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

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

by | Nov 19, 2025 | | 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.

#CruiseNews #DebAndMattChat #CruisingAustralia #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity #BlackFridayDeals #CruiseSales #VirginVoyages #CarnivalCruise #PrincessCruises #CelebrityCruises

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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: Cruise News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

by | Oct 15, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard another episode of Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, your weekly cruise news, conversation and community catch-up! 🚢🎙️

This week we’ll dive into the biggest headlines shaking the cruise world — from Norwegian Cruise Line’s move to digital daily programs and new room service limits, to Carnival Cruise Line’s pricing insights and upcoming homeport news.

We’ll also celebrate the start of Australia’s cruise summer season with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney and Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on her way down under! Plus, Crown Princess makes history as the first ship to dock at Broome’s new floating jetty.

And keep your eyes peeled 👀 — we may have some very special guests joining live from a ship somewhere in the world! 🌏🛳️

As always, Deb shares her weekly cruise tip, Matt brings his meme of the week, and we answer your questions in the live chat!

👉 Join the conversation live, subscribe for weekly cruise news, and be part of Australia’s most interactive cruise community.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: CRUISE FIGHT | What really happened on the Dance Flood

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: CRUISE FIGHT | What really happened on the Dance Flood

by | Sep 8, 2025 | | 0 |

In April 2025 two YouTube Content Creators boarded the same cruise ship, The Crown Princess. What happened next was an epic dance battle…and a lot of fun in the nightclub and around the ship.
This video was a colloaboration between us, Deb and Matt Chat & The @CruiseCrazedFam

Come along as we enjoy the cruise ship both during the day and at night! This travel video showcases some of the hidden party spots and dance floors. Experience the energetic atmosphere with this cruise mini-movie!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Q&A Secrets REVEALED by Two YouTube Couples

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Q&A Secrets REVEALED by Two YouTube Couples

by | Aug 30, 2025 | | 0 |

We are back with a special Q&A session, sharing our experiences and answering questions about cruising with our new friends! In this video we are joined by  ⁨@robandalicruisetravel⁩  on a Carnival Encounter cruise, while sharing cruise tips. We discuss our collaboration and what it’s like to meet fellow creators while traveling. and some of our top-tips and bucket list cruises.

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ More Room and Cabin Tours
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C
📽️ Royal Caribbean MEGA Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crazy Rocky Seas On Our Cruise Adventure!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crazy Rocky Seas On Our Cruise Adventure!

by | Jun 3, 2025 | | 0 |

This is it… the final day of our last ever P&O Australia cruise aboard the Pacific Encounter. 🌊💔
The seas were rough, the vibe was emotional, and we closed this chapter of cruising with denim, dancing, and a heartfelt montage of P&O memories.

⚠️ With cyclone weather impacting the itinerary, we took a slower pace, showed you the swells from around the ship, enjoyed the Double Denim Party, and caught an awesome performance by the Rebels of Retro.

But the real highlight? Stick around to the end for our farewell tribute montage — a 5+ minute celebration of our favourite P&O cruising memories from over the years. 🎥💙

From the Pacific Dawn to the Pacific Encounter — thank you, P&O Australia. You were a huge part of our cruising story. 🚢

📺 Watch the full Farewell P&O Series here:
➡️ Day 1 – https://youtu.be/mdHlqYHu86A
➡️ Day 2 – [Insert Day 2 link here]

🔔 Make sure to subscribe as we set sail into new adventures with Carnival Encounter and beyond!

00:00 – Final Day Begins (Cyclone Seas!)
01:45 – Matt’s Working Onboard Again
03:15 – Rough Weather Footage from Around the Ship
05:20 – Quick Walk Through the Day
07:10 – Double Denim Party Fun 👖
09:00 – Rebels of Retro Performance
11:00 – Reflections from the Balcony
12:45 – P&O Farewell Montage (Memories Through the Years)
17:45 – Thank You & Goodnight 💙

#FarewellPO #PacificEncounter #CarnivalEncounter #CruiseVlog #CruiseAustralia #DebAndMattChat #RoughSeas #DoubleDenimParty #RebelsofRetro #CruiseMemories #FinalCruise #POAustralia #POFarewell #CruiseTribute #SeasTheMoment

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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: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise Surprises You Didn’t Expect!

by | Apr 26, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for review of the changes to Carnival Encounter on her maiden voyage. Formerly sailing for P&O Australia as Pacific Encounter, we hop on board to find out what changed and what has stayed the same after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process in March 2025 alongside her sistership The Carnival Adventure prior to this sailing.

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📽️ Day 1 Embarkation on Carnival Encounter
https://youtu.be/Yj0nP7gcfy4

📽️ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

📽️ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Changes? How big?
0:40 Kids Areas
1:40 Free Pizza – sort of
3:30 Piano Bar 88
4:04 Encounter Hotel
4:28 Lift upgrade – directional signs
4:46 Byron Beach Club Carnival Cruises
4:54 Oasis Adults only area
5:10 Smoking areas on Carnival Encounter
5:40 NOT Free Ice Cream
5:58 Carnival Edge – Unique Cruise Experience
6:34 Fun Squad
7:20 New activites
7:44 Build-a-bear
8:11 No more Themed Cruises
9:51 Dining changes
13:33 Casino Upgrades

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

by | Apr 17, 2025 | | 0 |

Join us for the embarkation voyage on Carnival Cruise Lines newest (and old) ship – Carnival Encounter. The former P&O ship changed over to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025 after undergoing a “Wet Dock” Process after transferring from the now shuttered P&O Australia.

Find out what here first voyage was like, who we met on board and what trouble we started to find.

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📽️ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

📽️ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

📽️ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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