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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: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ Breaking Cruise Updates: Viking Cancels Newcastle, Coral Adventurer Under Investigation & More!

by | Nov 5, 2025 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into this week’s massive cruise headlines from across Australia and beyond!

💥 This Week’s Top Cruise Stories:
🇸🇬 Singapore Cruise Hub Upgrade — The Marina Bay Cruise Centre has completed a major upgrade, strengthening Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading cruise hub and enhancing passenger flow, berthing capacity, and terminal efficiency

😔 Coral Adventurer Investigation — The Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Queensland Police are investigating after a tragic passenger death during a shore excursion hike on Lizard Island. The ship remains docked as inquiries continue

✋ Viking Cancels Newcastle Call — Viking Cruises has cancelled its second scheduled visit to Newcastle, citing safety concerns linked to Rising Tide climate protests, disrupting local tourism plans

🌟 Star Princess Update — A celebrity couple has been announced as godparents of the Star Princess, ahead of her highly anticipated debut, symbolising the ship’s blend of elegance, innovation, and Hollywood sparkle

🌟 Disney Destiny Christening Ceremony Live Stream Scheduled for November 10th at 6:30PM

🎥 Plus — your comments, cruise tips, and LIVE viewer chat from 7PM Brisbane / 8PM Sydney!

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #VikingCruises #CoralExpeditions #PrincessCruises #SingaporeCruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🚢 MASSIVE Cruise News! Carnival’s 2027-28 Upgrades + Royal Caribbean Loyalty Shake-Up!

by | Oct 29, 2025 | | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt LIVE as we dive into massive cruise news that’s rocking the Australian cruise scene!

🚢 CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA just dropped their 2027–2028 cruise season, including:
• Brand-new homeports in Auckland & Adelaide
• More sailings from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane
• Over 200 cruises to 39 destinations across the South Pacific, Asia, and beyond

⚓ ROYAL CARIBBEAN announced a HUGE update to its loyalty program, giving cruisers even more reasons to stay loyal — plus, the Status Match program continues across all Royal Caribbean Group brands!

🎉 PLUS — Deb & Matt are about to set sail on Anthem of the Seas this weekend from Sydney to Eden — her first-ever Australian voyage!

Join the live chat, ask questions, and be part of the cruise community!
🕖 7PM Brisbane | 8PM Sydney

It’s Wednesday and that means it is time to chat about all things cruise and travel. See you tonight!

This week we will be getting cruise ready with Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas about to arrive for her first season in Australia. Plus we will be covering all the latest cruise news and getting cruise ready as we sail again in just a few days.

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CarnivalCruise #RoyalCaribbean #AnthemoftheSeas

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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
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrL8DEKjn6FcNyd9Kd_QcTVZ

📽️ 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 Cruise on Pacific Encounter | Our HONEST Review.

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: P&O 80s Cruise on Pacific Encounter | Our HONEST Review.

by | Sep 27, 2024 | | 0 |

Let’s party like its 1989 with this FULL cruise review of the P&O 80’s Cruise on Pacific Encounter.
Join us as we give an honest review of the P&O 80s Cruise on the Pacific Encounter! From the activities to the parties and costumes, we cover it all in this full cruise review. Whether you’re a fan of the 80s or just love cruising, this video is for you!

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📽️ Day 1 80s Cruise Vlog
https://youtu.be/zUhFlmaPsDY
📽️ Day 2 80s Cruise Vlog
https://youtu.be/jdeL1H7Tirw
📽️ Day 3 80s Cruise Vlog
https://youtu.be/TGEgb9ytxsU

📽️ Disco Glam Cruise Full Review
https://youtu.be/KYuDMK4byDY

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0:00 P&O 80s Cruise Review
0:11 Day 1 – Neon 80s
6:16 Day 2 – 80’s Icons
10:30 Day 2 Forever 80’s Lido Deck party
12:48 Day 3 – Totally Awesome 80’s
20:35 Debs Mistake
21:03 Day 2 Tribute Show – Tina Turner Simply the Best
21:33 Day 3 Tribute Show – Aussie Made 80s
23:42 Wrap up

#cruise #forever80s #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🛳️🕺💃P&O 80s Cruise Pacific Encounter Day 3 Vlog

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 🛳️🕺💃P&O 80s Cruise Pacific Encounter Day 3 Vlog

by | Sep 14, 2024 | | 0 |

What happens on Day 3 of an #80s #cruise? Get ready to party like it’s the 80s on this P&O Cruise! Join us for a day full of fun, music, sports, and delicious food on the Pacific Encounter. 🛳️

Find out in this video as we join fun activities, enjoy some shopping and amazing entertainment while dressing up a little too. Deb even wins a medal!

