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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Arrived For Our Cruise… But There Was NO SHIP! | Anthem of the Seas

by | Jun 16, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

Our Sydney to Airlie Beach cruise adventure officially begins, but things don’t quite go to plan when we arrive at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal and discover one very important thing is missing…

The ship!

Join us as we travel from Brisbane to Sydney, explore Circular Quay, check out recent airport upgrades, drop our bags, complete embarkation, board Anthem of the Seas and enjoy our first day onboard.

We also visit Windjammer Marketplace, explore the ship, enjoy sailaway from Sydney Harbour, test GIGSKY connectivity, watch aircraft movements around Sydney Airport and experience our first dinner in the Main Dining Room.

Unfortunately, we also encounter a couple of unexpected problems, including damaged clothing and an issue with our cabin shower.

🛳️ Ship: Anthem of the Seas
🌏 Cruise: Sydney to Airlie Beach
🚢 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas – Arrival in Sydney https://youtube.com/live/qn9tn2cwieY?feature=share

Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Sailaway
https://youtube.com/live/KPVIB4nKD48?feature=share

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:22 Late Cruise Arrival
00:42 Brisbane Airport Upgrades
01:32 Sydney Airport Train
01:55 Circular Quay Sydney
03:11 Cruise Bag Drop
04:45 Anthem of the Seas Arrives
05:39 Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
08:27 Sydney Light Rail
08:37 Cruise Supplies
10:03 Cruise Embarkation
10:47 Cruise Boarding
12:06 Finding Our Cabin
12:41 Lunch in Windjammer
15:45 GIGSKY Preview
16:21 Plane Spotting in Sydney
17:39 Sailaway
18:18 Warning – Ruined Clothes
20:03 Shower Problems
21:14 Main Dining Room – American Icon
24:31 Starters
28:11 Dinner
31:08 Dessert
33:31 Outro

If you enjoy cruise vlogs, cruise news, ship reviews and travel adventures, be sure to subscribe and join us for the rest of this Anthem of the Seas series.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin 11703: Full Room Tour

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Anthem of the Seas Interior Cabin 11703: Full Room Tour

by | Jun 11, 2026 | | 0 |

Welcome aboard Anthem of the Seas!

In this first video of our brand-new cruise series, we’re taking you inside Cabin 11703, an Interior Stateroom with Royal Caribbean’s famous Virtual Balcony.

We’ll show you everything you need to know before you book, including the layout, storage, bathroom, power outlets, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, room service options, and a couple of little surprises we discovered during our cruise.
This is our first impressions tour Anthem of the Seas cabin 11703 to see what this specific stateroom looks like before you book your next cruise vacation.

If you are planning a trip on Anthem of the Seas, knowing exactly what to expect from your accommodations is essential. This cabin tour of room 11703 walks you through the layout and features, helping you decide if this specific Royal Caribbean room is the right choice for your travel needs.

We show you how to access the space using your Sea Pass card, verifying that you have the correct stateroom upon arrival. Whether you are a first-time cruiser or a frequent traveler, seeing a real cruise cabin setup helps remove the guesswork from your booking process.

Subscribe for weekly cruise room breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see more stateroom tours from this ship.
We also share some practical cruise hacks, including our favourite towel trick, why you should pack magnetic hooks, and what travel adaptor you’ll need.

If you’re planning a Royal Caribbean cruise from Sydney, or you’re considering an interior cabin with a virtual balcony, this review should help you decide if it’s the right cabin for you.

📍 Cruise: Anthem of the Seas
🛳️ Cabin: 11703
🚢 Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony
🌏 Itinerary: Sydney to Airlie Beach

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Seapass Card
00:53 Entry Area
01:09 Evacuation Card
01:30 Do Not Disturb
01:42 Air Conditioning
02:04 Bring Your Hooks
02:37 Bathroom
03:09 Towel Hack
05:06 Storage
05:21 Hanging Space
06:06 Virtual Balcony
06:56 Power
07:16 Travel Adaptor
07:55 Tea and Coffee
08:31 Room Service
09:17 Cruise Fridge
09:51 Problem #1
11:32 Final Thoughts

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Lelepa OFFICIAL! 🇻🇺 What This Means for Aussie Cruising | LIVE

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Royal Caribbean Lelepa OFFICIAL! 🇻🇺 What This Means for Aussie Cruising | LIVE

by | Mar 18, 2026 | | 0 |

Tonight on Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, we’re diving into one of the biggest cruise announcements for Australia and the South Pacific 🌴🚢

Royal Caribbean has officially revealed Royal Beach Club Lelepa in Vanuatu 🇻🇺 — their first exclusive destination in the South Pacific, launching from 2027.

