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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Take a Peek Inside Cabin E231 on Crown Princess!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Take a Peek Inside Cabin E231 on Crown Princess!

by | Sep 20, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for a full cabin tour of Oceanview Stateroom E231 aboard Crown Princess! 🌊✨

This video shares our first impressions of this oceanview cabin as we begin the second leg of our back-to-back cruise. From the medallion entry system to the storage, bathroom, and sleeping setup, we walk you through everything you need to know about this stateroom.

Highlights include:
✔️ Medallion entry (no keycards needed!)
✔️ Closet and shelving storage options
✔️ Safe for valuables
✔️ Standard bathroom & shower setup
✔️ Oceanview window with natural light
✔️ Overall first impressions of the space

If you’re considering booking Cabin E231 or a similar Oceanview cabin on Crown Princess, this tour will give you a clear idea of what to expect.

📍 Cabin: E231, Emerald Deck – Oceanview Stateroom
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

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📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

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0:00 Crown Princess Oceanview Cabin
0:41 Cabin Steward
1:21 Life Vests On a Cruise Ship
1:33 Luggage Storage on Cruise Ship
2:12 In Room Safe
2:26 Bathroom
3:58 Climate Control
4:23 Bedside power
5:45 Hairdryer
6:35 Cooler Box
6:53 Obstructed Oceanview

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Tip! Sunday Closures in the South Pacific Islands!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Tip! Sunday Closures in the South Pacific Islands!

by | Aug 4, 2025 | | 0 |

Sunday in the South Pacific: things might be closed. Plan ahead for limited openings due to strong Christian observance. Jump aboard as they head for pastries! #cruisetips #SouthPacific #TravelTips #SundayClosures #Noumea 👍

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin Review 12594 Ovation of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin Review 12594 Ovation of the Seas

by | Nov 24, 2024 | | 0 |

Our review of Cabin 12594 on Ovation Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. Find our what we liked and disliked about the cabin, its condition, location and more in this Cruise Cabin Review. We stayed in this Cabin for 18 nights while doing a Transpacific Cruise from Hawaii to Sydney Australia.

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📽️ Cruise Cabin Connect your HDMI Devices
https://youtu.be/ZtsK-Q3jeRY

📽️ Transpacific Cruise Day 1
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

📽️Royal Caribbean Check-in
*https://youtu.be/zvogwh8ywzA

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Bathroom
2:39 Bedside amenities
3:00 Room invaders
3:36 TV & HDMI Input
4:15 Working space
4:48 4 berth challenges
5:20 Storage
7:10 Location
9:08 Final thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: I Hooked Up My Cruise Cabin TV to HDMI and Got AMAZING Results!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: I Hooked Up My Cruise Cabin TV to HDMI and Got AMAZING Results!

by | Nov 24, 2024 | | 0 |

Does Ovation of the Seas of have HDMI input for the Cabin TV? You bet it does! Find out how to use and access it in this view. Find out how to connect your devices to the HDMI input of your cruise cabin TV in this video.

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📽️ Cabin Tour 12594 – Ovation of the Seas
https://youtu.be/u05HKEjdkok

📽️ Transpacific Cruise Day 1
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

📽️Royal Caribbean Check-in
*https://youtu.be/zvogwh8ywzA

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Rear Access
0:38 Identify HDMI input
1:54 Connect your device
2:46 Navigate the TV Menu

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Transpacific Cruise Vlog Day 11 and 12 Deb Gets Sick

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Transpacific Cruise Vlog Day 11 and 12 Deb Gets Sick

by | Nov 21, 2024 | | 0 |

While things start out ok on Day 11, by Day 12 it is clear Deb is not very well. Find out how she gets on in this latest cruise Vlog from our Transpacific Cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas.
We also caught up with Scott and Leanne a.k.a “CruisingTravellers” on Instagram.

Matt and Noah also have a boys date and enjoy the wonderful Jamies Restaurant again, while checking out the “sexiest man” competition and Matt maybe spends a little too long one night at the Bar in Boleros.

