Tired of laundry struggles when cruising?? This simple, makeshift clothesline uses magnetic ceiling hooks to dry your clothes anywhere. Perfect for travelers needing clean clothes without a dryer.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/GVIrP04pLRY
#LaundryHacks #TravelTips #DiySolutions #LifeAtSea
Read More
How do you do laundry on a cruise ship — especially when there’s no self-service laundry? 🧺🚢
In this video, Deb shows you exactly how we wash AND dry our clothes in a cruise cabin using our Scrubba Wash Bag, travel clothesline, towels and those cruise essentials we seem to carry everywhere… magnetic hooks!
Cruise laundry services can get expensive, particularly on long cruises, back-to-back cruises, Transpacific and Transatlantic crossings or relocation cruises. Being able to wash a few shirts, shorts, underwear and other everyday clothes in your cabin can save money, help you pack lighter and keep you going between proper laundry days.
We’ve been travelling with our Scrubba Wash Bag for around two years, and Deb has now used it across multiple trips. So does she still recommend it? Has it lasted? And, perhaps more importantly, how do you actually DRY everything afterwards?
In this video we cover:
🧺 How to wash clothes on a cruise ship
💰 How DIY cruise laundry can save money
🫧 How the Scrubba Wash Bag works
🚿 Washing and rinsing clothes in your cruise cabin
💦 How we remove as much water as possible before drying
🛏️ Deb’s extra-towel drying trick
👕 How long clothes take to dry inside a cruise cabin
🧲 Using magnetic hooks for hanging clothes
🪢 Our portable cruise clothesline setup
⚠️ A few mistakes we’ve learned to avoid!
The Scrubba featured in this video was purchased by us. This video is NOT sponsored — we simply use it when we travel and thought we’d show you our complete process.
This setup is particularly useful for longer cruises, repositioning cruises, Transpacific or Transatlantic crossings, back-to-back cruises and extended holidays where paying to have every item professionally laundered can quickly add up.
Learn how to do laundry on a cruise ship to avoid expensive onboard service fees. This simple method keeps your clothes clean using minimal cabin space.
Packing for a vacation often means bringing limited outfits, but you do not need to rely on the ship’s costly cleaning services. This guide shows you exactly how to wash garments effectively while traveling at sea. By using a scrubber bag, you can handle smaller items right in your bathroom sink without making a mess or taking up valuable room in your stateroom.
We also demonstrate how to set up a portable clothesline to dry your items overnight. This approach is perfect for cruisers looking to pack lighter and save money during their trip. You will see how to navigate the tight quarters of a ship cabin while managing your laundry needs efficiently. Whether you are on a short getaway or a long voyage, these techniques ensure you always have fresh clothes available without the extra expense.
Subscribe for weekly cruise travel tips and hacks to improve your next vacation. Let us know in the comments if you prefer packing light or bringing a suitcase for every possible outfit.
CHAPTERS
00:00 DIY Laundry on a Cruise Ship
00:10 How to Save Money on Cruise Laundry
00:40 Scrubba Wash Bag Features & How It Works
01:55 The Extra Towel Drying Trick
02:40 How to Seal the Scrubba Bag Properly
03:35 How to Wash Clothes in a Scrubba Bag
04:39 Empty, Rinse & Repeat
05:43 How We Rinse Clothes by Hand
05:53 Scrubba Bag Review – Does It Last?
06:45 Removing Water Before Drying Clothes
08:51 How Long Clothes Take to Dry in a Cruise Cabin
09:26 Hanging Clothes in a Cruise Cabin
10:48 Deb’s Cruise Laundry Song!
11:34 Avoid Making a Mess
12:08 Cruise Cabin Sink Tip
12:39 Our Travel Clothesline Setup
13:51 Magnetic Hooks for Cruise Laundry
💬 Do you do laundry while you’re cruising? Do you use the ship’s laundry service, self-service laundromat, wash things in your cabin… or simply pack enough clothes to avoid laundry altogether?
Let us know in the comments!
