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

by Deb & Matt | Nov 19, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 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.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

by Deb & Matt | Nov 12, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 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

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

by Deb & Matt | Nov 5, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Oceanview Stateroom E231 Review | Crown Princess Cruise Ship

by Deb & Matt | Sep 30, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

In this video, we review our Oceanview Stateroom E231 on Crown Princess after staying in it for the second leg of our back-to-back cruise. 🌊🚢

We share our honest thoughts on the good, the not-so-good, and everything in between — from the medallion entry system and lighting to the bathroom setup, shower, and storage.

Highlights include:
✔️ Convenient Medallion entry system (but sometimes with delays)
✔️ Ample storage and wardrobe space
✔️ Oceanview window providing natural light
⚠️ Dim bathroom lighting & issues with the adjustable showerhead
✔️ Comfortable overall stay with pros and cons explained

If you’re considering booking E231 or a similar Oceanview cabin on Crown Princess, this video will give you the real story.

📍 Cabin: E231, Emerald Deck – Oceanview Stateroom
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe and follow along with our Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series — daily vlogs, cabin reviews, and dining experiences!

#CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseCabinReview #OceanviewCabin

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is Crown Grill Worth It? | Crown Princess Specialty Dining Cruise Review

by Deb & Matt | Sep 27, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Join us for a specialty dining experience at Crown Grill aboard Crown Princess. 🥩🍷

This video is a full step-by-step review of every course we enjoyed at the ship’s famous steakhouse. From fresh seafood appetizers to salads, bisques, juicy steaks, sides, and decadent desserts, we walk you through the menu and share our honest impressions.

Highlights include:
✔️ King prawns & seafood starters
✔️ Lobster bisque & fresh salads
✔️ Signature steaks (🤔maybe)
✔️ Delicious sides & sauces
✔️ Rich, indulgent desserts

If you’re considering booking Crown Grill on Crown Princess (or any Princess Cruises ship), this review will help you decide if it’s worth the specialty dining fee.

📍 Restaurant: Crown Grill – Specialty Steakhouse
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe for more of our Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series — daily vlogs, cabin reviews, and dining experiences!

#CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #CrownGrill #SpecialtyDining #CruiseFood

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00:00 Intro
00:31 Appetizers
00:40 King prawns
01:16 Blue Swimmer Crab Cake
02:13 Soup And Salad
02:23 Blue Iceberg
03:38 Lobster Bisque
04:30 Mains
05:16 Creamed Spinash, Asparagus, Fries
05:36 Strip Steak
06:03 Fliet Mignon
06:28 FAIL Creamed Spinach
07:49 Filet Mignon
08:40 Options for Sides
09:19 Beverages
09:41 WATER FAIL
11:05 Wines
12:41 Desserts
12:59 Rhubarb Cobbler Loaf
13:50 Warm Chocolate Mousse Trifle
15:08 Maybe not so good
15:59 Portion Sizes
16:48 Final thoughts
18:26 Bloopers

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Tease New Ship Class And New Icon Class Ship

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

It this weeks live stream lets chat about all the latest cruise news including

Royal Caribbeans New Icon Class Ship!
Is Royal Caribbean finally working on the Discovery Class?
Legend of the Seas to Sail Early!
The Australian Cruise Season is about to begin!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Final Day at Sea on Crown Princess | Cruise Activities & Honest Review

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

It’s our final day at sea on Crown Princess, and we’re making the most of it! 🌊🚢

We start the day with room service breakfast, coffee at the International Café, and check out a range of onboard activities (yes — even Jenga while the ship rocks!). Throughout the day, we explore what Crown Princess has to offer on a sea day, from relaxation to entertainment.

In the evening, we enjoy a delicious dinner at Crown Grill, and then we sit down to share our honest thoughts on Crown Princess and Princess Cruises overall. We talk about who this cruise line is perfect for, and what type of cruiser might enjoy it most.

📍 Itinerary: At Sea – Final Day (Sydney → Brisbane leg)
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Don’t miss our full Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series, including cabin reviews, specialty dining, and daily vlogs!

