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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Did We See Turtles in Airlie Beach? | Anthem of the Seas

Day 5 aboard Anthem of the Seas brings us back to Airlie Beach for our second day in the Whitsundays!

Today we head off on foot along the Airlie Beach boardwalk toward Coral Sea Marina for a turtle spotting tour with Whisper Tours. It was hot, humid and very sweaty, but the walk gave us some beautiful views around Airlie Beach before we arrived at the marina

Our turtle spotting tour was aboard a small electric boat, limited to only a small group, and we set off to see if we could spot turtles in the Whitsundays. Soโ€ฆ did we actually see any?

After the tour, we tender back to Anthem of the Seas, cool down onboard, enjoy lunch, and then take in a stunning sunset as we sail away from the Whitsundays

The evening includes rum punch cocktails, Taste of the UK in the Main Dining Room, some wonderful viewer meet-ups, Crazy Quest, and a very fun โ€” although slightly confusing โ€” Royal Caribbean Resolution Dance Party

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
๐Ÿšข Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
๐Ÿ“ Port: Airlie Beach / Whitsundays
๐ŸŒ Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach

Useful Links:

Airlie Beach Tourism
https://airliebeachtourism.com.au/

Whisper Cruises
https://whispercruises.com.au/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:20 Coming Up Today
00:51 Airlie Beach, Queensland
01:41 Walking The Airlie Beach Boardwalk
02:29 Stay Hydrated In The Whitsundays
03:01 Crocs, Stingers & Airlie Beach Warnings
04:37 Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach
06:12 Whisper Tours Whitsundays
07:12 The Electric Boat
09:58 Whisper Tours Airlie Beach
10:32 Turtle Spotting Tour โ€“ Did We See Any?
12:48 Tendering Back To Anthem Of The Seas
14:09 Rum Punch Cocktails
14:26 Main Dining Room White Night
14:37 Subscribe
15:33 Taste Of The UK Dinner
17:33 A Request For Royal Caribbean
17:54 Yummy Food & Viewer Shout Outs
19:06 Crazy Quest 18+
19:20 Royal Caribbean Resolution Dance Party
19:34 Daily Wrap Up

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Experience the intense humid weather of Airlie Beach firsthand. We show you how to navigate the heat while exploring Queensland today.

This vlog documents our journey returning to Airlie Beach by boat tender. If you are planning a trip to this part of Australia, you know that managing the climate is essential. We share our practical experience dealing with the humidity during our scenic walks and bus rides throughout the area.

Beyond the boat trip, we sit down to discuss the realities of traveling in humidity. It is not always easy to stay comfortable when the air is thick, but we found ways to enjoy our time regardless. Whether you are prepping for your own Queensland boat trip or just curious about the local conditions, this video offers a realistic look at what to expect.

Subscribe for regular travel vlogs, and tell us in the comments if you prefer exploring tropical climates or cooler destinations.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Does Australia Need MORE Cruise Ships? ๐Ÿšข Princess Selling Out + Cruise News LIVE

๐Ÿšข Does Australia need MORE cruise ships?

There’s plenty to talk about on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE tonight, with Princess cruises selling out Down Under, MSC specifically targeting Australian travellers and even calls for CRUISE SHIPS to help solve Brisbane’s accommodation shortage during the 2032 Olympic Games!

Plus we’ve got a Disney Cruise Line mystery to solve, Celebrity Equinox heading somewhere new and a serious warning for travellers following the collapse of a luxury Kimberley cruise operator

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ TONIGHT’S CRUISE & TRAVEL NEWS

๐Ÿ… CRUISE SHIPS FOR THE BRISBANE 2032 OLYMPICS?!

Brisbane could face a major hotel-room shortage during the Olympic and Paralympic Games โ€” and one proposal is to bring in two or three cruise ships to provide thousands of additional rooms

Could this also strengthen the argument for expanding Brisbane’s cruise terminal?

