We re-lived the good old times of a P&O Gatsby Night on the Brisbane River with @robandalicruisetravel onboard @OasisBrisbane for their recent Great Gatsby Party.
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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:
👩🦰 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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🌊 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
📺 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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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.
🗻 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
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Join us for this special LIVE episode of Deb and Matt Chat!
We’re following up on the dramatic events during our recent Royal Caribbean cruise to Hobart, including the medical emergency at sea, our time in the ship’s emergency centre, and the unexpected hospital visit in Tasmania.
We’ll also dive into the REAL COSTS of medical care at sea and explain why travel insurance is essential—even for domestic cruises.
Plus—we’re answering some of YOUR questions, including the story behind our matching tattoos, our travel habits, cruise planning tips, and more!
🛳️ Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first adventure, this is a live stream you won’t want to miss.
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📺 Watch the related cruise vlogs here:
Day 1: Embarkation & Balcony Cabin Tour → https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
Day 2: Deb’s Birthday + Medical Emergency → https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
Day 3: Medical Costs & Travel Insurance Chat → https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U9
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🛳️ After a medical emergency at sea, we’re sitting down to share everything that happened — and most importantly, why travel insurance matters, even for cruises within your home country.
Join Deb and Matt as they recount their first day in Hobart, sharing unexpected moments from their **Hobart trip**. They reflect on their experiences and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their unexpected health scare onboard the Ovation of the Seas Cruise and their hospital emergency visit in **Hobart** that limited their **tasmania travel** adventure.
In this candid and emotional video, we explain:
⚠️ How the medical emergency unfolded
🚑 What happened in the ship’s Medical Centre
🏥 Our experience at Royal Hobart Hospital
💸 The real costs involved – both onboard and onshore
📑 The critical importance of travel insurance – even for a domestic cruise
🎥 This video is both a Day 3 recap and a wake-up call for anyone cruising without travel insurance.
We share our experience so that you don’t make the same mistake… or face the same risks.
▶️ Watch Day 2 – The Emergency Unfolds: https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
▶️ Start from Day 1 (Embarkation Day): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Welcome Back – Let’s Talk
00:40 – The Night It All Went Wrong
02:15 – Visiting the Medical Centre Onboard
03:45 – Getting Transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital
05:10 – What the Doctors Told Us
06:30 – Facing Possible Surgery
08:00 – Our Experience in the Hospital
09:30 – The Cost of Cruise Ship Medical Care
10:45 – Insurance: What Was Covered and What Wasn’t
12:15 – Our Advice for All Cruisers
13:00 – Closing Thoughts & Recovery Update
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🎂 What begins as a special birthday celebration aboard Ovation of the Seas turns into a day we’ll never forget…
Join us for Day 2 of our cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas as we enjoy lunch at Chops Grille, relax in the Vitality Spa, and try to soak in the beauty of the day — but by evening, everything takes a sudden turn when Matt suffers a serious medical issue.
⚠️ In this video:
🎂Deb’s birthday celebration onboard
🥩Lunch at Chops Grille
😍A relaxing couples massage at Vitality Spa
👀Stunning views and relaxing moments at sea
🩺A sudden medical emergency in the evening
📺 This is one of the most real and vulnerable vlogs we’ve ever made — sharing both the joy and the unexpected on our cruising journey.
▶️ Missed Day 1 (Embarkation Day)? Watch here: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ See our Balcony Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Good Morning! It’s Deb’s Birthday
00:45 – Getting Ready for a Special Day
01:30 – Heading to Chops Grille for Birthday Lunch
03:00 – Food Highlights from Chops Grille
04:15 – Relaxing at Vitality Spa
05:30 – Couples Massage Onboard
06:45 – Afternoon at Sea & Balcony Moments
08:00 – Medical Emergency Begins
09:15 – Worry and Uncertainty
10:05 – Ending the Day in Hobart
10:30 – Royal Hobart Hospital – To Be Continued…
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🚢 It’s embarkation day! Join us as we board Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney for an exciting cruise to Hobart (overnight stay!) and, after an unexpected Itinerary change, Eden.
We start the day at our hotel near Circular Quay, walk to the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and step aboard one of the most iconic Quantum Class ships sailing in Australian waters.
✨ In this video:
First look at the ship
Embarkation process from Sydney
First impressions of Ovation of the Seas
Exploring the ship, grabbing lunch, checking out the pool deck
Settling into our Oceanview Balcony Cabin
Sailaway moments from Sydney Harbour
🔑 Want to see our full cabin tour (Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282)?
