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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 New Itineraries, Rising Fees & Is Aussie Cruising in Trouble?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 New Itineraries, Rising Fees & Is Aussie Cruising in Trouble?

Posted by | Apr 15, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚒

This week we’re breaking down some of the biggest cruise industry updates β€” from new itineraries and ship changes to rising costs and what’s really happening in the Australian cruise market.

πŸ—žοΈ This week’s cruise news:

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Princess Cruises expands Japan & Asia season
A huge new deployment with ships homeporting in Tokyo and dozens of itineraries across Asia

πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Fiji Princess to be retired after grounding
Following a recent incident, the ship will be removed from service and replaced with a new vessel

πŸ’Έ MSC raises gratuities
Passengers will see higher daily service charges, with more increases expected across the industry

β›½ Fuel surcharge concerns return
Cruise executives warn rising fuel costs could impact pricing and future cruise fares

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί CLIA report: Record demand BUT warning signs
Australians are cruising in record numbers β€” but the industry warns Australia is losing ships and competitiveness

🌏 StarCruises boosts Asian itineraries
New flexible itineraries and extended port stays across Asia for 2026

πŸ’¬ Join us LIVE as we break it all down!

πŸ‘‰ Are cruise prices about to rise again?
πŸ‘‰ Is Australia losing its place as a cruise destination?
πŸ‘‰ Would you cruise Asia over the South Pacific?

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Key topics this week include:
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE! Cruise Chaos 😳 Overbooked Ship, Grounding Incident & New Fees Explained

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE! Cruise Chaos 😳 Overbooked Ship, Grounding Incident & New Fees Explained

Posted by | Apr 8, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚒

This week we’re breaking down some of the biggest cruise news stories β€” from passenger perks to cruise chaos and industry changes happening right now.

πŸ—žοΈ This week’s cruise news:

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea introduces instant tax refunds for cruise passengers
A major policy shift allowing cruise guests to claim VAT refunds more easily during port visits

β›½ Fuel surcharges return?
StarDream Cruises has introduced new daily fuel charges β€” raising concerns other cruise lines could follow

🚒 Discovery Princess overbooked
Passengers were offered compensation and even free cruises not to board due to high demand from over booking.

⚠️ Fiji Princess runs aground
A cruise ship ran aground near a famous island location β€” all passengers safe but the ship is damaged

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Virgin Voyages invests in Australia again
New Aussie sales team signals a renewed push into the Australian cruise market

πŸ’¬ Join us LIVE as we break it all down and hear YOUR thoughts!

πŸ‘‰ Would you accept a free cruise to give up your spot?
πŸ‘‰ Are fuel surcharges coming back across the industry?
πŸ‘‰ Is cruising getting too unpredictable?

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This week we will be discussing an exciting range of topics including, cruise news in 2026, cruise fuel surcharge, discovery princess overbooked, cruise overbooking explained, fiji princess grounding, cruise ship accident fiji, south korea cruise tax refund, virgin voyages australia return, cruise industry news, cruise industry updates

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Lelepa Controversy, Virgin Returning? A New Terminal & New Ship Reveal

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Lelepa Controversy, Virgin Returning? A New Terminal & New Ship Reveal

Posted by | Apr 1, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚒

Tonight we’re breaking down some of the biggest cruise news stories this week β€” from controversy in the South Pacific to major cruise line moves and brand-new ship announcements.

πŸ—žοΈ This week’s cruise news:

🌴 Lelepa controversy grows
Concerns have been raised by Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu about Royal Caribbean’s plans for a private beach club, including environmental impact and consultation issues

🚒 Virgin Voyages eyes Australia return
Virgin Voyages is β€œdoubling down” on the Aussie market, recruiting locally and planning a comeback after pulling ships from the region

πŸ—οΈ New Auckland cruise terminal announced
Auckland unveils Te Waharōa, a major new cruise terminal set to open in 2027 to support larger ships and growing demand

πŸš€ Hero of the Seas revealed
Royal Caribbean announces its next Icon-class ship, packed with new features and set to launch in 2027

We’ll also be chatting about anything that comes up in the cruise world this week β€” so jump into the chat and be part of the conversation!

πŸ‘‰ Whether you’re planning your next cruise, comparing cruise lines, or just love cruise life β€” this is the place to be.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

Posted by | Feb 4, 2026 | |

This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re breaking down four major cruise industry stories that are shaping cruising in 2026 and beyond.

🚒 Carnival itinerary changes affecting South Pacific cruises
🚒 Why Conflict Islands (PNG) have been removed following the sale of the port
🚒 Royal Caribbean Group announces a brand-new Discovery Class of ships
🚒 What the Discovery Class means for future ship size, design and itineraries
🚒 Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure sets a new record, becoming the largest cruise ship to transit the Panama Canal
🚒 MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club to more ships – plus its growing presence at major global events like the Miami F1

This live stream is about what’s changed, why it matters, and what it means for cruisers, especially those sailing from Australia.

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πŸ—£ Share your thoughts on where cruising is heading

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