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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

by | Nov 5, 2025 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into this week’s massive cruise headlines from across Australia and beyond!

💥 This Week’s Top Cruise Stories:
🇸🇬 Singapore Cruise Hub Upgrade — The Marina Bay Cruise Centre has completed a major upgrade, strengthening Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading cruise hub and enhancing passenger flow, berthing capacity, and terminal efficiency

😔 Coral Adventurer Investigation — The Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Queensland Police are investigating after a tragic passenger death during a shore excursion hike on Lizard Island. The ship remains docked as inquiries continue

✋ Viking Cancels Newcastle Call — Viking Cruises has cancelled its second scheduled visit to Newcastle, citing safety concerns linked to Rising Tide climate protests, disrupting local tourism plans

🌟 Star Princess Update — A celebrity couple has been announced as godparents of the Star Princess, ahead of her highly anticipated debut, symbolising the ship’s blend of elegance, innovation, and Hollywood sparkle

🌟 Disney Destiny Christening Ceremony Live Stream Scheduled for November 10th at 6:30PM

🎥 Plus — your comments, cruise tips, and LIVE viewer chat from 7PM Brisbane / 8PM Sydney!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

by | Oct 29, 2025 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into massive cruise news that’s rocking the Australian cruise scene!

🚢 CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA just dropped their 2027–2028 cruise season, including:
• Brand-new homeports in Auckland & Adelaide
• More sailings from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane
• Over 200 cruises to 39 destinations across the South Pacific, Asia, and beyond

⚓ ROYAL CARIBBEAN announced a HUGE update to its loyalty program, giving cruisers even more reasons to stay loyal — plus, the Status Match program continues across all Royal Caribbean Group brands!

🎉 PLUS — Deb & Matt are about to set sail on Anthem of the Seas this weekend from Sydney to Eden — her first-ever Australian voyage!

Join the live chat, ask questions, and be part of the cruise community!
🕖 7PM Brisbane | 8PM Sydney

It’s Wednesday and that means it is time to chat about all things cruise and travel. See you tonight!

This week we will be getting cruise ready with Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas about to arrive for her first season in Australia. Plus we will be covering all the latest cruise news and getting cruise ready as we sail again in just a few days.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Finale | Dinner at Trattoria with Rob & Ali

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Finale | Dinner at Trattoria with Rob & Ali

by | Oct 28, 2025 | | 0 |

t’s the final day onboard Carnival Encounter, and we’re ending our 3-night 80’s themed cruise in style 🎉

Join us as we explore the **cruise ship buffet**, highlighting the delicious **cruise cuisine** and some unexpected moments! From trying new **food** options at **breakfast** to sharing our **cruise travel tips**, this video offers a glimpse into life onboard. We share some **cruise tips** for making the most of your time on the **cruise ship**.

In this vlog, we enjoy a relaxed sea day, talk about packing tips, share how we plan a cruise day, and finish with an amazing dinner at Trattoria alongside our good friends Rob & Ali from Rob & Ali Cruise & Travel.

We’ll show you a little more of the ship, some of the final 80’s entertainment, and wrap up our Carnival Encounter adventure with reflections, laughs, and farewells.

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 3 — Sea Day & Farewell Dinner

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Breakfast
02:00 Planning a Cruise Day
05:28 Packing on a Cruise
07:27 Totally Awesome 80’s
08:52 Trattoria Dinner
15:05 Show Entertainment
16:35 Forever 80’s
17:32 Wrap Up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

by | Oct 26, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome back onboard Carnival Encounter! 🚢
It’s Day 2 of our 3-night 80’s themed cruise from Brisbane — and today we experience a real mix of highs and lows!

Join Deb & Matt Chat on day two of our Carnival Encounter cruise! We’re starting our day with a delicious cruise ship breakfast in the main restaurant, sharing our morning views and cruise food experiences. Follow along our cruise vlog as we enjoy our time aboard this Carnival Cruise adventure! 🚢💕

From bad food and great food, to the Thriller dance class, a John Farnham tribute, and the Carnival 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party, this day is packed with fun, mistakes, and laughter. We also share some tips on topping up your onboard account and avoiding expensive cocktail surprises.

If you’re cruising on Carnival Encounter soon, this vlog gives you an honest look at dining, entertainment, and how to make the most of your sea days — even when the weather doesn’t cooperate!

