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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Tastes of Asia Mystery Trivia and 70s Disco Party on Voyager of the Seas

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jan 20, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Day 3 on our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise might just be one of the most fun-packed days of the trip.

Good morning, good morning! It’s “day3” of our cruise, and we have a restaurant booking for lunch at Izumi, but first, we need to sort out a diary conflict. Later, we’re looking forward to the 70s disco party, after some fun “mini golf” and a “family friendly” performance. Join us for another exciting day onboard!

We kick things off with the Royal Murder Mystery Trivia Game, teaming up with friends to solve the case. From there, it’s off to Izumi for specialty dining lunch, followed by some downtime where we create our own fun onboard with a new card game we brought along — Flip 7.

As the sun sets, we head out for mini-golf at sea, before the night really comes alive with:

🥢Dinner in the Main Dining Room
🎤The Music in Pictures show in the Royal Theatre
🪩A full-blown 70s Disco Inferno Party on the Promenade
🎤Late-night entertainment in the Star Lounge

This video perfectly shows how sea days on Voyager of the Seas balance activities, downtime, food and night-time entertainment — especially on longer cruises.

👇 Question for you:
Are you more about organised cruise activities, or do you prefer bringing your own entertainment onboard?

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00:00 Intro
00:52 A Royal Mystery Trivia Game
03:23 Izumi by Royal Caribbean
03:55 Speciality Dining Lunch
04:36 Make Your Own Entertainment
07:03 Family Friendly Fun
08:36 Putt Putt On
09:50 Cruise Mini Golf
14:35 Voyager of the Seas Main Dining Room
15:39 Dinner on Cruise Ship
20:21 Music In Pictures
23:58 70s Disco Inferno Party

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Izumi on Voyager of the Seas | Dinner vs Lunch | Royal Caribbean Review

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jan 17, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we experience specialty “cruise dining” at Izumi on “Voyager of the Seas”. We sample delicious “japanese food”, including “ramen” and “sushi”, offering our honest “food review” of the experience. Come along as we explore the dining atmosphere and share our thoughts on this Royal Caribbean offering.

We’re kicking off a brand-new Specialty Dining Sideline Series filmed across multiple sailings on Voyager of the Seas, starting with Izumi 🍣🍜

In this video, we bring you an honest, unfiltered review of Izumi at both Dinner and Lunch, because these experiences are very different — and the value absolutely matters.

From first impressions and service issues, to miso soup, gyoza, sushi starters, and a few moments that had us saying “FAIL FAIL FAIL”, we share exactly what went right, what went wrong, and whether Izumi is worth your money on Voyager of the Seas.

We then return for Izumi Lunch, break down the menu, review the mains, and compare the overall experience so you can decide:
👉 Is Izumi better at lunch or dinner?
👉 Is it worth paying extra?
👉 Or should you save your specialty dining budget for another restaurant?

This video is part of a 3-video Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, covering:
🥢Izumi
🍝Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
🥩Chops Grille

If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise and wondering where to eat — this series is for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Have you tried Izumi? Lunch or Dinner — which do you prefer?

00:00 Intro
00:19 First Impressions
01:03 Off to a Bad Start
02:41 Miso Soup
04:49 Starters
05:34 Gyoza
13:19 FAIL FAIL FAIL
17:15 Dinner Wrap Up
19:24 Royal Caribbean Izumi Lunch
19:50 The Menu
20:19 Izumi Lunch
23:07 Izumi Specialty Dining Lunch Mains
27:15 Final Thoughts

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rough Seas & Party Night on Voyager of the Seas | Day 2 Cruise Vlog

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jan 13, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Day 2 on our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise was anything but calm.
G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we continue our “travel” aboard the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. Day 2 brings “heavy seas” and powerful “ocean waves”, making for a memorable start to our adventure. Witness our ship in “rough sea” as we explore the “cruise ship” and share our experiences.

After a rocky night at sea, we wake up to rough conditions, explore the helipad, play shuffleboard, and then the day takes a turn into full cruise chaos — including a Christmas pyjama party pub crawl, a cruise charity auction, and a 50s & 60s theme night.

We also take you to Izumi Specialty Dining, experience live music with the Piano Man, and wrap up the night with some unexpectedly sweet moments… even while the ship is still rocking 🌊

In this video you’ll see:

✅What rough seas feel like on Voyager of the Seas
✅Helipad access and open-deck conditions
✅Pub crawl energy on a sea day
✅Captain’s dinner & charity auction
✅Izumi specialty dining experience
✅Theme nights and late-night parties
✅How sea conditions affect sleep and onboard vibes

If you’re wondering what sea days, theme nights, or specialty dining are really like on a Royal Caribbean cruise — this is a must-watch.

