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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin REVIEW – Carnival Encounter 5241 Oceanview – Thumbs up or Thumbs Down?

Join us as we review Oceanview Cabin 5241 on Carnival Encounter after completing our 3-night cruise. We’re diving into all the detailsβ€”from storage solutions to bathroom functionality and even a bonus hidden power outlet we discovered! We’ll share our thoughts on the cabin’s layout, comfort, and the quirky decor that left us scratching our heads.

If you’re planning a cruise on Carnival Encounter or Carnival Adventure and want to know what to expect from an interior cabin, this detailed review will give you the full scoop.

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

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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πŸ“½οΈ Day 1 Embarkation on Carnival Encounter
https://youtu.be/Yj0nP7gcfy4

πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

πŸ“½οΈ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

πŸ“½οΈ 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: Live Stream – Cruising to the Finish Line

Catch up & Chat with the Cruise loving, Deb and Matt, in this weeks live stream. We will be discussing all things cruising and travel including our latest experiences on Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruise Line including Crown Princess and Carnival Princess.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is it bad? Were we disappointed? Carnival Encounter Maiden Voyage Cruise Vlog Day 3

Do things get better or worse? It’s day 3 on *Carnival Encounter*, for the Maiden Voyage and we’re sharing our early, first impressions and experiences following the change over from P&O Australia to the Carnival Brand. Starting with Breakfast in the Waterfront restaurant and disappointing meals, reviews of live music and show. We cover a lot in this final day of our cruise on Carnival Encounter.

Join us as we reflect on a day full of highs, lows, and learning curves. Let us know in the comments if you’ve experienced similar challenges on *Carnival Encounter* or other Carnival ships!

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πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour- Carnival Encounter 5241 – Oceanview
https://youtu.be/wFVt5j-tRBg

πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour – Carnival Splendor
https://youtu.be/YtcnOAj2DL0

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cruise Maiden Voyage 80’s Cruise Day 2 Vlog

Following the embarkation challenges. It’s day 2 on *Carnival Encounter*, and we’re sharing our early, first impressions and experiences following the change over from P&O Australia to the Carnival Brand. From meal and drinks delays, to fun activities, we cover off a number of aspects on Day 2 of the “newest” ship in the P&O fleet.

Join us as we reflect on a day full of highs, lows, and learning curves. Let us know in the comments if you’ve experienced similar challenges on *Carnival Splendor* or other Carnival ships!

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πŸ“½οΈ Cabin Tour – Carnival Splendor
https://youtu.be/YtcnOAj2DL0

πŸ“½οΈ Playlist 18 Night Transpacific Cruise
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Day Carnival Encounter Maiden Cruise – What was it like?

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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πŸ“½οΈ Carnival Cruise Videos Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrI33O-t_CIq_vu5ATIbjuG6

πŸ“½οΈ P&O Australia Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJby3T-ADr4vKlN9okYOTHy

πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Tours and Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream Crown Princess Sydney Cruise Sailaway

Join us tonight as we cruise out of Sydney on Crown Princess starting our journey back to our hometown of Brisbane.

We will share our thoughts on this short Seacation and initial impressions of from our first Princess Cruise.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 5241 Cruise Stateroom

🌊 Join us, Deb and Matt Chat, for a detailed tour of Oceanview stateroom 3212 on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, where we showcase this well designed cruise cabin with its modern interior design. 🏑🚒

Join us as we explore the balcony layout, bathroom, storage, amenities, power outlets, air conditioning, bed comfort, and of courseβ€”the balcony itself!

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:
βœ… Spacious window with privacy & ocean views
βœ… Location
βœ… Power outlets & USB ports
βœ… Air-conditioning & temperature controlβ€”is it comfortable?
βœ… Bathroom & shower experience (Is there a shower curtain 🚿)

With the recent Carnival Encounter transformation, have these rooms stayed the same? πŸŽ‰

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πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
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πŸ“½οΈCruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

πŸ“½οΈ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Entry
2:00 Walk-in-robe
2:52 Bathroom
5:06 Bedside power
5:25 Main room
5:40 Beach towels
7:15 TV
8:00 Bedside table
9:32 Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting Royal Caribbean Cruise Updates for Brisbane Australia 26 27 Season

In this video we have some VERY exciting news for Royal Caribbean cruisers, especially those who cruise from Australia.

In this video we discuss the upcoming 25/26 cruise season and the exciting family friendly adventures that Royal Caribbean will be bringing to Australia through their partnership with The Wiggles.

We also have share some breaking news regarding the 26/27 cruise season, including what ships are coming and when sales are likely to commence.

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πŸ“½οΈ Royal Caribbean Pacific Private Destination Update 2024 #1
https://youtu.be/IsusUCaQoZk
πŸ“½οΈ Royal Caribbean Pacific Private Destination Update 2024 #2
https://youtu.be/GUHIlLa9Y4k
πŸ“½οΈ Our Royal Caribbean Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Other news
2:27 The BIG news

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live – Carnival’s Cruising with new ships With Rob & Ali & Cruise Crazed Fam

Join Deb and Matt with some special guests for this weeks live stream.

Fresh of the Carnival Encounters Maiden Voyage lets find out how things really went? The good the bad and the oh no of this new “Australian” cruise experience.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cabin Tour Quantum of the Seas Interior Virtual Balcony 10231

🌊 Join us for a detailed tour of Oceanview stateroom 10231 on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, where we walkthrough this well designed cruise cabin with its modern interior design. 🏑🚒

Join us as we explore the virtual balcony layout, bathroom, storage, amenities, power outlets, air conditioning, bed comfort, and of courseβ€”the balcony itself!

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:
βœ… Spacious window with privacy & ocean views
βœ… Location
βœ… Power outlets & USB ports
βœ… Air-conditioning & temperature controlβ€”is it comfortable?
βœ… Bathroom & shower experience (Is there a shower curtain? 🚿)

We have stayed in Balcony and Oceanview cabins on this class of ship before, but is an Interior Cabin sufficient? Lets find out if its worth the upgrade in this video. πŸŽ‰

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πŸ“½οΈ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

πŸ“½οΈCruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

πŸ“½οΈ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Intro
0:22 Entry
1:28 Bathroom
2:47 Storage
3:31 Bedside power
3:45 The Bed
4:00 More Storage
4:13 TV
5:02 Desk
5:12 Desk power
5:55 Lounge Sofa bed
6:10 Tea and Coffee
6:47 Cooler
7:07 More Storage
7:30 Virtual Window

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