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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Booked TWO More Cruises! | Anthem of the Seas Sea Day

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Booked TWO More Cruises! | Anthem of the Seas Sea Day

by | Sep 3, 2026 | | 0 |

Day 6 aboard Anthem of the Seas is another sea day, but it turns into a big one!

We start with brunch in the Main Dining Room before heading to Captain’s Corner in Two70, where Matt asks about the possibility of year-round Royal Caribbean cruising in Australia — and the answer gives us a little bit of hope for the future.

What the Captain said https://youtu.be/W1jq8DREnBc

Then Dorothy the Dinosaur arrives for a dance party, Matt gets very distracted while trying to work, and there may be a little Wiggles boogie involved.

After that, we make the dangerous decision to visit the NextCruise desk… and you know what that means. Not one, but TWO more cruises booked!

We also enjoy dinner in the Main Dining Room, more dinner-side magic and science from our waiter Iqbal, and share a handy Royal Caribbean room service breakfast tip, including how to order, what is included, and when extra charges apply.

Check out our live stream from onboard here https://youtube.com/live/kv_7DKxJlDo?feature=share

Finally, the dreaded departure letter arrives — but this time it is not so bad, because we are doing the back-to-back cruise process and staying onboard for the next sailing.

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
🌏 Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
📅 Day 6: Sea Day

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:19 Sea Day Brunch & Coming Up
01:44 Captain’s Corner: Year-Round Australia Cruising?
03:12 Dorothy The Dinosaur Dance Party
03:52 NextCruise Tips & Reduced Deposits
05:18 We Booked TWO More Cruises!
05:58 Dinner & Captain’s Corner Recap
07:19 Iqbal’s Dinner Table Magic & Science
08:38 How To Order Royal Caribbean Room Service Breakfast
12:32 Back-To-Back Cruise Departure Letter

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, Royal Caribbean tips, cruise news, ship life and real travel adventures, make sure you subscribe and come along for the rest of our Anthem of the Seas series.

#AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #CruiseAustralia #NextCruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

by | Jun 16, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

Our Sydney to Airlie Beach cruise adventure officially begins, but things don’t quite go to plan when we arrive at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal and discover one very important thing is missing…

The ship!

Join us as we travel from Brisbane to Sydney, explore Circular Quay, check out recent airport upgrades, drop our bags, complete embarkation, board Anthem of the Seas and enjoy our first day onboard.

We also visit Windjammer Marketplace, explore the ship, enjoy sailaway from Sydney Harbour, test GIGSKY connectivity, watch aircraft movements around Sydney Airport and experience our first dinner in the Main Dining Room.

Unfortunately, we also encounter a couple of unexpected problems, including damaged clothing and an issue with our cabin shower.

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🌏 Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas – Arrival in Sydney https://youtube.com/live/qn9tn2cwieY?feature=share

Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Sailaway
https://youtube.com/live/KPVIB4nKD48?feature=share

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:22 Late Cruise Arrival
00:42 Brisbane Airport Upgrades
01:32 Sydney Airport Train
01:55 Circular Quay Sydney
03:11 Cruise Bag Drop
04:45 Anthem of the Seas Arrives
05:39 Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
08:27 Sydney Light Rail
08:37 Cruise Supplies
10:03 Cruise Embarkation
10:47 Cruise Boarding
12:06 Finding Our Cabin
12:41 Lunch in Windjammer
15:45 GIGSKY Preview
16:21 Plane Spotting in Sydney
17:39 Sailaway
18:18 Warning – Ruined Clothes
20:03 Shower Problems
21:14 Main Dining Room – American Icon
24:31 Starters
28:11 Dinner
31:08 Dessert
33:31 Outro

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, cruise news, ship reviews and travel adventures, be sure to subscribe and join us for the rest of this Anthem of the Seas series.

#AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #SydneyCruise #CruiseAustralia

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise SNAFU | Breakfast, Confusion, Show & Deck Party

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise SNAFU | Breakfast, Confusion, Show & Deck Party

by | Apr 17, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome back to our Carnival Encounter Australia Day long weekend cruise series.

In this Day 2 cruise vlog, we share our first full day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter — and it turned into a real mixed bag. From a medical evacuation / passenger retrieval situation, to more onboard confusion around activities and theme nights, this was a day with a very unusual feel.