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 2 — Sea Day, Food Adventures & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Breakfast
02:23 Thriller Dance Class
03:36 Bad Cruise Food
07:44 Cruise Account Onboard
10:11 Free Pizza on a Cruise
13:09 Carnival 80’s Night
14:19 John Farnham Cruise Tribute
16:08 Cruise Entertainment Review
17:22 Cruise Bands
17:45 Dancing at Dinner
21:47 Cruise Mistake
24:26 Expensive Cocktail Mistake
30:50 80’s Rock-n-Glow Carnival Party
32:17 Wrap Up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Embarkation Day | From Bag Drop to the 80’s Party!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Embarkation Day | From Bag Drop to the 80’s Party!

by | Oct 21, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Carnival Encounter! 🎉
Join Deb & Matt for Embarkation Day as we set sail from Brisbane on a 3-night 80’s themed cruise — filled with fun, music, and unforgettable moments and some nerve racking ones! (What happened to our Bag)

Join us as we board Carnival Encounter in Brisbane for a totally awesome 80s theme cruise! This cruise vlog captures the excitement of the embarkation and the unique cruise experience. Get ready for some rad times with Carnival Australia!

In this vlog, we take you from bag drop to boarding, explore lunch on embarkation day, check out our Balcony Cabin 10620, enjoy sail away, handle a little security bag inspection drama, experience a stunning sunset, dine at Luke’s Bar & Grill, and finish with an epic Forever 80’s Party! (Be sure to check out @THEBOOZYCRUISER)

This video kicks off our full Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Series, so don’t forget to check out the cabin tour and other daily vlogs linked below.

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Homeport: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 1 — Embarkation Day

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Our Carnival Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ Our Cabin Tour for this Cruise
https://youtu.be/NBDVrLWV4tk

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00:00 Intro
00:34 Bag Drop
03:16 Boarding
05:03 Lunch
08:57 The Cabin 10620
11:17 Sailaway
12:37 Security Have Our Bags!
15:12 Sunset
18:16 Luke’s
23:57 Forever 80’s

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions & Full Walk-Through | Carnival Encounter Balcony Cruise Cabin Tour 10620

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions & Full Walk-Through | Carnival Encounter Balcony Cruise Cabin Tour 10620

by | Oct 17, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Carnival Encounter!
Join us for a detailed cabin review of a Carnival cruise ship cabin! We’ll take you on a stateroom tour, showcasing the various cruise ship rooms and amenities. Get a feel for the balcony room and see if this cruise room is the right fit for your next vacation.

In this video, we’re taking you on a full Balcony Cabin Tour of Carnival Encounter Cabin 10620 — filmed a cruise out of Brisbane. Join Deb & Matt as we share our first impressions, explore all the storage, bathroom, power outlets, balcony space, and the little details you’ll want to know before you book.

Whether you’re planning your first Carnival Encounter cruise ship or just curious about the standard balcony cabin layout and features, this tour will give you a genuine look at what to expect.

👉 Stay tuned for the full Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Series — including daily vlogs, onboard activities, entertainment, dining, and our final cabin review at the end of the cruise.

📍 Cabin: 10620 (Balcony)
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise, Brisbane Roundtrip

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:13 Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 10620
0:23 Cabin Entry
0:49 What is she wearing?
1:02 Door tags
1:11 Full Length Mirror
1:20 Storage and Walk-in cupboard
1:54 Bathroom
3:37 Main cabin
4:03 The Bed
4:19 Bed Side Lamp and Charging
4:44 Carinval Cruise Bed Protector
5:10 Desk
5:30 Hair Dryer
5:50 Cabin Power Sockets
6:10 Chairs
6:19 TV
6:32 Water and Shelf Space
6:44 Cooler Box
7:22 Carnival Cruise Pool Towels
7:55 Balcony
9:23 Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

by | Oct 15, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard another episode of Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, your weekly cruise news, conversation and community catch-up! 🚢🎙️

This week we’ll dive into the biggest headlines shaking the cruise world — from Norwegian Cruise Line’s move to digital daily programs and new room service limits, to Carnival Cruise Line’s pricing insights and upcoming homeport news.

We’ll also celebrate the start of Australia’s cruise summer season with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney and Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on her way down under! Plus, Crown Princess makes history as the first ship to dock at Broome’s new floating jetty.

And keep your eyes peeled 👀 — we may have some very special guests joining live from a ship somewhere in the world! 🌏🛳️

As always, Deb shares her weekly cruise tip, Matt brings his meme of the week, and we answer your questions in the live chat!

