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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Our First Video

Hi there and welcome to our first video. We are Deb & Matt. This video footage was intended to be just for some testing, but as a raw first take we loved it when we watched it and is keeping with taking you on the journey from the beginning. The video quality isn't perfect, but neither is a rose until it blooms. The audio isn’t the greatest. But for a first run that’s ok. We know where we went wrong. It is all learning! We are starting a journey setting up a new business together. We have chosen the #kajabi platform to help us launch. Flashy “expert” videos are great (trust us we have been watching plenty) but this is your chance to learn as we learn. If you haven’t heard about Kajabi as an online platform follow this link to check it out at https://app.kajabi.com/r/GzeU6QUq Be sure to subscribe! **Affiliate links disclaimer** As we go on our journey we may post the occasional affiliate link, which means we may earn a small commission. It helps us and we appreciate if you do click through, but you can always just use your favourite search engine and find the product or service that way too.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chaos, Loyalty Shake-Ups & the End of P&O | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

The 2026 Cruise Live Series officially kicks off! 🚢🎉 This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re covering one of the biggest weeks in Australian cruising so far this season — and yes, we were on board for part of it. Here’s what we’re unpacking LIVE: ✅ Our summer cruising recap ✅ Major loyalty changes with Royal Caribbean Group Points Choice ✅ Anthem of the Seas breaks down – will our next cruise be cancelled? ✅ The end of an era on board the final Aussie classics Cruise ✅ Are we about to hear more about a new Royal Caribbean ship class? Whether you’re cruising in 2026, loyal to Royal Caribbean, or feeling nostalgic about P&O themed cruises — this one’s for you. 💬 Join the live chat, ask questions, and cruise into 2026 with us. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 🛎 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future Cruise Lives!

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise Chaos, Loyalty Shake-Ups & the End of P&O | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

The 2026 Cruise Live Series officially kicks off! 🚢🎉
This week on Deb & Matt Chat, we’re covering one of the biggest weeks in Australian cruising so far this season — and yes, we were on board for part of it.

Here’s what we’re unpacking LIVE:

✅ Our summer cruising recap
✅ Major loyalty changes with Royal Caribbean Group Points Choice
✅ Anthem of the Seas breaks down – will our next cruise be cancelled?
✅ The end of an era on board the final Aussie classics Cruise
✅ Are we about to hear more about a new Royal Caribbean ship class?

Whether you’re cruising in 2026, loyal to Royal Caribbean, or feeling nostalgic about P&O themed cruises — this one’s for you.

💬 Join the live chat, ask questions, and cruise into 2026 with us.

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🛎 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future Cruise Lives!

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: New Year’s Eve at Sea 🎉 | Voyager of the Seas NYE Party & Countdown

What is New Year’s Eve actually like on a cruise ship? 🎉🚢

Join us for a new cruise vlog as we celebrate New Year’s Eve on Voyager of the Seas after a day exploring a tropical island! This south pacific cruise brought unexpected adventures and a truly unfiltered travel experience. From the beautiful scenery to the lively celebrations, it was a memorable family cruise vacation, full of things to do, and we’re excited to share this real travel review with you.

In this video, we take you through New Year’s Eve onboard Voyager of the Seas, sailing the South Pacific on a 9-night New Year’s Eve cruise.

We open with clips from the NYE party before hitting pause — rewinding to recap our day at Mystery Island, the reboarding process, and some unexpected delays… then it’s full steam ahead into party mode.

You’ll see:

🍾What cruising on New Year’s Eve is really like
💃Royal Caribbean’s Red Night theme
🤵Outfit reveals & party prep
😋The special New Year’s Eve Main Dining Room menu
🥩Food review from dinner
🎤Stage show in the Royal Theatre
🎵Live music with The Aussie Beatles
😁Family-friendly NYE activities
🥳Promenade parties (and just how crowded it gets)
🚨Tips to avoid bar lines
🥂Champagne, countdown & balloon drop
🕺Late-night after party in Studio B

This is an honest, full-night walkthrough — from sunset to well after midnight — so if you’re thinking about cruising over New Year’s, this video will help you decide if it’s for you.

👇 Question for you:
Would you celebrate New Year’s Eve at sea — or is it too crowded?

📌 Chapters below
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🔔 This wraps up our Mystery Island / NYE mini-series on Deb & Matt Chat

00:00 Intro
00:11 Wait a Minute
00:22 Mystery Island
00:44 Problems and Delays
02:38 Cruising on New Years Eve
03:11 New Years Eve Theme Night
03:45 Red Night Royal Caribbean
04:32 Voyager of the Seas Stage Show
06:27 The Aussie Beatles
07:24 New Years Eve Main Dining Room Dinner
07:41 The Menu
09:13 Food Review
11:59 New Years Eve Activities on Voyager of the Seas
12:49 Family Friendly New Years Cruising
13:40 Party on the Promenade
14:30 WARNING It Is Crowded
14:41 5 Minutes to Go
15:06 Nutbush Crowds
16:10 Avoid the Lines at Bars
16:33 Champagne
17:39 New Years Eve Countdown
18:13 Balloon Drop
19:00 After Party Studio B

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: We Made a BIG Mistake at Mystery Island | Voyager of the Seas

Day 4 of our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise takes us to one of the South Pacific’s most talked-about ports — Mystery Island.

This video is our full cruise-day experience, from the tender process to exploring the island, making a costly mistake (yes… we forgot our wallet 😬), and spending the day swimming, snorkelling and relaxing — with a few unexpected challenges along the way.

We cover:

🚤Tender boats and arrival at Mystery Island
❌What not to do when visiting the island
🦞Lobster lunch prices and island food options
🏝️Walking the island & what there is to see
💲Local markets, airport & facilities (including the toilets!)
😎Pre-booked cabana / bungalow experience
⚠️Snorkelling dangers, tides & safety
🐠Second attempt snorkelling & reef fish
🏖️Family-friendly activities and beach time

Wrapping up the day before New Year’s Eve celebrations onboard

This is an honest, real-world look at Mystery Island — the good, the beautiful, and the parts cruisers need to be prepared for.

👇 Question for you:
Would you snorkel here — or is Mystery Island better enjoyed from the beach?

📌 Chapters below
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🔔 Part 2 (New Year’s Eve onboard) coming next on Deb & Matt Chat

00:00 Intro
00:18 Tender Boats
01:06 Arriving at Mystery Island
04:23 DONT DO THIS!
05:09 Mystery Island Lobster Lunch
08:27 Walking Around Mystery Island
08:43 Wedding Proposal at Mystery Island
10:41 What to See at Mystery Island
12:14 Cost of Tours at Mystery Island
13:55 Mystery Island Cannibal Soup
14:10 Mystery Island Airport
14:56 Mystery Island Airport
15:18 Mystery Island Market Stalls
16:58 Eeek! Toilets
18:23 Mystery Island Tours Cabana
19:54 Snorkelling Danger
21:34 Family Friendly Activities
24:16 Snorkelling Second Attempt
25:41 Snorkel At Mystery Island
29:31 Reef Fish
30:58 Snorkelling on a Cruise
32:49 Snorkelling in Vanuatu
34:08 Mystery Island Massage
38:04 New Years Eve Celebrations 2026

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