Author: Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards vs VIFP Club – What’s Changing & What It Means (With Cruise Guests!)

Big news from Carnival Cruise Line!
The current VIFP Club loyalty program will be retired in June 2026, replaced by the newly announced Carnival Rewards.

Many long-time cruisers are wondering—is this a good change or a misstep?

In this week’s Deb and Matt Chat LIVE, we’re breaking down the details of the new program, comparing it to VIFP, and discussing what it means for loyal cruisers and first-timers alike.

Joining us to share their insights are two amazing cruise YouTubers:
đŸ‘©â€đŸŠ° Ami from Cruise Crazed Fam
🧳 Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ Key differences between VIFP and Carnival Rewards
✅ What’s been confirmed so far—and what’s still unclear and what updates have been announced?
✅ Reactions from the cruise community (spoiler: it’s a mixed bag!)
✅ Viewer comments and questions live
✅ Is this a sign of things to come from other cruise lines?
✅ Is it really that bad?

This will be a respectful, open discussion—no drama, just honest takes from passionate cruise fans who care about the future of Carnival cruising.

📅 Set a reminder, bring your questions, and join the conversation!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

🌊 It’s Day 5 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and we’re finally enjoying a proper sea day!

After a dramatic few days of health scares and hospital visits, today we focus on recovery, relaxation, and fun. Join us as we ease back into cruise life and explore the sea day activities Ovation of the Seas has to offer.

🎉 In this episode:

✅Morning coffee & sunny decks

✅Trivia

✅Relaxation

✅Royal Caribbean-style sea day fun

✅Candid updates on how we’re feeling

✅Some laughs, some healing, and a some night time grooves

đŸ“ș This is a feel-good, no-rush kind of vlog that shows the beauty of what a sea day can be on a Quantum-class ship.

▶ Watch the Hobart recovery day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶ Catch up on what really happened (Day 3 recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶ Start from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Good Morning! A Brighter Start
00:26 – Coffee and Positive Vibes
01:00 – Let’s Make This a Normal Cruise Day
01:20 – Table Tennis and Laughs
02:10 – Hanging Out in the Solarium
03:00 – Trivia Time Onboard
04:00 – Taking It Slow and Enjoying the Sea
05:00 – Evening Reflections & Dinner
06:15 – Looking Ahead to Eden Tomorrow

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

Join Deb and Matt as they enjoy a **cruise** and spend a relaxing second day in **Hobart** after getting off the **Ovation of the Seas cruise** ship. They explore the city, enjoy some sightseeing, and try local food while taking it easy on this **royal caribbean** trip, after their time on the **ovation of the seas**.

🌄 After a dramatic few days, we take it slow in Hobart.

In this voiceover-style vlog, we bring you along for a relaxed day of recovery, reflection, and beautiful Tasmanian scenery as we spend our second day docked in Hobart aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.

đŸ—» We visit the summit of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi), stroll the Hobart waterfront, grab a bite from local cafes, and share snippets from our downtime onboard the ship.

This isn’t our usual vlog format — but after the medical emergency, this slower day gave us time to recharge and appreciate the cruise in a different way.

✹ In this episode:

Our slow cruise day in Hobart

Stunning views from Mt Wellington

Local life, coffee, and quiet moments

Reflections after a tough few days

Beautiful sunrise & sailaway footage

▶ Need context? Watch what happened the day before: https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶ Watch from the beginning (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶ Full cabin tour (Room 12282): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

#DebAndMattChat #CruiseHobart #OvationoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #MtWellington #CruiseRecoveryDay

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