Find Scott and Leanne on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cruisingtravellers/

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📽️Day 1 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

📽️Day 2 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/B50PKOYEnF8

📽️Day 3 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/8DpC_1LLeR8

📽️Day 10 Transpacific Cruise Tahiti
https://youtu.be/QweWQnt1zVg

📽️Ovation of the Seas 12594 Cabin tour
https://youtu.be/u05HKEjdkok

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0:00 Morning views
1:03 Passport collection
2:54 Next Cruise desk
3:29 Afternoon activities
6:22 New Zealand Traveller Declaration
8:09 Cocktails in Boleros
10:46 Day 11 Wrap up
12:05 Day 12 Deb is Unwell
12:40 Stormy Pool
13:30 Room service
15:34 Jamies Italian
16:26 Bed should have been one drink ago.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: You Won’t Believe What Happened on Day 9 of Our Transpacific Cruise!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: You Won’t Believe What Happened on Day 9 of Our Transpacific Cruise!

by | Nov 16, 2024 | | 0 |

Not every day is perfect when you cruise. Find out what went wrong as we explored Raiatea, French Polynesia on our Transpacific Cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the seas from Hawaii to Sydney, Australia.

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📽️Day 1 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ

📽️Day 2 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/B50PKOYEnF8

📽️Day 3 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/8DpC_1LLeR8

📽️Day 8 Transpacific Cruise Tahiti
https://youtu.be/HSuMPxeT3mY

📽️Ovation of the Seas 12594 Cabin tour
https://youtu.be/u05HKEjdkok

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0:00 Intro
2:07 Booking tours
6:35 Matts Tour begins
8:07 Debs tour delays & boat breakdown
9:31 Marae Taputapuatea
12:11 Deb got a new boat
12:58 Vanilla farm
17:30 Lookout
20:22 Pearl Farm
24:34 Another pearl farm
27:00 Snorkelling – almost
30:32 Raiatea – Exploring the town
33:02 Together again
35:17 Fear of heights – North Star
40:18 Sunset

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: What happens on Day 3? – Vlog Transpacific Cruise Ovation of the Seas Hawaii to Sydney.

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: What happens on Day 3? – Vlog Transpacific Cruise Ovation of the Seas Hawaii to Sydney.

by | Oct 18, 2024 | | 0 |

It’s Day 3 of our Transpacific Cruise and in this daily Vlog, Deb checks out the Sexiest Man competition (sorry Matt), we had over our passports for processing before French Polynesia and we get to meet the captain.

Make sure you are subscribed to keep up to date with all the daily uploads from this cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas.

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📽️ Day 1 Vlog – Embarkation
https://youtu.be/dL5jXAA52QQ
📽️ Day 2 Vlog – Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/B50PKOYEnF8

📽️ *Live from Waikiki Friday Night fireworks
https://youtu.be/A1kS04MvM1c

📽️Space Caving travel hacks
https://youtu.be/m7Pj0-JEkbM

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0:00 Intro
1:19 Northstar Cancelled
3:39 Handing over our passports
7:47 Worlds Sexiest Man competition
10:19 Sick bags
11:49 Formal Night
12:59 Meet the captain event
13:39 Dinner
23:48 The Roaming Piano

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Transpacific #Cruise 50 Day Countdown – Ovation of the Seas – Royal Caribbean

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: LIVE: Transpacific #Cruise 50 Day Countdown – Ovation of the Seas – Royal Caribbean

by | Aug 24, 2024 | | 0 |

Join the 50 Day-ish Countdown #Live Stream before our #Transpacific #Cruise from Hawaii to Sydney.

We will be tackling a range of topics, how-tos and answering some hot topics from the Facebook Cruise Group.

