Format: anthem of the seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: “Confidential Discussions” 👀 Royal Caribbean’s BIG Plans for Australia?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: “Confidential Discussions” 👀 Royal Caribbean’s BIG Plans for Australia?

Posted by | Feb 14, 2026 | |

We’re currently sailing on Anthem of the Seas and had the opportunity to ask a question during the Captain’s Corner… and the answer has us thinking 🤔

After mentioning he had recently visited Lelepa, the Captain spoke about “confidential discussions” regarding year-round cruising in Australia — and even hinted at the possibility of bigger ships.

Could Royal Caribbean be planning something major for Australia?

In this short update, we share exactly what was said, what it could mean for Aussie cruisers, and why this might be big news for Brisbane and Sydney.

If you love cruising from Australia and want the latest onboard insights, make sure you’re subscribed to Deb & Matt Chat.

🚢 Would you cruise year-round with Royal Caribbean in Australia?
Let us know in the comments!

#RoyalCaribbean #AnthemOfTheSeas #CruisingAustralia #Lelepa #CruiseNews

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Onboard Anthem of the Seas LIVE 🚢 | Captain’s Corner, Lelepa & Airlie Beach Cruise Update

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Onboard Anthem of the Seas LIVE 🚢 | Captain’s Corner, Lelepa & Airlie Beach Cruise Update

Posted by | Feb 11, 2026 | |

We’re LIVE from Anthem of the Seas as we sail back to Sydney! 🚢

Earlier today we attended the Captain’s Corner, where we asked some key questions about Lelepa Island and the future of year-round cruising in Australia. We’ll share what we learned, what was said onboard, and what it could mean for Aussie cruisers going forward.

We’re also bringing you updates from our recent stop in Airlie Beach, including shore experiences, tendering, and what surprised us most about spending time there.

Tonight’s Live Topics:

🚢 LIVE onboard Anthem of the Seas

🌴 What we learned at Captain’s Corner about Lelepa Island

📆 The reality of year-round cruising in Australia

🌊 Airlie Beach cruise stop updates & experiences

💬 Live chat Q&A with the Deb & Matt Chat community

Join us live, ask questions in chat, and be part of the conversation as we talk cruising from the ship, not the studio.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chaos, Loyalty Shake-Ups & the End of P&O | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chaos, Loyalty Shake-Ups & the End of P&O | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

Posted by | Jan 28, 2026 | |

The 2026 Cruise Live Series officially kicks off! 🚢🎉
This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re covering one of the biggest weeks in Australian cruising so far this season — and yes, we were on board for part of it.

Here’s what we’re unpacking LIVE:

✅ Our summer cruising recap
✅ Major loyalty changes with Royal Caribbean Group Points Choice
✅ Anthem of the Seas breaks down – will our next cruise be cancelled?
✅ The end of an era on board the final Aussie classics Cruise
✅ Are we about to hear more about a new Royal Caribbean ship class?

Whether you’re cruising in 2026, loyal to Royal Caribbean, or feeling nostalgic about P&O themed cruises — this one’s for you.

💬 Join the live chat, ask questions, and cruise into 2026 with us.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: End of Trip Cabin Review | Anthem of the Seas Interior Room 11229

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: End of Trip Cabin Review | Anthem of the Seas Interior Room 11229

Posted by | Dec 12, 2025 | |

This is our end-of-trip cabin review for Cabin 11229, an Interior Virtual Balcony cabin on Deck 11 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🛳️

Join us for an honest anthem of the seas room tour as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this royal caribbean cruise ship! 🇦🇺 In this cruise vlog, we take you through our anthem of the seas virtual balcony cabin, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete cabin tour designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

After spending the entire cruise in this cabin, we share our honest thoughts — what worked well, what didn’t, and whether we would book this cabin again. From temperature control and power points to bed comfort and the Virtual Balcony, this review reflects real-world cruising, not just first impressions.

If you’re considering an interior cabin on Anthem of the Seas — especially with a Virtual Balcony — this video is for you.

🔍 In this review:
✅ Cabin temperature & comfort
🚿 Bathroom issues & shower adjustments
🔌 Power & charging locations
🛏️ Bed comfort after multiple nights
📺 Virtual Balcony – worth it or gimmick?
💬 Final verdict after the full cruise

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🛏️ Cabin: Interior Virtual Balcony – Room 11229
⚓ Deck: 11
🇦🇺 Cruising From: Sydney, Australia

🎥 Part of our Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series
👉 Watch the full playlist here:
🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:14 Room Entry
00:28 Cabin Temperature
01:02 Bathroom Leak
01:38 Shower Adjustment
01:59 Power and Charging
02:11 Not a Fridge
02:31 Bedside Power
02:56 Bed Comfort
03:55 Virtual Balcony
04:35 Final Thoughts

Join us for an honest `anthem of the seas room tour` as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this `royal caribbean cruise ship`! 🇦🇺 In this `cruise vlog`, we take you through our `anthem of the seas balcony cabin`, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete `cabin tour` designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

#AnthemoftheSeas #CruiseCabinReview #RoyalCaribbean #DebAndMattChat #VirtualBalcony #CruiseAustralia #SydneyCruise #CruiseTips

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