Author: Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Honolulu Hotel Review: Ala Moana Partial Ocean View Room | Perfect Cruise Hotel

👍🌺 Welcome to our room at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu!

In this quick room tour and review, we walk you through Room 1823, a Partial Ocean View Room located just steps from the famous Ala Moana Center and minutes from Waikiki Beach.

🛏️ What we cover in this video:

Room layout and amenities

Balcony view and outlook

Bathroom and mini kitchenette

Bed comfort and storage

Overall thoughts on value for money

🧳 This stay is part of our Hawaii to Australia cruise adventure—check out the full series for travel tips, food, and fun!

🧭 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Room 1823
01:00 – Living Area & Bed Setup
02:20 – Balcony View: Partial Ocean Outlook
03:10 – Kitchenette & Amenities
04:30 – Bathroom Tour
06:00 – Hotel Location & Final Thoughts

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Transpacific Cruise Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJHxvmueG3z4HmsJP1hJLST
📽️ Day 1 in Hawaii
https://youtu.be/MMJFUbaGxEs
📽️ Flight Australia to Hawaii
https://youtu.be/P4LSDxOg6ow

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Where Should We Sail? Ports, Ship Size & Cabins You’ll Love? Fantasy Cruise Line Ep 2

Welcome to Episode 2 of Let’s Build a Fantasy Cruise Line — the interactive live stream series where YOU help shape the ultimate Australian-based cruise experience! 🌊🛳️

In this week’s live episode, as we’re building the Ultimate Aussie Cruise Line | Homeports, Ships & Cabins we’re diving into:

🏙️ Homeports & Itineraries: Which cities should our dream cruise line depart from? We’re spotlighting under-serviced ports like Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth — and launching our Interactive Port Vote!

🚢 The Perfect Ship: Should we go small and exclusive or mid-size with more onboard fun? Let’s talk tonnage, capacity, and design.

🛏️ Cabins & Comforts: From interior to balcony to suites — plus smart cabin tech that could change the game!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Perfect First Day in Hawaii! Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Fireworks & Hidden Bar | Pre-Cruise

🌺 Our first full day in Hawaii – and we made the most of it!

Join us as we explore **pearl harbour** and the USS Arizona, and later enjoy the Free Friday Night Fireworks at **Waikiki**! This **travel vlog** documents our first day in **Hawaii**, offering advice on how to make the most of your visit. It’s a **family vlog** you won’t want to miss!

We start with a moving morning visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Then it’s off to the Ala Moana Center for a quick shop and some local culture before capping off the night in Waikiki with the Friday night fireworks 💥 and a late-night hidden bar gem—Pint + Jigger!

🗺️ What we cover in this video:

✅Getting to and around Pearl Harbor
✅Emotional visit to the USS Arizona Memorial
✅Exploring Ala Moana Center and finding food
✅The best unspoken location to watch Waikiki’s fireworks
✅Drinks & dinner at Pint + Jigger

📺 This is Day 2 of our Hawaii to Australia cruise adventure!

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📽️ Flying a Family from Australia to Hawaii
https://youtu.be/P4LSDxOg6ow
📽️ Transpacific Cruise Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

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00:00 – Good Morning from Waikiki
00:54 – Getting to Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona
10:17 – Reflections & Historic Info
16:25 – Ala Moana Center
18:50 – Lucky Strike Social Honolulu
24:16 Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island Waikiki
31:37 – Waikiki Fireworks from Secret Spot
32:49 – Pint + Jigger: Hidden Late-Night Bar

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Cruise Changes for Sydney in 2027 and 2028 Will Surprise You!

Breaking cruise news! There’s a surprising shift in Carnival Adventures cruise schedules for 2027 and 2028, particularly impacting cruises from **Sydney**. And if you live in **Melbourne** there is something in it for you.
Matt dives into port authority schedules, sharing details that could affect your **cruise travel** plans. Stay informed with the latest updates before you **travel**!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream with Guests Lets Build a Fantasy Australian Cruise Line – Episode 1

Lets kick off a high seas adventure and build our fantasy cruise line join us and our special guests Rob and Ali Cruise and Travel and The Cruise Crazed Fam for a fun night as we kick off this fun new series and not only that but there is a SPECIAL announcement.

Join us for Episode 1 of our Fantasy Cruise Line series as we kick off a high-seas adventure to design the ultimate cruise experience for Australians! 🛳️

In this interactive live stream, we explore:
– What defines an unforgettable cruise for Aussie travelers
– Who should feel most welcome onboard
– Live audience polls and sentiment analysis
– Ideas from cruise fans, creators, and industry guests

Special guests this week include Rob & Ali from Cruise and Travel, and The Cruise Crazed Fam!

🎥 Weekly episodes dive into cruise design, itineraries, onboard features, pricing models, and more — all shaped by YOU, the community.

📊 Take part in our live survey and help shape the future of our fantasy cruise line.

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