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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

by Deb & Matt | Jun 24, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🌊 It’s Day 5 of our Ovation of the Seas cruise, and we’re finally enjoying a proper sea day!

After a dramatic few days of health scares and hospital visits, today we focus on recovery, relaxation, and fun. Join us as we ease back into cruise life and explore the sea day activities Ovation of the Seas has to offer.

🎉 In this episode:

✅Morning coffee & sunny decks

✅Trivia

✅Relaxation

✅Royal Caribbean-style sea day fun

✅Candid updates on how we’re feeling

✅Some laughs, some healing, and a some night time grooves

📺 This is a feel-good, no-rush kind of vlog that shows the beauty of what a sea day can be on a Quantum-class ship.

▶️ Watch the Hobart recovery day (Day 4): https://youtu.be/XPfN-obAnIA
▶️ Catch up on what really happened (Day 3 recap): https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Start from Day 1: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Good Morning! A Brighter Start
00:26 – Coffee and Positive Vibes
01:00 – Let’s Make This a Normal Cruise Day
01:20 – Table Tennis and Laughs
02:10 – Hanging Out in the Solarium
03:00 – Trivia Time Onboard
04:00 – Taking It Slow and Enjoying the Sea
05:00 – Evening Reflections & Dinner
06:15 – Looking Ahead to Eden Tomorrow

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

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

Join Deb and Matt as they enjoy a **cruise** and spend a relaxing second day in **Hobart** after getting off the **Ovation of the Seas cruise** ship. They explore the city, enjoy some sightseeing, and try local food while taking it easy on this **royal caribbean** trip, after their time on the **ovation of the seas**.

🌄 After a dramatic few days, we take it slow in Hobart.

In this voiceover-style vlog, we bring you along for a relaxed day of recovery, reflection, and beautiful Tasmanian scenery as we spend our second day docked in Hobart aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.

🗻 We visit the summit of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi), stroll the Hobart waterfront, grab a bite from local cafes, and share snippets from our downtime onboard the ship.

This isn’t our usual vlog format — but after the medical emergency, this slower day gave us time to recharge and appreciate the cruise in a different way.

✨ In this episode:

Our slow cruise day in Hobart

Stunning views from Mt Wellington

Local life, coffee, and quiet moments

Reflections after a tough few days

Beautiful sunrise & sailaway footage

▶️ Need context? Watch what happened the day before: https://youtu.be/7mvqAkS_U94
▶️ Watch from the beginning (Day 1): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Full cabin tour (Room 12282): https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!

by Deb & Matt | Jun 17, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🛳️ After a medical emergency at sea, we’re sitting down to share everything that happened — and most importantly, why travel insurance matters, even for cruises within your home country.

Join Deb and Matt as they recount their first day in Hobart, sharing unexpected moments from their **Hobart trip**. They reflect on their experiences and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their unexpected health scare onboard the Ovation of the Seas Cruise and their hospital emergency visit in **Hobart** that limited their **tasmania travel** adventure.

In this candid and emotional video, we explain:
⚠️ How the medical emergency unfolded
🚑 What happened in the ship’s Medical Centre
🏥 Our experience at Royal Hobart Hospital
💸 The real costs involved – both onboard and onshore
📑 The critical importance of travel insurance – even for a domestic cruise

🎥 This video is both a Day 3 recap and a wake-up call for anyone cruising without travel insurance.
We share our experience so that you don’t make the same mistake… or face the same risks.

▶️ Watch Day 2 – The Emergency Unfolds: https://youtu.be/n8RWUSkSUKo
▶️ Start from Day 1 (Embarkation Day): https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ Cabin Tour – Room 12282: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Welcome Back – Let’s Talk
00:40 – The Night It All Went Wrong
02:15 – Visiting the Medical Centre Onboard
03:45 – Getting Transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital
05:10 – What the Doctors Told Us
06:30 – Facing Possible Surgery
08:00 – Our Experience in the Hospital
09:30 – The Cost of Cruise Ship Medical Care
10:45 – Insurance: What Was Covered and What Wasn’t
12:15 – Our Advice for All Cruisers
13:00 – Closing Thoughts & Recovery Update

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Medical Emergency at Sea on Deb’s Birthday | Ovation of the Seas Cruise Vlog Day 2

by Deb & Matt | Jun 15, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🎂 What begins as a special birthday celebration aboard Ovation of the Seas turns into a day we’ll never forget…

Join us for Day 2 of our cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas as we enjoy lunch at Chops Grille, relax in the Vitality Spa, and try to soak in the beauty of the day — but by evening, everything takes a sudden turn when Matt suffers a serious medical issue.

