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Boarding day Our Return to Voyager of the Seas for NYE Cruise

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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👁️ 4K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 43:22
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)South_pacific · Winter · 9 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We are indeed. We're jumping on Voyager of the Seas today. Very excited, cannot wait.

It's a beautiful ship, but I'm totally overwhelmed. I have no idea where I am actually at, except in front of an elevator.

The beef patty was juicy. It was very, very nice.

We were feeling it, weren't we? We were down it quite a little bit at the moment, so we thought, oh, let's just go and have a look at the sea.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out specialty dining packages on day one for special deals.
Be prepared for potential rocky weather if sailing in high winds.
Use the app to check activity schedules for sports and events.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by ship size and layoutGive yourself an hour to orientate and explore.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like for a New Year's Eve cruise?
QWhat are the first impressions of Voyager of the Seas?
QWhat dining options are available on embarkation day?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1 Sad BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconSafety Medical2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Brisbane1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Embarkation day is always chaotic — and this Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise was no exception. G'day everyone! Join us for a new "cruise vlog" as we begin our adventure aboard the "voyager of the seas royal caribbean". This "embarkation" day from "Brisbane" marks the start of our nine-night South Pacific journey, and we're excited to share every moment with you. We're joined by Noah and Grandma, making this a true "deb and matt chat" family affair, showcasing the best of "royal caribbean australia"! In this video, we take you through embarkation day from start to finish, boarding Voyager of the Seas at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for a 9-night South Pacific cruise. We cover everything you actually want to know: 🌴What the Brisbane cruise terminal experience is really like 🌴Coffee & gift shop stops before boarding 🌴Boarding problems and delays 🌴Whether The Key has lost its value 🌴Casino walkthrough, muster drill & Royal Promenade atmosphere 🌴First impressions from Noah and Grandma 🌴The Key lunch, baggage drop & day-one specials 🌴Waterslides, FlowRider, teen lounge & sports areas 🌴Sailaway party chaos (yes… conga line included) 🌴Dinner, closed decks, rough seas & night-one vibes This is a real, unfiltered embarkation day — filmed during one of the busiest sailings of the year — so if you’re cruising from Brisbane or sailing on Voyager soon, this video will help you avoid mistakes and set expectations. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Is The Key still worth buying, or has it lost its value? ▶️Cabin 8553 Tour https://youtu.be/PerG673VenI 📌 Full chapters below 👍 Like & subscribe for weekly cruise content 🔔 Daily vlogs, ship tours & cruise tips from Deb & Matt Chat Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:31 Brisbane International Cruise Terminal 01:03 Cruise Terminal Coffee Shop 01:37 Cruise Terminal Gift Shop 02:11 Boarding Problems 04:45 Has The Key Lost Its Value? 05:27 The Gangway 08:12 Casino Walkthrough 09:05 Muster Station 09:34 Muster Station 10:18 Royal Promenade 10:40 Grandma’s Quick Thoughts 11:32 Noah’s First Impressions 12:25 The Key Baggage Drop 12:56 The Key Lunch 16:00 Day 1 Specials 16:51 Drinks Package Cups 17:17 Tip: Book Speciality Dining 17:54 Wait… Where Is Deb? 18:13 Cabin 8553 19:14 Deck 12 19:58 Sports & Activities 20:19 Multipurpose Court 20:55 Waterslides 21:07 FlowRider 21:18 Teen Lounge 21:33 Deck 5 Helipad Viewing Area 23:29 Titanic Old Lady 23:48 Sailaway Party 24:03 Bar Chaos 24:14 Conga Line 25:31 Sailaway Party Review 28:12 Cabin Attendant 30:13 Cruise Nerds 31:57 Matt’s Fail 32:44 Pre-Dinner Drinks 34:06 Dinner 35:22 Grandma’s Dinner 36:32 Dinner Review 38:30 Closed Decks 39:58 Star Lounge 40:34 Rough Seas #VoyagerOfTheSeas #EmbarkationDay #FamilyFriendly #CruiseVlog #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseFromBrisbane #DebAndMattChat #CruiseTips #CruiseLife