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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is The Voyager of the Seas Worth It? Our First Impressions

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 16, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

Voyager of the Seas has officially arrived in Brisbane, Australia, and we’re on board for her very first homeport cruise of the season! 🚢🇦🇺

In this video, we share our first impressions of Voyager of the Seas, from the overall vibe and design to dining, entertainment, pool decks, bars, and what it feels like getting around this classic Royal Caribbean ship.

We’re thrilled to be boarding the `voyager of the seas royal caribbean` as she begins her season! 🇦🇺 This `royal caribbean cruise` marks her first `cruise from brisbane`, and we’re excited to share our initial thoughts and all the ship’s features in this `cruise vlog`. Get ready to see everything from the ice skating rink to thrilling water slides as we embark on this adventure!

This is our first time sailing Voyager of the Seas, so we’re focusing on what stood out immediately — the atmosphere, how modern (or classic) she feels, the food options, live entertainment, ice skating show, and whether Voyager feels like a good fit for Australian cruisers.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, considering a Royal Caribbean cruise in Australia, or deciding between Voyager, Quantum, Ovation or Anthem of the Seas, this video is a great place to start.

🎥 Coming up in this Voyager of the Seas series:
• Cabin tours & end-of-trip reviews
• Dining deep dives
• Daily vlogs
• Tips for cruising Voyager from Brisbane

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00:00 Intro
00:51 The Vibe
01:08 Design Inspiration
01:29 Modern Classic Feel
01:36 Main Dining Room
01:49 Getting Around the Ship
02:24 Things to Do
03:05 Pool Decks
03:49 Dining Experiences
05:45 Entertainment
05:56 Ice Skating Show
06:52 Live Music
07:18 Casual Food Options
07:52 Bars & Lounges
08:46 The Verdict

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: End of Trip Cabin Review | Anthem of the Seas Interior Room 11229

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 12, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

This is our end-of-trip cabin review for Cabin 11229, an Interior Virtual Balcony cabin on Deck 11 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🛳️

Join us for an honest anthem of the seas room tour as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this royal caribbean cruise ship! 🇦🇺 In this cruise vlog, we take you through our anthem of the seas virtual balcony cabin, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete cabin tour designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

After spending the entire cruise in this cabin, we share our honest thoughts — what worked well, what didn’t, and whether we would book this cabin again. From temperature control and power points to bed comfort and the Virtual Balcony, this review reflects real-world cruising, not just first impressions.

If you’re considering an interior cabin on Anthem of the Seas — especially with a Virtual Balcony — this video is for you.

🔍 In this review:
✅ Cabin temperature & comfort
🚿 Bathroom issues & shower adjustments
🔌 Power & charging locations
🛏️ Bed comfort after multiple nights
📺 Virtual Balcony – worth it or gimmick?
💬 Final verdict after the full cruise

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🛏️ Cabin: Interior Virtual Balcony – Room 11229
⚓ Deck: 11
🇦🇺 Cruising From: Sydney, Australia

🎥 Part of our Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series
👉 Watch the full playlist here:
🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:14 Room Entry
00:28 Cabin Temperature
01:02 Bathroom Leak
01:38 Shower Adjustment
01:59 Power and Charging
02:11 Not a Fridge
02:31 Bedside Power
02:56 Bed Comfort
03:55 Virtual Balcony
04:35 Final Thoughts

Join us for an honest `anthem of the seas room tour` as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this `royal caribbean cruise ship`! 🇦🇺 In this `cruise vlog`, we take you through our `anthem of the seas balcony cabin`, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete `cabin tour` designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions After Anthem’s FIRST Cruise in Australia!

Posted by Deb & Matt | Dec 11, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat |

After three unforgettable days onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, we’re wrapping up our series with some final thoughts and honest first impressions! 🇦🇺

Anthem has officially launched her first Australian cruise season, sailing from Sydney’s Circular Quay, and in this quick 6-minute review we share what stood out — from the Two70 entertainment to the Seaplex, food, and those all-important crew and cabin experiences.

We talk about the people we met, the parties, and whether we think Anthem of the Seas is the perfect ship for cruising in Australia.

🎥 Highlights:
✅ Two70 & Seaplex – entertainment that blew us away
🍽️ Dining & food review – from buffet to MDR
🛏️ Virtual Balcony cabin impressions
🏊 Pools, parties & atmosphere
📍 Boarding and sailing from Circular Quay, Sydney

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
📆 Season: First Australian sailings – 2025

👉 Watch the full Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrIRRgMzmBX3PAvrpolzbWRg

CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:34 Eden
01:24 Meeting People
01:51 Parties
02:11 Seaplex
02:28 Pools
02:46 Two70 Entertainment
03:35 Food
04:30 Cabin Steward
05:16 Virtual Balcony
05:41 Circular Quay Location

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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CHAPTERS
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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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CHAPTERS
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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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