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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 News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

Welcome aboard another episode of Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, your weekly cruise news, conversation and community catch-up! 🚢🎙️ This week we’ll dive into the biggest headlines shaking the cruise world — from Norwegian Cruise Line’s move to digital daily programs and new room service limits, to Carnival Cruise Line’s pricing insights and upcoming homeport news. We’ll also celebrate the start of Australia’s cruise summer season with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney and Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on her way down under! Plus, Crown Princess makes history as the first ship to dock at Broome’s new floating jetty. And keep your eyes peeled 👀 — we may have some very special guests joining live from a ship somewhere in the world! 🌏🛳️ As always, Deb shares her weekly cruise tip, Matt brings his meme of the week, and we answer your questions in the live chat! 👉 Join the conversation live, subscribe for weekly cruise news, and be part of Australia’s most interactive cruise community.

Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News LIVE: NCL Changes, Aussie Cruise Season Kicks Off & Mystery Guests Aboard!

Welcome aboard another episode of Deb & Matt Chat LIVE, your weekly cruise news, conversation and community catch-up! 🚢🎙️

This week we’ll dive into the biggest headlines shaking the cruise world — from Norwegian Cruise Line’s move to digital daily programs and new room service limits, to Carnival Cruise Line’s pricing insights and upcoming homeport news.

We’ll also celebrate the start of Australia’s cruise summer season with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney and Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on her way down under! Plus, Crown Princess makes history as the first ship to dock at Broome’s new floating jetty.

And keep your eyes peeled 👀 — we may have some very special guests joining live from a ship somewhere in the world! 🌏🛳️

As always, Deb shares her weekly cruise tip, Matt brings his meme of the week, and we answer your questions in the live chat!

👉 Join the conversation live, subscribe for weekly cruise news, and be part of Australia’s most interactive cruise community.

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Cruise News, Travel Tips and More – Lets Chat about it

We’ll be diving into the latest stories making waves in the cruise world — from new cruise ship previews and industry announcements, to travel rule changes that could affect cruisers in Europe and beyond. We’ll also touch on trending topics like residential cruising, insights from industry leaders, and seasonal highlights including Cruise Month 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, this live stream is the place to catch up on the news, share opinions, and be part of the cruise community conversation.

👉 Bring your questions, join the chat, and let’s talk cruising together! Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly cruise news, tips, and discussions.

#LoveCruise #CruiseNews #LiveStream

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Deb & Matt Chat on YT: Top 10 Transpacific Cruise Tips | What We Learned Crossing the Pacific

Thinking of doing a Transpacific Cruise? 🌊
Whether you’re sailing from Hawaii to Sydney (like we did on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas) or crossing the Pacific the other way, this ultimate guide is packed with insider advice, lessons learned, and essential tips to help you make the most of your voyage.

We cover everything from packing and budgeting, to shore excursions, entertainment, rough seas, and the unexpected.
If you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime ocean crossing — this is for you!

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅How to prepare for 2–3 weeks at sea
âś…Packing tips and laundry hacks for long cruises
âś…Budgeting and drinks package calculators
âś…How to plan excursions in Tahiti, Moorea, and Raiatea
âś…Why travel insurance is essential
âś…Tips for staying healthy and active onboard
âś…Cruise community hacks (meetups, themed nights, and pirate pub crawls!)
âś…What to do when weather changes plans
✅Why the destination isn’t always the port — it’s the ship itself
✅And how to truly cherish the journey 🌅

Where we visited:
🌴Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
🌴Moorea, French Polynesia
🌴Raiatea, French Polynesia

🥝Auckland New Zealand
🏝️Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
👥 Presented by: Deb & Matt from Deb & Matt Chat
🛳️ Life, Cruise & Travel Adventures from Australia!
📍 Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Transpacific and Relocation Cruising
00:56 TIP 1: Too many cruise sea days?
01:25 Cruise Spa
01:52 Things to do
03:35 Tip 2: Packing for a Transpacific Cruise
03:46 Layers are you Friend
04:34 Cruise Laundry and Clothes washing
06:18 Transpacific Cruise theme nights
06:44 Reduce your baggage weight
07:07 TIP 3 Stay Healthy
07:27 Exhausting Holiday
08:00 Port Day Rush
08:41 Cruising French Polyenisa Tahiti, Mooorea, Raiatea
09:06 Keep walking
09:32 Rough Seas
10:05 How we prepare
10:42 Travel Insurance
11:30 TIP 4 FOOD
11:58 Speciality Dining Treat
15:09 TIP 5 BUDGET
15:45 Look for offers
16:19 Should you buy the cruise Drinks Package
17:01 Drinks Package Calculators
17:45 Know whats included
18:51 TIP 6 The Cruise Community
19:04 Pre-Cruise meetups
19:54 Pirate Pub Crawls
20:57 Get to know the staff
21:36 TIP 7 Excursion Planning
21:56 Research, Research, Research
22:31 LOTS of Tender Ports
23:24 Extended Port Stops
24:45 Magical Moorea, Shore Excursions, Tours
25:21 Papeete French Polynesia Cruise Shore Excursions
25:59 Cruise Port Raiatea
26:30 Pearl Farm Visit Raiatea
27:19 Pack a poncho
27:47 Cruise line contact details
28:44 TIP 8 Entertainment and activities
29:25 Kids on Transpacific Cruise
30:23 Download your Cruise App
32:15 Theme Nights on a Transpacific or Transatlantic Cruise
34:34 Tip 9 Plan for the Unexpected on Cruise
34:54 Weather on a Transpacific Cruise
36:16 Bad Weather and Shore Excursions
38:24 Shore Excursion Break Down – Don’t be late!
38:44 The Destination is your ship
40:06 TIP 10 Cherish The Journey
41:11 Pacific Ocean Sunrise
41:54 Make Memories
42:14 Final Thoughts
42:44 Blooper
42:49 Bonus
42:55 Sailing in to Sydney Harbour

#cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints

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