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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Australian Cruising Future After P&O Shutdown

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Australian Cruising Future After P&O Shutdown

Posted by | Jun 4, 2024 | |

Join Matt from Deb & Matt Chat as he delves into the significant news shaking the Australian cruise industry. P&O Cruises Australia is set to shut down, marking the end of its iconic presence down under. In this detailed analysis, we explore what this means for cruisers and the future landscape of cruising in Australia and New Zealand.

🚢 “The Future of Cruising Down Under: Navigating Post-P&O Australia” 🚢

In this video, Matt discusses the recent announcement from Carnival Corporation about the closure of P&O Cruises Australia and the rebranding of its ships. This decision will see the Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure transform into the Carnival Adventurer and Carnival Encounter, while the beloved Pacific Explorer will be retired.

👇 What we cover in this video:

👉Background Information: Quick overview of P&O Cruises Australia’s history and its impact on Australian tourism.
👉Reasons for the Closure: Insights into why Carnival Cruise Lines decided to shut down the P&O brand, focusing on regulatory issues, economic factors, and strategic business decisions.
👉Implications for Cruisers: What the rebranding means for existing bookings, loyalty programs, and future cruise options in the region.
👉Future of Australian Cruising: Discussion on how other cruise lines might fill the void left by P&O Australia, potential changes in market dynamics, and predictions for cruise pricing.
👉Matt also includes insights from industry interviews and articles, offering a well-rounded perspective on the changes and their broader impacts.

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#CruiseNews #POAustralia #AustralianCruising #CarnivalCruiseLine #CruiseIndustry #TravelUpdates #DebAndMattChat #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #PacificExplorer #CruiseShipNews

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The livestream where we dicussed this can be found here
https://youtube.com/live/7HYzkuqGah0?feature=share

Read the exclusive interview at cruisepassenger.com.au
https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/po-australia-to-merge-into-carnival/

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0:00 P&O Australia Sunset
0:39 Rebranding the Ships
1:16 Exclusive Interview – cruisepassenger.com.au
1:53 Why the change
3:08 The Fun Ship history
5:48 Market Size
6:45 Changes & Benefits
8:18 Big loss for New Zealand and South & Western Australia
9:10 Market Capacity Reduction
9:58 Prices to increase
11:24 What others are saying
12:10 Outro

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin Secrets: Clever Storage Hacks

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin Secrets: Clever Storage Hacks

Posted by | May 17, 2024 | |

“Maximize Your Cruise Cabin Space: Innovative Storage Solutions on Quantum of the Seas”

Video Description:
Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat! Today, we’re aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to share some clever storage solutions that have transformed our cruise cabin into a clutter-free haven. 🚢🧳But don’t despair, you can use these hints anywhere!

👚 “Cruise Ship Storage Hacks: Organize Your Cabin Like a Pro!” 👚

Navigating the limited space in a cruise cabin can be tricky, especially when traveling with tech gear, clothing, and personal items. Join us as we walk you through innovative storage hacks that we’ve implemented to maximize every inch of our cabin space, featuring a special insight from our wonderful cabin steward, Marwi.

👇 What you’ll learn in this video:

✅Multi-Functional Storage Items: Discover how items like a foldable storage organizer can keep your tech and camera gear neatly arranged.
✅Over-the-Door Organizers: See how we use these versatile organizers not just for shoes but for storing various small items to clear up space.
✅Laundry Solutions: Check out our portable laundry hamper hack to keep dirty clothes organized and out of the way.
✅Magnetic Hooks: Learn about our custom ‘Deb and Matt Chat’ magnetic clips for hanging paperwork and other essentials, enhancing room safety and convenience.
✅Plus, hear directly from Marwi, our cabin steward, about how these setups help not just us but also the crew in maintaining a tidy and safe cabin environment.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 5 Steps to First food for first time cruisers

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 5 Steps to First food for first time cruisers

Posted by | May 15, 2024 | |

Welcome aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas with Deb & Matt, and special guest Noah! In today’s video, we’re excited to guide first-time cruisers through the essential steps to find your first meal aboard a cruise ship. 🚢🍽️ These handy hints are just as relevant on P&O Pacific Encounter, Royal Princess or what ever ship you are soon to be travelling on as a first time cruiser.

🍴 “5 Steps to First Food for First Time Cruisers on Quantum of the Seas” 🍴

Are you a first-time cruiser wondering how to navigate your first day on board? We’ve outlined a simple, five-step guide to ensure you can quickly and easily enjoy your first meal and start your cruise off right!

👇 Here’s what we cover in this video:

1. Arriving at the Terminal: Start your journey by arriving at the cruise terminal.
2. Boarding Procedures: Navigate through immigration, customs, and security with ease.
3. Boarding the Ship: Step on board and get ready for the adventure.
4. Muster Station Check-in: Before the fun starts, safety first! We’ll show you where and how.
5. Heading to the Windjammer: Discover the best route to the Windjammer for a delicious first meal.
Join us as we walk you through these steps, showing you everything from the check-in process to the sumptuous spread waiting at the Windjammer. Don’t miss our tips to make this process as smooth as possible!

The similar offerings can be found on other ships.
Royal Caribbean = Windjammer
P&O Australia = The Pantry
Carnival Australia = Lido Marketplace

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #5 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Mystery Island Danger Blue Bottles

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #5 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Mystery Island Danger Blue Bottles

Posted by | Apr 8, 2024 | |

Today on the 8 Night Easter Cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, we visit and have our plans interrupted by Blue Bottles and Jelly Fish.

Blue Bottles are siphonophores, a type of of Jellyfish. The most common type in Australia is known scientifically as Physalia utriculus.
Whilst not an every one will experience dramatic symptoms, anaphylactic shock – a severe allergic reaction, is not uncommon.

After some relaxation on the other side of the island and abandoning the snorkelling plans, the boys chilled out with some fresh coconut 🥥🌴 before we headed back to the ship where Deb got her boogie on.

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