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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

Join us for review of the changes to Carnival Encounter on her maiden voyage. Formerly sailing for P&O Australia as Pacific Encounter, we hop on board to find out what changed and what has stayed the same after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process in March 2025 alongside her sistership The Carnival Adventure prior to this sailing.

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πŸ“½οΈ Day 1 Embarkation on Carnival Encounter
https://youtu.be/Yj0nP7gcfy4

πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Changes? How big?
0:40 Kids Areas
1:40 Free Pizza – sort of
3:30 Piano Bar 88
4:04 Encounter Hotel
4:28 Lift upgrade – directional signs
4:46 Byron Beach Club Carnival Cruises
4:54 Oasis Adults only area
5:10 Smoking areas on Carnival Encounter
5:40 NOT Free Ice Cream
5:58 Carnival Edge – Unique Cruise Experience
6:34 Fun Squad
7:20 New activites
7:44 Build-a-bear
8:11 No more Themed Cruises
9:51 Dining changes
13:33 Casino Upgrades

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream – Cruising to the Finish Line

Catch up & Chat with the Cruise loving, Deb and Matt, in this weeks live stream. We will be discussing all things cruising and travel including our latest experiences on Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruise Line including Crown Princess and Carnival Princess.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is it bad? Were we disappointed? Carnival Encounter Maiden Voyage Cruise Vlog Day 3

Do things get better or worse? It’s day 3 on *Carnival Encounter*, for the Maiden Voyage and we’re sharing our early, first impressions and experiences following the change over from P&O Australia to the Carnival Brand. Starting with Breakfast in the Waterfront restaurant and disappointing meals, reviews of live music and show. We cover a lot in this final day of our cruise on Carnival Encounter.

Join us as we reflect on a day full of highs, lows, and learning curves. Let us know in the comments if you’ve experienced similar challenges on *Carnival Encounter* or other Carnival ships!

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πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour- Carnival Encounter 5241 – Oceanview
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πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour – Carnival Splendor
https://youtu.be/YtcnOAj2DL0

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Maiden Voyage 80’s Cruise Day 2 Vlog

Following the embarkation challenges. It’s day 2 on *Carnival Encounter*, and we’re sharing our early, first impressions and experiences following the change over from P&O Australia to the Carnival Brand. From meal and drinks delays, to fun activities, we cover off a number of aspects on Day 2 of the “newest” ship in the P&O fleet.

Join us as we reflect on a day full of highs, lows, and learning curves. Let us know in the comments if you’ve experienced similar challenges on *Carnival Splendor* or other Carnival ships!

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πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour – Carnival Splendor
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

Join us for the embarkation voyage on Carnival Cruise Lines newest (and old) ship – Carnival Encounter. The former P&O ship changed over to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025 after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process after transferring from the now shuttered P&O Australia.

Find out what here first voyage was like, who we met on board and what trouble we started to find.

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πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
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πŸ“½οΈ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
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