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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival’s BIGGEST Ship Ever, Royal’s New Family Feature & Surprise Cruise!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Carnival’s BIGGEST Ship Ever, Royal’s New Family Feature & Surprise Cruise!

Posted by | Jul 15, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

It’s been another huge week in cruising—and at the last minute we ended up back onboard a cruise ship ourselves!

Tonight we’re covering one of Carnival’s biggest announcements in years, Royal Caribbean’s latest onboard technology, Australia’s move towards digital arrivals… and we’ll explain how a call from a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner changed our weekend plans!

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 Carnival Destiny revealed
Carnival’s biggest cruise ship ever is coming! We’ll compare it with Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class and ask whether Carnival can finally compete at the very top of the mega-ship market.

👨‍👩‍👧 Royal Caribbean launches “Find My Kid”
A new app feature aims to make family cruising easier than ever.

🇦🇺 Australia moves towards digital arrival cards
Could paper arrival cards soon become history for international travellers?

☎️ Our surprise weekend cruise!
How a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner convinced us to jump onboard at the last minute—and what exactly does a Personal Vacation Planner do?

💬 Tonight’s Questions

👉 Can Carnival Destiny compete with Icon of the Seas?

👉 Would you use Royal Caribbean’s Find My Kid feature?

👉 Are you ready to ditch paper arrival cards?

👉 Have you ever booked a cruise at the last minute?

⚡ Plus…

🎤 30 Second Quick Questions

💬 Live Q&A

🚢 Cruise banter & opinions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE! Is Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Australia?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE! Is Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Australia?

Posted by | Jul 8, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

It’s another huge week in cruising, with Royal Caribbean dominating the headlines as construction begins at Lelepa, new clues emerge about the future Discovery Class, and executives continue talking about year-round cruising from Australia.

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🏝️ Construction officially begins at Royal Beach Club Lelepa
Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive beach club in the South Pacific takes a major step forward.

🇦🇺 Could Royal Caribbean cruise Australia all year?
Executives continue discussing the possibility—but what’s standing in the way?

🚢 Discovery Class deployment clues
New comments provide fresh hints about where Royal Caribbean’s next generation of ships could be heading.

🍜 MSC World Asia reveals a new Pan-Asian dining experience
A destination-inspired restaurant brings authentic Asian flavours to MSC’s newest flagship.

💬 Tonight’s Questions

👉 Will Lelepa change South Pacific cruising?

👉 Would you book a Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia in winter?

👉 Where should the first Discovery Class ship be based?

👉 What’s your favourite cruise speciality restaurant?

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🎤 30 Second Quick Questions

💬 Viewer Q&A

🚢 Cruise chat, banter and opinions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: I Took Her Back to Where I Proposed | Anthem of the Seas Day 4 (Airlie Beach)

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: I Took Her Back to Where I Proposed | Anthem of the Seas Day 4 (Airlie Beach)

Posted by | Jul 3, 2026 | |

Day 4 aboard Anthem of the Seas brings us to our first of two days in Airlie Beach! So lets explore this wonderful Whitsundays location.

Eight years ago to the week, Matt proposed to Deb on cruise to Airlie Beach. This week, we came back — on Anthem of the Seas — to walk the same streets, sit by the same marina, and see how much has changed.

This was a tender port day, with Anthem anchored in the Whitsundays and cruise passengers tendering into Shute Harbour before transferring by bus into Airlie Beach.

We explore the Airlie Beach markets, walk through town, find out what tours and activities are available for cruise passengers, and book two local experiences through Airlie Beach Tourism.

For our first Airlie Beach adventure, we jump aboard a Just Tuk’n Around Tuk Tuk tour and explore more of Airlie Beach with local guide Stevie J.

Later in the afternoon, we head back to Shute Harbour for a sunset glass-bottom boat tour with Pioneer Adventures, complete with bubbles, nibbles, coral viewing, fish spotting and a beautiful Whitsundays sunset.

Then it is time for a night tender back to Anthem of the Seas, a late dinner in the Main Dining Room, dancing waiters and Caribbean Night onboard.

Champagne, nibbles, coral viewing, a stunning Whitsundays sunset, a night tender back to Anthem, a very late Caribbean Night dinner in the main dining room, and one moment I’d been holding onto all day. This video has it all

Whether you are planning a future trip to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays or just enjoy watching travel adventures, this update provides a practical look at our experience in the Whitsundays.

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
📍 Port: Airlie Beach / Shute Harbour
🌏 Region: Whitsundays, Queensland

Useful Links:

Airlie Beach Tourism
https://airliebeachtourism.com.au/

Just Tuk’n Around Airlie Beach
https://www.justtuknaround.com.au/

Pioneer Adventures
https://www.pioneeradventures.com.au/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:43 Tender Times for Airlie Beach
01:15 Cruise Tenders in the Whitsundays
01:49 Arriving at Shute Harbour
02:49 Airlie Beach Cruise Transfers
03:03 Arriving in Airlie Beach
04:37 Airlie Beach Cruise Markets
07:12 Exploring Airlie Beach
07:41 Things To Do In Airlie Beach
07:58 Booking Tours in Airlie Beach
09:38 What We Booked For Today
09:52 Airlie Beach Tuk Tuk Tour
11:35 A Very Important Question
12:37 Just Tuk’n Around Airlie Beach
14:24 Back To Shute Harbour
17:02 Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Tour
18:11 Champagne, Nibbles & Reef Views
19:24 Whitsundays Reef & Coral Viewing
21:14 Sunset Cruise From Shute Harbour
22:56 Night Tender Back To Anthem
24:25 Hot Day Dinner Delay
26:35 Dancing Waiters
29:50 Caribbean Night Party

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, port guides, Royal Caribbean tips and real travel adventures, make sure you subscribe and come along for the rest of our Anthem of the Seas series.

#AirlieBeach #AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #Whitsundays #CruiseVlog #CruiseAustralia

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 6 New Cruise Ships, Cruise Brawl & IS winter Cruising coming to Australia?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 6 New Cruise Ships, Cruise Brawl & IS winter Cruising coming to Australia?

Posted by | Jul 1, 2026 | |

elcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

Another huge week in cruising with major announcements, industry investment and plenty to discuss!

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 MSC to order SIX new cruise ships
One of the biggest shipbuilding announcements in recent years, with deliveries stretching well into the 2030s with official announcement teased

🇦🇺 Is winter cruising finally about to take off in Australia?
Could Australia become a genuine year-round cruise destination?

🏆 Carnival Rewards introduces milestone benefits
More recognition and rewards for loyal Carnival cruisers.

🥊 Another cruise ship brawl goes viral
What does it say about passenger behaviour… and are these incidents really becoming more common?

🔥 River cruise fire prompts emergency evacuation
Thankfully everyone is safe, but it raises questions about onboard safety and emergency procedures.

💬 Tonight’s Questions

👉 Is MSC becoming Royal Caribbean’s biggest long-term competitor?

👉 Would you cruise from Australia during winter?

👉 Do cruise loyalty programs influence who you sail with?

👉 Are cruise fights becoming more common-or just more visible?

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🚢 Cruise chat and banter

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SC Cruises, MSC new ships, cruise industry news, Australia winter cruising, Carnival Rewards, Carnival loyalty program, cruise brawl, river cruise fire, cruise news Australia, cruise live stream, cruise discussion

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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?

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💬 Live chat
🚢 Cruise banter and opinions

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