Author: Deb & Matt

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

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 21, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

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

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

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 17, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 16, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

Our Sydney to Airlie Beach cruise adventure officially begins, but things don’t quite go to plan when we arrive at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal and discover one very important thing is missing…

The ship!

Join us as we travel from Brisbane to Sydney, explore Circular Quay, check out recent airport upgrades, drop our bags, complete embarkation, board Anthem of the Seas and enjoy our first day onboard.

We also visit Windjammer Marketplace, explore the ship, enjoy sailaway from Sydney Harbour, test GIGSKY connectivity, watch aircraft movements around Sydney Airport and experience our first dinner in the Main Dining Room.

Unfortunately, we also encounter a couple of unexpected problems, including damaged clothing and an issue with our cabin shower.

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

Anthem of the Seas – Arrival in Sydney https://youtube.com/live/qn9tn2cwieY?feature=share

Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Sailaway
https://youtube.com/live/KPVIB4nKD48?feature=share

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:22 Late Cruise Arrival
00:42 Brisbane Airport Upgrades
01:32 Sydney Airport Train
01:55 Circular Quay Sydney
03:11 Cruise Bag Drop
04:45 Anthem of the Seas Arrives
05:39 Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
08:27 Sydney Light Rail
08:37 Cruise Supplies
10:03 Cruise Embarkation
10:47 Cruise Boarding
12:06 Finding Our Cabin
12:41 Lunch in Windjammer
15:45 GIGSKY Preview
16:21 Plane Spotting in Sydney
17:39 Sailaway
18:18 Warning – Ruined Clothes
20:03 Shower Problems
21:14 Main Dining Room – American Icon
24:31 Starters
28:11 Dinner
31:08 Dessert
33:31 Outro

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin 11703: Full Room Tour

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 11, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

In this first video of our brand-new cruise series, we’re taking you inside Cabin 11703, an Interior Stateroom with Royal Caribbean’s famous Virtual Balcony.

We’ll show you everything you need to know before you book, including the layout, storage, bathroom, power outlets, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, room service options, and a couple of little surprises we discovered during our cruise.
This is our first impressions tour Anthem of the Seas cabin 11703 to see what this specific stateroom looks like before you book your next cruise vacation.

If you are planning a trip on Anthem of the Seas, knowing exactly what to expect from your accommodations is essential. This cabin tour of room 11703 walks you through the layout and features, helping you decide if this specific Royal Caribbean room is the right choice for your travel needs.

We show you how to access the space using your Sea Pass card, verifying that you have the correct stateroom upon arrival. Whether you are a first-time cruiser or a frequent traveler, seeing a real cruise cabin setup helps remove the guesswork from your booking process.

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We also share some practical cruise hacks, including our favourite towel trick, why you should pack magnetic hooks, and what travel adaptor you’ll need.

If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise from Sydney, or you’re considering an interior cabin with a virtual balcony, this review should help you decide if it’s the right cabin for you.

📍 Cruise: Anthem of the Seas
🛳️ Cabin: 11703
🚢 Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony
🌏 Itinerary: Sydney to Airlie Beach

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Seapass Card
00:53 Entry Area
01:09 Evacuation Card
01:30 Do Not Disturb
01:42 Air Conditioning
02:04 Bring Your Hooks
02:37 Bathroom
03:09 Towel Hack
05:06 Storage
05:21 Hanging Space
06:06 Virtual Balcony
06:56 Power
07:16 Travel Adaptor
07:55 Tea and Coffee
08:31 Room Service
09:17 Cruise Fridge
09:51 Problem #1
11:32 Final Thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚢 Floating Cities, Carnival Changes & MSC’s New Mega Ship

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jun 10, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! 🚢

We’ve got another fun week of cruise news, opinions and plenty of community chat.

🗞️ Tonight’s Cruise News

🚢 Freedom Ship returns
The concept of a permanent floating city is back. This certainly brings a new meaning to the idea of living seaside. Could people really live on a ship full time? Is this even a ship?

🎫 Carnival introduces new Sail & Sign cards
A fresh look for one of cruising’s most recognisable items and another step in Carnival’s loyalty evolution.

📱 John Heald changes his social media role
Carnival’s legendary Brand Ambassador is stepping back from his full-time online presence.

🌏 MSC World Asia countdown begins
MSC continues its mega ship expansion with new attractions and experiences.
⚡ PLUS…

🎤 30 Second Quick Questions are back!

One question. Thirty seconds. No time to overthink the answer!

And of course we’ll have all the usual cruise banter, live chat and viewer questions.

💬 Tonight’s discussion:

👉 Would you live permanently on a floating city?

👉 Do cruise loyalty programs matter?

👉 Is John Heald the most influential personality in cruising?

👉 Are cruise ships becoming the destination?

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