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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]

🔔 Make sure to subscribe as we set sail into new adventures with Carnival Encounter and beyond!

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 💙

#FarewellPO #PacificEncounter #CarnivalEncounter #CruiseVlog #CruiseAustralia #DebAndMattChat #RoughSeas #DoubleDenimParty #RebelsofRetro #CruiseMemories #FinalCruise #POAustralia #POFarewell #CruiseTribute #SeasTheMoment

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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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#POAustralia #PacificEncounter #CarnivalEncounter #CruiseVlog #DebAndMattChat #90sCruise #CruiseLife #CruiseAustralia #MattWorksOnACruise #Robynellic #DragonLady #AndrewDeSilva #CDB #FarewellPO #DeckPartyVibes

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from the air….maybe sunset from a plane

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from the air….maybe sunset from a plane

Posted by | May 22, 2025 | |

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is it worth it? Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas Sampler Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is it worth it? Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas Sampler Cruise

Posted by | May 2, 2025 | |

Is a 2-Night Sampler Cruise Worth It? Quantum of the Seas Weekend Review!

Welcome aboard Day 2 of our Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas weekend sampler cruise! In this video, we dive into the big question: Is a short two-night cruise really worth it? Or is it just a “booze cruise”?

We skip the usual vlogging and take a more reflective approach, sharing insights from our own experience and chats with fellow cruisers. From the Murder Mystery trivia and selfie scavenger hunt to big stage shows like Sequins & Feathers and 70s Disco Fever, we explore the fun, food, and frenzy that makes short cruises surprisingly impactful.

Whether you’re new to cruising, looking to test the waters, or just after a weekend escape, this video will help you decide if a sampler cruise is right for you!

📍 Plus, we break down the value, vibe, and vibe-check of these short getaways — including a look at whether the reputation for rowdy weekends holds up.

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📽️ What we thought on Day 1
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📽️ Full Cabin Tour
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00:00 – Welcome to Day 2: What Are We Doing Differently?
01:26 – Morning Activities: Murder Mystery & Selfie Scavenger Hunt
03:00 – Taking a Break from Vlogging: Observing the Cruise
04:20 – Lunchtime Conversations: Dining With New Friends
06:15 – So Many Opinions: Everyone Experiences Cruises Differently
07:55 – Talking Value: Meals, Entertainment, and Shared Experiences
09:12 – Highlight Show: “Sequins & Feathers” Performance Review
10:35 – Evening Fun: 70s Disco & Cruise Director Vibes
12:00 – Free Activities Onboard: SeaPlex, Rock Wall, Laser Tag
13:50 – Final Thoughts: Is a Weekend Cruise Worth It?
15:45 – Our Verdict: Yes – But Make It Your Own!

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