Tag: Family Friendly

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Carnival Encounter Cabin Tour 5236 | Interior Quad Room Review & First Impressions

by Deb & Matt | Apr 5, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Welcome aboard the Carnival Encounter! 🇦🇺

In this video, we take you inside Interior Cabin 5236, a quad-share cabin where we’re staying with three people during our Australia Day long weekend cruise.

This is our first impressions + full cabin tour, where we show you:

What the space is REALLY like with 3 guests
Bed configuration and layout
Storage options (and limitations!)
Bathroom setup and usability
Our honest first thoughts on comfort and practicality

If you’re considering an interior cabin on Carnival Encounter, especially for multiple guests, this is a must-watch before you book.

🚢 This is part of our Australia Day Cruise Series, so make sure you subscribe and follow along for:
✔ Daily vlogs
✔ Food & dining reviews
✔ Entertainment and onboard experiences
✔ Final cabin review at the end of the cruise

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Would YOU stay in an interior cabin with 3 or 4 people?

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: Carnival Encounter Issues, Royal Caribbean Changes & More

by Deb & Matt | Mar 11, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat LIVE for another week of cruise news, industry updates and live discussion with our cruise community.

Tonight we’re covering several major cruise industry stories including:

🚢 Carnival Encounter controversy
Passengers returning from the ship’s dry dock are reporting incomplete renovations, leaks in cabins and areas of the ship still resembling a construction site.

🥤 Royal Caribbean quietly removes a popular drink package perk
The Coca-Cola souvenir cup will no longer be automatically included with premium drink packages, meaning guests must now pay extra if they want Freestyle machine access.

🛳 Celebrity Solstice returns from dry dock
The ship has received new venues including Sunset Park, Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut Steakhouse as part of a major modernization program.

💎 Regent Seven Seas sees strong demand for Australia
The ultra-luxury line says its upcoming Australian winter season is almost sold out and may expand operations down under.

🏆 CLIA Cruise Industry Awards announced
Australia and New Zealand’s top cruise travel agents were honoured at the industry’s biggest awards night in Sydney.

⚓ New incentives to attract cruise ships to NSW ports

🏰Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore
5 years of Disney Magic awaits cruisers from Singapore on the newest and biggest ship in the Disney fleet, Disney Adventure. Recently christened by the ships godparent – Robert Downey Jr.

PLUS we’ll share our experiences, answer questions and discuss what these stories mean for cruisers in Australia.

Join the conversation LIVE!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: No Plans in Luganville… Then We Found This 💙 Santo Blue Hole

by Deb & Matt | Feb 26, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Day 7 of our New Year cruise brings us to Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo — home to some of Vanuatu’s most beautiful natural attractions.

Join us as we document our arrival in Luganville in this latest travel vlog. The ship’s docking process is always fascinating to watch, and we’re sharing our morning routine, including some quick breakfast ideas. This cruise adventure in Vanuatu is full of unexpected moments, even when we have no pre-booked activities.

We arrived with:
❌ No shore tour booked
❌ No fixed plan
❌ No idea what to expect

And then we discovered the breathtaking Nanda (Jackies) Blue Hole. Now on of our Top Travel Recommendations.

Crystal clear freshwater. Lush jungle surrounds. Almost surreal.

Did we accidentally walk into paradise?

After exploring Luganville town and doing a short walking tour, we head back onboard Voyager of the Seas for:

🍝 Giovanni’s Italian dinner
🎉 80s Night
⚓ Anchors Aweigh
🎶 Cruise theme party

If you’re cruising to Santo or Luganville with Royal Caribbean, this is a must-watch port day guide.

👇 Question:
Would you explore without a booked excursion?

00:00 Intro
00:51 Breakfast in Cabin
02:37 No Table
06:18 Tour Options in Luganville
12:32 Did We Find Paradise?
19:10 Included Refreshments
21:49 Santo Blue Hole
28:13 Luganville Vanuatu
34:19 Luganville Shopping
36:04 Leaving Luganville
37:59 Anchors Aweigh
40:36 Giovanni’s Royal Caribbean
46:54 Cruise Theme Party
47:24 80s Night Royal Caribbean
48:07 Coming Up Next

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Cabin 8555 Tour | Connecting to 8553

by Deb & Matt | Feb 17, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join Deb & Matt Chat for a detailed room tour of stateroom 8555 on the Voyager of the Seas Royal Caribbean. This cruise vlog provides an inside look at the cabin, perfect for anyone planning a cruise ship vacation. We share all the details and what to expect in this stateroom.