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
This is the third video in our Ovation of the Seas series – and things are just getting started. Subscribe for the full trip including our stop in Hobart and what happens next onboard…
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00:00 – Good Morning Sydney!
00:40 – Walking to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
01:15 – First Look at Ovation of the Seas
02:20 – Boarding & Embarkation Process
03:10 – Exploring the Ship: Pool Deck, Elevators & Decor
04:30 – Buffet Lunch & First Impressions
06:00 – Arriving at Our Balcony Cabin
07:15 – Sydney Sailaway Views
08:00 – What’s Coming Up on This Cruise!
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Along with our usual Q&A with the viewers this week will be tackinlg the topic of working while on a cruise? Should you do it? How do you stay connected? What is in our kit? The best ships to work from and more. How and why we do work when we are on a cruise.
We share our real-life experiences with cruise ship Wi-Fi, test whether Zoom and Teams work at sea, and offer practical tips if you ever need to work remotely from your cabin. From Wi-Fi costs to VPN struggles, we cover it all!
🔍 What we cover:
Cruise Wi-Fi package comparisons (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess & more)
Can you take video calls at sea?
Tips for working remotely from a ship
Backup plans if the internet fails
Whether you’re planning to blend holiday and hustle or just want to know what you’re paying for when you buy that Wi-Fi plan, this is the stream for you!
👇 Comment below: Have you ever had to work from a cruise ship? Did it go smoothly or was it a tech nightmare?
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🚪 Welcome to our home away from home aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas! In this video, we give you a full cabin tour of our Oceanview Balcony Stateroom – Cabin 12282 (Deck 12, Forward).
This detailed walkthrough covers everything from the layout and storage space to the balcony size, USB ports, wardrobe, and bathroom.
💡 Whether you’re deciding what type of stateroom to book or just curious what it’s like inside a balcony cabin on Ovation of the Seas, this video is for you!
🛳️ Ovation of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships sailing from Sydney, Australia – and this room was our base for a stunning cruise itinerary down to Hobart and Eden. She will be replaced by Anthem of the Seas in Australia from the 25/26 Summer Season.
🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our full Ovation of the Seas series as we explore the ship, ports, activities… and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
👍 Like & comment – tell us if you’ve stayed in a similar cabin or if you’d choose a balcony like this one!
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00:00 – Welcome Onboard Ovation of the Seas
00:25 – Entryway & Storage Overview
01:10 – Wardrobe & Hanging Space
02:00 – Bathroom Layout & Amenities
03:05 – Main Cabin Space
04:00 – Balcony View & Seating
04:45 – Final Thoughts on Cabin 12282
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A hotel stay in the heart of Sydney!
In this video, we give you a full room tour and hotel review, including what we loved (and didn’t!) about this central Sydney hotel.
Before boarding Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, we stayed at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Australia Square) – just 850m from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay.
We highlight features like the bedding, bathroom, and location making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. So tune in and find out if this is a great choice for **Sydney stays**.
📍 Location-wise, it’s hard to beat – walking distance to Sydney’s major attractions like The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and, of course, the cruise terminal.
✨ Whether you’re a cruiser looking for a pre-cruise hotel or just after a city break, check out if Rydges Australia Square is worth the price tag!
🛏️ In This Video:
👀Full room tour
🛁Bathroom & amenities
📌Hotel location overview
🤷♂️🤷♀️Our honest thoughts after staying overnight
🎥 Our Next video is the first episode in our Ovation of the Seas Sydney to Hobart series – subscribe so you don’t miss the next instalment when we board the ship!
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00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Sydney!
00:32 – Rydges Hotel Exterior & Check-in
01:10 – Full Room Tour
02:25 – Bathroom & Amenities
03:40 – Hotel Location Highlights
04:12 – Final Thoughts & Value for Money
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Join Deb and Matt as they give a detailed **home tour** of their room at Ridges Australia Square in Sydney, sharing their first impressions of this **luxury hotel**. They highlight features like the full-length mirror and bathroom, making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. This is a great choice for **sydney stays**.
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We are back from Bali and ready to Chat!
There has been so much news since our last live stream so be sure to tune and and chat this week.
We will be covering Royal Caribbeans Lelepa announcement, our recent trip to Bali and so much more.
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