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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

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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: 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

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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: First Time on Crown Princess | Boarding in Brisbane (2-Night Cruise to Sydney)

by Deb & Matt | Sep 11, 2025 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Today we embark on the Crown Princess for the very first time! 🚢✨

This short 2-night cruise from Brisbane to Sydney is the beginning of our back-to-back adventure on Crown Princess. We’ll take you along for embarkation day as we board in Brisbane, explore the ship, and share our first impressions of Princess Cruises.

We’ve heard lots of different opinions about Princess — some say it’s for an older crowd, but we’re keen to experience it for ourselves and see what makes this ship special.

Join us as we kick off cruise number 8 in our “10 Cruises in 10 Weeks” series and discover everything Crown Princess has to offer!

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

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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)?
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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…

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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: Live Stream Crown Princess Sydney Cruise Sailaway

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

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: Transpacific Cruise ends. Want an EPIC Sydney Adventure? Watch This Now!

by Deb & Matt | Dec 20, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

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0:00 Leaving the ship
2:38 Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
4:23 Circular Quay
7:32 Sydney Jet boat
10:41 Beer at Opera House
11:55 Secret Cruise Spotting
13:47 Under the bridge
14:58 Circular Quay Luggage Storage
16:41 Train to Sydney Airport
18:04 Sydney Hotel Food and Drinks.
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Transpacific Cruise Vlog Day 11 and 12 Deb Gets Sick

by Deb & Matt | Nov 21, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

While things start out ok on Day 11, by Day 12 it is clear Deb is not very well. Find out how she gets on in this latest cruise Vlog from our Transpacific Cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas.
We also caught up with Scott and Leanne a.k.a “CruisingTravellers” on Instagram.

Matt and Noah also have a boys date and enjoy the wonderful Jamies Restaurant again, while checking out the “sexiest man” competition and Matt maybe spends a little too long one night at the Bar in Boleros.

Find Scott and Leanne on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/cruisingtravellers/

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📽️Day 3 Transpacific Cruise
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📽️Day 10 Transpacific Cruise Tahiti
https://youtu.be/QweWQnt1zVg

📽️Ovation of the Seas 12594 Cabin tour
https://youtu.be/u05HKEjdkok

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0:00 Morning views
1:03 Passport collection
2:54 Next Cruise desk
3:29 Afternoon activities
6:22 New Zealand Traveller Declaration
8:09 Cocktails in Boleros
10:46 Day 11 Wrap up
12:05 Day 12 Deb is Unwell
12:40 Stormy Pool
13:30 Room service
15:34 Jamies Italian
16:26 Bed should have been one drink ago.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 Vlog Transpacific Cruise Hawaii to Sydney Ovation of the Seas

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

Our Day 2 Vlog is here.

A few work interruptions today but we had an amazing time on @RoyalCaribbean Ovation of the Seas all the same. We stumbled across the roaming piano player, enjoyed specialty dining at Chops Grille, and so much more.

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0:00 Kicking off Day 2
1:17 Roaming Piano Player
1:57 Two70
4:37 Duty Calls – Working at sea
6:14 Meeting awesome people
7:25 Time for a cocktail
8:57 Sailaway wrapup
12:25 Chops Grille
15:40 Day 2 Wrap

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: P&O 80s Cruise – Forever 80’s Icons Party – Day 2 Vlog P&O Pacific Encounter

by Deb & Matt | Sep 7, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Sail with us on the P&O 80s Cruise for a fun-filled day 2 vlog! From the morning trivia to Forever 80’s Icons Party with live music and more, this cruise is a blast from the past you won’t want to miss! #80scruise #live music #p&o80scruise

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0:00 Late Start
0:36 Slow start
1:12 Escape to Altitude Nightclub
1:48 Lunch – Waterfront Restaurant
3:58 Afternoon trivia
5:07 Making a Windchime
12:46 Costumes
15:05 Theatre Seating Hack
16:20 Tiana Turner Tribute Show
17:01 Dinner Disappointing Dragon Lady
19:59 Forever 80s Party
22:19 Day 2 Wrap up

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: #Cruise Update Big Ships Returning to Sydney & Brisbane!

by Deb & Matt | Apr 5, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Could the rumours be true? Is Voyager of teh Seas coming back to Australia and replacing Quantum of the Seas? Will Ovation of the Seas be staying or going? Will Royal Caribbean start year-round cruising from Sydney or Brisbane?
That’s what it was, a gentle reading between the lines we might be wrong we could be wrong but but it looks like uh twenty-five twenty-six crew season will have uh voyager and anthem yeah Looking at the industry cruise figures for this last summer season from what I’ve read and I was sharing the article with you the other day the cruise season out of Brisbane has been a lot bigger on Quantum

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Exciting #CruiseNews #RoyalCaribbean Perfect Day at Lelepa Construction Update #cruise

by Deb & Matt | Apr 3, 2024 | YouTube: Deb And Matt Chat | 0 |

Exciting news: Get ready to Sail Away to the Paradise of Tomorrow⛵️🌴

You may have heard the rumours that Royal Caribbean have been looking at establishing a South Pacific version of their Perfect Day at Coco Bay here in the South Pacific And we have heard today that yesterday staff from the ship were actually out and about and at Lelepa Were taken over there to have a look at the construction that is already underway So things are starting to happen They were over there doing familiarizations looking at how the local guides might set up different tours on the island as well and all this sort of thing So Lelepa is happening Very exciting Very exciting.

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