If you’re cruising with family or friends, an interconnecting cabin can make all the difference.
In this video, we tour Cabin 8555 on Voyager of the Seas, an inter-connecting Promenade View cabin connected to Cabin 8553.

This is our first impressions and detailed walkthrough, covering:
✅Storage and wardrobe space
✅Bathroom layout & shower size
✅Bed comfort (firm or soft?)
✅Power points (and the big limitation!)
✅Air conditioning
✅Desk and drawer space
✅Promenade view & bay window
✅Connecting door between 8555 & 8553

If you’re deciding between:
✔️ Interior
✔️ Promenade
✔️ Balcony
✔️ Interconnecting cabins

…this video will help you understand exactly what you’re getting.

📌 Watch our full tour of Cabin 8553 here:
https://youtu.be/PerG673VenI

👇 Question for you:
Would you choose an interconnecting cabin — or prefer separate rooms?

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Tastes of Asia Mystery Trivia and 70s Disco Party on Voyager of the Seas

by Deb & Matt | Jan 20, 2026 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Day 3 on our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise might just be one of the most fun-packed days of the trip.

Good morning, good morning! It’s “day3” of our cruise, and we have a restaurant booking for lunch at Izumi, but first, we need to sort out a diary conflict. Later, we’re looking forward to the 70s disco party, after some fun “mini golf” and a “family friendly” performance. Join us for another exciting day onboard!

We kick things off with the Royal Murder Mystery Trivia Game, teaming up with friends to solve the case. From there, it’s off to Izumi for specialty dining lunch, followed by some downtime where we create our own fun onboard with a new card game we brought along — Flip 7.

As the sun sets, we head out for mini-golf at sea, before the night really comes alive with:

🥢Dinner in the Main Dining Room
🎤The Music in Pictures show in the Royal Theatre
🪩A full-blown 70s Disco Inferno Party on the Promenade
🎤Late-night entertainment in the Star Lounge

This video perfectly shows how sea days on Voyager of the Seas balance activities, downtime, food and night-time entertainment — especially on longer cruises.

👇 Question for you:
Are you more about organised cruise activities, or do you prefer bringing your own entertainment onboard?

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00:00 Intro
00:52 A Royal Mystery Trivia Game
03:23 Izumi by Royal Caribbean
03:55 Speciality Dining Lunch
04:36 Make Your Own Entertainment
07:03 Family Friendly Fun
08:36 Putt Putt On
09:50 Cruise Mini Golf
14:35 Voyager of the Seas Main Dining Room
15:39 Dinner on Cruise Ship
20:21 Music In Pictures
23:58 70s Disco Inferno Party

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#RoyalCaribbean #Izumi #CruiseFun
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Found the Tiniest Taco Truck Ever!

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

Hawaii Food Tour:Mayitas Grill & Ala Moana Eats! Craving late-night eats? This hidden gem serves up fresh tacos on the spot. See why it’s worth the trip for a late night eat in Ala Moana! “Literally cooking it all fresh.” #AlaMoanaEats #Hawaii #TravelVlog #Waikiki #StreetFood #hiddengemss #LateNightEats#foodreview #Cruisevlog

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Want to Know the SECRET to a Smooth Family Flight to Hawaii

by Deb & Matt | Jul 20, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

🌺 Day 1 of our Transpacific Cruise Adventure Begins!

We’re travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu via Sydney—2 flights, 3 airports, 1 VERY long travel day.

We head to the airport for our **Hawaii travel** adventure! We’re sharing our early morning **travel tips** and glimpses of our **flight** to our destination. Get ready for some **oahu things to do** as we explore the island!

It is a family trip heading to **Hawaii** for a **vacation**! From the **Brisbane** **airport** via **Sydney** to our final destination in **honolulu**, experience our early morning start to **travel** all the way to **Waikiki**. We share scenes from the plane ride, airports and our arrival.

🧳 Follow us from home in Brisbane, through Sydney Domestic & International Airports (including “The House” Lounge), and all the way to our hotel in Waikiki!

✈️ Highlights in this video:

Brisbane Airport check-in and Qantas Domestic

Sydney Airport International Transfer & Lounge (“The House”)

Onboard food & seat comfort reviews

Immigration tips & travel fatigue moments 😅

📺 Stay tuned as we continue this transpacific adventure—including a cruise from Hawaii to Australia aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas!