👍 If you found this useful, give the video a thumbs up and subscribe for more cruise tips, ship tours, cruise reviews, travel adventures and plenty of Deb & Matt chaos.
We’re Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel.
#CruiseTips #CruiseLaundry #CruiseHacks
Read More
Day 5 aboard Anthem of the Seas brings us back to Airlie Beach for our second day in the Whitsundays!
Today we head off on foot along the Airlie Beach boardwalk toward Coral Sea Marina for a turtle spotting tour with Whisper Tours. It was hot, humid and very sweaty, but the walk gave us some beautiful views around Airlie Beach before we arrived at the marina
Our turtle spotting tour was aboard a small electric boat, limited to only a small group, and we set off to see if we could spot turtles in the Whitsundays. So… did we actually see any?
After the tour, we tender back to Anthem of the Seas, cool down onboard, enjoy lunch, and then take in a stunning sunset as we sail away from the Whitsundays
The evening includes rum punch cocktails, Taste of the UK in the Main Dining Room, some wonderful viewer meet-ups, Crazy Quest, and a very fun — although slightly confusing — Royal Caribbean Resolution Dance Party
🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
📍 Port: Airlie Beach / Whitsundays
🌏 Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
Useful Links:
Airlie Beach Tourism
https://airliebeachtourism.com.au/
Whisper Cruises
https://whispercruises.com.au/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:20 Coming Up Today
00:51 Airlie Beach, Queensland
01:41 Walking The Airlie Beach Boardwalk
02:29 Stay Hydrated In The Whitsundays
03:01 Crocs, Stingers & Airlie Beach Warnings
04:37 Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach
06:12 Whisper Tours Whitsundays
07:12 The Electric Boat
09:58 Whisper Tours Airlie Beach
10:32 Turtle Spotting Tour – Did We See Any?
12:48 Tendering Back To Anthem Of The Seas
14:09 Rum Punch Cocktails
14:26 Main Dining Room White Night
14:37 Subscribe
15:33 Taste Of The UK Dinner
17:33 A Request For Royal Caribbean
17:54 Yummy Food & Viewer Shout Outs
19:06 Crazy Quest 18+
19:20 Royal Caribbean Resolution Dance Party
19:34 Daily Wrap Up
If you enjoy cruise vlogs, Royal Caribbean tips, port days, cruise food, ship life 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
Experience the intense humid weather of Airlie Beach firsthand. We show you how to navigate the heat while exploring Queensland today.
This vlog documents our journey returning to Airlie Beach by boat tender. If you are planning a trip to this part of Australia, you know that managing the climate is essential. We share our practical experience dealing with the humidity during our scenic walks and bus rides throughout the area.
Beyond the boat trip, we sit down to discuss the realities of traveling in humidity. It is not always easy to stay comfortable when the air is thick, but we found ways to enjoy our time regardless. Whether you are prepping for your own Queensland boat trip or just curious about the local conditions, this video offers a realistic look at what to expect.
Subscribe for regular travel vlogs, and tell us in the comments if you prefer exploring tropical climates or cooler destinations.
#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints
Read More
🚢 Does Australia need MORE cruise ships?
There’s plenty to talk about on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE tonight, with Princess cruises selling out Down Under, MSC specifically targeting Australian travellers and even calls for CRUISE SHIPS to help solve Brisbane’s accommodation shortage during the 2032 Olympic Games!
Plus we’ve got a Disney Cruise Line mystery to solve, Celebrity Equinox heading somewhere new and a serious warning for travellers following the collapse of a luxury Kimberley cruise operator
🇦🇺 TONIGHT’S CRUISE & TRAVEL NEWS
🏅 CRUISE SHIPS FOR THE BRISBANE 2032 OLYMPICS?!
Brisbane could face a major hotel-room shortage during the Olympic and Paralympic Games — and one proposal is to bring in two or three cruise ships to provide thousands of additional rooms
Could this also strengthen the argument for expanding Brisbane’s cruise terminal?
👑 PRINCESS CRUISES ARE SELLING OUT IN AUSTRALIA
A third of Princess’s remaining Australian cruises this year are reportedly already sold out
With fewer Princess ships currently based Down Under, we’ll look at demand, prices and ask:
Does Australia actually need MORE cruise capacity?
