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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

by | Oct 28, 2025 | | 0 |

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!

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

by | Oct 21, 2025 | | 0 |

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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📽️ Our Carnival Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ Our Cabin Tour for this Cruise
https://youtu.be/NBDVrLWV4tk

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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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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions & Full Walk-Through | Carnival Encounter Balcony Cruise Cabin Tour 10620

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions & Full Walk-Through | Carnival Encounter Balcony Cruise Cabin Tour 10620

by | Oct 17, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Carnival Encounter!
Join us for a detailed cabin review of a Carnival cruise ship cabin! We’ll take you on a stateroom tour, showcasing the various cruise ship rooms and amenities. Get a feel for the balcony room and see if this cruise room is the right fit for your next vacation.

In this video, we’re taking you on a full Balcony Cabin Tour of Carnival Encounter Cabin 10620 — filmed a cruise out of Brisbane. Join Deb & Matt as we share our first impressions, explore all the storage, bathroom, power outlets, balcony space, and the little details you’ll want to know before you book.

Whether you’re planning your first Carnival Encounter cruise ship or just curious about the standard balcony cabin layout and features, this tour will give you a genuine look at what to expect.

👉 Stay tuned for the full Carnival Encounter 80’s Cruise Series — including daily vlogs, onboard activities, entertainment, dining, and our final cabin review at the end of the cruise.

📍 Cabin: 10620 (Balcony)
🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter
⚓ Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise, Brisbane Roundtrip

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0:00 Intro
0:13 Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 10620
0:23 Cabin Entry
0:49 What is she wearing?
1:02 Door tags
1:11 Full Length Mirror
1:20 Storage and Walk-in cupboard
1:54 Bathroom
3:37 Main cabin
4:03 The Bed
4:19 Bed Side Lamp and Charging
4:44 Carinval Cruise Bed Protector
5:10 Desk
5:30 Hair Dryer
5:50 Cabin Power Sockets
6:10 Chairs
6:19 TV
6:32 Water and Shelf Space
6:44 Cooler Box
7:22 Carnival Cruise Pool Towels
7:55 Balcony
9:23 Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Cruise Changes for Sydney in 2027 and 2028 Will Surprise You!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Cruise Changes for Sydney in 2027 and 2028 Will Surprise You!

by | Jul 25, 2025 | | 0 |

Breaking cruise news! There’s a surprising shift in Carnival Adventures cruise schedules for 2027 and 2028, particularly impacting cruises from **Sydney**. And if you live in **Melbourne** there is something in it for you.
Matt dives into port authority schedules, sharing details that could affect your **cruise travel** plans. Stay informed with the latest updates before you **travel**!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

by | Apr 26, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for review of the changes to Carnival Encounter on her maiden voyage. Formerly sailing for P&O Australia as Pacific Encounter, we hop on board to find out what changed and what has stayed the same after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process in March 2025 alongside her sistership The Carnival Adventure prior to this sailing.

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📽️ Day 1 Embarkation on Carnival Encounter
https://youtu.be/Yj0nP7gcfy4

📽️ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

📽️ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Changes? How big?
0:40 Kids Areas
1:40 Free Pizza – sort of
3:30 Piano Bar 88
4:04 Encounter Hotel
4:28 Lift upgrade – directional signs
4:46 Byron Beach Club Carnival Cruises
4:54 Oasis Adults only area
5:10 Smoking areas on Carnival Encounter
5:40 NOT Free Ice Cream
5:58 Carnival Edge – Unique Cruise Experience
6:34 Fun Squad
7:20 New activites
7:44 Build-a-bear
8:11 No more Themed Cruises
9:51 Dining changes
13:33 Casino Upgrades

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream – Cruising to the Finish Line

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream – Cruising to the Finish Line

by | Apr 23, 2025 | | 0 |

Catch up & Chat with the Cruise loving, Deb and Matt, in this weeks live stream. We will be discussing all things cruising and travel including our latest experiences on Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruise Line including Crown Princess and Carnival Princess.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

by | Apr 17, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for the embarkation voyage on Carnival Cruise Lines newest (and old) ship – Carnival Encounter. The former P&O ship changed over to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025 after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process after transferring from the now shuttered P&O Australia.

Find out what here first voyage was like, who we met on board and what trouble we started to find.

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📽️ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

📽️ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 5241 Cruise Stateroom

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 5241 Cruise Stateroom

by | Apr 15, 2025 | | 0 |

🌊 Join us, Deb and Matt Chat, for a detailed tour of Oceanview stateroom 3212 on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, where we showcase this well designed cruise cabin with its modern interior design. 🏡🚢

Join us as we explore the balcony layout, bathroom, storage, amenities, power outlets, air conditioning, bed comfort, and of course—the balcony itself!

💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Spacious window with privacy & ocean views
✅ Location
✅ Power outlets & USB ports
✅ Air-conditioning & temperature control—is it comfortable?
✅ Bathroom & shower experience (Is there a shower curtain 🚿)

With the recent Carnival Encounter transformation, have these rooms stayed the same? 🎉

📢 Planning a cruise? Tell us in the comments which cabin type YOU prefer!
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We share essential cruise tips and cruise cabin hacks to help maximize your space and comfort during your voyage so checkout out some other videos

📽️ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Entry
2:00 Walk-in-robe
2:52 Bathroom
5:06 Bedside power
5:25 Main room
5:40 Beach towels
7:15 TV
8:00 Bedside table
9:32 Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live – Carnival’s Cruising with new ships With Rob & Ali & Cruise Crazed Fam

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live – Carnival’s Cruising with new ships With Rob & Ali & Cruise Crazed Fam

by | Apr 2, 2025 | | 0 |

Join Deb and Matt with some special guests for this weeks live stream.

Fresh of the Carnival Encounters Maiden Voyage lets find out how things really went? The good the bad and the oh no of this new “Australian” cruise experience.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Journey Begins! 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks – LIVE Stream

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Journey Begins! 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks – LIVE Stream

by | Feb 19, 2025 | | 0 |

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! We’re embarking on an EPIC adventure – 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks! 🛳️🌊 And we’re kicking things off with this LIVE stream! 🎥

Join us as we chat about:
✅ Our itinerary – which ships, destinations, and cruise lines we’ll be sailing on! 🌍
✅ How we’re packing & preparing for 10 back-to-back cruises! 🎒
✅ Our top cruise tips & hacks for long-term cruising! 🏝️
✅ Answering YOUR questions live! 💬

🔔 DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Stay tuned as we document every step of this insane adventure! 🚢✨

💬 What are YOU most excited to see? Drop your questions in the chat and let’s talk all things CRUISING! 🚢🔥

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