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📽️ Our Transpacific Cruise Playlist
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📽️ Navigating Sydney Airport Transfers
https://youtu.be/9FuhRhiLhNw

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00:00 – Travel Day Begins in Brisbane
04:45 – Flight to Sydney
10:20 – Transferring to Sydney International
13:00 – Lounge Review: The House
17:45 – Boarding the Long-Haul Flight
25:15 – Food, Seats & Surviving the Journey
30:00 – Arrival in Honolulu & First Impressions

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise – Life – Travel Where to go in 2026 and More – Lets Chat about it

by Deb & Matt | Jul 16, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Lets chat about planning for 2026 and also our upcoming fantasy league style cruise line series.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Entertainment at Sea for kids and teens with Laser Tag, Dodgem Cars, Roller Skating and More! #fun

by Deb & Matt | Jul 22, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

When you #cruise you can be guaranteed #familyfriendly #fun especially with the Royal Caribbean #seaplex and its endless entertainment at sea.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Best Proposal: Cruise Kidnapping Love Story Unveiled

by Deb & Matt | Jun 14, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join us, Deb and Matt, as we stroll down memory lane to recount the magical moment when Matt proposed on the high seas! In this heartfelt video, we relive our unforgettable engagement aboard a romantic cruise, complete with surprises, friends, and a sunset that sealed our future together. 🚢💍

Matt was never keen on cruising, but love makes you leap into the unexpected! In a whirlwind of secrecy, with the help of Deb’s family and boss, Matt orchestrated a surprise that Deb would never forget—a Valentine’s Day weekend cruise that promised no clichés, but held the biggest surprise of her life.

👇 What you’ll discover in this video:

The Surprise Setup: How Matt “fake kidnapped” Deb to start their unexpected cruise journey aboard P&O’s Pacific Dawn, turning skepticism into excitement.
The Proposal Scene: Amid the romance of the setting sun on the top deck, with friends secretly in on the plan, Matt popped the question in a scene straight out of a movie.
The Cruise Magic: Explore the romantic ambiance of the cruise that made it the perfect setting for a proposal, from the serene ocean views to the intimate corners that whispered love.
Post-Engagement Celebrations: How we celebrated with friends on board, and the joy that followed as we sailed the seas engaged to be married.
This video is a deep dive into one of our most cherished memories, filled with tips for anyone thinking of proposing on a cruise. From choosing the right moment to coordinating with cruise staff for the perfect surprise, we share it all.

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0:00 Deb was kidnapped
0:58 Admission – He did it
1:20 How it started
3:30 Blindfolded and lost
4:50 Cruise Reveal
6:00 Scouting the proposal location
6:32 Matt did not like cruising
8:48 He proposed, she said yes.
11:40 Considerations when proposing on a cruise ship
12:35 The end of part one
12:51 Valentines Day
13:50 Celebrating a birthday
14:05 Fear of Balloons
15:50 Tips to enhance your proposal
17:15 P&O Memories
19:26 Final tips for the best proposal ever
23:25 Like & Subscribe

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Cabin Secrets: Clever Storage Hacks

by Deb & Matt | May 17, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

“Maximize Your Cruise Cabin Space: Innovative Storage Solutions on Quantum of the Seas”

Video Description:
Welcome back to Deb & Matt Chat! Today, we’re aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to share some clever storage solutions that have transformed our cruise cabin into a clutter-free haven. 🚢🧳But don’t despair, you can use these hints anywhere!

👚 “Cruise Ship Storage Hacks: Organize Your Cabin Like a Pro!” 👚

Navigating the limited space in a cruise cabin can be tricky, especially when traveling with tech gear, clothing, and personal items. Join us as we walk you through innovative storage hacks that we’ve implemented to maximize every inch of our cabin space, featuring a special insight from our wonderful cabin steward, Marwi.

👇 What you’ll learn in this video:

✅Multi-Functional Storage Items: Discover how items like a foldable storage organizer can keep your tech and camera gear neatly arranged.
✅Over-the-Door Organizers: See how we use these versatile organizers not just for shoes but for storing various small items to clear up space.
✅Laundry Solutions: Check out our portable laundry hamper hack to keep dirty clothes organized and out of the way.
✅Magnetic Hooks: Learn about our custom ‘Deb and Matt Chat’ magnetic clips for hanging paperwork and other essentials, enhancing room safety and convenience.
✅Plus, hear directly from Marwi, our cabin steward, about how these setups help not just us but also the crew in maintaining a tidy and safe cabin environment.

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