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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Black Friday Travel DEALS + This Week’s Cruise Headlines | LIVE with Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Black Friday Travel DEALS + This Week’s Cruise Headlines | LIVE with Deb & Matt

Posted by | Nov 19, 2025 | |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE for this week’s Let’s Chat About It — packed full of cruise news, travel updates and our favourite Black Friday travel deals!

Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
🚢 Virgin Voyages Black Friday Mega Sale

Virgin releases its lowest fares ever and offers up to 70% off the second sailor, plus bonus bar tabs — one of the biggest promotions they’ve ever run. Great deals on 2024–26 sailings.

🍽️ Carnival Expands Adults-Only Premium Menu

Carnival is expanding its premium dining menus across adults-only sailings, improving entrée quality, dessert options, and elevated specialty offerings.

Carnival Launches New Zero-Alcohol Drinks Package

Carnival unveils a new zero-proof beverage package, but there’s controversy: not all inclusions from the alcoholic packages carry over, meaning guests may still face gaps in value.

Celebrity Cruises 2027–28 Edge-Class Sailings

Celebrity reveals new Australia & New Zealand itineraries aboard Edge-class ships, with prices starting from $200 per night, offering premium experiences at competitive pricing.

PLUS — OUR FAVOURITE BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEALS

Cruises, flights, hotels and travel tech we actually recommend — with real value, not gimmicks.

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity #BlackFridayDeals #CruiseSales #VirginVoyages #CarnivalCruise #PrincessCruises #CelebrityCruises

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin Tour | Virtual Balcony Room 11229

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin Tour | Virtual Balcony Room 11229

Posted by | Nov 18, 2025 | |

Step inside our home at sea! 🛳️
Join Deb & Matt as we provide an in-depth walkthrough tour of our cabin on the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship, specifically cabin 11229. This cruise vlog guides you through finding your room key and exploring the various features of a Royal Caribbean cruise cabin. We share all the details of our living space on this fantastic cruise ship.
In this video, we share our first impressions of Interior Cabin 11229 on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas — featuring the famous Virtual Balcony.

We take you through every detail — from storage and sockets to the bathroom, fridge, and what it’s really like cruising without a window but with a live HD view of the ocean. 🌊

💡 Is the Virtual Balcony worth the upgrade?
You’ll see our honest thoughts after stepping onboard in Sydney for Anthem’s first Australian season!

👉 What you’ll see in this video:
⚓ Full cabin walkthrough & layout
🔌 Power, storage, desk & amenities tour
🚿 Bathroom & shower review
📺 Virtual Balcony demo
💬 Final verdict – Would we book this again?

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🛏️ Cabin: Interior Virtual Balcony – Room 11229
⚓ Departing From: Sydney, Australia

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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:47 Room Entry
01:05 Main Power
01:17 Air Conditioning
01:31 Full-Length Mirror
01:39 Bathroom
02:40 Shower
04:00 Sofa Bed
04:25 Power Sockets
04:46 Desk
05:08 Kettle in Cabin
05:27 Hair Dryer
05:42 Room Service
05:53 Room Service Charges
06:47 More Storage
06:58 Fridge
07:21 Travelling with Medication
07:33 Cabin Safe
08:00 Room Phone
08:42 TV
09:26 Twin Bed Configuration
09:46 Bedside Power
09:56 Virtual Balcony
10:42 Virtual Balcony Worth It?
10:59 First Impressions and Final Thoughts

#AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseCabinTour #DebAndMattChat #VirtualBalcony #SydneyCruise #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #InteriorCabin #CruiseVlog

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day | First Cruise from Sydney!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day | First Cruise from Sydney!

Posted by | Nov 14, 2025 | |

Join us as we embark on  ⁨@RoyalCaribbeanAUNZ⁩  Anthem of the Seas — her first-ever cruise from Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺
Deb & Matt are finally boarding Anthem of the Seas cruise ship in Sydney! Join us as we experience our first cruise travel on this amazing cruise ship. We even managed to get a peek at the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the ship!
In this vlog, we share our full embarkation day experience from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, including helpful tips, hidden food hacks, and some familiar cruise friends along the way.

We’ll show you what it’s like boarding one of Royal Caribbean’s most high-tech ships, explore the Windjammer Buffet, Seaplex Laser Tag, and the Sailaway Party from Sydney Harbour — plus the Halloween theme night fun and balloon drop finale! 🎈

👀 Watch for:
⚓ Cruise day hacks & check-in tips
🥗 Secret buffet options you don’t want to miss
🎭 Theme night & Halloween fun on board
🎥 Behind the scenes of our Sydney sailaway live stream!

