Author: Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Onboard Anthem of the Seas LIVE 🚢 | Captain’s Corner, Lelepa & Airlie Beach Cruise Update

We’re LIVE from Anthem of the Seas as we sail back to Sydney! 🚢

Earlier today we attended the Captain’s Corner, where we asked some key questions about Lelepa Island and the future of year-round cruising in Australia. We’ll share what we learned, what was said onboard, and what it could mean for Aussie cruisers going forward.

We’re also bringing you updates from our recent stop in Airlie Beach, including shore experiences, tendering, and what surprised us most about spending time there.

Tonight’s Live Topics:

🚢 LIVE onboard Anthem of the Seas

🌴 What we learned at Captain’s Corner about Lelepa Island

📆 The reality of year-round cruising in Australia

🌊 Airlie Beach cruise stop updates & experiences

💬 Live chat Q&A with the Deb & Matt Chat community

Join us live, ask questions in chat, and be part of the conversation as we talk cruising from the ship, not the studio.

👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and share the stream with your cruise friends!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Chops Grille on Voyager of the Seas | Lunch vs Dinner | Royal Caribbean Review

Next in our Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, we’re heading into Chops Grille — and wow… this one had some serious highs and LOWS 🥩😬

Join Deb and Matt as they take you on a detailed cruise vlog journey through the specialty dining experience at Chops Restaurant on Voyager of the Seas. This episode covers both lunch and dinner, providing a comprehensive look at the menu options and our honest opinions on the exquisite cruise food. Get ready for an in-depth review of Royal Caribbean specialty dining!

In this video, we review Chops Grille Dinner first, breaking down:

The dinner menu

🔍Starters and the famous lobster bisque
🔍A steak moment that had us saying “WOW WOW WOW”
🔍NY Strip, desserts… and a few cracks starting to show

Then we return for Chops Grille Lunch, where things take a turn:

🔍The Wagyu burger
🔍Filet mignon
🔍Missing sauce
🔍Questionable service
🔍And yes… we ask: “Is it still worth it?”

We finish with our honest verdict — including value, consistency, and whether Chops deserves your specialty dining dollars on Voyager of the Seas.

This video is part of our 3-part Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, also featuring:

🍣Izumi (Lunch vs Dinner)
🍝Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen (coming next)

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Have you had Chops Grille recently? Did it live up to the hype?

00:00 Intro
00:19 Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining
00:40 Dinner Menu – Chops Grille
02:16 Starters
06:43 Lobster Bisque
07:47 WOW WOW WOW
09:15 NY Strip
15:32 Chops Grille Dessert
17:40 Marker 1
19:29 Lunch in Chops Grille
19:49 Chops Grille Lunch Menu
23:23 Cheated?
25:07 Chops Wagyu Burger
25:55 Chops Grille Filet Mignon
27:51 Where’s the Sauce?
28:04 Poor Service?
28:51 Dessert for Lunch
30:42 Final Thoughts
30:54 Unhappy?
33:20 How Could He Forget?
33:30 Is It Worth It?

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