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

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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CHAPTERS
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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

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!

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!

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

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.

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