Watch @Horton_Novak
Watch @TheCruiseandTravelGuy

📍 Embarkation Port: Sydney, Australia
🛳 Ship: Anthem of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International)
📆 Event: First Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia 2025

You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/
&
https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat
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00:00 Intro
03:16 HACK Laundry on a Cruise
04:21 Bag Drop
05:08 Cruise Café
05:21 Before You Board – Safety Briefing
06:44 Norton Hovak Meetup
06:53 Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
07:09 Boarding Anthem of the Seas
07:51 First Stop – Muster Station
08:23 Familiar Cruise Crew
08:40 Washy Washy
08:57 Cruise Hygiene
09:36 Windjammer Buffet
12:17 Cruise Buffet Secret
12:41 Stir-fry on a Cruise
14:23 Carvery Lunch
17:00 Ship Highlights 1
19:55 HINT: First Day Offers
21:35 Ship Highlights 2
23:10 Activities On Board
23:36 Sydney Sailaway – Anthem of the Seas
24:13 LIVE STREAM Sydney Sailaway
25:21 Laser Tag – Seaplex
26:22 Lost on a Cruise Ship
27:01 Cruise Theme Night
28:02 Specialty Dining – Izumi Anthem of the Seas
34:06 Balloon Drop
34:50 Costume Contest
35:01 Cruise Halloween Party
35:11 Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day Wrap-Up

#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints
#CruiseSydney #DebAndMattChat #RoyalCaribbean

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

Posted by | Nov 12, 2025 | |

Grab a drink and join Deb & Matt LIVE for this week’s “Let’s Chat About It” — your place for cruise news, updates, rumours and fun!
(Note the slightly later start time this week)

This week we’ll dive into the latest stories from the world of cruising, plus a few surprises along the way. Expect:
⚓ Cruise line announcements & ship updates
🛳️ Port news and itinerary changes
🎬 Viewer questions and cruise stories
🎁 Maybe even a laugh or two (and Matt’s weekly cruise joke!)

Whether you’re Team Royal, Carnival, Princess, or just love to sail — you’ll feel right at home here.

🕖 Live: Wednesday 715PM Brisbane / 815PM Sydney
🎥 Channel: Deb & Matt Chat

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour – Affordable Cruise Hotel Near Circular Quay!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour – Affordable Cruise Hotel Near Circular Quay!

Posted by | Nov 9, 2025 | |

Planning your Sydney cruise? 🚢 Before boarding Anthem of the Seas, we stayed just 6 minutes from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at YHA Sydney Harbour, right in The Rocks!

Join us for a detailed hostel tour of our stay in Sydney Australia! We’re checking out some cheap accommodation and showing you why it’s great budget accommodation. Explore Sydney hotels with us and get a feel for Hostels Sydney!

This historic and eco-friendly hostel surprised us — with private ensuite rooms, epic rooftop views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and unbeatable proximity to Circular Quay. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers looking for affordable Sydney accommodation before or after a cruise.

Join us as we take you through:
✅ How to check in and access the lifts
✅ Room tour of our Harbour View Ensuite
✅ Facilities, rooftop bar, and history of this unique site
✅ Our honest verdict — is it worth staying here before your cruise?

📍 YHA Sydney Harbour – The Rocks, Circular Quay
💡 Tip: It’s just a short walk to the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal where most major cruise lines depart!

00:00 Intro
00:30 How to Check-in
00:58 Lift Security
01:12 Hostel Accommodation For Couples
02:09 Historical Sydney Accommodation
02:37 YHA Sydney Harbour Facilities
04:45 YHA Sydney Harbour View Private Room
05:09 The View
06:10 Coffee and Tea
06:26 The Bed
06:53 Location Circular Quay Station
07:39 POWER
07:56 TV
08:09 Storage
09:03 YHA Ensuite Sydney Harbour
10:13 Unique Building and History
10:49 BEST VIEWS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR
11:06 Rooftop Lounge and Bar
12:09 Sydney Cruise Ship Accommodation
12:56 Is it Worth it?

#SydneyCruise #YHASydneyHarbour #SydneyAccommodation #CircularQuay #DebAndMattChat #AnthemoftheSeas #CruiseTips #SydneyTravel #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #TheRocksSydney

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