⚠️ In this video:

🎂Deb’s birthday celebration onboard

🥩Lunch at Chops Grille

😍A relaxing couples massage at Vitality Spa

👀Stunning views and relaxing moments at sea

🩺A sudden medical emergency in the evening

📺 This is one of the most real and vulnerable vlogs we’ve ever made — sharing both the joy and the unexpected on our cruising journey.

▶️ Missed Day 1 (Embarkation Day)? Watch here: https://youtu.be/AaVQCZbpBbo
▶️ See our Balcony Cabin Tour: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

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00:00 – Good Morning! It’s Deb’s Birthday
00:45 – Getting Ready for a Special Day
01:30 – Heading to Chops Grille for Birthday Lunch
03:00 – Food Highlights from Chops Grille
04:15 – Relaxing at Vitality Spa
05:30 – Couples Massage Onboard
06:45 – Afternoon at Sea & Balcony Moments
08:00 – Medical Emergency Begins
09:15 – Worry and Uncertainty
10:05 – Ending the Day in Hobart
10:30 – Royal Hobart Hospital – To Be Continued…

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

by Deb & Matt | Jun 13, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🚢 It’s embarkation day! Join us as we board Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Sydney for an exciting cruise to Hobart (overnight stay!) and, after an unexpected Itinerary change, Eden.

We start the day at our hotel near Circular Quay, walk to the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and step aboard one of the most iconic Quantum Class ships sailing in Australian waters.

✨ In this video:

First look at the ship

Embarkation process from Sydney

First impressions of Ovation of the Seas

Exploring the ship, grabbing lunch, checking out the pool deck

Settling into our Oceanview Balcony Cabin

Sailaway moments from Sydney Harbour

🔑 Want to see our full cabin tour (Oceanview Balcony Cabin 12282)?
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/M9U_TviBlzw

This is the third video in our Ovation of the Seas series – and things are just getting started. Subscribe for the full trip including our stop in Hobart and what happens next onboard…

👍 Like, comment & let us know your favourite embarkation day tradition!

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00:00 – Good Morning Sydney!
00:40 – Walking to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
01:15 – First Look at Ovation of the Seas
02:20 – Boarding & Embarkation Process
03:10 – Exploring the Ship: Pool Deck, Elevators & Decor
04:30 – Buffet Lunch & First Impressions
06:00 – Arriving at Our Balcony Cabin
07:15 – Sydney Sailaway Views
08:00 – What’s Coming Up on This Cruise!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whats inside? Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Tour | Oceanview Cabin 12282 Full Walkthrough

by Deb & Matt | Jun 10, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🚪 Welcome to our home away from home aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas! In this video, we give you a full cabin tour of our Oceanview Balcony Stateroom – Cabin 12282 (Deck 12, Forward).

This detailed walkthrough covers everything from the layout and storage space to the balcony size, USB ports, wardrobe, and bathroom.

💡 Whether you’re deciding what type of stateroom to book or just curious what it’s like inside a balcony cabin on Ovation of the Seas, this video is for you!

🛳️ Ovation of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ships sailing from Sydney, Australia – and this room was our base for a stunning cruise itinerary down to Hobart and Eden. She will be replaced by Anthem of the Seas in Australia from the 25/26 Summer Season.

🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow our full Ovation of the Seas series as we explore the ship, ports, activities… and a few unexpected surprises along the way.

👍 Like & comment – tell us if you’ve stayed in a similar cabin or if you’d choose a balcony like this one!

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00:00 – Welcome Onboard Ovation of the Seas
00:25 – Entryway & Storage Overview
01:10 – Wardrobe & Hanging Space
02:00 – Bathroom Layout & Amenities
03:05 – Main Cabin Space
04:00 – Balcony View & Seating
04:45 – Final Thoughts on Cabin 12282

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rydges Sydney Hotel Review | Best Hotel Near Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay for Cruising?

by Deb & Matt | Jun 6, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

A hotel stay in the heart of Sydney!
In this video, we give you a full room tour and hotel review, including what we loved (and didn’t!) about this central Sydney hotel.

Before boarding Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, we stayed at Rydges Sydney Harbour (Australia Square) – just 850m from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay.

We highlight features like the bedding, bathroom, and location making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. So tune in and find out if this is a great choice for **Sydney stays**.

📍 Location-wise, it’s hard to beat – walking distance to Sydney’s major attractions like The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and, of course, the cruise terminal.

✨ Whether you’re a cruiser looking for a pre-cruise hotel or just after a city break, check out if Rydges Australia Square is worth the price tag!

🛏️ In This Video:

👀Full room tour

🛁Bathroom & amenities

📌Hotel location overview

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️Our honest thoughts after staying overnight

🎥 Our Next video is the first episode in our Ovation of the Seas Sydney to Hobart series – subscribe so you don’t miss the next instalment when we board the ship!

👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe – we’d love to have you join us on our cruise adventures.

