Author: Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Review: All Access Ships Tour

On our recent Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas Christmas Cruise from Brisbane we booked in for the “All Access Ships Tour”. This is our review.

Find out our thoughts as we go behind the scenes on the largest cruise ship currently sailing out of Brisbane, Australia.

Along the way we visited Restaurants, the Galley, the Stores, The Environmental Management (Waste) Center, the Engine Control Room, The Bridge, Back stage of the main theatre and the Laundry.

We discuss the advantages of pre-booking and give important tips on what you can and can not wear and bring with you on the tour.

0:00 Getting Ready
1:05 Know before you go
1:44 The review begins
2:28 Tour starts
2:57 Waste Management
3:31 Engine Control Room
4:30 The Bridge
6:00 Backstage Theatre
6:36 Quick statistics
7:11 Ship stores & logistics
9:15 The Galley
10:17 Main dining room
10:43 Laundry
11:27 $$The Price$$
11:47 Suitability for kids
12:49 Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Carribbean loyalty benefits for children

We were curious about benefits for children and membership to Royal Caribbean’s “Crown & Anchor” loyalty program.

As it turns out if your family enjoys cruising your children will benefit from your status as their parent and that will continue for them once they turn 18. This video gives a quick overview of how to get them linked to your account.

Find out more by visiting https://www.royalcaribbean.com/crown-anchor-society

0:00 Loyalty Desk
0:14 Why?
0:25 Getting signed up
0:43 Linking children
0:51 The benefit

This video is our opinion and advice based off our own research and asking questions of staff on The Royal Carribbean Quantum of the Seas.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Visit to Mystery Island Vanuatu

On our recent @RoyalCaribbean Quantum of the Seas cruise we spent Christmas day on Mystery Island.

The beautiful clear waters and stunning beaches made for a wonderful day of snorkelling and relaxing. But did you know there is an airstrip there too?
A more in depth review will be coming soon.

0:00 Intro
0:36 What was that?
1:11 Airstrip on Mystery Island
3:02 A view back to Quantum of the Seas
3:33 Magical Mystery Island
3:48 Thoughts on snorkelling
4:13 What a child thinks
4:39 Activities on the island
4:58 Stingers & Blue bottles?
5:45 The Key – Another advantage
6:17 Oooh shiny thing

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Bible Christmas Giveaway Winner

Recently one of our favourite bible reviewers conducted his annual Christmas Bible Giveaway. And guess what? Matt was a winner! He has added a premium Allan New American Standard Bible Readers Edition Bright Blue Goatskin Silver Line to his collection of bibles.

Thank you @timwildsmith for this very generous giveaway. Be sure to check out his channel and where he helps you find the right bible for you.
Matt has found his channel really helpful so be sure to check it out. (Tim has not asked for this endorsement)

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 1 on Quantum of the Seas – A quick review

Filmed somewhere in the pacific ocean, this is a quick review of day one on @RoyalCaribbean Quantum of the Seas out of Brisbane as first time cruisers on this ship. It is one big ship that’s for sure. In this video we discuss a few quick hints and tips we discovered for day one.

This was the 2023 Christmas Cruise, departing Brisbane, with stops in Port Villa, Mystery Island & Noumea.

Is “The Key” worth it? Where do you find muster stations? What is the food & service like? Are the rooms comfy? In this video we give our first day impressions.

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 From the balcony
1:24 Get on board quicker
4:00 Muster station
4:41 Find your room key/Seapass card
6:17 The spa and pre-purchasing activities
7:40 Power points & Adaptors
8:33 “The Key” Lunch & specialty diners
9:57 Anytime dining
11:40 Main dining rooms
12:52 Windjammer
14:19 Cabin 11228 Quick Review

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