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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Everything Was Fun… Until This Happened | Voyager of the Seas

by Deb & Matt | Dec 30, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Welcome to Day 3 on Voyager of the Seas, our final day onboard sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺

This day was packed with fun, games, walks around the ship, and meeting lots of fellow cruisers — exactly what a final cruise day should be like. But late in the evening, the atmosphere changed when a scary incident occurred that required ship security (not involving us).

In this Day 3 vlog, you’ll see:
• Windjammer breakfast and classic “Washy Washy”
• A fun Cruise Murder Mystery game
• Why we say avoid Chops Grille (this time!)
• Ice cream stops (always important 🍦)
• Family-friendly deck activities
• The daily cruise program
• 80s Night & the 80s Party
• A busy Royal Promenade
• And finally… a moment that genuinely shook the vibe of the ship

This video wraps up our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including first impressions, cabin tours, dining experiences, and daily cruise life.

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00:00 Intro
00:18 Washy Washy
00:45 Windjammer
02:00 Cruise Murder Mystery Game
05:17 Avoid Chops Grille!
05:40 Ice Cream
14:55 Deck Family Friendly Cruise Activities
16:20 Daily Program
19:30 80s Night
19:50 80s Party
23:30 Royal Promenade
25:30 That Was Scary

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Day 2 Vlog | Food, Fun & a Big Reveal

by Deb & Matt | Dec 27, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

G’day everyone! Join us for a new “cruise vlog” as we continue our “vacation” aboard the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas.

Welcome to Day 2 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺

Day 2 is when a cruise really settles in — and in this vlog we take you through everything from breakfast in the Main Dining Room to waterslides, shopping, specialty dining, theme nights, and a very special Captain’s Dinner.

This “cruise ship” exploration marks our second day on this particular vessel, promising more fantastic discoveries with “deb and matt chat”. Stick with us for more content as we share our experiences on this “royal caribbean” ship, the “voyager of the seas royal caribbean”!

In this video you’ll see:
• Morning coffee and breakfast in the Main Dining Room
• A close look at the breakfast menu (and perfect Eggs Benedict 👌)
• Cruise ships passing at sea
• Shopping onboard Voyager of the Seas
• Lunch at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
• Family-friendly cruise activities
• Waterslides & onboard fun
• Afternoon cruise reflections
• A secret reveal 👀
• Make-A-Wish partnership with Royal Caribbean
• Ugly Christmas Sweater cruise theme
• Dinner with the Captain
• Is the Cruise Drinks Package actually worth it?

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including cabin tours, dining deep dives, daily vlogs, and honest end-of-trip reviews.

👉 Subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat for Aussie cruise vlogs, ship tours, cruise tips, and cruise news.00:00 Intro
00:23 Coffee Time
00:50 Main Dining Room Breakfast
01:23 Breakfast Menu
04:47 Perfect Eggs Benedict
07:20 Cruise Ships Passing
09:04 Shopping on a Cruise Ship
11:22 Giovanni’s Lunch
12:23 Family Friendly Cruise Activities
14:52 Water Slides
17:00 Afternoon Cruise Review
19:03 We Have a Secret
20:08 Make-A-Wish & Royal Caribbean
20:37 Ugly Christmas Sweater Cruise Theme
20:49 Dinner with the Captain
21:39 The Answer
24:49 Cruise Drinks Package – Is It Worth It?

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#CruiseVlog
#CruisingFromBrisbane
#RoyalCaribbeanAustralia
#Day2Cruise
#CruiseLife
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our BIGGEST Cruise Highlights & Disappointments of 2025

by Deb & Matt | Dec 25, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

G’day everyone! Join us for an `end of year` `youtube recap` as we reflect on 2025. We’re sharing our top 10 `likes and dislikes`, `ranking` our most memorable moments, and even some shocking ones from our `travel vlog` adventures. This `daily vlog` is a bit different, but we hope you enjoy our `year in review`!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our cruise and travel highlights and low lights of the year — and sharing them with you in this special Merry Christmas end-of-year episode 🎄🚢

In this video, Deb and Matt put each other on the spot, taking turns to name a highlight or a low light across 10 different cruise and travel topics from our 2025 adventures. Some moments were unforgettable, some were challenging, and a few taught us lessons we’ll never forget.

