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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Ships Attacked? Carnival Adventure Change & Legend of the Seas Trials

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Ships Attacked? Carnival Adventure Change & Legend of the Seas Trials

Posted by | Apr 22, 2026 | |

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Carnival Adventure terminal changes in Sydney
Passengers impacted as sailings shift between terminals due to port upgrades

⚠️ Cruise ships flee the Persian Gulf
Multiple ships exit the region after reported incidents and rising tensions

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Royal Caribbean expands China sailings
New deployments highlight continued growth in the Asian cruise market

πŸš€ Legend of the Seas begins sea trials
Royal Caribbean’s next Icon-class ship takes a major step toward its 2026 debut

πŸ’¬ Join us LIVE as we unpack what this means for cruising right now!

πŸ‘‰ Would terminal changes impact your cruise experience?
πŸ‘‰ Would you cruise in high-risk regions?
πŸ‘‰ Are cruise ships getting too big β€” or is this what passengers want?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE! Cruise Chaos 😳 Overbooked Ship, Grounding Incident & New Fees Explained

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE! Cruise Chaos 😳 Overbooked Ship, Grounding Incident & New Fees Explained

Posted by | Apr 8, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚒

This week we’re breaking down some of the biggest cruise news stories β€” from passenger perks to cruise chaos and industry changes happening right now.

πŸ—žοΈ This week’s cruise news:

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea introduces instant tax refunds for cruise passengers
A major policy shift allowing cruise guests to claim VAT refunds more easily during port visits

β›½ Fuel surcharges return?
StarDream Cruises has introduced new daily fuel charges β€” raising concerns other cruise lines could follow

🚒 Discovery Princess overbooked
Passengers were offered compensation and even free cruises not to board due to high demand from over booking.

⚠️ Fiji Princess runs aground
A cruise ship ran aground near a famous island location β€” all passengers safe but the ship is damaged

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Virgin Voyages invests in Australia again
New Aussie sales team signals a renewed push into the Australian cruise market

πŸ’¬ Join us LIVE as we break it all down and hear YOUR thoughts!

πŸ‘‰ Would you accept a free cruise to give up your spot?
πŸ‘‰ Are fuel surcharges coming back across the industry?
πŸ‘‰ Is cruising getting too unpredictable?

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This week we will be discussing an exciting range of topics including, cruise news in 2026, cruise fuel surcharge, discovery princess overbooked, cruise overbooking explained, fiji princess grounding, cruise ship accident fiji, south korea cruise tax refund, virgin voyages australia return, cruise industry news, cruise industry updates

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Lelepa Controversy, Virgin Returning? A New Terminal & New Ship Reveal

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE 🚒 Lelepa Controversy, Virgin Returning? A New Terminal & New Ship Reveal

Posted by | Apr 1, 2026 | |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE 🚒

Tonight we’re breaking down some of the biggest cruise news stories this week β€” from controversy in the South Pacific to major cruise line moves and brand-new ship announcements.

πŸ—žοΈ This week’s cruise news:

🌴 Lelepa controversy grows
Concerns have been raised by Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu about Royal Caribbean’s plans for a private beach club, including environmental impact and consultation issues

🚒 Virgin Voyages eyes Australia return
Virgin Voyages is β€œdoubling down” on the Aussie market, recruiting locally and planning a comeback after pulling ships from the region

πŸ—οΈ New Auckland cruise terminal announced
Auckland unveils Te Waharōa, a major new cruise terminal set to open in 2027 to support larger ships and growing demand

πŸš€ Hero of the Seas revealed
Royal Caribbean announces its next Icon-class ship, packed with new features and set to launch in 2027

We’ll also be chatting about anything that comes up in the cruise world this week β€” so jump into the chat and be part of the conversation!

πŸ‘‰ Whether you’re planning your next cruise, comparing cruise lines, or just love cruise life β€” this is the place to be.

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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! πŸš’πŸŽ‰
This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re covering one of the biggest weeks in Australian cruising so far this season β€” and yes, we were on board for part of it.

Here’s what we’re unpacking LIVE:

βœ… Our summer cruising recap
βœ… Major loyalty changes with Royal Caribbean Group Points Choice
βœ… Anthem of the Seas breaks down – will our next cruise be cancelled?
βœ… The end of an era on board the final Aussie classics Cruise
βœ… 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 β€” this one’s for you.

πŸ’¬ Join the live chat, ask questions, and cruise into 2026 with us.

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