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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Onboard Anthem of the Seas LIVE 🚢 | Captain’s Corner, Lelepa & Airlie Beach Cruise Update

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Onboard Anthem of the Seas LIVE 🚢 | Captain’s Corner, Lelepa & Airlie Beach Cruise Update

Posted by | Feb 11, 2026 | |

We’re LIVE from Anthem of the Seas as we sail back to Sydney! 🚢

Earlier today we attended the Captain’s Corner, where we asked some key questions about Lelepa Island and the future of year-round cruising in Australia. We’ll share what we learned, what was said onboard, and what it could mean for Aussie cruisers going forward.

We’re also bringing you updates from our recent stop in Airlie Beach, including shore experiences, tendering, and what surprised us most about spending time there.

Tonight’s Live Topics:

🚢 LIVE onboard Anthem of the Seas

🌴 What we learned at Captain’s Corner about Lelepa Island

📆 The reality of year-round cruising in Australia

🌊 Airlie Beach cruise stop updates & experiences

💬 Live chat Q&A with the Deb & Matt Chat community

Join us live, ask questions in chat, and be part of the conversation as we talk cruising from the ship, not the studio.

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

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

Posted by | Feb 5, 2026 | |

Next in our Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, we’re heading into Chops Grille — and wow… this one had some serious highs and LOWS 🥩😬

Join Deb and Matt as they take you on a detailed cruise vlog journey through the specialty dining experience at Chops Restaurant on Voyager of the Seas. This episode covers both lunch and dinner, providing a comprehensive look at the menu options and our honest opinions on the exquisite cruise food. Get ready for an in-depth review of Royal Caribbean specialty dining!

In this video, we review Chops Grille Dinner first, breaking down:

The dinner menu

🔍Starters and the famous lobster bisque
🔍A steak moment that had us saying “WOW WOW WOW”
🔍NY Strip, desserts… and a few cracks starting to show

Then we return for Chops Grille Lunch, where things take a turn:

🔍The Wagyu burger
🔍Filet mignon
🔍Missing sauce
🔍Questionable service
🔍And yes… we ask: “Is it still worth it?”

We finish with our honest verdict — including value, consistency, and whether Chops deserves your specialty dining dollars on Voyager of the Seas.

This video is part of our 3-part Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining Series, also featuring:

🍣Izumi (Lunch vs Dinner)
🍝Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen (coming next)

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Have you had Chops Grille recently? Did it live up to the hype?

00:00 Intro
00:19 Voyager of the Seas Specialty Dining
00:40 Dinner Menu – Chops Grille
02:16 Starters
06:43 Lobster Bisque
07:47 WOW WOW WOW
09:15 NY Strip
15:32 Chops Grille Dessert
17:40 Marker 1
19:29 Lunch in Chops Grille
19:49 Chops Grille Lunch Menu
23:23 Cheated?
25:07 Chops Wagyu Burger
25:55 Chops Grille Filet Mignon
27:51 Where’s the Sauce?
28:04 Poor Service?
28:51 Dessert for Lunch
30:42 Final Thoughts
30:54 Unhappy?
33:20 How Could He Forget?
33:30 Is It Worth It?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

Posted by | Feb 4, 2026 | |

This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re breaking down four major cruise industry stories that are shaping cruising in 2026 and beyond.

🚢 Carnival itinerary changes affecting South Pacific cruises
🚢 Why Conflict Islands (PNG) have been removed following the sale of the port
🚢 Royal Caribbean Group announces a brand-new Discovery Class of ships
🚢 What the Discovery Class means for future ship size, design and itineraries
🚢 Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure sets a new record, becoming the largest cruise ship to transit the Panama Canal
🚢 MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club to more ships – plus its growing presence at major global events like the Miami F1

This live stream is about what’s changed, why it matters, and what it means for cruisers, especially those sailing from Australia.

💬 Join the live chat
❓ Ask questions
🗣 Share your thoughts on where cruising is heading

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🛎 Turn notifications on so you don’t miss future lives

#CruiseNews #CruiseLive #CruiseIndustry
#CruiseNews #CruiseLive #AussieCruising #DebAndMattChat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: PERFECT Cruise RECOVERY Port Vila Vanuatu

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: PERFECT Cruise RECOVERY Port Vila Vanuatu

Posted by | Jan 30, 2026 | |

After a huge New Year’s Eve at sea, Day 5 of our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s cruise slows things down as we arrive in Port Vila 🇻🇺.

Join us on a New Year’s Day walking tour of Port Vila, Vanuatu, as we explore the Mummas Markets and areas impacted by a recent natural disaster. This Vanuatu travel experience highlights the resilience of the Vanuatu island community. Discover things to do in Vanuatu and see the local life on Efate Island.

While Deb and Grandma head ashore on the Discover Vila shore tour booked through Royal Caribbean, Matt takes a slower start to the day — recovering onboard with the New Year’s Day Main Dining Room brunch before heading ashore for a short visit.

This episode covers both sides of a port day:

👀The Discover Vila shore excursion
🔍Vanuatu National Museum & sand art
🙏Port Vila War Memorial
🗣️A local perspective on Vanuatu’s tourism recovery following the December 2024 earthquake
🛥️Cruise tenders and temporary dock arrangements
🏪Duty-free shopping (including perfumes… and LEGO 👀)
❔What Port Vila is really like during a cruise visit
🚢Back onboard Voyager of the Seas, we cover:
🍹A must-know Royal Caribbean drinks package tip
🍜Tastes of Asia night in the Main Dining Room
😋Guest food reviews
✨A delayed and underwhelming Dancing Under the Stars deck party
Ending the day on a high note with jazz in the Star Lounge

This is a balanced, honest New Year’s Day cruise vlog — recovery, fun, frustrations, and real conversations.

👇 Question for you:
Do you prefer a full shore tour day, or a slower port day with time onboard?

📌 Chapters below
👍 Like & subscribe for real cruise experiences
🔔 More South Pacific cruise vlogs coming on Deb & Matt Chat

00:00 Intro
00:27 Brunch Special Menu
02:01 Port Vila Shore Excursions
02:33 Discover Vila Shore Tour
03:26 Vanuatu National Museum
04:44 Vanuatu Sand Art
07:48 Port Vila War Memorial
10:26 Vanuatu Earthquake Recovery
10:52 Port Vila Cruise Tenders
11:48 Local Shore Tours
14:00 Port Vila Cruise Visit
16:18 Duty Free in Port Vila
17:19 Duty Free Perfumes
17:45 Duty Free LEGO
21:47 Port Vila Temporary Cruise Tender Dock
22:40 Voyager of the Seas Port Day
25:28 MUST KNOW Royal Caribbean Drinks Package
27:01 Royal Caribbean Tastes of Asia Night
30:29 Voyager of the Seas Main Dining Room
31:51 Guest Food Review
34:38 Deck Party – Caribbean Night Dancing Under the Stars
35:16 FRUSTRATION!
36:52 Star Lounge – Jazz

#portvila #VanuatuCruise #VoyagerOfTheSeas
#NewYearsDayCruise #CruiseVlog
#RoyalCaribbean #DebAndMattChat

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