caribbean tips and travel adventures, subscribe and come along for the rest of our Anthem of the Seas series!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 New Royal Caribbean Ships, Carnival Changes & NCL Cuts

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 New Royal Caribbean Ships, Carnival Changes & NCL Cuts

Posted by | Jun 17, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚢

This week we’re covering some huge developments across the cruise industry — from brand-new ships and major investments to changes affecting Australian cruisers.

🗞️ This Week’s Cruise News

🚢 Legend of the Seas officially delivered
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of its third Icon-class ship.

🚢 Construction begins on Oasis Class Ship #7
The Oasis Class isn’t done yet, with another mega ship on the way.

🎰 Carnival upgrades casino technology fleetwide
A new rewards and gaming platform is rolling out across all ships.

🏖️ Carnival launches premium Tangalooma Beach Club cabanas
Luxury beachfront experiences arrive on Moreton Island.

📉 Norwegian Cruise Line downsizes in Australia
Trade and sales roles impacted as NCL restructures operations.

💬 Tonight’s discussion:

👉 Would you pay $400 for a private beach cabana?
👉 Does NCL’s move signal concern for the Australian market?
👉 Oasis Class or Icon Class — which would you choose?

⚡ Plus:
🎤 30 Second Quick Questions
💬 Live chat
🚢 Cruise banter and opinions

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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: 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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