🌏 MSC WANTS MORE AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS
MSC has created European back-to-back cruise combinations specifically targeting Australian and New Zealand travellers
Instead of flying halfway around the world for seven nights — how about 14 nights or longer aboard the same ship?
🏔️ CELEBRITY EQUINOX IS HEADING TO ALASKA
Celebrity Equinox will make its Alaska debut in 2028, joining Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Millennium
Which Celebrity ship would YOU choose for Alaska?
💸 LUXURY KIMBERLEY CRUISES THAT NEVER SAILED
Passengers have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket after Kimberley Pearl Tours entered receivership
We’ll look at what happened and the bigger question it raises:
How protected is your money when you pay a large cruise or travel deposit?
🐭 WHAT IS DISNEY CRUISE LINE TEASING?!
Disney has dropped a mysterious series of coordinates ahead of a BIG announcement
Where are they going?
We’re going to put the clues on screen and see whether YOU can solve the mystery!
And, of course
⚡ 30 Second Quick Questions
💬 Your questions LIVE
😂 Deb & Matt banter
🚢 Cruise tips, opinions and conversation
💬 TONIGHT’S BIG QUESTION
Does Australia need MORE cruise ships — and if so, which cruise line would you like to see increase its Australian fleet?
👍 LIKE the stream
🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications
💬 Tell us where you’re watching from!
Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel
Read More
oyal Caribbean’s Australian 2027/28 cruise season is finally here — and now we can see what the big fleet shake-up actually means for Australian cruisers. 🇦🇺🚢
Last week we talked about the early reports of THREE Royal Caribbean ships appearing in Australia’s 2027/28 season.
Now we have the deployment schedules.
Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, we’re taking a proper deep dive into Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas, what’s changing in Brisbane and Sydney, the role of Royal Beach Club Lelepa — and importantly, what happens to passengers who were ALREADY BOOKED on cruises affected by the changes.
📧 One of our viewers has shared the email she received after her booked Voyager of the Seas cruise was impacted by the deployment changes.
We’ll look at the replacement cruise Royal Caribbean has offered, fare protection, cancellation options and compensation — and ask whether Royal has handled the changes fairly.
🇦🇺 ROYAL CARIBBEAN AUSTRALIA 2027/28
🚢 Ovation of the Seas returns to Brisbane
The newly amplified Ovation joins Royal Caribbean’s Australian deployment.
⚓ What happens to Voyager of the Seas?
We’ll break down Voyager’s movements between Australia and Asia and what the new schedules tell us.
🌏 Anthem of the Seas returns to Sydney
Where Anthem fits into Royal Caribbean’s changing Australian strategy.
🏝️ Royal Beach Club Lelepa
How Royal’s new private South Pacific destination is influencing Australian itineraries.
📧 Already booked? Here’s where things get interesting…
We’ll examine a real email sent to one of our viewers after Royal changed her booked Voyager cruise.
Is being moved from Voyager to the newly amplified Ovation an upgrade — or would you still be unhappy that the cruise you chose has disappeared?
🗞️ PLUS TONIGHT
🏰 Disney reveals an entirely NEW cruise ship class
Disney is going smaller with three next-generation ships planned for 2029–30. Why is Disney choosing smaller ships while competitors continue building mega-ships?
🐉 MSC World Asia’s enormous dragon comes to life
A spectacular 12-metre illuminated dragon featuring thousands of LEDs becomes one of MSC World Asia’s signature attractions.
And of course…
⚡ 30 Second Quick Questions
💬 Viewer Q&A
😂 Deb & Matt banter
🚢 Cruise & travel chat
💬 TONIGHT’S BIG QUESTION
If you booked Voyager and Royal Caribbean moved you to the newly amplified Ovation at the same or a lower price — would you consider that an upgrade?
👍 LIKE
🔔 SUBSCRIBE
💬 Join the conversation LIVE!
Deb & Matt Chat — Life, Cruise & Travel
Read More