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

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

by | Mar 11, 2026 | | 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.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is The Voyager of the Seas Worth It? Our First Impressions

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Is The Voyager of the Seas Worth It? Our First Impressions

by | Dec 16, 2025 | | 0 |

Voyager of the Seas has officially arrived in Brisbane, Australia, and we’re on board for her very first homeport cruise of the season! 🚢🇦🇺

In this video, we share our first impressions of Voyager of the Seas, from the overall vibe and design to dining, entertainment, pool decks, bars, and what it feels like getting around this classic Royal Caribbean ship.

We’re thrilled to be boarding the `voyager of the seas royal caribbean` as she begins her season! 🇦🇺 This `royal caribbean cruise` marks her first `cruise from brisbane`, and we’re excited to share our initial thoughts and all the ship’s features in this `cruise vlog`. Get ready to see everything from the ice skating rink to thrilling water slides as we embark on this adventure!

This is our first time sailing Voyager of the Seas, so we’re focusing on what stood out immediately — the atmosphere, how modern (or classic) she feels, the food options, live entertainment, ice skating show, and whether Voyager feels like a good fit for Australian cruisers.

If you’re cruising Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, considering a Royal Caribbean cruise in Australia, or deciding between Voyager, Quantum, Ovation or Anthem of the Seas, this video is a great place to start.

🎥 Coming up in this Voyager of the Seas series:
• Cabin tours & end-of-trip reviews
• Dining deep dives
• Daily vlogs
• Tips for cruising Voyager from Brisbane

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00:00 Intro
00:51 The Vibe
01:08 Design Inspiration
01:29 Modern Classic Feel
01:36 Main Dining Room
01:49 Getting Around the Ship
02:24 Things to Do
03:05 Pool Decks
03:49 Dining Experiences
05:45 Entertainment
05:56 Ice Skating Show
06:52 Live Music
07:18 Casual Food Options
07:52 Bars & Lounges
08:46 The Verdict

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Whales, Seafood & Sailaway | Anthem of the Seas Visits Eden Australia

by | Dec 5, 2025 | | 0 |

It’s our final day aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas 🇦🇺 and what a way to finish – with whales, seafood and stunning coastal views!

Today we arrive in Eden, New South Wales, one of Australia’s most picturesque regional cruise ports. Join us as we explore the Tastes of Eden Festival, visit the historic Seahorse Inn, and stroll through the town’s heritage walk along Two Fold Bay.

Matt hunts down his favourite smoked seafood chowder, we enjoy a relaxed sail-away watching whales, and wrap up our cruise with dinner in the Main Dining Room and a quick review of Anthem of the Seas.

Eden is a great family friendly destination.

So Join Deb & Matt as we share our latest cruise vlog from the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship arriving in Eden! We had a glorious day exploring the Tastes of Eden Festival, enjoying yummy local foods and the stunning weather during our Royal Caribbean cruise. This eating and travel experience was truly unforgettable.

🌊 Highlights:
✅ Tastes of Eden Festival & local food stalls
🐋 Whale watching from Anthem of the Seas
🏨 Historic Seahorse Inn at Two Fold Bay
🍽️ Cruise buffet & final MDR dinner
👨‍👩‍👦 Family-friendly cruising in Australia

📍 Port: Eden NSW, Australia
🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International
🎥 Series: Anthem of the Seas Australia Cruise Vlogs 2025

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Anthem of the Seas Cruise
01:40 Tastes of Eden Festival
03:51 Two Fold Bay
04:35 Smoked Seafood Chowder
10:04 Seahorse Inn
13:24 Eden New South Wales
19:02 Eden History Walk
20:04 Crusie Port Eden
22:26 Cruise Dad Joke
22:50 Cruise Buffet
23:11 Sailaway Eden
23:50 Whale watching on cruise ships
24:50 Family Friendly Cruising
25:41 Main Dining Room MDR
29:05 Review Anthem of the Seas

#AnthemoftheSeas #CruiseVlog #RoyalCaribbean #DebAndMattChat #EdenNSW #CruiseAustralia #SydneyCruise #WhaleWatching #CruiseFood #RoyalCaribbeanAustralia

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick Cruising to Singapore

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick Cruising to Singapore

by | Feb 24, 2025 | | 0 |

🚢 Day 4 on Anthem of the Seas – A Sea Day to Recover! 🌊

After an unexpected end to our night in Phuket, today turned out to be a very quiet sea day. Deb spent most of the day unwell in bed, while Matt took care of passports, meals, and exploring the ship solo.

