Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Can You Spot the Sydney Landmarks at Night?
A late night embarkation from Sydney Harbour on the Crown Princess cruise ship. Sydney harbour is stunning at night.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Review | Room 12282 | Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
🚪 In this video, we give you our full review of Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.
Join Matt for a detailed **balcony cabin tour** of cabin 12282 on Ovation of the Seas! See the ins and outs of this **balcony room**, as he points out all the best features. Matt shares his honest thoughts in this **royal caribbean cruise** review, filmed in **4k** for optimal viewing.
This isn’t a tour — it’s a detailed end-of-the-cruise review, covering what we loved, what didn’t quite work, and what surprised us during our stay in this Deck 12 forward-facing balcony stateroom.
🛏️ In this review:
✅Cabin layout & storage pros/cons
✅Bed comfort and room condition
✅Wardrobe accessibility
✅Balcony size & privacy
✅Lighting, power points & USB access
✅Cabin location (Deck 12) and its impact
✅Cleanliness, quirks, and maintenance
✅Our thumbs up or thumbs down final verdict
🎥 If you’re planning to sail on Ovation of the Seas or another Quantum-class ship, this is the review you want before choosing your cabin.
▶️ Watch our original cabin tour (filmed at embarkation): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
▶️ Full Cruise Vlog Series starts here (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Emergency, Insurance & Reality Check (Day 3 Recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Our Cabin Review
00:15 – Cabin Overview & Layout
01:20 – Storage & Wardrobe Assessment
02:30 – Bed, Linen & Comfort Review
03:15 – Power Points, USBs & Lighting
04:00 – Balcony Size, View & Condition
05:10 – Room Condition & Maintenance
06:00 – Location Review (Deck 12)
06:45 – Wildlife Intruders? A Surprise Guest
07:30 – Final Thoughts: Is 12282 Worth It?
08:00 – Our Verdict: Thumbs Up or Down?
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Join Matt for a detailed **balcony cabin tour** of cabin 12282 on Ovation of the Seas! See the ins and outs of this **balcony room**, as he points out all the best features. Matt shares his honest thoughts in this **royal caribbean cruise** review, filmed in **4k** for optimal viewing.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Final Cruise Day on Royal Caribbean | Sydney Hobart Eden | Cruise Vlog Day 7
☀️ It’s our last full day onboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, sailing from Eden back to Sydney — and we’re making the most of it – sort of!
Starting the day with coffee after sleeping in, we check the schedule on our last day.
Follow us as we enjoy a **royal caribbean** cruise and explore what the ship has to offer. We **travel** around the ship, making the most of our **cruisevlog** and documenting our experiences.
Join us as we explore the ship one final time, reflect on the week that was, do a little last-minute shopping, and take you along as we pack, eat, play… and say goodbye (for now) to cruise life.
🧳 In this episode:
🚢 Final sea day activities
🚢 Missed breakfast & coffee run
🚢 Packing & cruise traditions
🚢 Visiting our favourite spots on the ship
🚢 Reflections from a week filled with highs, challenges, and unexpected twists
🚢 Final dinner & sail-in to Sydney
▶️ Watch Day 6 – Visiting Eden, NSW: https://youtu.be/8HmQJSEclkE
▶️ Catch up on our emergency & insurance story (Day 3): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start the series from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Good Morning & Final Day Begins
00:15 – Coffee Mission & Missed Breakfast
01:00 – Reviewing the Daily Cruise Planner
02:00 – Reflections on the Week That Was
03:30 – Packing & Cruise Day Traditions
05:00 – Exploring the Ship One Last Time
06:45 – Final Dinner at American Icon
08:15 – Wrapping Up: Cruise Farewells
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is this Australia’s cutest coastal town? Eden NSW | Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog Day 6
🌿 It’s Day 6 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and today we’re visiting the gorgeous coastal town of Eden, New South Wales — known for its whaling history, stunning lookouts, and small-town charm.
The video starts with a picturesque arrival morning in **Eden**, showcasing the town’s charm from a **balcony stateroom**. Join us as we **travel** and share our impressions of this quaint little place, exploring its local sights.
Join Deb and Matt as they visit Eden on their recent **travel vlog**. They explore the town, showcasing its charming streets and scenic views in this **travel video**. The video is shot in **4k** to capture all the beauty of this coastal town, Eden, New South Wales, Australia.
This is a full day trip vlog, with beautiful views, local stories, coastal walks, a visit to the Killer Whale Museum, and a peek at life onboard in the evening — including a fun surprise from the Ovation Orchestra!🧭
In this episode:
🚢Disembarking in Eden, NSW
🚢Town shuttle & waterfront stroll
🚢Visiting the Killer Whale Museum
🚢Exploring local shops, lookouts & coffee spots
🚢Reflections from the final cruise days🚢Unexpected musical fun onboard
📺 Whether you’re cruising the Australian coast or just love charming port stops, Eden is a must-see gem.
▶️ Watch Day 5 – Sea Day Fun: [insert link once live]
▶️ Watch the Hobart Recovery Day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Watch the Medical Emergency Recap (Day 3): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start the series from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
Chapters
00:00 – Good Morning from Eden!
