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

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

Posted by | Nov 9, 2025 | |

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?

#SydneyCruise #YHASydneyHarbour #SydneyAccommodation #CircularQuay #DebAndMattChat #AnthemoftheSeas #CruiseTips #SydneyTravel #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia #TheRocksSydney

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

Posted by | Nov 5, 2025 | |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into this week’s massive cruise headlines from across Australia and beyond!

💥 This Week’s Top Cruise Stories:
🇸🇬 Singapore Cruise Hub Upgrade — The Marina Bay Cruise Centre has completed a major upgrade, strengthening Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading cruise hub and enhancing passenger flow, berthing capacity, and terminal efficiency

😔 Coral Adventurer Investigation — The Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Queensland Police are investigating after a tragic passenger death during a shore excursion hike on Lizard Island. The ship remains docked as inquiries continue

✋ Viking Cancels Newcastle Call — Viking Cruises has cancelled its second scheduled visit to Newcastle, citing safety concerns linked to Rising Tide climate protests, disrupting local tourism plans

🌟 Star Princess Update — A celebrity couple has been announced as godparents of the Star Princess, ahead of her highly anticipated debut, symbolising the ship’s blend of elegance, innovation, and Hollywood sparkle

🌟 Disney Destiny Christening Ceremony Live Stream Scheduled for November 10th at 6:30PM

🎥 Plus — your comments, cruise tips, and LIVE viewer chat from 7PM Brisbane / 8PM Sydney!

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #VikingCruises #CoralExpeditions #PrincessCruises #SingaporeCruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

Posted by | Oct 29, 2025 | |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into massive cruise news that’s rocking the Australian cruise scene!

🚢 CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA just dropped their 2027–2028 cruise season, including:
• Brand-new homeports in Auckland & Adelaide
• More sailings from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane
• Over 200 cruises to 39 destinations across the South Pacific, Asia, and beyond

⚓ ROYAL CARIBBEAN announced a HUGE update to its loyalty program, giving cruisers even more reasons to stay loyal — plus, the Status Match program continues across all Royal Caribbean Group brands!

🎉 PLUS — Deb & Matt are about to set sail on Anthem of the Seas this weekend from Sydney to Eden — her first-ever Australian voyage!

Join the live chat, ask questions, and be part of the cruise community!
🕖 7PM Brisbane | 8PM Sydney

It’s Wednesday and that means it is time to chat about all things cruise and travel. See you tonight!

This week we will be getting cruise ready with Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas about to arrive for her first season in Australia. Plus we will be covering all the latest cruise news and getting cruise ready as we sail again in just a few days.

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CarnivalCruise #RoyalCaribbean #AnthemoftheSeas

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

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

Posted by | Oct 28, 2025 | |

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

#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

Posted by | Oct 26, 2025 | |

Welcome back onboard Carnival Encounter! 🚢
It’s Day 2 of our 3-night 80’s themed cruise from Brisbane — and today we experience a real mix of highs and lows!

Join Deb & Matt Chat on day two of our Carnival Encounter cruise! We’re starting our day with a delicious cruise ship breakfast in the main restaurant, sharing our morning views and cruise food experiences. Follow along our cruise vlog as we enjoy our time aboard this Carnival Cruise adventure! 🚢💕

From bad food and great food, to the Thriller dance class, a John Farnham tribute, and the Carnival 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party, this day is packed with fun, mistakes, and laughter. We also share some tips on topping up your onboard account and avoiding expensive cocktail surprises.

If you’re cruising on Carnival Encounter soon, this vlog gives you an honest look at dining, entertainment, and how to make the most of your sea days — even when the weather doesn’t cooperate!

📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia
🎥 Episode: Day 2 — Sea Day, Food Adventures & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Breakfast
02:23 Thriller Dance Class
03:36 Bad Cruise Food
07:44 Cruise Account Onboard
10:11 Free Pizza on a Cruise
13:09 Carnival 80’s Night
14:19 John Farnham Cruise Tribute
16:08 Cruise Entertainment Review
17:22 Cruise Bands
17:45 Dancing at Dinner
21:47 Cruise Mistake
24:26 Expensive Cocktail Mistake
30:50 80’s Rock-n-Glow Carnival Party
32:17 Wrap Up

#CarnivalEncounter #CarnivalCruise #CruiseVlog #DebAndMattChat #CruiseAustralia #CarnivalEncounterCruise #CruiseFood #CruiseTips #80sCruise #RocknGlowParty

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