👀🚢Check out the previous 100 day countdown live stream here
https://www.youtube.com/live/xOuzGizqSno?si=poGoHQjRiuSBZ2iO

ℹ️VISA Links & Info
US Visa – https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
Australia Visa – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas…
New Zealand Visa – https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-z…
French Polynesia Visa – https://www.tahititourisme.au/visa-fo…

🎉Favourite drinks package calculator
https://www.portplanner.com.au/dpc

❌What not to bring (including hairdryers)
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

Other cruise videos
Royal Caribbean Check-in Process
https://youtu.be/zvogwh8ywzA?si=vLwbZ2YkfQEbg4G5

Is the Key Worth It?
https://youtu.be/Qzbs6AZFXpE?si=6YCBJZ_R6ajpJ4Wp

Our Favourite Cabin Storage Hacks
https://youtu.be/m7Pj0-JEkbM?si=4i5gJcCFOyqJRz3L

DIY Cruise Laundry
https://youtu.be/_cN2UzkNED0?si=LPcvG-2IWhcRxJSI

Royal Caribbean Cruise App – 3 Tips
https://youtu.be/ChiuXL-32ww?si=rVahUfq4_nFmKoF6

#royalcaribbean #cruisetips #ovationoftheseas #livestream #traveltips #travelwithkids #cruisewithkids #familyholiday #hawaii #sydney

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Unlocking Royal Caribbean Steward Tips for Assistance

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Unlocking Royal Caribbean Steward Tips for Assistance

by | Jul 20, 2024 | | 0 |

Learn how Royal Caribbean Cruise cabin stewards can assist with special needs, including CPAP machine water & extension leads, towels, bedding and on-demand room service. Whether you’re sailing on the Quantum of the Seas or another ship, this video will help you navigate special requests during your cruise vacation.

Did you know Royal Caribbean has a Secret Service Menu for your Cabin?
Request Towels, CPAP needs, medical fridges, cots, cleaning and more from your cabin steward.

Using the QR code in your room allows for in-room, on demand requests. and these are usually actioned within in 30-60 minutes after request.

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0:00 Supplies Need
0:15 The Shortcut
0:30 The Menu
2:54 Delivery

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise CABIN TOUR 10594: Quantum of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Balcony

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise CABIN TOUR 10594: Quantum of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Balcony

by | Jun 17, 2024 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt as we board and discover our cabin on @RoyalCaribbean Quantum of the Seas with this cabin tour. Rooms and layouts are similar on Quantum of the Seas & Ovation of the Seas, so you can use this as a guide when selecting your stateroom on either ship.

This is a 3 Berth Ocean View Balcony Room, located midship.

Royal Caribbean Prohibited Items list:
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

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0:00 Finding the cabin
0:14 Cabin Entry & Seapass Cards
1:19 Tour & Review Begins
2:38 Bathroom
3:00 Compared to P&O
5:09 Storage
8:09 Sofa Bed & Lounge
9:14 Desk & Workspace & Power
9:56 Kettle & Hairdryer
10:27 More storage & Cooler/Mini Fridge
11:38 Blockout curtains
11:58 Balcony
13:17 Wrap-up – Like & Subscribe

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Ultimate Relaxation: Couples Massage Experience on P&O Pacific Encounter | Spa Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Ultimate Relaxation: Couples Massage Experience on P&O Pacific Encounter | Spa Review

by | May 6, 2024 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt Chat as we unwind with a luxurious couples massage aboard the P&O Pacific Encounter! 🌊💆‍♂️💆‍♀️ In today’s episode, we dive into the serene Elemis Spa to share our tranquil journey side by side.

👫 “Couples Spa Day on a Cruise: Relaxing Together | Deb & Matt Chat” 👫

Ever thought about getting a massage while cruising? There’s no better way to melt away stress than a soothing session in the Elemis Spa’s exclusive suite for couples. Watch as we fill out the initial paperwork, discuss our preferences with the therapists, and ultimately indulge in one of the best massages we’ve ever experienced!

🌟 What to expect in this video:

A peek into the relaxing spa ambiance and setup on the P&O Pacific Encounter.
Insights on the couples massage and the additional treatments you can add to enhance your experience.
Honest thoughts post-massage, including a small note about the background music.
Tips on handling upsells at the spa, ensuring you make the best choices for your relaxation needs.
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or simply looking to relax with your partner, this video will give you a taste of what to expect from a couples massage at sea.

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See the DAY 2 VLOG here https://youtu.be/sWTSv1Hc7ts

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