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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Carnival Encounter Issues, Royal Caribbean Changes & More

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Carnival Encounter Issues, Royal Caribbean Changes & More

by | Mar 11, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, industry updates and live discussion with our cruise community.

Tonight we’re covering several major cruise industry stories including:

🚢 Carnival Encounter controversy
Passengers returning from the ship’s dry dock are reporting incomplete renovations, leaks in cabins and areas of the ship still resembling a construction site.

🥤 Royal Caribbean quietly removes a popular drink package perk
The Coca-Cola souvenir cup will no longer be automatically included with premium drink packages, meaning guests must now pay extra if they want Freestyle machine access.

🛳 Celebrity Solstice returns from dry dock
The ship has received new venues including Sunset Park, Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse as part of a major modernization program.

💎 Regent Seven Seas sees strong demand for Australia
The ultra-luxury line says its upcoming Australian winter season is almost sold out and may expand operations down under.

🏆 CLIA Cruise Industry Awards announced
Australia and New Zealand’s top cruise travel agents were honoured at the industry’s biggest awards night in Sydney.

⚓ New incentives to attract cruise ships to NSW ports

🏰Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore
5 years of Disney Magic awaits cruisers from Singapore on the newest and biggest ship in the Disney fleet, Disney Adventure. Recently christened by the ships godparent – Robert Downey Jr.

PLUS we’ll share our experiences, answer questions and discuss what these stories mean for cruisers in Australia.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Royal Caribbean Leak, Disney Farewell & Norwegian Drama

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Royal Caribbean Leak, Disney Farewell & Norwegian Drama

by | Feb 18, 2026 | | 0 |

Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat Wednesday Live, we’re breaking down a huge week in cruise news — including a major Royal Caribbean deployment leak for Australia’s 2027–28 season.

Here’s what we’re covering:

🚢 A Royal Caribbean “oopsie” that revealed which ships are coming to Australia for 2027–28
🏰 Disney Cruise Line says farewell to Australia as Disney Wonder departs
🇦🇺 A new ultra-luxury winter season for Australia with Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
⚓ Federal inspectors board Carnival Encounter after allegations — Carnival says “no deficiencies found”
💰 Activist investor Elliott pushes for major changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
🛳 Norwegian orders multiple new ships through 2037, including 227,000-ton vessels
🚢 Carnival Encounter enters dry dock

This is one of the most significant weeks for Australian cruising in 2026 — and we’re unpacking what it all means for future deployments, ship sizes, luxury cruising and market direction.

Join us LIVE from Australia 🇦🇺

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cancellations, New Ship Class & Record-Breaking Ships | Cruise News LIVE

by | Feb 4, 2026 | | 0 |

This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re breaking down four major cruise industry stories that are shaping cruising in 2026 and beyond.

🚢 Carnival itinerary changes affecting South Pacific cruises
🚢 Why Conflict Islands (PNG) have been removed following the sale of the port
🚢 Royal Caribbean Group announces a brand-new Discovery Class of ships
🚢 What the Discovery Class means for future ship size, design and itineraries
🚢 Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure sets a new record, becoming the largest cruise ship to transit the Panama Canal
🚢 MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club to more ships – plus its growing presence at major global events like the Miami F1

This live stream is about what’s changed, why it matters, and what it means for cruisers, especially those sailing from Australia.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Drama, Big Aussie Ship Arrivals & Elite Status Shake-Up! | Live Cruise News Tonight

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Drama, Big Aussie Ship Arrivals & Elite Status Shake-Up! | Live Cruise News Tonight

by | Dec 10, 2025 | | 0 |

onight on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE we’re covering one of the biggest cruise news weeks of the year, with major safety, loyalty, infrastructure and fleet developments making headlines across Australia and globally.

This is our second last LIVE show of the year, so settle in, jump into the chat and let’s talk cruising together!

🔴 Tonight’s Cruise News Stories:

🚨 Royal Caribbean tragedy: A passenger death now ruled a homicide after allegedly being served 33 drinks before being detained by cruise ship security

🛳 Discovery Princess arrives in Sydney to launch her first Australian season and celebrate 50 years of Princess Cruises in Australia, marking a major milestone for local cruising

⚓ Carnival ships moving to Wollongong? Could Port Kembla become the solution to Sydney’s cruise capacity crisis and free up Circular Quay for new international ships?

🌍 Virgin Voyages offers instant elite status to 50 million travellers worldwide, matching top-tier airline, hotel and cruise loyalty members with Blue Extras perks

💬 PLUS:

✅ Live viewer Q&A
✅ What this all means for Aussie cruisers
✅ Loyalty program hacks & future cruise planning
✅ End-of-year cruise wrap chat with Deb & Matt

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#CruiseIndustry #SydneyCruises #CruiseDrama #CruiseLivestream #DebAndMattChat

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Lets Chat About It – BIG Australian Cruise News and that Cruise Dance Video

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Lets Chat About It – BIG Australian Cruise News and that Cruise Dance Video

by | Sep 12, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for all the latest updates from the Australian Cruise Scene and some fun and banter and while we are at it. Lets chat about that dance video. Shout out to Ami for jumping in to this Live Stream with Deb still being a little under the weather.

You can view the dance off between @CruiseCrazedFam and Deb here 👉https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We need to chat! Deb and Matt, Cruise Crazed Fam, Rob & Ali Live Stream

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We need to chat! Deb and Matt, Cruise Crazed Fam, Rob & Ali Live Stream

by | May 7, 2025 | | 0 |

There is a lot happening in the world of Cruise and Travel, especially here in Australia right now. Tonight we will be having a chat about, how and where to find advice about cruising, what to be aware of and how to choose the cruise that is right for you. Along the way we will be having a lot of fun and friendly banter too.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Australia 25/26 Cruise Schedule Launch Live Stream

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Australia 25/26 Cruise Schedule Launch Live Stream

by | Apr 10, 2024 | | 0 |

Join us for our live stream coverage of the Royal Caribbean Australia 25/26 Cruise Schedule Launch! Join us as we unveil the exciting itineraries and destinations for the upcoming cruise season. Get a first look at the amazing ships and experiences that await you on board. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event filled with insider information and behind-the-scenes access. Stay tuned for special announcements and surprises along the way. Subscribe to our channel for more updates and cruise news. Let’s set sail together with Royal Caribbean in Australia!

This stream contains our opnions only. It is not paid for or endorsed.

#RoyalCaribbean #Australia #CruiseSchedule #Launch #LiveStream #Travel #Vacation #CruiseLife #Adventure #Explore #CruiseShip #Holiday #Cruise2025 #Cruise2026 #NewDestinations #ExcitingTimes #CruiseUpdates #OceanAdventure #TravelGoals #CruiseFans

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting #CruiseNews #RoyalCaribbean Perfect Day at Lelepa Construction Update #cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting #CruiseNews #RoyalCaribbean Perfect Day at Lelepa Construction Update #cruise

by | Apr 3, 2024 | | 0 |

Exciting news: Get ready to Sail Away to the Paradise of Tomorrow⛵️🌴

You may have heard the rumours that Royal Caribbean have been looking at establishing a South Pacific version of their Perfect Day at Coco Bay here in the South Pacific And we have heard today that yesterday staff from the ship were actually out and about and at Lelepa Were taken over there to have a look at the construction that is already underway So things are starting to happen They were over there doing familiarizations looking at how the local guides might set up different tours on the island as well and all this sort of thing So Lelepa is happening Very exciting Very exciting.

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