👉 Join the conversation live, subscribe for weekly cruise news, and be part of Australia’s most interactive cruise community.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News, Travel Tips and More – Lets Chat about it

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News, Travel Tips and More – Lets Chat about it

by | Oct 8, 2025 | | 0 |

We’ll be diving into the latest stories making waves in the cruise world — from new cruise ship previews and industry announcements, to travel rule changes that could affect cruisers in Europe and beyond. We’ll also touch on trending topics like residential cruising, insights from industry leaders, and seasonal highlights including Cruise Month 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, this live stream is the place to catch up on the news, share opinions, and be part of the cruise community conversation.

👉 Bring your questions, join the chat, and let’s talk cruising together! Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly cruise news, tips, and discussions.

#LoveCruise #CruiseNews #LiveStream

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Top 10 Transpacific Cruise Tips | What We Learned Crossing the Pacific

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Top 10 Transpacific Cruise Tips | What We Learned Crossing the Pacific

by | Oct 6, 2025 | | 0 |

Thinking of doing a Transpacific Cruise? 🌊
Whether you’re sailing from Hawaii to Sydney (like we did on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas) or crossing the Pacific the other way, this ultimate guide is packed with insider advice, lessons learned, and essential tips to help you make the most of your voyage.

We cover everything from packing and budgeting, to shore excursions, entertainment, rough seas, and the unexpected.
If you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime ocean crossing — this is for you!

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅How to prepare for 2–3 weeks at sea
✅Packing tips and laundry hacks for long cruises
✅Budgeting and drinks package calculators
✅How to plan excursions in Tahiti, Moorea, and Raiatea
✅Why travel insurance is essential
✅Tips for staying healthy and active onboard
✅Cruise community hacks (meetups, themed nights, and pirate pub crawls!)
✅What to do when weather changes plans
✅Why the destination isn’t always the port — it’s the ship itself
✅And how to truly cherish the journey 🌅

Where we visited:
🌴Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
🌴Moorea, French Polynesia
🌴Raiatea, French Polynesia

🥝Auckland New Zealand
🏝️Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
👥 Presented by: Deb & Matt from Deb & Matt Chat
🛳️ Life, Cruise & Travel Adventures from Australia!
📍 Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Transpacific and Relocation Cruising
00:56 TIP 1: Too many cruise sea days?
01:25 Cruise Spa
01:52 Things to do
03:35 Tip 2: Packing for a Transpacific Cruise
03:46 Layers are you Friend
04:34 Cruise Laundry and Clothes washing
06:18 Transpacific Cruise theme nights
06:44 Reduce your baggage weight
07:07 TIP 3 Stay Healthy
07:27 Exhausting Holiday
08:00 Port Day Rush
08:41 Cruising French Polyenisa Tahiti, Mooorea, Raiatea
09:06 Keep walking
09:32 Rough Seas
10:05 How we prepare
10:42 Travel Insurance
11:30 TIP 4 FOOD
11:58 Speciality Dining Treat
15:09 TIP 5 BUDGET
15:45 Look for offers
16:19 Should you buy the cruise Drinks Package
17:01 Drinks Package Calculators
17:45 Know whats included
18:51 TIP 6 The Cruise Community
19:04 Pre-Cruise meetups
19:54 Pirate Pub Crawls
20:57 Get to know the staff
21:36 TIP 7 Excursion Planning
21:56 Research, Research, Research
22:31 LOTS of Tender Ports
23:24 Extended Port Stops
24:45 Magical Moorea, Shore Excursions, Tours
25:21 Papeete French Polynesia Cruise Shore Excursions
25:59 Cruise Port Raiatea
26:30 Pearl Farm Visit Raiatea
27:19 Pack a poncho
27:47 Cruise line contact details
28:44 TIP 8 Entertainment and activities
29:25 Kids on Transpacific Cruise
30:23 Download your Cruise App
32:15 Theme Nights on a Transpacific or Transatlantic Cruise
34:34 Tip 9 Plan for the Unexpected on Cruise
34:54 Weather on a Transpacific Cruise
36:16 Bad Weather and Shore Excursions
38:24 Shore Excursion Break Down – Don’t be late!
38:44 The Destination is your ship
40:06 TIP 10 Cherish The Journey
41:11 Pacific Ocean Sunrise
41:54 Make Memories
42:14 Final Thoughts
42:44 Blooper
42:49 Bonus
42:55 Sailing in to Sydney Harbour

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