So what does this actually mean for cruisers? 🤔

We break down:

🌴What’s included at Lelepa (beaches, food, adults-only areas & more)

🛝How it compares to Perfect Day at CocoCay

🤯Why this is a HUGE move for Australian cruising

👀The confirmed direction for Royal Caribbean in Australia

🤔Will this lead to more ships, bigger ships… or even year-round cruising?

💬 Plus — we want YOUR thoughts live in the chat!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour – Affordable Cruise Hotel Near Circular Quay!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Staying at YHA Sydney Harbour – Affordable Cruise Hotel Near Circular Quay!

by | Nov 9, 2025 | | 0 |

Planning your Sydney cruise? 🚢 Before boarding Anthem of the Seas, we stayed just 6 minutes from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at YHA Sydney Harbour, right in The Rocks!

Join us for a detailed hostel tour of our stay in Sydney Australia! We’re checking out some cheap accommodation and showing you why it’s great budget accommodation. Explore Sydney hotels with us and get a feel for Hostels Sydney!

This historic and eco-friendly hostel surprised us — with private ensuite rooms, epic rooftop views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and unbeatable proximity to Circular Quay. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers looking for affordable Sydney accommodation before or after a cruise.

Join us as we take you through:
✅ How to check in and access the lifts
✅ Room tour of our Harbour View Ensuite
✅ Facilities, rooftop bar, and history of this unique site
✅ Our honest verdict — is it worth staying here before your cruise?

📍 YHA Sydney Harbour – The Rocks, Circular Quay
💡 Tip: It’s just a short walk to the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal where most major cruise lines depart!

00:00 Intro
00:30 How to Check-in
00:58 Lift Security
01:12 Hostel Accommodation For Couples
02:09 Historical Sydney Accommodation
02:37 YHA Sydney Harbour Facilities
04:45 YHA Sydney Harbour View Private Room
05:09 The View
06:10 Coffee and Tea
06:26 The Bed
06:53 Location Circular Quay Station
07:39 POWER
07:56 TV
08:09 Storage
09:03 YHA Ensuite Sydney Harbour
10:13 Unique Building and History
10:49 BEST VIEWS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR
11:06 Rooftop Lounge and Bar
12:09 Sydney Cruise Ship Accommodation
12:56 Is it Worth it?

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

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

by | Sep 27, 2025 | | 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

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

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

by | Sep 19, 2025 | | 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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📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
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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)

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: First Time on Crown Princess | Boarding in Brisbane (2-Night Cruise to Sydney)

by | Sep 11, 2025 | | 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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📽️ Crown Princess Dance Off with @CruiseCrazedFam
https://youtu.be/NWj4baawIUI

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

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

by | Jun 13, 2025 | | 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…

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CHAPTERS
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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

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

by | Jun 10, 2025 | | 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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📽️ Cabin tour and review playlist
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CHAPTERS
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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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Live Stream Crown Princess Sydney Cruise Sailaway

by | Apr 16, 2025 | | 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!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Transpacific Cruise ends. Want an EPIC Sydney Adventure? Watch This Now!

by | Dec 20, 2024 | | 0 |

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📽️Day 16 Transpacific Cruise Tahiti
https://youtu.be/BjV2INIV8eQ

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

📽️Day 17 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/StVNnwQYs7s
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CHAPTERS
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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

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Transpacific Cruise Vlog Day 11 and 12 Deb Gets Sick

by | Nov 21, 2024 | | 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 2 Transpacific Cruise
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📽️Day 3 Transpacific Cruise
https://youtu.be/8DpC_1LLeR8

📽️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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