👇 Question of the day:
Would you brave rough seas for a night like this?

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00:00 Intro
00:10 A Rocky Night
00:23 Rough Seas
01:38 Cruise Ship Helipad
03:48 Playing Shuffleboard
05:57 Cruise Ship Pub Crawl
10:50 Cruise Charity Auction
11:43 Dinner with Captain
14:48 We Lost
16:02 50s & 60s Night
16:57 Izumi
19:13 Cruise Ship Party
19:36 Cruise Piano Man
20:03 Daily Wrap Up
20:49 Slow Dance Romance
22:26 Still Rocky

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Boarding day Our Return to Voyager of the Seas for NYE Cruise

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jan 10, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Embarkation day is always chaotic — and this Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise was no exception.

G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we begin our adventure aboard the “voyager of the seas royal caribbean”. This “embarkation” day from “Brisbane” marks the start of our nine-night South Pacific journey, and we’re excited to share every moment with you. We’re joined by Noah and Grandma, making this a true “deb and matt chat” family affair, showcasing the best of “royal caribbean australia”!

In this video, we take you through embarkation day from start to finish, boarding Voyager of the Seas at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for a 9-night South Pacific cruise.

We cover everything you actually want to know:

🌴What the Brisbane cruise terminal experience is really like
🌴Coffee & gift shop stops before boarding
🌴Boarding problems and delays
🌴Whether The Key has lost its value
🌴Casino walkthrough, muster drill & Royal Promenade atmosphere
🌴First impressions from Noah and Grandma
🌴The Key lunch, baggage drop & day-one specials
🌴Waterslides, FlowRider, teen lounge & sports areas
🌴Sailaway party chaos (yes… conga line included)
🌴Dinner, closed decks, rough seas & night-one vibes

This is a real, unfiltered embarkation day — filmed during one of the busiest sailings of the year — so if you’re cruising from Brisbane or sailing on Voyager soon, this video will help you avoid mistakes and set expectations.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
Is The Key still worth buying, or has it lost its value?

▶️Cabin 8553 Tour https://youtu.be/PerG673VenI

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:31 Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
01:03 Cruise Terminal Coffee Shop
01:37 Cruise Terminal Gift Shop
02:11 Boarding Problems
04:45 Has The Key Lost Its Value?
05:27 The Gangway
08:12 Casino Walkthrough
09:05 Muster Station
09:34 Muster Station
10:18 Royal Promenade
10:40 Grandma’s Quick Thoughts
11:32 Noah’s First Impressions
12:25 The Key Baggage Drop
12:56 The Key Lunch
16:00 Day 1 Specials
16:51 Drinks Package Cups
17:17 Tip: Book Speciality Dining
17:54 Wait… Where Is Deb?
18:13 Cabin 8553
19:14 Deck 12
19:58 Sports & Activities
20:19 Multipurpose Court
20:55 Waterslides
21:07 FlowRider
21:18 Teen Lounge
21:33 Deck 5 Helipad Viewing Area
23:29 Titanic Old Lady
23:48 Sailaway Party
24:03 Bar Chaos
24:14 Conga Line
25:31 Sailaway Party Review
28:12 Cabin Attendant
30:13 Cruise Nerds
31:57 Matt’s Fail
32:44 Pre-Dinner Drinks
34:06 Dinner
35:22 Grandma’s Dinner
36:32 Dinner Review
38:30 Closed Decks
39:58 Star Lounge
40:34 Rough Seas

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Cabin 7311 Review 🚢 Promenade View Interior | Would We Stay Again?

Posted by Deb & Matt | Jan 7, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

This is our end-of-cruise cabin review of our Promenade View Interior Cabin on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺

Unlike our first impressions cabin tour, this video is filmed at the end of the cruise, after actually living in the cabin — giving us a much clearer picture of what worked, what didn’t, and whether we’d choose this cabin again.

In this honest cabin review, we cover:
• Entry layout and storage
• Bathroom space and usability
• Bed and bedroom comfort
• Bedside lamps and lighting
• Shelving and storage limitations
• Accessibility issues
• Power points and charging
• A cabin fault we experienced
• ⚠️ No bedside power (still!)
• Promenade interior views
• Cabin location on the ship
• Our final verdict after the cruise

This video wraps up our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including first impressions, daily vlogs, dining experiences, and ship exploration.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:10 Entry & Storage
01:09 Bathroom
02:30 Towel Hanger
03:03 Bed & Bedroom
03:42 Bedside Lamps
05:20 Additional Shelving
05:58 Accessibility Issues
07:00 Power & Charging
08:05 Cabin Fault
08:45 No Bedside Power
09:36 Promenade Interior Views
10:10 Cabin Location
11:26 Final Thoughts

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