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Cabin Tour Crown Princess E231
https://youtu.be/ZQ-MTY4ua2A

📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Sabatinis Specialty Dining
https://youtu.be/MlON0NnQMb4

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

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0:00 Medallion Room Service
1:26 Jenga on a cruise ship
3:29 Staff Creations
4:42 Cruise Trivia
7:42 Disappointing food
8:29 Cruise Games
10:23 Deb wins again
10:55 Charades and Cocktails
13:02 Lido Deck Ice Cream,
13:44 Disaster strikes
15:23 Formal night
16:37 Champagne Waterfall
19:06 Crown Grill
19:33 The Day So Far
23:30 Crown Princess Review

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Take a Peek Inside Cabin E231 on Crown Princess!

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

Join us for a full cabin tour of Oceanview Stateroom E231 aboard Crown Princess! 🌊✨

This video shares our first impressions of this oceanview cabin as we begin the second leg of our back-to-back cruise. From the medallion entry system to the storage, bathroom, and sleeping setup, we walk you through everything you need to know about this stateroom.

Highlights include:
✔️ Medallion entry (no keycards needed!)
✔️ Closet and shelving storage options
✔️ Safe for valuables
✔️ Standard bathroom & shower setup
✔️ Oceanview window with natural light
✔️ Overall first impressions of the space

If you’re considering booking Cabin E231 or a similar Oceanview cabin on Crown Princess, this tour will give you a clear idea of what to expect.

📍 Cabin: E231, Emerald Deck – Oceanview Stateroom
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe and follow our Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series for daily vlogs, dining reviews, and more cabin tours!

#CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseCabinTour #OceanviewCabin

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

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0:00 Crown Princess Oceanview Cabin
0:41 Cabin Steward
1:21 Life Vests On a Cruise Ship
1:33 Luggage Storage on Cruise Ship
2:12 In Room Safe
2:26 Bathroom
3:58 Climate Control
4:23 Bedside power
5:45 Hairdryer
6:35 Cooler Box
6:53 Obstructed Oceanview

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Want a STUNNING Cruise Experience? Crown Princess Sydney Night Sailaway

by Deb & Matt | Sep 19, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

It’s Day 3 on Crown Princess, and today is a busy one! 🚢✨

We arrive in Sydney Harbour, and since this is a back-to-back cruise, we go through the turnaround process — disembarking, clearing customs, and re-boarding for the next leg. We also move into a new cabin and review the Premier Package we purchased for this segment.

Things take a twist when our DJI Pocket 3 camera dies, and Matt urgently leaves the ship to buy a replacement (and sneaks in some Sydney sightseeing along the way).

We wrap up this action-packed day with a stunning night-time sail away on Sydney Harbour followed by a delicious dinner at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria.

📍 Itinerary: Sydney (Turnaround Day, Back-to-Back Cruise)
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe and follow our Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series for more daily vlogs, cabin reviews, and dining experiences!

#CruiseVlog #CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #BackToBackCruise #sydneyharbourbridge

Checkout out some other videos
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📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Cruise back to back process in Sydney
01:21 Princess Premier Upgrade
04:01 Cruise Port Day in Sydney
05:33 Circular Quay Tram
07:03 World Square Sydney
07:09 D1 Store DJI Sydney to the rescue
08:14 Circular Quay Quick Tip
08:56 Circular Quay Quick tip 2
09:27 Marker 10
09:27 Sydney Harbour Cruise Sailaway at night
16:20 Crown Princess Premium Dining Sabatinis
18:04 Deck tour and rough seas on cruise
21:35 Day 3 wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is Sabatini’s Worth It for Cruise Food Lovers? | Crown Princess Cruise Specialty Dining

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

Join us for a specialty dining experience at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria aboard Crown Princess. 🍝🍷

This video walks you through our entire dinner at Sabatini’s — from bread, starters, and salads, through to mains, pasta dishes, and desserts. We give you our honest reactions to each course and share whether we think Sabatini’s is worth the extra cost on a Princess cruise.

