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Carnival Encounter Cruise Vlog Day 2 | Good Food, Bad Food & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party!

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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👁️ 4K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 35:19
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · 3 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are on Carnival Encounter and it is day two.

It was all 80s music. Um there was heaps of people up there. Um so much fun.

That was fantastic. Well, I mean, you had all the um the John Fon plus, you had chain reaction, you had Sadi, you had um even though it wasn't freedom, you're the voice.

Absolutely love this. It's a really refreshing just light meal but filling meal at the same time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Load money onto your card via kiosks to avoid credit card holds.
Check in on the Carnival app for restaurant reservations to manage wait times.
Bring layers for windy and cool weather on deck.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Restaurant wait timesUse the Carnival app to check in and manage reservations.
Weather affecting activitiesPlan for indoor alternatives and dress in layers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the dining experience like on Carnival Encounter?
QWhat activities are available on an 80s-themed cruise?
QHow do you manage payments and avoid holds on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Welcome back onboard Carnival Encounter! 🚢 It’s Day 2 of our 3-night 80’s themed cruise from Brisbane — and today we experience a real mix of highs and lows! Join Deb & Matt Chat on day two of our Carnival Encounter cruise! We're starting our day with a delicious cruise ship breakfast in the main restaurant, sharing our morning views and cruise food experiences. Follow along our cruise vlog as we enjoy our time aboard this Carnival Cruise adventure! 🚢💕 From bad food and great food, to the Thriller dance class, a John Farnham tribute, and the Carnival 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party, this day is packed with fun, mistakes, and laughter. We also share some tips on topping up your onboard account and avoiding expensive cocktail surprises. If you’re cruising on Carnival Encounter soon, this vlog gives you an honest look at dining, entertainment, and how to make the most of your sea days — even when the weather doesn’t cooperate! 📍 Cruise: 3-Night 80’s Themed Cruise 🛳️ Ship: Carnival Encounter ⚓ Departure Port: Brisbane, Australia 🎥 Episode: Day 2 — Sea Day, Food Adventures & 80’s Rock-n-Glow Party 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. 🚢💕 😻💌 You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/ & https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat ========== CHAPTERS ========== 00:00 Intro 00:29 Breakfast 02:23 Thriller Dance Class 03:36 Bad Cruise Food 07:44 Cruise Account Onboard 10:11 Free Pizza on a Cruise 13:09 Carnival 80’s Night 14:19 John Farnham Cruise Tribute 16:08 Cruise Entertainment Review 17:22 Cruise Bands 17:45 Dancing at Dinner 21:47 Cruise Mistake 24:26 Expensive Cocktail Mistake 30:50 80’s Rock-n-Glow Carnival Party 32:17 Wrap Up #CarnivalEncounter #CarnivalCruise #CruiseVlog #DebAndMattChat #CruiseAustralia #CarnivalEncounterCruise #CruiseFood #CruiseTips #80sCruise #RocknGlowParty