๐Ÿ‘‘ PRINCESS CRUISES ARE SELLING OUT IN AUSTRALIA

A third of Princess’s remaining Australian cruises this year are reportedly already sold out

With fewer Princess ships currently based Down Under, we’ll look at demand, prices and ask:

Does Australia actually need MORE cruise capacity?

๐ŸŒ MSC WANTS MORE AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS

MSC has created European back-to-back cruise combinations specifically targeting Australian and New Zealand travellers

Instead of flying halfway around the world for seven nights โ€” how about 14 nights or longer aboard the same ship?

๐Ÿ”๏ธ CELEBRITY EQUINOX IS HEADING TO ALASKA

Celebrity Equinox will make its Alaska debut in 2028, joining Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Millennium

Which Celebrity ship would YOU choose for Alaska?

๐Ÿ’ธ LUXURY KIMBERLEY CRUISES THAT NEVER SAILED

Passengers have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket after Kimberley Pearl Tours entered receivership

We’ll look at what happened and the bigger question it raises:

How protected is your money when you pay a large cruise or travel deposit?

๐Ÿญ WHAT IS DISNEY CRUISE LINE TEASING?!

Disney has dropped a mysterious series of coordinates ahead of a BIG announcement

Where are they going?

We’re going to put the clues on screen and see whether YOU can solve the mystery!

And, of course

โšก 30 Second Quick Questions
๐Ÿ’ฌ Your questions LIVE
๐Ÿ˜‚ Deb & Matt banter
๐Ÿšข Cruise tips, opinions and conversation

๐Ÿ’ฌ TONIGHT’S BIG QUESTION

Does Australia need MORE cruise ships โ€” and if so, which cruise line would you like to see increase its Australian fleet?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Goes BIG in Australia?! ๐Ÿšข Celebrity Cruise Deployments! Cruise Port Strike

๐Ÿšข Could Royal Caribbean really be bringing THREE ships to Australia for the 2027โ€“28 cruise season?

Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, we’re digging into a very interesting Royal Caribbean story.

An Australian travel publication reported that Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas AND Voyager of the Seas would form part of Royal Caribbean’s expanded Australian program โ€” and then the story disappeared.

But there’s more…

๐Ÿ”Ž We’ve been doing some digging of our own and have independently found Voyager of the Seas listed at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal across future seasons, including multiple calls during 2027 and 2028.

So what is Royal Caribbean planning for Australia?

๐Ÿšข TONIGHT’S BIG STORY

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ THREE Royal Caribbean ships for Australia?

We’ll look at:

โš“ Anthem of the Seas from Sydney
โš“ Ovation of the Seas reportedly returning to Brisbane
โš“ Voyager of the Seas moving between Brisbane, Sydney and Asia
๐Ÿ๏ธ Royal Beach Club Lelepa opening in 2027
๐Ÿ”Ž The Sydney port bookings we’ve independently found
โ“ And why the original three-ship story suddenly disappeared!

Important: Royal Caribbean has not yet formally released the complete deployment we’re discussing. We’ll separate what has been officially announced, what appeared in the subsequently removed report, and what we’ve independently found in port schedules.

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ ALSO TONIGHT

๐ŸŒ Celebrity Cruises expands Australia & Asia

Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Solstice are both heading Down Under as part of Celebrity’s huge 2028โ€“29 global deployment.

๐ŸŒŽ Celebrity reveals cruises across ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS

Four Edge Series ships in Europe, Solstice’s first full Japan season, Alaska, Hawaii, South America, Antarctica and much more.

โš ๏ธ Plus more cruise and travel news

And, as always…

โšก 30 Second Quick Questions
๐Ÿ’ฌ Your questions LIVE
๐Ÿ˜‚ Deb & Matt banter
๐Ÿšข And plenty of cruise chat!

๐Ÿ’ฌ TONIGHT’S BIG QUESTION

If Brisbane gets BOTH Voyager and the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas โ€” which one are you booking first?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Industry Shakeup: Princess, Jetstar & the World’s Biggest Sailing Yacht

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! ๐Ÿšข

We’ve got another great mix of cruise and travel news this week, including major booking changes from Princess Cruises, airline updates, the world’s largest sailing yacht and the changing face of cruise theme nights.