This is an honest, reflective, and fun look back at a huge year of cruising — from incredible ships and destinations to things we definitely hope not to repeat next year.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
What was your cruise highlight or low light of 2025? Let us know in the comments.

Thank you for being part of the Deb & Matt Chat community this year. Your support, comments, and conversations mean the world to us.

🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Deb & Matt 🎄
Here’s to more cruising, travel, and deep & meaningful adventures in 2026.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Topic #1 – Highlight or Low Light?
02:08 Topic #2
03:51 Topic #3
06:28 Topic #4
08:43 Topic #5
13:04 Topic #6
16:51 Topic #7
18:47 Viewer Comment – @macedma1002
19:30 Topic #8
24:27 Topic #9
27:27 Topic #10
31:35 Merry Christmas & Final Thoughts 🎄

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Day 1 🚢 First Sailing from Brisbane | Embarkation & First Night

by Deb & Matt | Dec 23, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Welcome to Day 1 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺
G’day everyone! Join us for a new `cruise vlog` as we embark on our `travel` adventure aboard the `voyager class ship`, Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. This `cruise ship` exploration marks our first time on this particular vessel, promising a fantastic `vacation` filled with discoveries. Stick with us for more content as we share our experiences on this `royal caribbean voyager class` vessel!

This is our embarkation day vlog and the very first Voyager of the Seas Brisbane homeport cruise of the season.

In this video we take you through:
• The Brisbane Cruise Terminal experience
• The embarkation and boarding process
• First impressions of the ship once onboard
• Windjammer lunch, casual dining & pizza
• Exploring wide open decks, promenade, casino & upper decks
• Muster station experience
• Live entertainment including Ice Odyssey
• Dinner at Chops Grille
• What the ship feels like on night one

We also share our honest first impressions of Voyager of the Seas after a full first day onboard — the crowds, the quiet spaces, and how she compares to other Royal Caribbean ships we’ve sailed.

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including cabin tours, dining reviews, daily vlogs, and tips for cruising from Australia.

👉 Subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat for Aussie cruise vlogs, ship tours, cruise news, and honest reviews.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Voyager of the Seas Brisbane
00:27 Embarkation Process
00:49 Brisbane Cruise Terminal
02:25 Boarding Voyager of the Seas
04:41 Wide Open Decks
05:39 Muster Station
06:14 Windjammer Lunch
08:43 Games Room & Library
10:40 Promenade Café & Pizza
11:54 Secret Spot
14:21 Casino Walkthrough
16:51 Upper Decks
19:02 Christmas Tree on a Cruise Ship
21:05 The Cruising Tea Ladies
24:48 Ice Odyssey
25:29 The Night So Far
27:24 Chops Grille
29:35 First Impressions of Voyager of the Seas
32:39 Pig ’n’ Whistle Crowds
33:59 Empty Spaces
34:28 Final Thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Room 7311 Cabin Tour | Voyager of the Seas

by Deb & Matt | Dec 18, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

This is our first impressions cabin tour of Promenade View Interior Cabin 7311 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺

We’re onboard the “voyager of the seas royal caribbean” for an exclusive “cabin tour” of room 7311. This “royal caribbean cruise” adventure begins with us showing you the initial view of our “voyager of the seas interior stateroom” and its amenities. Join our “cruise vlog” as we explore this fantastic “royal caribbean cruise ship” and give you all the details from the bathroom to the storage areas on this amazing “cruise ship”!

Promenade View cabins are popular on Royal Caribbean ships, offering a window overlooking the Royal Promenade instead of an ocean view — but are they worth it?

In this detailed cabin tour, we show you:
• The layout and storage
• Bathroom and shower setup
• Bed comfort
• Power points & charging (⚠️ important!)
• Cooler box vs fridge
• Air conditioning controls
• Promenade views — day & night

⚠️ Important warning for cruisers: this cabin has ZERO bedside power, which may be a deal-breaker for some guests.

