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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: New Royal Caribbean Deployments for Australia South Pacific Lelepa

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: New Royal Caribbean Deployments for Australia South Pacific Lelepa

by | Mar 24, 2026 | | 0 |

Royal Caribbean has officially revealed its 2027/2028 Australia & South Pacific cruise deployment — and we’re breaking it ALL down.

We’re here to discuss the 2027-2028 Royal Caribbean itinerary for Australia! This video breaks down the specific ship details, departure days, and what’s missing from the schedule. Join us for some essential travel tips and cruise news as we share our predictions and thoughts on this exciting australia travel update. We’d love to hear your feedback in the comments!
In this full studio analysis, we dive deep into:

🚢 Which ships are coming to Australia (Anthem & Voyager)
🌴 South Pacific itineraries, ports & destination trends
🇳🇿 New Zealand cruise offerings (and the BIG catch)
📊 Cruise lengths, sailing patterns & departure days
🔁 Island double-ups and itinerary strategy
😮 What surprised us… and what disappointed us

We also take a closer look at:

⁉️Lelepa updates (and what’s missing…)
⁉️Inclusions vs expectations
⁉️Royal Caribbean’s strategy for the Australian market

If you’re planning a future cruise — or just love cruise news — this is your ultimate breakdown of the 2027/28 season.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Would you book one of these itineraries?

🎥 Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:19 Royal Caribbean Australia Overview
07:20 Ports and Destinations
08:36 Island Cruise Doubles
10:42 New Zealand Destinations
11:23 Lengths of the Cruises
11:42 Anthem Sailing Length
12:07 Voyager Sailing Lengths
13:23 Departure Days
16:21 The New Zealand Catch
17:29 Surprises
18:37 Lelepa Downsides
19:02 Lelepa Inclusions
20:28 Final Thoughts

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

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

by | Feb 26, 2026 | | 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

#Luganville #SantoBlueHole
#VanuatuCruise
#VoyagerOfTheSeas
#RoyalCaribbean
#80sNight
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Cabin 8555 Tour | Connecting to 8553

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

by | Feb 17, 2026 | | 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: Voyager of the Seas Day 1 🚢 First Sailing from Brisbane | Embarkation & First Night

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Voyager of the Seas Day 1 🚢 First Sailing from Brisbane | Embarkation & First Night

by | Dec 23, 2025 | | 0 |

Welcome to Day 1 on Voyager of the Seas, sailing from Brisbane, Australia 🚢🇦🇺
G’day everyone! Join us for a new `cruise vlog` as we embark on our `travel` adventure aboard the `voyager class ship`, Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. This `cruise ship` exploration marks our first time on this particular vessel, promising a fantastic `vacation` filled with discoveries. Stick with us for more content as we share our experiences on this `royal caribbean voyager class` vessel!

This is our embarkation day vlog and the very first Voyager of the Seas Brisbane homeport cruise of the season.

In this video we take you through:
• The Brisbane Cruise Terminal experience
• The embarkation and boarding process
• First impressions of the ship once onboard
• Windjammer lunch, casual dining & pizza
• Exploring wide open decks, promenade, casino & upper decks
• Muster station experience
• Live entertainment including Ice Odyssey
• Dinner at Chops Grille
• What the ship feels like on night one

We also share our honest first impressions of Voyager of the Seas after a full first day onboard — the crowds, the quiet spaces, and how she compares to other Royal Caribbean ships we’ve sailed.

This video is part of our Voyager of the Seas Brisbane series, including cabin tours, dining reviews, daily vlogs, and tips for cruising from Australia.

👉 Subscribe to Deb & Matt Chat for Aussie cruise vlogs, ship tours, cruise news, and honest reviews.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Voyager of the Seas Brisbane
00:27 Embarkation Process
00:49 Brisbane Cruise Terminal
02:25 Boarding Voyager of the Seas
04:41 Wide Open Decks
05:39 Muster Station
06:14 Windjammer Lunch
08:43 Games Room & Library
10:40 Promenade Café & Pizza
11:54 Secret Spot
14:21 Casino Walkthrough
16:51 Upper Decks
19:02 Christmas Tree on a Cruise Ship
21:05 The Cruising Tea Ladies
24:48 Ice Odyssey
25:29 The Night So Far
27:24 Chops Grille
29:35 First Impressions of Voyager of the Seas
32:39 Pig ’n’ Whistle Crowds
33:59 Empty Spaces
34:28 Final Thoughts

#VoyagerOfTheSeas
#CruisingFromBrisbane
#RoyalCaribbeanAustralia
#CruiseVlog
#EmbarkationDay
#AustralianCruise
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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

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

by | Sep 7, 2024 | | 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

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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

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

by | Jul 22, 2024 | | 0 |

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

👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy our video on how to keep the kids and teens entertained at Sea! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕
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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Kids LOVE Quantum of the Seas Bumper Cars

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Kids LOVE Quantum of the Seas Bumper Cars

by | Jun 21, 2024 | | 0 |

Jump on board with Matt & Noah as they become speed demons and ride the Bumper cars on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas.

Bumper Cars along with a number of other activities can be found in the Seaplex. Check your daily activity guide in the Royal App for times. But remember to arrive early.