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Tonight’s Cruise News

๐Ÿ’ณ Princess Cruises changes deposits and final payment dates
Princess is asking guests to commit earlier than ever before. We’ll explain what has changed and what it means if you’re planning your next cruise.

โœˆ๏ธ Jetstar updates carry-on baggage options
New baggage choices aim to give travellers more flexibilityโ€”but are they really better value?

โ›ต Orient Express Corinthian
The world’s largest sailing yacht is almost ready to launch, combining luxury with cutting-edge sailing technology.

๐ŸŽ‰ Are cruise theme nights changing?
From formal nights to White Parties and 80s nightsโ€”is cruising becoming more relaxed?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tonight’s Questions

๐Ÿ‘‰ Would paying your cruise balance 120 days before departure change your booking habits?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Are you a carry-on-only traveller?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Would you choose a luxury sailing yacht over a mega cruise ship?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Do you miss traditional formal nights?

โšก Plus…

๐ŸŽค 30 Second Quick Questions

๐Ÿ’ฌ Live Q&A

๐Ÿšข Cruise chat, opinions and plenty of laughs!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE ๐Ÿšข Paid Theatre Seats, Nude Cruise Refund & Life at Sea

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, travel updates, questions and plenty of cruise conversation.

Tonightโ€™s stories cover everything from cruise growth in Asia to new onboard charges, residential cruising and one very unusual refund request.

Tonightโ€™s cruise news

๐ŸŒ Cordelia Cruises expands into Southeast Asia
Indiaโ€™s growing cruise brand is preparing to move beyond its domestic market with new regional itineraries.

๐Ÿ’บ A cruise line introduces paid premium theatre seating
Would you pay extra to guarantee one of the best seats, or should cruise entertainment remain fully included?

๐Ÿ˜ณ Passengers seek compensation after a nude area closes
The couple says the venue was a key reason they booked, raising questions about when onboard changes deserve a refund.

๐Ÿšข Villa Vie plans another residential cruise ship
The company is expanding its live-at-sea model for travellers who want to make a cruise ship their permanent home.

โค๏ธ Cruise colleagues marry after meeting at sea
A feel-good story celebrating the relationships and community formed among crew members.

Plus our usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and community discussion.

Tonightโ€™s questions

Would you pay extra for premium theatre seats?

Should guests receive compensation when a major onboard feature is unavailable?

Could you live permanently aboard a cruise ship?

Is India becoming one of cruisingโ€™s next major growth markets?

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Lots of topics to cover tonight including.
Paid cruise theatre seating and cruise ship premium seats.
Nudists demanding cruise refund.
Residential cruise ship fleet expansion at Villa Vie Residences
Cordelia Cruises Prepares for Southeast Asia and Indian cruise market,
Crew life aboard a cruise ship

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DOUBLE POINTS RETURN! Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Offer + Cruise News LIVE

Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Double Crown & Anchor Points promotion is back! Tonight Deb is flying solo for another Cruise & Travel Chat LIVE, while Matt works behind the scenes.

Weโ€™ll unpack how the double-points offer works, who can qualify, how solo cruisers may earn even more points and whether it is worth booking now to move closer to Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle status.

Tonightโ€™s cruise and travel news

๐ŸŒŠ European river cruise disruptions
Changing river conditions are affecting itineraries, with some guests facing route changes, ship swaps and coach transfers.

๐Ÿšข Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem upgrades
NCL is refreshing two popular ships with updated venues, public areas and accommodation.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Barcelona increases pressure on cruise visitors
New and rising passenger charges reignite the debate about overtourism, port costs and whether cruisers are being asked to pay too much.

๐ŸŒณ Royal Caribbean, The Wiggles and National Tree Day
The partners are supporting native tree planting alongside Australiaโ€™s upcoming Wiggly Cruises.

โญ Double Crown & Anchor Points return
We explain the eligibility rules, booking conditions, earning potential and whether this is one of Royal Caribbeanโ€™s best loyalty promotions.

