Cruise Chaos, Loyalty Shake-Ups & the End of P&O | Aussie Cruise News LIVE
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Do you know what the one bit of advice is that I always give new cruisers? They should seize the day.
We love a theme night, but after all that debacle, we No, look, I I I you'll see in the vlogs, I kind of became a little bit cranky.
The big one, let's read this. Let's talk about this, Deb, because this excites me. This this was the big thing. Now, we heard hints about this from Michael Bailey, the um the CEO and pre uh of uh Royal Caribbean last year.
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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!