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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 5, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

It’s our final day aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🇦🇺 and what a way to finish – with whales, seafood and stunning coastal views!

Today we arrive in Eden, New South Wales, one of Australia’s most picturesque regional cruise ports. Join us as we explore the Tastes of Eden Festival, visit the historic Seahorse Inn, and stroll through the town’s heritage walk along Two Fold Bay.

Matt hunts down his favourite smoked seafood chowder, we enjoy a relaxed sail-away watching whales, and wrap up our cruise with dinner in the Main Dining Room and a quick review of Anthem of the Seas.

Eden is a great family friendly destination.

So Join Deb & Matt as we share our latest cruise vlog from the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship arriving in Eden! We had a glorious day exploring the Tastes of Eden Festival, enjoying yummy local foods and the stunning weather during our Royal Caribbean cruise. This eating and travel experience was truly unforgettable.

🌊 Highlights:
✅ Tastes of Eden Festival & local food stalls
🐋 Whale watching from Anthem of the Seas
🏨 Historic Seahorse Inn at Two Fold Bay
🍽️ Cruise buffet & final MDR dinner
👨‍👩‍👦 Family-friendly cruising in Australia

📍 Port: Eden NSW, Australia
🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International
🎥 Series: Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Vlogs 2025

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Anthem of the Seas Cruise
01:40 Tastes of Eden Festival
03:51 Two Fold Bay
04:35 Smoked Seafood Chowder
10:04 Seahorse Inn
13:24 Eden New South Wales
19:02 Eden History Walk
20:04 Crusie Port Eden
22:26 Cruise Dad Joke
22:50 Cruise Buffet
23:11 Sailaway Eden
23:50 Whale watching on cruise ships
24:50 Family Friendly Cruising
25:41 Main Dining Room MDR
29:05 Review Anthem of the Seas

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chill Day on Anthem of the Seas | Free Ice Cream & 80s Party Fun!

Posted by Deb & Matt | Nov 22, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Day 2 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas was all about relaxation, great food, and retro fun! 🛳️✨

Join us as we explore some of the must-see and do spots onboard — from free ice cream on the pool deck to the Solarium Bistro and a night full of neon and nostalgia at the Totally Awesome 80s Party! 🎉

Join Deb & Matt as they share their second day aboard the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship. This cruise vlog captures their morning routine, breakfast, and explorations around the royal caribbean vessel. It’s a fun couple vlog showcasing their experience cruising on this magnificent cruise ship.

Whether you’re planning your first cruise or just love ship-life, this vlog shows what a perfect sea day on Anthem looks like.

🍦 Highlights:
✅ Free Ice Cream on a Cruise Ship!
🍽️ Solarium Bistro & Main Dining Room
🕺 80s Party onboard Anthem of the Seas
👀 WOW moments you’ll want to experience yourself!

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
🇦🇺 Departing From: Sydney, Australia

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00:00 Intro
02:54 WOW
04:47 Must See and Do
06:01 Free Ice Cream on a Cruise Ship
10:05 Solarium Bistro – Anthem of the Seas
12:08 Main Dining Room
12:57 My Time Dining
14:09 Royal Caribbean MDR
16:16 80s Party

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour – Affordable Cruise Hotel Near Circular Quay!

Posted by Deb & Matt | Nov 9, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Planning your Sydney cruise? 🚢 Before boarding Anthem of the Seas, we stayed just 6 minutes from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at YHA Sydney Harbour, right in The Rocks!

Join us for a detailed hostel tour of our stay in Sydney Australia! We’re checking out some cheap accommodation and showing you why it’s great budget accommodation. Explore Sydney hotels with us and get a feel for Hostels Sydney!

This historic and eco-friendly hostel surprised us — with private ensuite rooms, epic rooftop views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and unbeatable proximity to Circular Quay. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers looking for affordable Sydney accommodation before or after a cruise.

Join us as we take you through:
✅ How to check in and access the lifts
✅ Room tour of our Harbour View Ensuite
✅ Facilities, rooftop bar, and history of this unique site
✅ Our honest verdict — is it worth staying here before your cruise?

📍 YHA Sydney Harbour – The Rocks, Circular Quay
💡 Tip: It’s just a short walk to the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal where most major cruise lines depart!

00:00 Intro
00:30 How to Check-in
00:58 Lift Security
01:12 Hostel Accommodation For Couples
02:09 Historical Sydney Accommodation
02:37 YHA Sydney Harbour Facilities
04:45 YHA Sydney Harbour View Private Room
05:09 The View
06:10 Coffee and Tea
06:26 The Bed
06:53 Location Circular Quay Station
07:39 POWER
07:56 TV
08:09 Storage
09:03 YHA Ensuite Sydney Harbour
10:13 Unique Building and History
10:49 BEST VIEWS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR
11:06 Rooftop Lounge and Bar
12:09 Sydney Cruise Ship Accommodation
12:56 Is it Worth it?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Finale | Dinner at Trattoria with Rob & Ali

Posted by Deb & Matt | Oct 28, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

t’s the final day onboard Carnival Encounter, and we’re ending our 3-night 80’s themed cruise in style 🎉

Join us as we explore the **cruise ship buffet**, highlighting the delicious **cruise cuisine** and some unexpected moments! From trying new **food** options at **breakfast** to sharing our **cruise travel tips**, this video offers a glimpse into life onboard. We share some **cruise tips** for making the most of your time on the **cruise ship**.

In this vlog, we enjoy a relaxed sea day, talk about packing tips, share how we plan a cruise day, and finish with an amazing dinner at Trattoria alongside our good friends Rob & Ali from Rob & Ali Cruise & Travel.

We’ll show you a little more of the ship, some of the final 80’s entertainment, and wrap up our Carnival Encounter adventure with reflections, laughs, and farewells.

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 3 — Sea Day & Farewell Dinner

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Breakfast
02:00 Planning a Cruise Day
05:28 Packing on a Cruise
07:27 Totally Awesome 80’s
08:52 Trattoria Dinner
15:05 Show Entertainment
16:35 Forever 80’s
17:32 Wrap Up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Embarkation Day | From Bag Drop to the 80’s Party!

Posted by Deb & Matt | Oct 21, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Welcome aboard Carnival Encounter! 🎉
Join Deb & Matt for Embarkation Day as we set sail from Brisbane on a 3-night 80’s themed cruise — filled with fun, music, and unforgettable moments and some nerve racking ones! (What happened to our Bag)

Join us as we board Carnival Encounter in Brisbane for a totally awesome 80s theme cruise! This cruise vlog captures the excitement of the embarkation and the unique cruise experience. Get ready for some rad times with Carnival Australia!

In this vlog, we take you from bag drop to boarding, explore lunch on embarkation day, check out our Balcony Cabin 10620, enjoy sail away, handle a little security bag inspection drama, experience a stunning sunset, dine at Luke’s Bar & Grill, and finish with an epic Forever 80’s Party! (Be sure to check out @THEBOOZYCRUISER)

This video kicks off our full Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Series, so don’t forget to check out the cabin tour and other daily vlogs linked below.

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Homeport: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 1 — Embarkation Day

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00:00 Intro
00:34 Bag Drop
03:16 Boarding
05:03 Lunch
08:57 The Cabin 10620
11:17 Sailaway
12:37 Security Have Our Bags!
15:12 Sunset
18:16 Luke’s
23:57 Forever 80’s

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