๐ŸŽ„ Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise offers
After the news, weโ€™ll highlight festive sailings from Brisbane and Sydney aboard Quantum and Anthem of the Seas.

Plus the usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and 30 Second Quick Questions.

Tell us in the live chat:

What Crown & Anchor tier are you currently?
Would double points convince you to make another booking?
Would you spend Christmas aboard a cruise ship?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE ๐Ÿšข Carnival’s BIGGEST Ship Ever, Royal’s New Family Feature & Surprise Cruise!

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! ๐Ÿšข

It’s been another huge week in cruisingโ€”and at the last minute we ended up back onboard a cruise ship ourselves!

Tonight we’re covering one of Carnival’s biggest announcements in years, Royal Caribbean’s latest onboard technology, Australia’s move towards digital arrivals… and we’ll explain how a call from a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner changed our weekend plans!

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Tonight’s Cruise News

๐Ÿšข Carnival Destiny revealed
Carnival’s biggest cruise ship ever is coming! We’ll compare it with Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class and ask whether Carnival can finally compete at the very top of the mega-ship market.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Royal Caribbean launches “Find My Kid”
A new app feature aims to make family cruising easier than ever.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia moves towards digital arrival cards
Could paper arrival cards soon become history for international travellers?

โ˜Ž๏ธ Our surprise weekend cruise!
How a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner convinced us to jump onboard at the last minuteโ€”and what exactly does a Personal Vacation Planner do?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tonight’s Questions

๐Ÿ‘‰ Can Carnival Destiny compete with Icon of the Seas?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Would you use Royal Caribbean’s Find My Kid feature?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Are you ready to ditch paper arrival cards?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Have you ever booked a cruise at the last minute?

โšก Plus…

๐ŸŽค 30 Second Quick Questions

๐Ÿ’ฌ Live Q&A

๐Ÿšข Cruise banter & opinions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE! Is Royal Caribbean Going Year-Round in Australia?

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! ๐Ÿšข

It’s another huge week in cruising, with Royal Caribbean dominating the headlines as construction begins at Lelepa, new clues emerge about the future Discovery Class, and executives continue talking about year-round cruising from Australia.

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Tonight’s Cruise News

๐Ÿ๏ธ Construction officially begins at Royal Beach Club Lelepa
Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive beach club in the South Pacific takes a major step forward.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Could Royal Caribbean cruise Australia all year?
Executives continue discussing the possibilityโ€”but what’s standing in the way?

๐Ÿšข Discovery Class deployment clues
New comments provide fresh hints about where Royal Caribbean’s next generation of ships could be heading.

๐Ÿœ MSC World Asia reveals a new Pan-Asian dining experience
A destination-inspired restaurant brings authentic Asian flavours to MSC’s newest flagship.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tonight’s Questions

๐Ÿ‘‰ Will Lelepa change South Pacific cruising?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Would you book a Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia in winter?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Where should the first Discovery Class ship be based?

๐Ÿ‘‰ What’s your favourite cruise speciality restaurant?

โšก Plus…

๐ŸŽค 30 Second Quick Questions

๐Ÿ’ฌ Viewer Q&A

๐Ÿšข Cruise chat, banter and opinions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: I Took Her Back to Where I Proposed | Anthem of the Seas Day 4 (Airlie Beach)

Day 4 aboard Anthem of the Seas brings us to our first of two days in Airlie Beach! So lets explore this wonderful Whitsundays location.

Eight years ago to the week, Matt proposed to Deb on cruise to Airlie Beach. This week, we came back โ€” on Anthem of the Seas โ€” to walk the same streets, sit by the same marina, and see how much has changed.

This was a tender port day, with Anthem anchored in the Whitsundays and cruise passengers tendering into Shute Harbour before transferring by bus into Airlie Beach.

We explore the Airlie Beach markets, walk through town, find out what tours and activities are available for cruise passengers, and book two local experiences through Airlie Beach Tourism.

For our first Airlie Beach adventure, we jump aboard a Just Tukโ€™n Around Tuk Tuk tour and explore more of Airlie Beach with local guide Stevie J.