Highlights include:
✔️ Fresh bread with balsamic & olive oil
✔️ Delicious soups and starters full of flavour
✔️ Creative salad combinations with charred pear & citrus
✔️ Pasta dishes, hearty mains & rich sauces
✔️ Decadent desserts to finish the night

If you’re considering booking Sabatini’s on Crown Princess or any Princess Cruises ship, this review will help you decide if it’s right for you.

📍 Restaurant: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe for more of our Crown Princess Back-to-Back Cruise Series — cabin reviews, daily vlogs, and specialty dining experiences!

#CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #SpecialtyDining #Sabatinis #CruiseFood
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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

📽️ Crown Princess Food & Fun
https://youtu.be/ER7AJZaXelo
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro
00:24 Welcome to Sabatinis on Crown Princess
00:37 The Menu
02:11 First Course
05:36 Second Course
07:10 Third Course
10:14 Fourth Course
12:36 Firth Course
15:43 Dessert
21:10 Sabatinis Recommendation
22:22 Blooper
22:35 Crown Princess Premium Dining

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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: What We Loved & Didn’t Love | Crown Princess Mini-Suite D301 Review

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

In this video, we review our Mini-Suite Stateroom D301 on Crown Princess at the end of our first back-to-back segment (Brisbane → Sydney). 🚢✨

We’ve spent a couple of days in this cabin and share our honest thoughts on the good and the not-so-good — from storage and lighting to the bathroom setup and bed area.

If you’re considering booking a Mini-Suite on Crown Princess, this video will give you a real idea of what to expect.

Highlights include:
✔️ Plenty of storage space (great for longer cruises)
✔️ Strong shower water pressure
✔️ Comfortable layout and lighting
⚠️ Some quirks like limited power outlets near the bed and a fixed showerhead height

This was our first Princess cruise, and this cabin was home for the Brisbane to Sydney leg before moving to a different stateroom for the return trip.

📍 Cabin: D301, Dolphin Deck – Mini-Suite
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe and follow along as we continue our Crown Princess back-to-back series!

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📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo

📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crown Princess Sea Day Vlog | Food, Relaxation & Disembarkation Prep

by Deb & Matt | Sep 12, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

It’s Day 2 at sea on Crown Princess as we cruise between Brisbane and Sydney. 🌊🚢

After a late night, we sleep in and head to the buffet for breakfast and lunch, and it doesn’t disappoint — gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and plenty of variety. Princess really know how to do buffets well compared to other lines we’ve sailed.

We also share some behind-the-scenes insight into how back-to-back cruises work on Princess, with turnaround day procedures, disembarkation tickets, and cabin moves explained.

This is a relaxing sea day full of good food, quiet ship vibes, and prepping for our next leg back to Brisbane!

📍 Itinerary: Brisbane → Sydney (2 Nights, Sea Day)
⚓ Ship: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises

👉 Subscribe and follow along as we continue our back-to-back Crown Princess adventure!

Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cabin Tour Crown Princess D301
https://youtu.be/z9u9YiY5g20

📽️ Crown Princess Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/3nvbf31UzXo
📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

#CruiseVlog #CrownPrincess #PrincessCruises #SeaDay #CruiseAustralia

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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: ⚓ LIVE: Cruise News, Ship Updates & What’s Coming Next!

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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Oceanview Stateroom E231 Review | Crown Princess Cruise Ship

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is Crown Grill Worth It? | Crown Princess Specialty Dining Cruise Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Tease New Ship Class And New Icon Class Ship

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Final Day at Sea on Crown Princess | Cruise Activities & Honest Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Take a Peek Inside Cabin E231 on Crown Princess!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Want a STUNNING Cruise Experience? Crown Princess Sydney Night Sailaway

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is Sabatini’s Worth It for Cruise Food Lovers? | Crown Princess Cruise Specialty Dining

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: What We Loved & Didn’t Love | Crown Princess Mini-Suite D301 Review

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Crown Princess Sea Day Vlog | Food, Relaxation & Disembarkation Prep

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