01:45 – Arriving in Port & First Impressions
03:10 – Walking Off the Ship & Waterfront Views
05:20 – Heading into Town via Shuttle
07:30 – Eden Visitor Info & Local History
10:15 – Killer Whale Museum Visit
14:40 – Exploring Eden’s Whaling Past
18:00 – Scenic Lookouts & Coastal Walks
22:20 – Afternoon Food Stops & Local Flavours
26:15 – Returning to Ship & Reflecting on the Day
30:00 – Sunset in Eden from the Balcony
34:45 – Back Onboard: Final Days of the Cruise
38:00 – Ovation of the Seas Orchestra & Surprise Music!
40:00 – Dinner Chops Grill
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden
🌊 It’s Day 5 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and we’re finally enjoying a proper sea day!
After a dramatic few days of health scares and hospital visits, today we focus on recovery, relaxation, and fun. Join us as we ease back into cruise life and explore the sea day activities Ovation of the Seas has to offer.
🎉 In this episode:
✅Morning coffee & sunny decks
✅Trivia
✅Relaxation
✅Royal Caribbean-style sea day fun
✅Candid updates on how we’re feeling
✅Some laughs, some healing, and a some night time grooves
📺 This is a feel-good, no-rush kind of vlog that shows the beauty of what a sea day can be on a Quantum-class ship.
▶️ Watch the Hobart recovery day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Catch up on what really happened (Day 3 recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Good Morning! A Brighter Start
00:26 – Coffee and Positive Vibes
01:00 – Let’s Make This a Normal Cruise Day
01:20 – Table Tennis and Laughs
02:10 – Hanging Out in the Solarium
03:00 – Trivia Time Onboard
04:00 – Taking It Slow and Enjoying the Sea
05:00 – Evening Reflections & Dinner
06:15 – Looking Ahead to Eden Tomorrow
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4
Join Deb and Matt as they enjoy a **cruise** and spend a relaxing second day in **Hobart** after getting off the **Ovation of the Seas cruise** ship. They explore the city, enjoy some sightseeing, and try local food while taking it easy on this **royal caribbean** trip, after their time on the **ovation of the seas**.
🌄 After a dramatic few days, we take it slow in Hobart.
In this voiceover-style vlog, we bring you along for a relaxed day of recovery, reflection, and beautiful Tasmanian scenery as we spend our second day docked in Hobart aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.
🗻 We visit the summit of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi), stroll the Hobart waterfront, grab a bite from local cafes, and share snippets from our downtime onboard the ship.
This isn’t our usual vlog format — but after the medical emergency, this slower day gave us time to recharge and appreciate the cruise in a different way.
✨ In this episode:
Our slow cruise day in Hobart
Stunning views from Mt Wellington
Local life, coffee, and quiet moments
Reflections after a tough few days
Beautiful sunrise & sailaway footage
▶️ Need context? Watch what happened the day before: https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Watch from the beginning (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Full cabin tour (Room 12282): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!
🛳️ After a medical emergency at sea, we’re sitting down to share everything that happened — and most importantly, why travel insurance matters, even for cruises within your home country.
Join Deb and Matt as they recount their first day in Hobart, sharing unexpected moments from their **Hobart trip**. They reflect on their experiences and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their unexpected health scare onboard the Ovation of the Seas Cruise and their hospital emergency visit in **Hobart** that limited their **tasmania travel** adventure.
In this candid and emotional video, we explain:
⚠️ How the medical emergency unfolded
🚑 What happened in the ship’s Medical Centre
🏥 Our experience at Royal Hobart Hospital
💸 The real costs involved – both onboard and onshore
📑 The critical importance of travel insurance – even for a domestic cruise
🎥 This video is both a Day 3 recap and a wake-up call for anyone cruising without travel insurance.
We share our experience so that you don’t make the same mistake… or face the same risks.
▶️ Watch Day 2 – The Emergency Unfolds: https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
▶️ Start from Day 1 (Embarkation Day): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Welcome Back – Let’s Talk
00:40 – The Night It All Went Wrong
02:15 – Visiting the Medical Centre Onboard
03:45 – Getting Transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital
05:10 – What the Doctors Told Us
06:30 – Facing Possible Surgery
08:00 – Our Experience in the Hospital
09:30 – The Cost of Cruise Ship Medical Care
10:45 – Insurance: What Was Covered and What Wasn’t
12:15 – Our Advice for All Cruisers
13:00 – Closing Thoughts & Recovery Update
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Medical Emergency at Sea on Deb’s Birthday | Ovation of the Seas Cruise Vlog Day 2
🎂 What begins as a special birthday celebration aboard Ovation of the Seas turns into a day we’ll never forget…
Join us for Day 2 of our cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas as we enjoy lunch at Chops Grille, relax in the Vitality Spa, and try to soak in the beauty of the day — but by evening, everything takes a sudden turn when Matt suffers a serious medical issue.