Check out our Seaplex adventure guide at this link.
https://youtu.be/09VCMuzlze0?si=fb80GtPXDqScG2u_

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0:00 Hurry up dad!
0:27 Pre-race interview
1:46 Drivers get ready
3:30 Dodgem!
5:50 Wrap up

#royalcaribbean #cruisevlog #travel

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The END of P&O Australia

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: The END of P&O Australia

by | Jun 4, 2024 | | 0 |

Carnival Corporation has made the announcement that the P&O Cruises Australia brand will be NO MORE after almost a century of operation and the fleet will be changing as a result! Lets discuss in this live stream!

Thats right the FUN SHIP brand is going to be “sunset”

P&O Statement (Extract)
“P&O Cruises Australia is a storied brand with an amazing team, and we are extremely proud of everything we have accomplished together in Australia and the broader region,” said Weinstein. “However, given the strategic reality of the South Pacific’s small population and significantly higher operating and regulatory costs, we’re adjusting our approach to give us the efficiencies we need to continue delivering an incredible cruise experience year-round to our guests in the region. Carnival Corporation & plc remains committed to Australia and we will continue to be the largest cruise operator in the region with 19 ships calling on 78 destinations and representing almost 60% of the market.”

Full statement at https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/carnival-corporation-strategically-align-portfolio-and-absorb-po

We will be following the updates and progress on this rebranding closely. Make sure you like and subscribe to keep up to date.

Join us for a live stream as we discuss the major changes happening within P&O Australia. Carnival Corporation, the parent company, is rebranding the P&O Australia ships, leading to the disappearance of the beloved brand. Stay tuned to learn more about the huge transformations in the cruise industry!

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0:00 Countdown
1:00 Intro – We are Live
2:20 THE BIG NEWS – P&O SHUTDOWN
3:00 The Official Announcement
5:20 Ship & Fleet Changes
6:55 Coverage by others
14:53 WHY?

#POAustralia #cruisenews #australia #CarnivalCorporation #CruiseIndustry #Rebranding #livestream

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Cruise Review ! Day 8 VLOG Last Day at Sea!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas Cruise Review ! Day 8 VLOG Last Day at Sea!

by | Apr 25, 2024 | | 0 |

Our VLOG from Day 8 on #royalcaribbean Quantum of the Seas Easter Cruise from Brisbane Australia. This is an eight night cruise visiting three south pacific destinations.

Today is the last day of our cruise. We explore some working from the ship options, check out the photo gallery and even have some fun on dodgem cars. At the same time we reflect on the amazing people we have met on another incredible journey.

Don’t forget to check out our website. https://www.debandmattchat.com
and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/ & https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat

#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #Brisbane #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #australiacruise #southpacificcruise

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #4 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Noumea

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: DAY #4 Vlog Quantum of the Seas Noumea

by | Apr 5, 2024 | | 0 |

Today on the 8 Night Easter Cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas, we visited Noumea, New Caledonia.

After disembarking we took a walk through town to the World War Two Museum, Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, and also the Maritime Museum, Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie. Following a stop at the markets we headed back to the ship for a swim and Noah went indoor sky the ships iFly onboard.

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0:00 Intro and Arrival
0:57 Arrival & Noumea Activities
2:36 Street Walk
4:34 World War 2 Museum
5:09 Montage WW2 Museum
6:00 Wrap up – Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
7:01 Street walk 2
8:34 Getting our bearings
10:10 Maritime Museum
13:22 Montage Maritime Museum
15:31 Wrap up – Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie
16:39 Tchou Tchou Train
18:50 Lunch options
21:10 Markets (tourist)
24:20 Back on board
25:43 iFly
27:40 Hotdog
27:57 Day 4 Wrap up

#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #gatsby #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #vanuatu #mysteryisland #portvila #noumea #birthdayparty

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas – VLOG Day 3 – #royalcaribbean

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Quantum of the Seas – VLOG Day 3 – #royalcaribbean

by | Mar 30, 2024 | | 0 |

This is the Day 3 VLOG form the 8 Night Easter Cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas.

📢📢📢Shout out to Channel Subscriber Darren for saying Hello today📢📢📢

Today Matt visited the spa for a mens facial, we experienced a church service at sea, and attended one of the onboard art auctions and had an amazing Asian themed dinner in Silk.

The evening entertainment was capped off with Aussie entertainer Nikki Bennett https://www.youtube.com/@UCOFQ-zZnNsmai_mUw2qb68A

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#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #gatsby #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #vanuatu #mysteryisland #portvila #noumea #birthdayparty

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 #VLOG Quantum of the seas #royalcaribbean

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Day 2 #VLOG Quantum of the seas #royalcaribbean

by | Mar 29, 2024 | | 0 |

Our VLOG from Day 2 on #royalcaribbean Quantum of the Seas Easter Cruise from Brisbane Australia. This is an eight night cruise visiting three south pacific destinations.

Today the boys visited the salon for a Mens Hair Cut and Scalp treatment, we took in some trivia, and #failed miserably, had a crack at some family table tennis and enjoyed a wonderful #cruise #dinner at Chops Grille for Debs birthday.

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#Royalcaribbean #Quantumoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruise #lovecruising #travel #vlogging #cruisepackages #cruisetips #vlog #travel #travelvlog #birthdaycruise #cruisetheme #birthdays #australiacruise #southpacificcruise #birthdaypart #dining

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