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Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day | First Cruise from Sydney!

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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👁️ 15K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 38:29
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · Fall · 3 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're doing a three night cruise going down to Eden.

I'm actually looking forward to having some one-on-one time with my husband.

It's always really convenient, isn't it? Because the bag drop opens pretty much as soon as the ship arrives.

One of the things I'm going to say that I really do love about Royal Caribbean is their emphasis on hygiene.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the bag drop early, as it opens soon after the ship arrives.
Look for first-day specials on specialty dining for great value.
Complete the online safety drills before boarding to save time.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating from the terminal to the shipThere's a map on screen with suggested directions to avoid stairs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation day experience like on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney?
QHow can first-time cruisers prepare for their first cruise?
QWhat dining deals are available on the first day?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Eden3½ Happy Bacon
Sydney4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we embark on  ⁨@RoyalCaribbeanAUNZ⁩  Anthem of the Seas — her first-ever cruise from Sydney, Australia! 🇦🇺 Deb & Matt are finally boarding Anthem of the Seas cruise ship in Sydney! Join us as we experience our first cruise travel on this amazing cruise ship. We even managed to get a peek at the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the ship! In this vlog, we share our full embarkation day experience from the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, including helpful tips, hidden food hacks, and some familiar cruise friends along the way. We’ll show you what it’s like boarding one of Royal Caribbean’s most high-tech ships, explore the Windjammer Buffet, Seaplex Laser Tag, and the Sailaway Party from Sydney Harbour — plus the Halloween theme night fun and balloon drop finale! 🎈 👀 Watch for: ⚓ Cruise day hacks & check-in tips 🥗 Secret buffet options you don’t want to miss 🎭 Theme night & Halloween fun on board 🎥 Behind the scenes of our Sydney sailaway live stream! Watch @Horton_Novak Watch @TheCruiseandTravelGuy 📍 Embarkation Port: Sydney, Australia 🛳 Ship: Anthem of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) 📆 Event: First Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia 2025 You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/ & https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat 🎞️🍿🎬🍿 ========== CHAPTERS ========== 00:00 Intro 03:16 HACK Laundry on a Cruise 04:21 Bag Drop 05:08 Cruise Café 05:21 Before You Board – Safety Briefing 06:44 Norton Hovak Meetup 06:53 Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy 07:09 Boarding Anthem of the Seas 07:51 First Stop – Muster Station 08:23 Familiar Cruise Crew 08:40 Washy Washy 08:57 Cruise Hygiene 09:36 Windjammer Buffet 12:17 Cruise Buffet Secret 12:41 Stir-fry on a Cruise 14:23 Carvery Lunch 17:00 Ship Highlights 1 19:55 HINT: First Day Offers 21:35 Ship Highlights 2 23:10 Activities On Board 23:36 Sydney Sailaway – Anthem of the Seas 24:13 LIVE STREAM Sydney Sailaway 25:21 Laser Tag – Seaplex 26:22 Lost on a Cruise Ship 27:01 Cruise Theme Night 28:02 Specialty Dining – Izumi Anthem of the Seas 34:06 Balloon Drop 34:50 Costume Contest 35:01 Cruise Halloween Party 35:11 Anthem of the Seas Boarding Day Wrap-Up #cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #cruiseadvice #cruisehacks #travel #travelcouple #cruiselife #traveladvice #travelhints #CruiseSydney #DebAndMattChat #RoyalCaribbean