Later in the afternoon, we head back to Shute Harbour for a sunset glass-bottom boat tour with Pioneer Adventures, complete with bubbles, nibbles, coral viewing, fish spotting and a beautiful Whitsundays sunset.

Then it is time for a night tender back to Anthem of the Seas, a late dinner in the Main Dining Room, dancing waiters and Caribbean Night onboard.

Champagne, nibbles, coral viewing, a stunning Whitsundays sunset, a night tender back to Anthem, a very late Caribbean Night dinner in the main dining room, and one moment I’d been holding onto all day. This video has it all

Whether you are planning a future trip to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays or just enjoy watching travel adventures, this update provides a practical look at our experience in the Whitsundays.

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
๐Ÿšข Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
๐Ÿ“ Port: Airlie Beach / Shute Harbour
๐ŸŒ Region: Whitsundays, Queensland

Useful Links:

Airlie Beach Tourism
https://airliebeachtourism.com.au/

Just Tukโ€™n Around Airlie Beach
https://www.justtuknaround.com.au/

Pioneer Adventures
https://www.pioneeradventures.com.au/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:43 Tender Times for Airlie Beach
01:15 Cruise Tenders in the Whitsundays
01:49 Arriving at Shute Harbour
02:49 Airlie Beach Cruise Transfers
03:03 Arriving in Airlie Beach
04:37 Airlie Beach Cruise Markets
07:12 Exploring Airlie Beach
07:41 Things To Do In Airlie Beach
07:58 Booking Tours in Airlie Beach
09:38 What We Booked For Today
09:52 Airlie Beach Tuk Tuk Tour
11:35 A Very Important Question
12:37 Just Tukโ€™n Around Airlie Beach
14:24 Back To Shute Harbour
17:02 Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Tour
18:11 Champagne, Nibbles & Reef Views
19:24 Whitsundays Reef & Coral Viewing
21:14 Sunset Cruise From Shute Harbour
22:56 Night Tender Back To Anthem
24:25 Hot Day Dinner Delay
26:35 Dancing Waiters
29:50 Caribbean Night Party

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE ๐Ÿšข 6 New Cruise Ships, Cruise Brawl & IS winter Cruising coming to Australia?

elcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE! ๐Ÿšข

Another huge week in cruising with major announcements, industry investment and plenty to discuss!

๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Tonight’s Cruise News

๐Ÿšข MSC to order SIX new cruise ships
One of the biggest shipbuilding announcements in recent years, with deliveries stretching well into the 2030s with official announcement teased

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Is winter cruising finally about to take off in Australia?
Could Australia become a genuine year-round cruise destination?

๐Ÿ† Carnival Rewards introduces milestone benefits
More recognition and rewards for loyal Carnival cruisers.

๐ŸฅŠ Another cruise ship brawl goes viral
What does it say about passenger behaviour… and are these incidents really becoming more common?

๐Ÿ”ฅ River cruise fire prompts emergency evacuation
Thankfully everyone is safe, but it raises questions about onboard safety and emergency procedures.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tonight’s Questions

๐Ÿ‘‰ Is MSC becoming Royal Caribbean’s biggest long-term competitor?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Would you cruise from Australia during winter?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Do cruise loyalty programs influence who you sail with?

๐Ÿ‘‰ Are cruise fights becoming more common-or just more visible?

โšก Plus…

๐ŸŽค 30 Second Quick Questions

๐Ÿ’ฌ Viewer Q&A

๐Ÿšข Cruise chat and banter

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Covering key topics tonight including.
SC Cruises, MSC new ships, cruise industry news, Australia winter cruising, Carnival Rewards, Carnival loyalty program, cruise brawl, river cruise fire, cruise news Australia, cruise live stream, cruise discussion

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Matt Can’t Dance… But This Royal Caribbean Sea Day Was Brilliant!

Day 3 aboard Anthem of the Seas is another sea day, but this one is packed with big WOWS, surprises, laughs, food discoveries and a whole lot of fun!