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including ship tours, dining reviews, daily vlogs, and an end-of-trip cabin review later in the cruise.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas, choosing between an interior, promenade view, ocean view or balcony cabin, or planning your first Royal Caribbean cruise — this video is for you.

👉 Subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat for honest cruise reviews, ship tours, and cruise tips.

00:00 Intro
00:10 Cabin 7311 Overview
00:13 SeaPass Card
00:52 Promenade View Interior
01:07 Muster Station
01:23 Cabin Mystery
01:37 Limited Storage
01:48 Hide ’n’ Seek
02:01 Room Safe
02:30 Bathroom
02:39 Shower
03:11 Hair & Body Wash
03:55 Bathroom Storage
04:23 Full Length Mirror
04:43 No Bedside Power
04:58 Air Conditioning Controls
05:10 Storage
05:40 Bed
05:51 Power & Charging
06:42 Kettle & Tea
07:39 Cooler Box (Not a Fridge)
08:05 Bedside Telephone
08:19 Still No Bedside Power
08:42 Promenade Views
09:03 Important Warning

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is The Voyager of the Seas Worth It? Our First Impressions

by Deb & Matt | Dec 16, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Voyager of the Seas has officially arrived in Brisbane, Australia, and we’re on board for her very first homeport cruise of the season! 🚢🇦🇺

In this video, we share our first impressions of Voyager of the Seas, from the overall vibe and design to dining, entertainment, pool decks, bars, and what it feels like getting around this classic Royal Caribbean ship.

We’re thrilled to be boarding the `voyager of the seas royal caribbean` as she begins her season! 🇦🇺 This `royal caribbean cruise` marks her first `cruise from brisbane`, and we’re excited to share our initial thoughts and all the ship’s features in this `cruise vlog`. Get ready to see everything from the ice skating rink to thrilling water slides as we embark on this adventure!

This is our first time sailing Voyager of the Seas, so we’re focusing on what stood out immediately — the atmosphere, how modern (or classic) she feels, the food options, live entertainment, ice skating show, and whether Voyager feels like a good fit for Australian cruisers.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, considering a Royal Caribbean cruise in Australia, or deciding between Voyager, Quantum, Ovation or Anthem of the Seas, this video is a great place to start.

🎥 Coming up in this Voyager of the Seas series:
• Cabin tours & end-of-trip reviews
• Dining deep dives
• Daily vlogs
• Tips for cruising Voyager from Brisbane

👉 Subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat for weekly cruise videos, ship tours, cruise news, and honest Aussie cruise reviews.

00:00 Intro
00:51 The Vibe
01:08 Design Inspiration
01:29 Modern Classic Feel
01:36 Main Dining Room
01:49 Getting Around the Ship
02:24 Things to Do
03:05 Pool Decks
03:49 Dining Experiences
05:45 Entertainment
05:56 Ice Skating Show
06:52 Live Music
07:18 Casual Food Options
07:52 Bars & Lounges
08:46 The Verdict

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: End of Trip Cabin Review | Anthem of the Seas Interior Room 11229

by Deb & Matt | Dec 12, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

This is our end-of-trip cabin review for Cabin 11229, an Interior Virtual Balcony cabin on Deck 11 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🛳️

Join us for an honest anthem of the seas room tour as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this royal caribbean cruise ship! 🇦🇺 In this cruise vlog, we take you through our anthem of the seas virtual balcony cabin, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete cabin tour designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

After spending the entire cruise in this cabin, we share our honest thoughts — what worked well, what didn’t, and whether we would book this cabin again. From temperature control and power points to bed comfort and the Virtual Balcony, this review reflects real-world cruising, not just first impressions.

If you’re considering an interior cabin on Anthem of the Seas — especially with a Virtual Balcony — this video is for you.