You don’t want to miss this @POCruisesAustraliaChannel #cruisereview

👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy our cruise adventure! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Cruise ship markets
2:15 Baggage tags
2:49 Dragon Lady Yum Cha
4:55 Putt Putt at Sea
7:50 Lawn bowls on a ship
11:25 Shuffleboard Winner
17:40 Pre-Dinner chat
21:55 80s Aussie Made
23:55 Time to say goodbye

#Brisbane #carnivalcruise #discocruise #themedcruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Disco Glam Cruise Day 3. Did things go wrong?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Disco Glam Cruise Day 3. Did things go wrong?

by | Aug 15, 2024 | | 0 |

Join us on Day 3 of our Disco Glam Cruise as we navigate through unexpected twists and turns. Did things go wrong? Watch to find out! From meeting new people to trivia to dinner, it’s all here! Could it be Deb’s favourite cruise?

In this VLOG we wrap up our 3 day #Disco Glam #cruise on P&O Pacific Adventure with more fun. But did things go wrong? Was this day the best or worst? Be sure to check out this video to see what happened.

We also answer some important questions like, Can you purchase a costume on board? How do you book for “Premium Shows”? and so much more.

🎬👀Check out our Daily Vlogs from the Disco Glam Series

Day 1
👉https://youtu.be/JZ5uPhF2mlw
Day 2
👉https://youtu.be/T6KA8Y61fxM
Day 3
👉https://youtu.be/9Jv9uIg1xe8
Cabin Tour – Pacific Adventure Mini suite 9401
👉https://youtu.be/d7SVdf2ulns
Byron Beach Club
👉https://youtu.be/FxNMZduzjYE

👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy our adventures together! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Buy Costumes on board?
1:51 Premium shows
3:21 Luggage tags and disembarkation
4:07 Missed seats!
7:30 8 Trax Disco Hits Show
8:55 Dinner Dilemmas
14:50 The last party
15:14 Our Favourite cruise?

#debandmattchat #pacificadventure #pacificencounter #discocruise #disco #discoglam #sydney #cruiseaustralia #sydneycruise

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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

👍 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 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

#royalcaribbean #cruise #quantumoftheseas

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Cruise Review ! Day 8 VLOG Last Day at Sea!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Cruise Review ! Day 8 VLOG Last Day at Sea!

by | Apr 25, 2024 | | 0 |

Our VLOG from Day 8 on #royalcaribbean Quantum of the Seas Easter Cruise from Brisbane Australia. This is an eight night cruise visiting three south pacific destinations.

Today is the last day of our cruise. We explore some working from the ship options, check out the photo gallery and even have some fun on dodgem cars. At the same time we reflect on the amazing people we have met on another incredible journey.

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#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #Brisbane #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #australiacruise #southpacificcruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #4 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Noumea

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #4 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Noumea

by | Apr 5, 2024 | | 0 |

Today on the 8 Night Easter Cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, we visited Noumea, New Caledonia.

After disembarking we took a walk through town to the World War Two Museum, Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, and also the Maritime Museum, Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Following a stop at the markets we headed back to the ship for a swim and Noah went indoor sky the ships iFly onboard.

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0:00 Intro and Arrival
0:57 Arrival & Noumea Activities
2:36 Street Walk
4:34 World War 2 Museum
5:09 Montage WW2 Museum
6:00 Wrap up – Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
7:01 Street walk 2
8:34 Getting our bearings
10:10 Maritime Museum
13:22 Montage Maritime Museum
15:31 Wrap up – Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie
16:39 Tchou Tchou Train
18:50 Lunch options
21:10 Markets (tourist)
24:20 Back on board
25:43 iFly
27:40 Hotdog
27:57 Day 4 Wrap up

#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #gatsby #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #vanuatu #mysteryisland #portvila #noumea #birthdayparty

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas – VLOG Day 3 – #royalcaribbean

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas – VLOG Day 3 – #royalcaribbean

by | Mar 30, 2024 | | 0 |

This is the Day 3 VLOG form the 8 Night Easter Cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas.

📢📢📢Shout out to Channel Subscriber Darren for saying Hello today📢📢📢

Today Matt visited the spa for a mens facial, we experienced a church service at sea, and attended one of the onboard art auctions and had an amazing Asian themed dinner in Silk.

The evening entertainment was capped off with Aussie entertainer Nikki Bennett https://www.youtube.com/@UCOFQ-zZnNsmai_mUw2qb68A

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#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #gatsby #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #vanuatu #mysteryisland #portvila #noumea #birthdayparty

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 #VLOG Quantum of the seas #royalcaribbean

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 #VLOG Quantum of the seas #royalcaribbean

by | Mar 29, 2024 | | 0 |

Our VLOG from Day 2 on #royalcaribbean Quantum of the Seas Easter Cruise from Brisbane Australia. This is an eight night cruise visiting three south pacific destinations.

Today the boys visited the salon for a Mens Hair Cut and Scalp treatment, we took in some trivia, and #failed miserably, had a crack at some family table tennis and enjoyed a wonderful #cruise #dinner at Chops Grille for Debs birthday.

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#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #birthdaypart #dining

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