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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

Posted by | Jun 13, 2025 | |

🚢 It’s embarkation day! Join us as we board Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney for an exciting cruise to Hobart (overnight stay!) and, after an unexpected Itinerary change, Eden.

We start the day at our hotel near Circular Quay, walk to the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and step aboard one of the most iconic Quantum Class ships sailing in Australian waters.

✨ In this video:

First look at the ship

Embarkation process from Sydney

First impressions of Ovation of the Seas

Exploring the ship, grabbing lunch, checking out the pool deck

Settling into our Oceanview Balcony Cabin

Sailaway moments from Sydney Harbour

🔑 Want to see our full cabin tour (Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282)?
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This is the third video in our Ovation of the Seas series – and things are just getting started. Subscribe for the full trip including our stop in Hobart and what happens next onboard…

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00:00 – Good Morning Sydney!
00:40 – Walking to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
01:15 – First Look at Ovation of the Seas
02:20 – Boarding & Embarkation Process
03:10 – Exploring the Ship: Pool Deck, Elevators & Decor
04:30 – Buffet Lunch & First Impressions
06:00 – Arriving at Our Balcony Cabin
07:15 – Sydney Sailaway Views
08:00 – What’s Coming Up on This Cruise!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whats inside? Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Tour | Oceanview Cabin 12282 Full Walkthrough

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whats inside? Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Tour | Oceanview Cabin 12282 Full Walkthrough

Posted by | Jun 10, 2025 | |

🚪 Welcome to our home away from home aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas! In this video, we give you a full cabin tour of our Oceanview Balcony Stateroom – Cabin 12282 (Deck 12, Forward).

This detailed walkthrough covers everything from the layout and storage space to the balcony size, USB ports, wardrobe, and bathroom.

💡 Whether you’re deciding what type of stateroom to book or just curious what it’s like inside a balcony cabin on Ovation of the Seas, this video is for you!

🛳️ Ovation of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships sailing from Sydney, Australia – and this room was our base for a stunning cruise itinerary down to Hobart and Eden. She will be replaced by Anthem of the Seas in Australia from the 25/26 Summer Season.

🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our full Ovation of the Seas series as we explore the ship, ports, activities… and a few unexpected surprises along the way.

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00:00 – Welcome Onboard Ovation of the Seas
00:25 – Entryway & Storage Overview
01:10 – Wardrobe & Hanging Space
02:00 – Bathroom Layout & Amenities
03:05 – Main Cabin Space
04:00 – Balcony View & Seating
04:45 – Final Thoughts on Cabin 12282

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rydges Sydney Hotel Review | Best Hotel Near Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay for Cruising?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rydges Sydney Hotel Review | Best Hotel Near Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay for Cruising?

Posted by | Jun 6, 2025 | |

A hotel stay in the heart of Sydney!
In this video, we give you a full room tour and hotel review, including what we loved (and didn’t!) about this central Sydney hotel.

Before boarding Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, we stayed at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Australia Square) – just 850m from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay.

We highlight features like the bedding, bathroom, and location making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. So tune in and find out if this is a great choice for **Sydney stays**.

📍 Location-wise, it’s hard to beat – walking distance to Sydney’s major attractions like The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and, of course, the cruise terminal.

✨ Whether you’re a cruiser looking for a pre-cruise hotel or just after a city break, check out if Rydges Australia Square is worth the price tag!

🛏️ In This Video:

👀Full room tour

🛁Bathroom & amenities

📌Hotel location overview

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️Our honest thoughts after staying overnight

🎥 Our Next video is the first episode in our Ovation of the Seas Sydney to Hobart series – subscribe so you don’t miss the next instalment when we board the ship!

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00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Sydney!
00:32 – Rydges Hotel Exterior & Check-in
01:10 – Full Room Tour
02:25 – Bathroom & Amenities
03:40 – Hotel Location Highlights
04:12 – Final Thoughts & Value for Money

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Join Deb and Matt as they give a detailed **home tour** of their room at Ridges Australia Square in Sydney, sharing their first impressions of this **luxury hotel**. They highlight features like the full-length mirror and bathroom, making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. This is a great choice for **sydney stays**.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crazy Rocky Seas On Our Cruise Adventure!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crazy Rocky Seas On Our Cruise Adventure!

Posted by | Jun 3, 2025 | |

This is it… the final day of our last ever P&O Australia cruise aboard the Pacific Encounter. 🌊💔
The seas were rough, the vibe was emotional, and we closed this chapter of cruising with denim, dancing, and a heartfelt montage of P&O memories.

⚠️ With cyclone weather impacting the itinerary, we took a slower pace, showed you the swells from around the ship, enjoyed the Double Denim Party, and caught an awesome performance by the Rebels of Retro.

But the real highlight? Stick around to the end for our farewell tribute montage — a 5+ minute celebration of our favourite P&O cruising memories from over the years. 🎥💙

From the Pacific Dawn to the Pacific Encounter — thank you, P&O Australia. You were a huge part of our cruising story. 🚢

📺 Watch the full Farewell P&O Series here:
➡️ Day 1 – https://youtu.be/mdHlqYHu86A
➡️ Day 2 – [Insert Day 2 link here]

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00:00 – Final Day Begins (Cyclone Seas!)
01:45 – Matt’s Working Onboard Again
03:15 – Rough Weather Footage from Around the Ship
05:20 – Quick Walk Through the Day
07:10 – Double Denim Party Fun 👖
09:00 – Rebels of Retro Performance
11:00 – Reflections from the Balcony
12:45 – P&O Farewell Montage (Memories Through the Years)
17:45 – Thank You & Goodnight 💙

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 90s Icons, Cruise Chaos & Matt’s Unexpected Work at sea Day | Day 2 of Our Final P&O Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 90s Icons, Cruise Chaos & Matt’s Unexpected Work at sea Day | Day 2 of Our Final P&O Cruise

Posted by | May 23, 2025 | |

Day 2 of our Farewell P&O Australia Cruise is here — and what a mix of mayhem and magic! 💼🌪️🎉
While the cyclone continues to interrupt the cruise plans, Matt is unexpectedly pulled into work mode (yes, even at sea 😅), and Deb gets stuck into 90s trivia, themed parties, and some well-earned solo exploring.

We catch up with cruise friends Rob & Ali, hand out some surprise gifts to viewers, and cap the night off with a Matrix-inspired 90s icon party and a fantastic show by Andrew De Silva (CDB) — and yes, the Spice Girls, Power Rangers, and Forrest Gump all made an appearance!

📺 If you missed Day 1 of this series, check it out here: https://youtu.be/mdHlqYHu86A
🎉 Subscribe for the next chapters as we sail toward the end of an era aboard the Pacific Encounter, now reborn as Carnival Encounter.

📍 Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Deb Hits Trivia & Breakfast Solo
02:45 – Matt’s Working… On a Cruise?!
04:10 – Viewer Meet-Up with Robynellic
06:00 – Matrix-Inspired 90s Outfits
07:20 – Live Performance by Andrew De Silva (CDB)
09:15 – Thoughts on Dinner at Dragon Lady
10:30 – 90s Deck Party: Costumes & Chaos
12:15 – End of Day 2 Reflections

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