🔍 In this review:
✅ Cabin temperature & comfort
🚿 Bathroom issues & shower adjustments
🔌 Power & charging locations
🛏️ Bed comfort after multiple nights
📺 Virtual Balcony – worth it or gimmick?
💬 Final verdict after the full cruise

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🛏️ Cabin: Interior Virtual Balcony – Room 11229
⚓ Deck: 11
🇦🇺 Cruising From: Sydney, Australia

🎥 Part of our Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series
👉 Watch the full playlist here:
🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:14 Room Entry
00:28 Cabin Temperature
01:02 Bathroom Leak
01:38 Shower Adjustment
01:59 Power and Charging
02:11 Not a Fridge
02:31 Bedside Power
02:56 Bed Comfort
03:55 Virtual Balcony
04:35 Final Thoughts

Join us for an honest `anthem of the seas room tour` as we share our thoughts on cabin 11229 after a few days aboard this `royal caribbean cruise ship`! 🇦🇺 In this `cruise vlog`, we take you through our `anthem of the seas balcony cabin`, covering everything from the air conditioning to overall comfort. It’s a complete `cabin tour` designed to help you plan your next sailing experience!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Impressions After Anthem’s FIRST Cruise in Australia!

by Deb & Matt | Dec 11, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

After three unforgettable days onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, we’re wrapping up our series with some final thoughts and honest first impressions! 🇦🇺

Anthem has officially launched her first Australian cruise season, sailing from Sydney’s Circular Quay, and in this quick 6-minute review we share what stood out — from the Two70 entertainment to the Seaplex, food, and those all-important crew and cabin experiences.

We talk about the people we met, the parties, and whether we think Anthem of the Seas is the perfect ship for cruising in Australia.

🎥 Highlights:
✅ Two70 & Seaplex – entertainment that blew us away
🍽️ Dining & food review – from buffet to MDR
🛏️ Virtual Balcony cabin impressions
🏊 Pools, parties & atmosphere
📍 Boarding and sailing from Circular Quay, Sydney

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
📆 Season: First Australian sailings – 2025

👉 Watch the full Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrIRRgMzmBX3PAvrpolzbWRg

CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Intro
00:34 Eden
01:24 Meeting People
01:51 Parties
02:11 Seaplex
02:28 Pools
02:46 Two70 Entertainment
03:35 Food
04:30 Cabin Steward
05:16 Virtual Balcony
05:41 Circular Quay Location

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

by Deb & Matt | Dec 5, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

It’s our final day aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🇦🇺 and what a way to finish – with whales, seafood and stunning coastal views!

Today we arrive in Eden, New South Wales, one of Australia’s most picturesque regional cruise ports. Join us as we explore the Tastes of Eden Festival, visit the historic Seahorse Inn, and stroll through the town’s heritage walk along Two Fold Bay.

Matt hunts down his favourite smoked seafood chowder, we enjoy a relaxed sail-away watching whales, and wrap up our cruise with dinner in the Main Dining Room and a quick review of Anthem of the Seas.

Eden is a great family friendly destination.

So Join Deb & Matt as we share our latest cruise vlog from the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship arriving in Eden! We had a glorious day exploring the Tastes of Eden Festival, enjoying yummy local foods and the stunning weather during our Royal Caribbean cruise. This eating and travel experience was truly unforgettable.

🌊 Highlights:
✅ Tastes of Eden Festival & local food stalls
🐋 Whale watching from Anthem of the Seas
🏨 Historic Seahorse Inn at Two Fold Bay
🍽️ Cruise buffet & final MDR dinner
👨‍👩‍👦 Family-friendly cruising in Australia

📍 Port: Eden NSW, Australia
🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International
🎥 Series: Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Vlogs 2025

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Anthem of the Seas Cruise
01:40 Tastes of Eden Festival
03:51 Two Fold Bay
04:35 Smoked Seafood Chowder
10:04 Seahorse Inn
13:24 Eden New South Wales
19:02 Eden History Walk
20:04 Crusie Port Eden
22:26 Cruise Dad Joke
22:50 Cruise Buffet
23:11 Sailaway Eden
23:50 Whale watching on cruise ships
24:50 Family Friendly Cruising
25:41 Main Dining Room MDR
29:05 Review Anthem of the Seas

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Rewards Changes Explained + New AirAsia Cruise Deals! | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

by Deb & Matt | Nov 26, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

oin Deb & Matt Chat LIVE as we dive into the biggest cruise news of the week! 🚢🌏
Tonight we’re breaking down major updates across the cruise world — from loyalty program changes, new rewards partnerships and exciting news for Australian travellers. Grab a drink, jump in the chat and let’s talk cruising!