🌟 In This Video:
✅ Deb Falls Sick – A tough day at sea 🤒
✅ Solo Breakfast & Dining – Ala carte & casual meals 🍽️
✅ Collecting Passports – What you need to know for Singapore 🛂
✅ Filling Out the Singapore Arrival Card – Cruise passengers must do this! 📋
✅ Taking the Stairs on a Cruise – Staying active onboard 🏃
✅ Shoutout to Amazing Crew Members! 👏
✅ Preview of Tomorrow’s Final Day in Singapore 🇸🇬

🎥 Cruise & Travel Tips:

What to do if you get sick on a cruise 🤕
Tips for navigating embarkation & disembarkation in Singapore ✈️
Royal Caribbean’s process for passport collection 🛳️

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

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Recap
1:40 Passport Collection
3:15 Singapore Online Arrival Card
6:22 Johnny Rockets
8:05 Deb lives!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick & A Quiet Day Onboard! Cruising Singapore

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas – Day 4: Rough Sea Day | Deb Falls Sick & A Quiet Day Onboard! Cruising Singapore

by | Feb 23, 2025 | | 0 |

🚢 Day 4 on Anthem of the Seas – A Sea Day to Recover! 🌊

After an unexpected end to our night in Phuket, today turned out to be a very quiet sea day. Deb spent most of the day unwell in bed, while Matt took care of passports, meals, and exploring the ship solo.

🌟 In This Video:
✅ Deb Falls Sick – A tough day at sea 🤒
✅ Solo Breakfast & Dining – Ala carte & casual meals 🍽️
✅ Collecting Passports – What you need to know for Singapore 🛂
✅ Filling Out the Singapore Arrival Card – Cruise passengers must do this! 📋
✅ Taking the Stairs on a Cruise – Staying active onboard 🏃
✅ Shoutout to Amazing Crew Members! 👏
✅ Preview of Tomorrow’s Final Day in Singapore 🇸🇬

🎥 Cruise & Travel Tips:

What to do if you get sick on a cruise 🤕
Tips for navigating embarkation & disembarkation in Singapore ✈️
Royal Caribbean’s process for passport collection 🛳️

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Checkout out some other videos
📽️ Cruise Cabin Reviews and Tours Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrJ5bridAKcgqxwHGl2FKh3C

📽️Cruising from Singapore – Embarkation Day
https://youtu.be/009AaEAo67s

📽️ Our Royal Caribbean Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUerYdynBrLMyRgi7seksqf8H4Vet_S0

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0:00 Recap
1:40 Passport Collection
3:15 Singapore Online Arrival Card
6:22 Johnny Rockets
8:05 Deb lives!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Journey Begins! 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks – LIVE Stream

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The Journey Begins! 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks – LIVE Stream

by | Feb 19, 2025 | | 0 |

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! We’re embarking on an EPIC adventure – 10 Cruises in 10 Weeks! 🛳️🌊 And we’re kicking things off with this LIVE stream! 🎥

Join us as we chat about:
✅ Our itinerary – which ships, destinations, and cruise lines we’ll be sailing on! 🌍
✅ How we’re packing & preparing for 10 back-to-back cruises! 🎒
✅ Our top cruise tips & hacks for long-term cruising! 🏝️
✅ Answering YOUR questions live! 💬

🔔 DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Stay tuned as we document every step of this insane adventure! 🚢✨

💬 What are YOU most excited to see? Drop your questions in the chat and let’s talk all things CRUISING! 🚢🔥

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Singapore Cruise Embarkation Day on Anthem of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Singapore Cruise Embarkation Day on Anthem of the Seas

by | Feb 13, 2025 | | 0 |

Come on board with us as we sail away from Singapore on Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas departing from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal.
From hotel check out, to the cruise terminal, from meals to great evening entertainment. We cover it all in this exciting cruise Vlog.

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📽️ Getting to Singapore
https://youtu.be/ZOr9h6njp3Q
📽️ Our Singapore Hotel
https://youtu.be/RZgWrO8ZOOo

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0:00 Intro
0:54 Penny University Coffee
2:19 Off to the Cruise terminal
3:21 Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Singapore

10:16 Onboard Anthem of the Seas
10:46 Muster Station
11:54 Windjammer
17:26 Anthem Views of Singapore
21:43 Luggage
23:28 Cruise luggage confiscated
26:26 Sailaway party
26:56 Solarium Bistro
30:52 Second Dinner
40:25 Tap factory
46:07 Daily Wrap up

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Flying to Singapore to Cruise on Anthem of the Seas Day 1 Vlog

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Flying to Singapore to Cruise on Anthem of the Seas Day 1 Vlog

by | Feb 9, 2025 | | 0 |

4:28Join us on our adventure as we fly to Singapore and board the Anthem of the Seas for a cruise! This vlog covers day 1 of our journey, from Brisbane to Singapore. Get a glimpse of our Singapore Airlines flight, accommodation, and a LEGENDARY late night food experience in Singapore before we board the Anthem of the Seas. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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0:00 Intro
0:29 Brisbane International Airport
1:50 Duty Free Drink Samples
4:28 Singapore Airlines Silver Kris Lounge
6:03 SQ236 Take off Brisbane airport Airbus A350
9:09 Singapore Airlines food
12:52 Landing at Changi
13:06 Changi Immigration and Baggage Collection
17:19 Pre-Cruise Accommodation Rest Bugis Hotel
20:23 Night walk in Singapore
22:51 Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant
26:38 Wrap up

#cruise #SingaporeAirlines #AnthemoftheSeas #flytocruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints

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