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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.

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❓ Ask questions
🗣 Share your thoughts on where cruising is heading

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#CruiseNews #CruiseLive #CruiseIndustry
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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! 🚢🎉
This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re covering one of the biggest weeks in Australian cruising so far this season — and yes, we were on board for part of it.

Here’s what we’re unpacking LIVE:

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

💬 Join the live chat, ask questions, and cruise into 2026 with us.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Big Cruise News + End of Year Party! 🎄Voyager, Disney, MSC & More LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Big Cruise News + End of Year Party! 🎄Voyager, Disney, MSC & More LIVE

Posted by | Dec 17, 2025 | |

It’s time for our FINAL LIVE STREAM OF THE YEAR 🎄🥂
Join Deb & Matt Chat for a fun, festive Christmas farewell as we wrap up 2025 with cruise news, special guests and plenty of laughs.

⏰ LIVE: 7pm Brisbane | 8pm Sydney
🎉 Special Guests: @The_Bag_Drop and @robandalicruisetravel

🚢 Cruise News We’re Covering Tonight:

🔹 We’ve just cruised on Voyager of the Seas — first impressions, surprises & highlights
🔹 Disney Cruise Line takes delivery of “Disney Adventure”, the newest ship in the fleet
🔹 Luxury residential ship The World visits Brisbane — one of the most exclusive ships afloat
🔹 500th cruise ship arrives at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, marking a major milestone
🔹 Celebrity Edge ports in Newcastle, expanding premium cruising in Australia
🔹 Royal Caribbean changes itineraries, removing Japan from select China sailings
🔹 MSC orders FOUR new cruise ships (plus options), signalling massive global expansion

🎄 PLUS: Christmas End-of-Year Cruise Chat

🍹 Virtual drinks & nibbles
💬 Reflections on 2025 cruising
🔮 What’s coming in 2026 and beyond
😂 Stories, laughs & audience interaction

Whether you’re cruising over Christmas, planning for next year, or just love talking ships — this one’s for you.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Drama, Big Aussie Ship Arrivals & Elite Status Shake-Up! | Live Cruise News Tonight

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Drama, Big Aussie Ship Arrivals & Elite Status Shake-Up! | Live Cruise News Tonight

Posted by | Dec 10, 2025 | |

onight on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE we’re covering one of the biggest cruise news weeks of the year, with major safety, loyalty, infrastructure and fleet developments making headlines across Australia and globally.

This is our second last LIVE show of the year, so settle in, jump into the chat and let’s talk cruising together!

🔴 Tonight’s Cruise News Stories:

🚨 Royal Caribbean tragedy: A passenger death now ruled a homicide after allegedly being served 33 drinks before being detained by cruise ship security

🛳 Discovery Princess arrives in Sydney to launch her first Australian season and celebrate 50 years of Princess Cruises in Australia, marking a major milestone for local cruising

⚓ Carnival ships moving to Wollongong? Could Port Kembla become the solution to Sydney’s cruise capacity crisis and free up Circular Quay for new international ships?

🌍 Virgin Voyages offers instant elite status to 50 million travellers worldwide, matching top-tier airline, hotel and cruise loyalty members with Blue Extras perks

💬 PLUS:

✅ Live viewer Q&A
✅ What this all means for Aussie cruisers
✅ Loyalty program hacks & future cruise planning
✅ End-of-year cruise wrap chat with Deb & Matt

👉 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & turn on notifications so you don’t miss our final shows of the year!
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#CruiseNews #AustraliaCruises #RoyalCaribbean #PrincessCruises #VirginVoyages
#CruiseIndustry #SydneyCruises #CruiseDrama #CruiseLivestream #DebAndMattChat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Black Friday Travel DEALS + This Week’s Cruise Headlines | LIVE with Deb & Matt

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Black Friday Travel DEALS + This Week’s Cruise Headlines | LIVE with Deb & Matt

Posted by | Nov 19, 2025 | |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE for this week’s Let’s Chat About It — packed full of cruise news, travel updates and our favourite Black Friday travel deals!

Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
🚢 Virgin Voyages Black Friday Mega Sale

Virgin releases its lowest fares ever and offers up to 70% off the second sailor, plus bonus bar tabs — one of the biggest promotions they’ve ever run. Great deals on 2024–26 sailings.

🍽️ Carnival Expands Adults-Only Premium Menu

Carnival is expanding its premium dining menus across adults-only sailings, improving entrée quality, dessert options, and elevated specialty offerings.

Carnival Launches New Zero-Alcohol Drinks Package

Carnival unveils a new zero-proof beverage package, but there’s controversy: not all inclusions from the alcoholic packages carry over, meaning guests may still face gaps in value.

Celebrity Cruises 2027–28 Edge-Class Sailings

Celebrity reveals new Australia & New Zealand itineraries aboard Edge-class ships, with prices starting from $200 per night, offering premium experiences at competitive pricing.

PLUS — OUR FAVOURITE BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEALS

Cruises, flights, hotels and travel tech we actually recommend — with real value, not gimmicks.

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity #BlackFridayDeals #CruiseSales #VirginVoyages #CarnivalCruise #PrincessCruises #CelebrityCruises

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