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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Royal Caribbean Leak, Disney Farewell & Norwegian Drama

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Royal Caribbean Leak, Disney Farewell & Norwegian Drama

Posted by | Feb 18, 2026 | |

Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat Wednesday Live, we’re breaking down a huge week in cruise news — including a major Royal Caribbean deployment leak for Australia’s 2027–28 season.

Here’s what we’re covering:

🚢 A Royal Caribbean “oopsie” that revealed which ships are coming to Australia for 2027–28
🏰 Disney Cruise Line says farewell to Australia as Disney Wonder departs
🇦🇺 A new ultra-luxury winter season for Australia with Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
⚓ Federal inspectors board Carnival Encounter after allegations — Carnival says “no deficiencies found”
💰 Activist investor Elliott pushes for major changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
🛳 Norwegian orders multiple new ships through 2037, including 227,000-ton vessels
🚢 Carnival Encounter enters dry dock

This is one of the most significant weeks for Australian cruising in 2026 — and we’re unpacking what it all means for future deployments, ship sizes, luxury cruising and market direction.

Join us LIVE from Australia 🇦🇺

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Cabin 8555 Tour | Connecting to 8553

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Cabin 8555 Tour | Connecting to 8553

Posted by | Feb 17, 2026 | |

Join Deb & Matt Chat for a detailed room tour of stateroom 8555 on the Voyager of the Seas Royal Caribbean. This cruise vlog provides an inside look at the cabin, perfect for anyone planning a cruise ship vacation. We share all the details and what to expect in this stateroom.

If you’re cruising with family or friends, an interconnecting cabin can make all the difference.
In this video, we tour Cabin 8555 on Voyager of the Seas, an inter-connecting Promenade View cabin connected to Cabin 8553.

This is our first impressions and detailed walkthrough, covering:
✅Storage and wardrobe space
✅Bathroom layout & shower size
✅Bed comfort (firm or soft?)
✅Power points (and the big limitation!)
✅Air conditioning
✅Desk and drawer space
✅Promenade view & bay window
✅Connecting door between 8555 & 8553

If you’re deciding between:
✔️ Interior
✔️ Promenade
✔️ Balcony
✔️ Interconnecting cabins

…this video will help you understand exactly what you’re getting.

📌 Watch our full tour of Cabin 8553 here:
https://youtu.be/PerG673VenI

👇 Question for you:
Would you choose an interconnecting cabin — or prefer separate rooms?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: “Confidential Discussions” 👀 Royal Caribbean’s BIG Plans for Australia?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: “Confidential Discussions” 👀 Royal Caribbean’s BIG Plans for Australia?

Posted by | Feb 14, 2026 | |

We’re currently sailing on Anthem of the Seas and had the opportunity to ask a question during the Captain’s Corner… and the answer has us thinking 🤔

After mentioning he had recently visited Lelepa, the Captain spoke about “confidential discussions” regarding year-round cruising in Australia — and even hinted at the possibility of bigger ships.

Could Royal Caribbean be planning something major for Australia?

In this short update, we share exactly what was said, what it could mean for Aussie cruisers, and why this might be big news for Brisbane and Sydney.

If you love cruising from Australia and want the latest onboard insights, make sure you’re subscribed to Deb & Matt Chat.

🚢 Would you cruise year-round with Royal Caribbean in Australia?
Let us know in the comments!

#RoyalCaribbean #AnthemOfTheSeas #CruisingAustralia #Lelepa #CruiseNews

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from Sydney Harbout on Anthem of the Seaa

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from Sydney Harbout on Anthem of the Seaa

Posted by | Feb 13, 2026 | |

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

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

Posted by | Feb 11, 2026 | |

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.

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