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00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Sydney!
00:32 – Rydges Hotel Exterior & Check-in
01:10 – Full Room Tour
02:25 – Bathroom & Amenities
03:40 – Hotel Location Highlights
04:12 – Final Thoughts & Value for Money

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Join Deb and Matt as they give a detailed **home tour** of their room at Ridges Australia Square in Sydney, sharing their first impressions of this **luxury hotel**. They highlight features like the full-length mirror and bathroom, making it one of the **best hotels in sydney**. This is a great choice for **sydney stays**.

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise And Travel Chat Live Stream with Deb and Matt

by Deb & Matt | Jun 4, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

We are back from Bali and ready to Chat!

There has been so much news since our last live stream so be sure to tune and and chat this week.

We will be covering Royal Caribbeans Lelepa announcement, our recent trip to Bali and so much more.

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

by Deb & Matt | Jun 3, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 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 💙

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 90s Icons, Cruise Chaos & Matt’s Unexpected Work at sea Day | Day 2 of Our Final P&O Cruise

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

Day 2 of our Farewell P&O Australia Cruise is here — and what a mix of mayhem and magic! 💼🌪️🎉
While the cyclone continues to interrupt the cruise plans, Matt is unexpectedly pulled into work mode (yes, even at sea 😅), and Deb gets stuck into 90s trivia, themed parties, and some well-earned solo exploring.

We catch up with cruise friends Rob & Ali, hand out some surprise gifts to viewers, and cap the night off with a Matrix-inspired 90s icon party and a fantastic show by Andrew De Silva (CDB) — and yes, the Spice Girls, Power Rangers, and Forrest Gump all made an appearance!

📺 If you missed Day 1 of this series, check it out here: https://youtu.be/mdHlqYHu86A
🎉 Subscribe for the next chapters as we sail toward the end of an era aboard the Pacific Encounter, now reborn as Carnival Encounter.

📍 Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Deb Hits Trivia & Breakfast Solo
02:45 – Matt’s Working… On a Cruise?!
04:10 – Viewer Meet-Up with Robynellic
06:00 – Matrix-Inspired 90s Outfits
07:20 – Live Performance by Andrew De Silva (CDB)
09:15 – Thoughts on Dinner at Dragon Lady
10:30 – 90s Deck Party: Costumes & Chaos
12:15 – End of Day 2 Reflections

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from the air….maybe sunset from a plane

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

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Chaos & 90s Vibes! Our FINAL P&O Australia Cruise | Pacific Encounter to Carnival

by Deb & Matt | May 21, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

It’s the end of an era! Join us as we set sail on our very last P&O Australia cruise aboard the Pacific Encounter — now rebranded as Carnival Encounter. This isn’t your average embarkation day… delays, disorganisation, and an approaching cyclone made for a chaotic start to our nostalgic 90s themed cruise! 🌪️🕺

From long lines at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to unexpected boarding hiccups, we take you behind the scenes of this unforgettable embarkation experience. But it’s not all stress — once onboard, we dive into delicious dining, get into the 90s party spirit, and reconnect with cruise creator friends like Rob & Ali from Robynellic.

🚢 Whether you’re a die-hard P&O fan, curious about the Carnival switchover, or just love a good cruise vlog, this is the perfect kickoff to our brand-new series.

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00:00 – Intro: Final P&O Cruise Begins
01:10 – Cyclone Delays at the Terminal (and Crowd Confusion!)
03:45 – Boarding the Pacific Encounter
06:00 – Cabin Check-In and First Impressions
07:45 – Dinner Before Unpacking?!
09:30 – Pumpkin Obsession & Arancini Favourites
11:10 – Internet Setup Onboard
12:00 – Reuniting with Rob & Ali & 90s Vibes Begin
14:00 – A Final Message From Us (Day 1 Wrap-Up)

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sea Day Fun on Ovation of the Seas | Cruise Vlog Day 5 | Sydney–Hobart–Eden

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Day in Hobart | Mt Wellington & Slow Recovery | Ovation of the Seas Vlog Day 4

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Travel Insurance, Do you need it? Why You NEED Travel Insurance!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Medical Emergency at Sea on Deb’s Birthday | Ovation of the Seas Cruise Vlog Day 2

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Sydney Embarkation Day Royal Caribbean Our Plans Changed

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whats inside? Ovation of the Seas Balcony Cabin Tour | Oceanview Cabin 12282 Full Walkthrough

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Rydges Sydney Hotel Review | Best Hotel Near Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay for Cruising?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise And Travel Chat Live Stream with Deb and Matt

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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: 90s Icons, Cruise Chaos & Matt’s Unexpected Work at sea Day | Day 2 of Our Final P&O Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Deb & Matt Chat is live from the air….maybe sunset from a plane

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Embarkation Chaos & 90s Vibes! Our FINAL P&O Australia Cruise | Pacific Encounter to Carnival

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