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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: STOP Doing New Year’s Eve Wrong and PARTY on a Cruise Ship Instead!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: STOP Doing New Year’s Eve Wrong and PARTY on a Cruise Ship Instead!

Posted by | Jan 24, 2025 | |

Join us as we ring in the New Year aboard the P&O Pacific Encounter (soon to be Carnival Encounter)! 🎉 From morning trivia with the cruise director to a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown party on the Lido Deck, this vlog captures all the excitement of celebrating New Year’s Eve at sea!

🌟 What’s in this vlog?
✅ Morning Trivia – Fun cruise quiz with some hilarious moments
✅ Lucky Bucket Prize Win – Did we score big?
✅ Walk the Plank Challenge – Noah takes on this thrilling adventure!
✅ Whiskey Tasting at The Blue Room – A refined experience with top American whiskeys
✅ The Voice at Sea Competition – Watching incredible cruise talent
✅ New Year’s Eve Dinner – Special NYE menu in the dining rooms 🍽️
✅ Seven Deadly Sins Show – A must-see onboard performance
✅ NYE Party on the Lido Deck – Live music, dancing, and the BIG countdown 🎆

🎊 Happy New Year from the high seas! Watch as we party our way into 2025 with live music, confetti showers, and a spectacular atmosphere!

📍 Cruise Details:
Ship: P&O Pacific Encounter (soon to be Carnival Encounter)
Date: December 2024 – January 2025
Itinerary: Brisbane → South Pacific

🛳️ More Cruise Content? Check out our full series from this back-to-back cruise adventure onboard Pacific Encounter!

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Back to Back – Day 1
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y

📽️ Our goals in 2025
https://youtu.be/HMicvQ60_xI

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Pacific Encounter Cruise Cabin 9712 Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Pacific Encounter Cruise Cabin 9712 Review

Posted by | Jan 22, 2025 | |

Curious about what it’s like to stay in Cabin 9712 on the Pacific Encounter? 🚢 In this video, we review our three-night stay in this interior cabin, soon to be part of Carnival Encounter, sharing all the pros and cons from our experience.

We cover:
✅ The amazing shower pressure and temperature controls.
✅ The comfortable bed (but not-so-great pillows).
✅ Insights into noise levels and cabin location.
✅ Issues with the cooler box and air conditioning.
✅ Handy tips about the nearby lifts and pantry access.

Whether you’re planning to book this cabin or just curious about cruising life, we’ve got you covered! Let us know in the comments if you’ve stayed in this cabin or if you’d like to share your cabin experiences.

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Pacific Encounter / Carnival Encounter Day 1 Vlog
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

Posted by | Jan 21, 2025 | |

Welcome to Day 4 of our Back-to-Back Cruise on the P&O Pacific Encounter! 🎉 Today is embarkation day for the second leg of our journey, and it also marks the last-ever P&O New Year’s Eve cruise before the Carnival changeover!

🌅 What’s in This Video?

Disembarking and reboarding for our back-to-back cruise 🛳️
A smooth transition process for back-to-back cruisers 🎫
First day fun with family as they join us on board! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Epic Sail Away Party with amazing energy from the crew 🎶💃
Dining at Angelo’s with the whole family 🍝🍷
A night of live music at the Blue Room 🎷🎤
💡 Tips for Back-to-Back Cruisers:

Find out what happens when you transition from one cruise to another
What to do in port before reboarding
How to make embarkation day stress-free!
Join us as we explore the ship, enjoy amazing entertainment, and make the most of this unforgettable experience on the P&O Pacific Encounter before it transitions to Carnival Encounter! 🚢⚓

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📽️ Cruise & Travel Hacks Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ

📽️ Royal Caribbean Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

📽️Carnival Cruise Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️P&O Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 3 P&O Pacific Encounter Cruise: Fun, Laughs & The Best Meal Yet?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 3 P&O Pacific Encounter Cruise: Fun, Laughs & The Best Meal Yet?

Posted by | Jan 19, 2025 | |

It’s Day 3 on the P&O Pacific Encounter, and we’re making the most of the final day of the first leg of our back-to-back cruise adventure! 🌊
In this vlog:
✅ A fun-filled day with quizzes, comedy shows, and packing for our room move.
✅ Insightful updates on the upcoming Carnival Takeover of P&O ships and changes to kid-friendly facilities.
✅ A delicious meal at the Waterfront restaurant—easily the best dining experience of the trip!

We’re loving every moment on board and can’t wait to share this part of our cruise with you. If you’re planning a P&O or Carnival cruise, this is your inside look at all the fun, food, and excitement!

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Checkout out some other videos

📽️ Back to Back – Day 1
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y

📽️ Our goals in 2025
https://youtu.be/HMicvQ60_xI

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0:00 Intro
0:25 Cruise director trivia
3:14 Carnival Cruise Changes for Kids
6:20 Back-to-Back pack
7:27 Dinner

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting Updates: Carnival’s Cruise Plans For The P&O Australia Fleet!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting Updates: Carnival’s Cruise Plans For The P&O Australia Fleet!

Posted by | Jan 17, 2025 | |

Are you ready for the big changes as P&O Cruises Australia transitions to Carnival Cruise Line? 🎉 In this video, we tour Pacific Encounter and break down everything you need to know about the March 2025 changeover.

From what’s staying the same—like your favourite specialty dining options and iconic entertainment—to the exciting new additions like free pizza, Carnival’s Fun Squad, new theme nights, and expanded youth programs, we’ve got you covered.

Join us as we explore what these changes mean for Aussie cruisers and how Carnival is bringing their signature fun to the P&O fleet. 🚢

Highlights include:
✅ What’s staying the same: Dragon Lady, Angelo’s, Luke’s Bar & Grill, and more!
✅ What’s changing: Carnival’s Fun Squad, 80s Rock and Glow Party, Sensory-friendly spaces for kids, and more.
✅ Exciting new programs: Free pizza daily, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and more youth activities!

Let us know in the comments what you think about these changes and if you’re excited to cruise Carnival styl
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Checkout out some other videos

📽️ Carnival Splendor Embarkation
https://youtu.be/VR46kZ9hP9E

📽️ Back to Back for New Years
https://youtu.be/2VfDSeE2H-Y

📽️ Cruise And Travel Hacks Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ

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0:00 What is Changing
0:20 Change 1 – Byron Beach Club
0:57 Change 2 – Adventure Edge Park
1:34 Change 3 – Fun Squad
2:17 Change 4 – Camp Ocean
2:55 Change 6 – Blanc de Blank uncorked
3:16 Change 7 – Theme nights
3:47 Change 8 – Dining
4:28 Change 9 – Free Pizza
5:08 Change 10 – Build-a-Bear
5:20 Change 11 – Conga for Kids
5:48 Change 12 – KultureCity training for Sensory needs
6:18 Wrap up

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