⚠️ In this video:
🎂Deb’s birthday celebration onboard
🥩Lunch at Chops Grille
😍A relaxing couples massage at Vitality Spa
👀Stunning views and relaxing moments at sea
🩺A sudden medical emergency in the evening
📺 This is one of the most real and vulnerable vlogs we’ve ever made — sharing both the joy and the unexpected on our cruising journey.
▶️ Missed Day 1 (Embarkation Day)? Watch here: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ See our Balcony Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
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00:00 – Good Morning! It’s Deb’s Birthday
00:45 – Getting Ready for a Special Day
01:30 – Heading to Chops Grille for Birthday Lunch
03:00 – Food Highlights from Chops Grille
04:15 – Relaxing at Vitality Spa
05:30 – Couples Massage Onboard
06:45 – Afternoon at Sea & Balcony Moments
08:00 – Medical Emergency Begins
09:15 – Worry and Uncertainty
10:05 – Ending the Day in Hobart
10:30 – Royal Hobart Hospital – To Be Continued…
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed
🚢 It’s embarkation day! Join us as we board Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney for an exciting cruise to Hobart (overnight stay!) and, after an unexpected Itinerary change, Eden.
We start the day at our hotel near Circular Quay, walk to the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and step aboard one of the most iconic Quantum Class ships sailing in Australian waters.
✨ In this video:
First look at the ship
Embarkation process from Sydney
First impressions of Ovation of the Seas
Exploring the ship, grabbing lunch, checking out the pool deck
Settling into our Oceanview Balcony Cabin
Sailaway moments from Sydney Harbour
🔑 Want to see our full cabin tour (Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282)?
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw
This is the third video in our Ovation of the Seas series – and things are just getting started. Subscribe for the full trip including our stop in Hobart and what happens next onboard…
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00:00 – Good Morning Sydney!
00:40 – Walking to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
01:15 – First Look at Ovation of the Seas
02:20 – Boarding & Embarkation Process
03:10 – Exploring the Ship: Pool Deck, Elevators & Decor
04:30 – Buffet Lunch & First Impressions
06:00 – Arriving at Our Balcony Cabin
07:15 – Sydney Sailaway Views
08:00 – What’s Coming Up on This Cruise!
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whats inside? Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Tour | Oceanview Cabin 12282 Full Walkthrough
🚪 Welcome to our home away from home aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas! In this video, we give you a full cabin tour of our Oceanview Balcony Stateroom – Cabin 12282 (Deck 12, Forward).
This detailed walkthrough covers everything from the layout and storage space to the balcony size, USB ports, wardrobe, and bathroom.
💡 Whether you’re deciding what type of stateroom to book or just curious what it’s like inside a balcony cabin on Ovation of the Seas, this video is for you!
🛳️ Ovation of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships sailing from Sydney, Australia – and this room was our base for a stunning cruise itinerary down to Hobart and Eden. She will be replaced by Anthem of the Seas in Australia from the 25/26 Summer Season.
🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our full Ovation of the Seas series as we explore the ship, ports, activities… and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
👍 Like & comment – tell us if you’ve stayed in a similar cabin or if you’d choose a balcony like this one!
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00:00 – Welcome Onboard Ovation of the Seas
00:25 – Entryway & Storage Overview
01:10 – Wardrobe & Hanging Space
02:00 – Bathroom Layout & Amenities
03:05 – Main Cabin Space
04:00 – Balcony View & Seating
04:45 – Final Thoughts on Cabin 12282
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rydges Sydney Hotel Review | Best Hotel Near Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay for Cruising?
A hotel stay in the heart of Sydney!
In this video, we give you a full room tour and hotel review, including what we loved (and didn’t!) about this central Sydney hotel.
Before boarding Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, we stayed at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Australia Square) – just 850m from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay.
We highlight features like the bedding, bathroom, and location making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. So tune in and find out if this is a great choice for **Sydney stays**.
📍 Location-wise, it’s hard to beat – walking distance to Sydney’s major attractions like The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and, of course, the cruise terminal.
✨ Whether you’re a cruiser looking for a pre-cruise hotel or just after a city break, check out if Rydges Australia Square is worth the price tag!
🛏️ In This Video:
👀Full room tour
🛁Bathroom & amenities
📌Hotel location overview
🤷♂️🤷♀️Our honest thoughts after staying overnight
🎥 Our Next video is the first episode in our Ovation of the Seas Sydney to Hobart series – subscribe so you don’t miss the next instalment when we board the ship!
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00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Sydney!
00:32 – Rydges Hotel Exterior & Check-in
01:10 – Full Room Tour
02:25 – Bathroom & Amenities
03:40 – Hotel Location Highlights
04:12 – Final Thoughts & Value for Money
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Join Deb and Matt as they give a detailed **home tour** of their room at Ridges Australia Square in Sydney, sharing their first impressions of this **luxury hotel**. They highlight features like the full-length mirror and bathroom, making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. This is a great choice for **sydney stays**.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise And Travel Chat Live Stream with Deb and Matt
We are back from Bali and ready to Chat!
There has been so much news since our last live stream so be sure to tune and and chat this week.
We will be covering Royal Caribbeans Lelepa announcement, our recent trip to Bali and so much more.
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