Author: Deb & Matt
Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Carnival Encounter Issues, Royal Caribbean Changes & More
Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, industry updates and live discussion with our cruise community.
Tonight we’re covering several major cruise industry stories including:
🚢 Carnival Encounter controversy
Passengers returning from the ship’s dry dock are reporting incomplete renovations, leaks in cabins and areas of the ship still resembling a construction site.
🥤 Royal Caribbean quietly removes a popular drink package perk
The Coca-Cola souvenir cup will no longer be automatically included with premium drink packages, meaning guests must now pay extra if they want Freestyle machine access.
🛳 Celebrity Solstice returns from dry dock
The ship has received new venues including Sunset Park, Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse as part of a major modernization program.
💎 Regent Seven Seas sees strong demand for Australia
The ultra-luxury line says its upcoming Australian winter season is almost sold out and may expand operations down under.
🏆 CLIA Cruise Industry Awards announced
Australia and New Zealand’s top cruise travel agents were honoured at the industry’s biggest awards night in Sydney.
⚓ New incentives to attract cruise ships to NSW ports
🏰Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore
5 years of Disney Magic awaits cruisers from Singapore on the newest and biggest ship in the Disney fleet, Disney Adventure. Recently christened by the ships godparent – Robert Downey Jr.
PLUS we’ll share our experiences, answer questions and discuss what these stories mean for cruisers in Australia.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our Cruise Turned Into a PIRATE PARTY! Full Day Vlog Voyager of the Seas
Sea Day Royal Caribbean on Voyager of the Seas and things got… interesting.
What started with laser tag quickly turned into a full pirate takeover onboard.
Join us for a fun-filled “day in the life” aboard our Royal Caribbean cruise! We kick things off with breakfast, then head straight into an exhilarating “laser tag” battle. Later, we’re planning a lively “pub crawl” and enjoying all the “family fun” activities this “cruise” has to offer.
🏴☠️ Pirate pub crawl
💍 A pirate wedding ceremony
🔔 “Captain! Ring the Bell!”
🍽 Main Dining Room lunch
🐘 Towel animal surprises
🎉 Evening parties
Sea days on Royal Caribbean are never boring — but this one was next level. This is certainly not a family friendly day at say – but is definitely LOTS of fun.
If you’re wondering what to do on a cruise sea day, here’s what happened when pirates took over our ship.
👇 Question:
Would you join a pirate pub crawl at sea?
00:00 Voyager of the Seas
00:35 Laser Tag on Royal Caribbean
01:45 Lunch in the Main Dining Room
03:03 Pirates on Royal Caribbean
03:45 A Pirate Wedding on a Cruise Ship
05:53 Pirate Pub Crawl
12:45 Captain! Ring the Bell
14:25 Oh No!
14:42 Towel Animals
15:25 Dinner and Parties
Deb & Matt Chat on YT: No Plans in Luganville… Then We Found This 💙 Santo Blue Hole
Day 7 of our New Year cruise brings us to Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo — home to some of Vanuatu’s most beautiful natural attractions.
Join us as we document our arrival in Luganville in this latest travel vlog. The ship’s docking process is always fascinating to watch, and we’re sharing our morning routine, including some quick breakfast ideas. This cruise adventure in Vanuatu is full of unexpected moments, even when we have no pre-booked activities.
We arrived with:
❌ No shore tour booked
❌ No fixed plan
❌ No idea what to expect
And then we discovered the breathtaking Nanda (Jackies) Blue Hole. Now on of our Top Travel Recommendations.
Crystal clear freshwater. Lush jungle surrounds. Almost surreal.
Did we accidentally walk into paradise?
After exploring Luganville town and doing a short walking tour, we head back onboard Voyager of the Seas for:
🍝 Giovanni’s Italian dinner
🎉 80s Night
⚓ Anchors Aweigh
🎶 Cruise theme party
If you’re cruising to Santo or Luganville with Royal Caribbean, this is a must-watch port day guide.
👇 Question:
Would you explore without a booked excursion?
00:00 Intro
00:51 Breakfast in Cabin
02:37 No Table
06:18 Tour Options in Luganville
12:32 Did We Find Paradise?
19:10 Included Refreshments
21:49 Santo Blue Hole
28:13 Luganville Vanuatu
34:19 Luganville Shopping
36:04 Leaving Luganville
37:59 Anchors Aweigh
40:36 Giovanni’s Royal Caribbean
46:54 Cruise Theme Party
47:24 80s Night Royal Caribbean
48:07 Coming Up Next
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