We start the day with breakfast in Windjammer and Cafรฉ Promenade before exploring the Royal Promenade, checking out the Royal Theatre popcorn stand and trying our luck at bingo.

We also share a Crown & Anchor tip after discovering a loyalty benefit we nearly missed, spend some relaxing time in the beautiful Anthem of the Seas Solarium, and make a brand-new drink discovery thanks to a viewer recommendation โ€” Skrewball peanut butter whiskey.

Then it is off to Italian night in the Main Dining Room, where a simple minestrone soup absolutely steals the show, Deb enjoys an amazing main meal, Matt attempts some very questionable dancing, and our waiter finishes the night with a little dinner table magic.

To wrap up the evening, we enjoy Scared Weird Little Guys and the 80s party onboard Anthem of the Seas.

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
๐Ÿšข Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
๐ŸŒ Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
๐Ÿ“… Day 3: Sea Day

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:05 Windjammer Breakfast & Peanut Butter Toast
01:14 Cafรฉ Promenade Breakfast Option
02:44 Royal Promenade Walkthrough
05:04 Royal Theatre Popcorn Tip
05:49 A Wiggly Cruise Mystery
07:04 Crown & Anchor Bingo Benefits
09:49 Bingo in the Royal Theatre
10:24 Love and Marriage Show
10:53 Anthem of the Seas Solarium
16:06 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Surprise
16:52 Deb Finds A New Favourite Drink
17:21 Correcting The Recommendation
18:55 Italian Night Dinner Parade
19:11 Matt Can’t Dance
19:50 Main Dining Room Starters
20:47 The Simple Dish That Stole The Show
21:02 Main Dining Room Mains
23:58 Dessert Time
27:08 Dinner Table Magic Show
28:26 Scared Weird Little Guys Show
28:53 80s Party & Final Thoughts

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Didn’t Expect This on Day 2 of Our Cruise!

Day 2 aboard Anthem of the Seas was meant to be a relaxing sea dayโ€ฆ but it turned into something much more!

After a leisurely brunch, we met some wonderful viewers and unexpectedly found ourselves enjoying an open house tour of one of Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Grand Loft Suites.

See what a relaxing morning routine looks like on board in this cruise vlog, we start our second morning feeling rested and refreshed while sailing to our next destination. We explore the ship deck to check the weather conditions before heading inside for a delicious cruise ship brunch. If you are planning a trip or just curious about life at sea, this travel day vlog offers a realistic look at our daily onboard experience.

We also share a quick food highlight, including a warm apple cobbler with ice cream that we enjoyed during our meal. Whether you are curious about the food quality or the general atmosphere on the Anthem of the Seas, this video gives you an honest glimpse of our day at sea.

Subscribe for regular cruise travel guides and updates, and let us know in the comments what ship you are planning to sail on next.
Along the way we discover one of our favourite cruise hacks at Two70 Cafรฉ, try our luck at Bingo, discuss Crown & Anchor loyalty benefits, encounter some surprising prices, and enjoy some fantastic live music including an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute show.

Of course, no day would be complete without another delicious dinner in the Main Dining Room and a few laughs along the way.

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Anthem of the Seas
๐ŸŒ Sydney to Airlie Beach Cruise
๐Ÿšข Royal Caribbean

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:31 Brunch
04:03 Grand Loft Suite Open House
06:30 A Royal Mystery
07:39 Top Tip – Two70 Cafe
09:49 Bingo
10:24 Crown and Anchor Bingo Benefits
15:10 Interactive Art
16:00 Shore Excursions
16:14 Cabin Hints
17:09 Price Shock
19:17 Champagne Fail
20:45 Cruise Live Music
21:23 Deb’s Secret Past
23:10 French Menu Royal Caribbean
26:08 Main Dining Room Starters
29:51 Mains
31:19 Dessert
33:47 Earth Wind and Fire Tribute
34:36 Wrap Up
36:39 Coming Up

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, Royal Caribbean tips and travel adventures, subscribe and come along for the rest of our Anthem of the Seas series!

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