Join us on our first full day at sea in 2026 as we share our morning routine, including essential cruise travel tips for breakfast at the waterfront. We’ll show you how to navigate the check-in process, offering useful cruise tips and tricks for a smooth start to your day. Stay tuned for more cruise news and updates from our Carnival cruise adventure!

We also take you through breakfast, Meet the Officers, dinner in the main dining room, a bit of a dessert fail, and wrap up the evening with cruise entertainment and a deck party.

In this video:

Breakfast on Carnival Encounter
News of a medical evacuation at sea
More communication confusion onboard
Meet the Officers event
Main Dining Room dinner review
Main meal and dessert thoughts
Carnival entertainment and deck party
Honest thoughts on Day 2 of this cruise

This series follows our Australia Day long weekend cruise from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter, including cabin tours, embarkation day, dining, entertainment and honest first impressions along the way.

If you enjoy real-world cruise vlogs, ship reviews and Australian cruise content, make sure to subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat.

#CarnivalEncounter #CruiseVlog #CruisingFromBrisbane #CarnivalCruise #CruiseReviewWelcome back to our Carnival Encounter Australia Day long weekend cruise series.

The topics we cover in this video – Carnival Encounter, carnival encounter review, carnival cruise australia, carnival encounter cruise from brisbane, medical evacuation cruise ship, cruise ship medical emergency, carnival encounter dining, carnival main dining room, carnival encounter entertainment, cruise deck party,

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

by | Nov 12, 2025 | | 0 |

Grab a drink and join Deb & Matt LIVE for this week’s “Let’s Chat About It” — your place for cruise news, updates, rumours and fun!
(Note the slightly later start time this week)

This week we’ll dive into the latest stories from the world of cruising, plus a few surprises along the way. Expect:
⚓ Cruise line announcements & ship updates
🛳️ Port news and itinerary changes
🎬 Viewer questions and cruise stories
🎁 Maybe even a laugh or two (and Matt’s weekly cruise joke!)

Whether you’re Team Royal, Carnival, Princess, or just love to sail — you’ll feel right at home here.

🕖 Live: Wednesday 715PM Brisbane / 815PM Sydney
🎥 Channel: Deb & Matt Chat

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Q&A Secrets REVEALED by Two YouTube Couples

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Q&A Secrets REVEALED by Two YouTube Couples

by | Aug 30, 2025 | | 0 |

We are back with a special Q&A session, sharing our experiences and answering questions about cruising with our new friends! In this video we are joined by  ⁨@robandalicruisetravel⁩  on a Carnival Encounter cruise, while sharing cruise tips. We discuss our collaboration and what it’s like to meet fellow creators while traveling. and some of our top-tips and bucket list cruises.

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📽️ More Room and Cabin Tours
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📽️ Royal Caribbean MEGA Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks! – Are we insane? 2025 #cruise Challenge #shorts

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks! – Are we insane? 2025 #cruise Challenge #shorts

by | Feb 1, 2025 | | 0 |

Check out the full video.
https://youtu.be/HMicvQ60_xI

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Back-to-Back Cruise Travels: Experience shared for a Smooth Transition!

by | Jan 21, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome to Day 4 of our Back-to-Back Cruise on the P&O Pacific Encounter! 🎉 Today is embarkation day for the second leg of our journey, and it also marks the last-ever P&O New Year’s Eve cruise before the Carnival changeover!

🌅 What’s in This Video?

Disembarking and reboarding for our back-to-back cruise 🛳️
A smooth transition process for back-to-back cruisers 🎫
First day fun with family as they join us on board! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Epic Sail Away Party with amazing energy from the crew 🎶💃
Dining at Angelo’s with the whole family 🍝🍷
A night of live music at the Blue Room 🎷🎤
💡 Tips for Back-to-Back Cruisers:

Find out what happens when you transition from one cruise to another
What to do in port before reboarding
How to make embarkation day stress-free!
Join us as we explore the ship, enjoy amazing entertainment, and make the most of this unforgettable experience on the P&O Pacific Encounter before it transitions to Carnival Encounter! 🚢⚓

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📽️ Cruise & Travel Hacks Playlist
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📽️ Royal Caribbean Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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

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

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: P&O 80s Theme Cruise – Day 1 Vlog – What Happens on Embarkation Day?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: P&O 80s Theme Cruise – Day 1 Vlog – What Happens on Embarkation Day?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | | 0 |

Join us on our embarkation day for the P&O 80s cruise! From embarking the ship to joining @robandalicruisetravel at the Sali Away dance party
Watch as we party, dance, and have a blast on this 80s retro-themed cruise. Don’t miss out on the fun – watch now! #80scruisedance #cruisevlog #partytime

In this video we start with the boarding process and end with pizza, in between we have lunch, enjoy some prawns, break out the Neon for a fun filled Sail Away party and even end up in the on board night club, Altitude.

👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy our relaxing spa adventure! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Embarkation
1:46 Pleasent delay
4:06 Lunch P&O The Pantry
6:38 Prawns on Lido Deck
7:31 80’s Sailaway Party
9:29 Dinner in Angelos
11:35 Night entertainment
14:57 Altitude Nightclub
15:50 Daily Wrap up

#cruise #80s #vlog #carnivalcruise #pandocruises #carnival #pacificencounter #pacificadventure #debandmattchat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Port Vila Zego sports craft high Speed Water Tour | Cruise Shore Tour

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Port Vila Zego sports craft high Speed Water Tour | Cruise Shore Tour

by | Jul 7, 2024 | | 0 |

When Deb & Matt went on a recent #cruise that included a stop at Port Villa #Vanuatu Matt lets out his inner speed demon and has some fun on a guided high speed water tour of the Port Vila harbour & anchorage.

This is a fun one or two person adventure activity that shows many magnificent sites from a very unique perspective. The 60 minute tour also includes options for swimming and snorkelling where you may even see Dolphins and Turtles.

Whether you fly to Port Vila or Cruise with Royal Caribbean, P&O Australia, Carnival Cruise lines or one of the many others, this is definitely a must do activity – you can even take the kids! (5+ years of age)

More details can be found at https://www.vanuatu.travel/en/u-power-sea-adventures

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0:00 Intro
1:17 Pricing
1:52 Lets get started
2:58 Port Villa dock
4:04 Quantum of the Seas from sea
5:05 Is it safe?
5:55 Wrap up

#royalcaribbean #pocruises #carnivalcruiseline #portvila #zego #sportscraft #harbourtour #cruiselife #cruising

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Best Proposal: Cruise Kidnapping Love Story Unveiled

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Best Proposal: Cruise Kidnapping Love Story Unveiled

by | Jun 14, 2024 | | 0 |

Join us, Deb and Matt, as we stroll down memory lane to recount the magical moment when Matt proposed on the high seas! In this heartfelt video, we relive our unforgettable engagement aboard a romantic cruise, complete with surprises, friends, and a sunset that sealed our future together. 🚢💍

Matt was never keen on cruising, but love makes you leap into the unexpected! In a whirlwind of secrecy, with the help of Deb’s family and boss, Matt orchestrated a surprise that Deb would never forget—a Valentine’s Day weekend cruise that promised no clichés, but held the biggest surprise of her life.

👇 What you’ll discover in this video:

The Surprise Setup: How Matt “fake kidnapped” Deb to start their unexpected cruise journey aboard P&O’s Pacific Dawn, turning skepticism into excitement.
The Proposal Scene: Amid the romance of the setting sun on the top deck, with friends secretly in on the plan, Matt popped the question in a scene straight out of a movie.
The Cruise Magic: Explore the romantic ambiance of the cruise that made it the perfect setting for a proposal, from the serene ocean views to the intimate corners that whispered love.
Post-Engagement Celebrations: How we celebrated with friends on board, and the joy that followed as we sailed the seas engaged to be married.
This video is a deep dive into one of our most cherished memories, filled with tips for anyone thinking of proposing on a cruise. From choosing the right moment to coordinating with cruise staff for the perfect surprise, we share it all.

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0:00 Deb was kidnapped
0:58 Admission – He did it
1:20 How it started
3:30 Blindfolded and lost
4:50 Cruise Reveal
6:00 Scouting the proposal location
6:32 Matt did not like cruising
8:48 He proposed, she said yes.
11:40 Considerations when proposing on a cruise ship
12:35 The end of part one
12:51 Valentines Day
13:50 Celebrating a birthday
14:05 Fear of Balloons
15:50 Tips to enhance your proposal
17:15 P&O Memories
19:26 Final tips for the best proposal ever
23:25 Like & Subscribe

#BestProposalEver #CruiseLife #Cruise #ProposingOnACruise #RomanticCruise #EngagementStory #SheSaidYes #WeddingProposal #CruiseRomance #P&OAustralia #PacificDawn #OurStory #HusbandAndWife #Marriage #CruiseStory #EngagementOnSea #LoveAtSea #RightPlaceRightTime

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