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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Tip! Sunday Closures in the South Pacific Islands!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Tip! Sunday Closures in the South Pacific Islands!

Posted by | Aug 4, 2025 | |

Sunday in the South Pacific: things might be closed. Plan ahead for limited openings due to strong Christian observance. Jump aboard as they head for pastries! #cruisetips #SouthPacific #TravelTips #SundayClosures #Noumea 👍

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Last Day in Honolulu Before Our Cruise | Street Food, Markets & A Surprise!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Last Day in Honolulu Before Our Cruise | Street Food, Markets & A Surprise!

Posted by | Aug 3, 2025 | |

🌺 It’s our last full day in Hawaii before boarding Ovation of the Seas—and it’s packed with surprises, food, friends & fun!

💖 Matt and Noah plan a sweet surprise moment for Deb to start the day.
🛍️ We head to the Ala Moana Center and Walmart to pick up last-minute cruise items.
🤝 We meet up with fellow cruisers for a quick Waikiki group catch-up.
🍂 Stroll with us through the Waikiki Fall/Autumn Night Markets.
🌮 And we cap the night off with delicious Hawaiian street food and a special chat with local poet and author Nicholas Jordan Moore.

📺 This wraps up the land portion of our Hawaii to Australia cruise adventure!
Checkout Nicholas Jordan Moore on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@nicholasjordanmoore

🧭 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Good Morning & Deb’s Surprise
02:05 – Ala Moana Center Shopping
9:40 – Visiting Walmart
14:30 – Waikiki Cruise Meet Up
19:15 – Exploring the Fall/Autumn Night Markets
28:50 – Sunset
30:22 – Late Night Street Food
40:20 – Meeting Nicholas Jordan Moore
42:30 – Wrap-Up Before Cruise Boarding

💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s your must-do before cruise day?

#HonoluluVlog #HawaiiMarkets #WaikikiStreetFood #DebAndMattChat #CruisePrepDay #HawaiiToAustralia #TravelVlog #LocalAuthors #CruiseMeetup #OvationOfTheSeas

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

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

Posted by | Aug 1, 2025 | |

👍🌺 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

#AlaMoanaHotel #HonoluluHotelReview #HawaiiHotels #waikiki #RoomTour #DebAndMattChat #hawaiitravel

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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

#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints

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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

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

Posted by | Jul 30, 2025 | |

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!

#FantasyCruiseLine #DebAndMattChat #CruiseLineDesign #CruiseLiveStream #CruiseAustralia #CruiseShipDreams #CruisingCommunity #LiveCruiseShow #CruisePolls

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

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

Posted by | Jul 28, 2025 | |

🌺 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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CHAPTERS
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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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