✨ This week’s Cruise News topics include:

🔹 CarnivalRewards.com updates — what’s changing, what’s new, and what it means for Aussie cruisers
🔹 CarnivalRewards.com.au launch — how it works, earning points, redemptions & what to look out for
🔹 Australia’s first five-star river cruise expanding — big news for luxury river cruising Down Under
(Ref: VIC Government announcement)
🔹 AirAsia Rewards partners with Arrivia — a brand-new way to book cruises through AirAsia Rewards
🔹 What this means for Aussie travellers, loyalty points collectors & cruise deal hunters

We’ll also cover:
💬 Live viewer questions
🎉 Our latest cruise updates
🛳 Tips for getting the most value out of cruise rewards programs
🎥 Behind-the-scenes from our Anthem of the Seas content

Whether you’re cruising Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, P&O or new river itineraries, this week’s live chat has something for every cruiser!

👉 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & join us in the live chat!
👉 Replay watchers – comment your questions below!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chill Day on Anthem of the Seas | Free Ice Cream & 80s Party Fun!

by Deb & Matt | Nov 22, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Day 2 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas was all about relaxation, great food, and retro fun! 🛳️✨

Join us as we explore some of the must-see and do spots onboard — from free ice cream on the pool deck to the Solarium Bistro and a night full of neon and nostalgia at the Totally Awesome 80s Party! 🎉

Join Deb & Matt as they share their second day aboard the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship. This cruise vlog captures their morning routine, breakfast, and explorations around the royal caribbean vessel. It’s a fun couple vlog showcasing their experience cruising on this magnificent cruise ship.

Whether you’re planning your first cruise or just love ship-life, this vlog shows what a perfect sea day on Anthem looks like.

🍦 Highlights:
✅ Free Ice Cream on a Cruise Ship!
🍽️ Solarium Bistro & Main Dining Room
🕺 80s Party onboard Anthem of the Seas
👀 WOW moments you’ll want to experience yourself!

📍 Ship: Anthem of the Seas
⚓ Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
🇦🇺 Departing From: Sydney, Australia

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
02:54 WOW
04:47 Must See and Do
06:01 Free Ice Cream on a Cruise Ship
10:05 Solarium Bistro – Anthem of the Seas
12:08 Main Dining Room
12:57 My Time Dining
14:09 Royal Caribbean MDR
16:16 80s Party

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Black Friday Travel DEALS + This Week’s Cruise Headlines | LIVE with Deb & Matt

by Deb & Matt | Nov 19, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE for this week’s Let’s Chat About It — packed full of cruise news, travel updates and our favourite Black Friday travel deals!

Here’s what we’re diving into this week:
🚢 Virgin Voyages Black Friday Mega Sale

Virgin releases its lowest fares ever and offers up to 70% off the second sailor, plus bonus bar tabs — one of the biggest promotions they’ve ever run. Great deals on 2024–26 sailings.

🍽️ Carnival Expands Adults-Only Premium Menu

Carnival is expanding its premium dining menus across adults-only sailings, improving entrée quality, dessert options, and elevated specialty offerings.

Carnival Launches New Zero-Alcohol Drinks Package

Carnival unveils a new zero-proof beverage package, but there’s controversy: not all inclusions from the alcoholic packages carry over, meaning guests may still face gaps in value.

Celebrity Cruises 2027–28 Edge-Class Sailings

Celebrity reveals new Australia & New Zealand itineraries aboard Edge-class ships, with prices starting from $200 per night, offering premium experiences at competitive pricing.

PLUS — OUR FAVOURITE BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEALS

Cruises, flights, hotels and travel tech we actually recommend — with real value, not gimmicks.

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