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December 9, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5!

P&O Cruises have introduced five-berth cabins on selected ships – meaning families can now stay together in one cabin (subject

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December 4, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC CRUISES MARKS 12-MONTH COUNTDOWN TO MSC WORLD ASIA – DISCOVER 12 DETAILS OF THE NEW FLAGSHIP

The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to

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December 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Holland America Line Named ‘Best Service’ by Cruise Critic for Record Fourth Consecutive Year

Holland America Line has once again received Cruise Critic’s award for “Best Service” (Ocean Category), the first cruise line to win the award

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December 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ by Cruise Critic for Second Consecutive Year

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named Best for Solo Travellers at Cruise Critic UK’s 17th Annual Best in Cruise Awards

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November 17, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and CLIA Welcome UK Government Officials Aboard Borealis for Net Zero Roundtable

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed UK government officials and energy stakeholders aboard Borealis for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Cruise Lines

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November 13, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

WINDSTAR ANNOUNCES 2027 EUROPE SEASON

Looking for the best way to see Europe in summer 2027? You’ll find it on Windstar Cruises. The small-ship cruise line has

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MSC
November 12, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Today MSC Cruises announced two new orders for World Class ships worth €3.5 billion, due to be delivered in 2030 and 2031. 

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique today announced a major extension of their long-standing relationship with orders for two additional

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November 7, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Cruises Launches Early Black Friday Sale

MSC Cruises is kicking off its early Black Friday sale today with up to 30% off selected 2025/26 Southampton departures –

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October 7, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

P&O to welcome families on Arcadia and Aurora from December 2026

News just in from P&O Cruises… P&O Arcadia and Aurora, currently adult only, will start offering some family friendly cruises

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October 6, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC MERAVIGLIA TO SAIL FROM SOUTHAMPTON IN SUMMER 2027

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Meraviglia will sail from Southampton from 18th May to 30th October 2027. She will

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October 5, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Star Princess Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage from Barcelona

Princess Cruises celebrates the maiden voyage of its newest Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, which is departing Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western

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October 1, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils Brand-New 2027 Cruise Programme

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced their new cruise programme for 2027, featuring 70 carefully curated sailings between January

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September 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Windstar’s “Ways to Winter” Promotion Serves Up All-Inclusive Perks on Small Ship Cruises in Tahiti, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean

Windstar Cruises invites travellers to turn winter on its head and experience the season like never before. From 25th September through 7th October

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September 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Cruises Unveils Expanded 2026 Fly and Cruise Packages and Secures Flights with Jet2.com

MSC Cruises UK & Ireland is excited to announce the launch of its new Fly and Cruise packages for 2026,

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September 26, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Star Princess Officially Delivered to Princess Cruises

Star Princess – the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – was officially delivered today during a celebratory

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September 25, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages Launches VoyageFair Choices: A Bold New Way to Book with More Transparency and Flexibility

Virgin Voyages is sailing into a new era of growth and innovation. Fresh off the launch of its fourth ship,

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September 20, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Drinks Package Calculator

This P&O drinks package calculator will help you work out if any of the P&O drinks packages are worth it for you!

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September 14, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Bank Travel Insurance vs Specialist Cover: Which Is Right for Your Cruise?

Packaged bank accounts often bundle extras such as travel insurance. On the surface, this feels like a bargain, but do they offer you the best protection?

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September 9, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Windstar Cruises focuses on special interest travel

Windstar Cruises focuses on special interest travel with hand-picked experiences that flow seamlessly from ship to shore – including an opportunity for guests to pilot the ship

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September 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Celebrity River Cruises, the wait is over, well nearly! Sail from £2,189pp

With game-changing open decks, spacious staterooms, unmatched dining, and unforgettable experiences, guests can experience Europe’s iconic rivers like never before.

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Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in h Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in hand and cruise chat at the ready! Join us at 7pm tomorrow (Sunday 21st) on YouTube.

We’ll be sharing highlights from the year, chatting about our next adventure, and answering your questions live. It’s the perfect festive send-off!

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What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!  We think the bauble looks perfect on our tree 😍 

Thank you 🤩 

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Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Absolutely. 

This was during dinner at Catch by Rudi onboard Princess Cruises’ Star Princess, and you can catch the whole thing in tonight’s vlog at 7pm on Cruise Monkeys on YouTube!

What are your weekend plans?

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🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 

✨ Explorer of the Seas sailing from Ravenna from May - October
✨ Odyssey of the Seas sailing from Rome from May - October
✨ Legend of the Seas 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 in 2026 from Barcelona from July - October 

Book today with a £150pp deposit and secure your spot on the ultimate holiday in 2026. 🤩

Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
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*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary… J Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary…

Just a heads-up: our next Star Princess vlog goes live at 7pm tomorrow - join us to see what we get up to on our sea day!

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🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢 D 🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢

Dreaming of a holiday packed with surprises? 🎯🌍 When the journey is just as exciting as the destinations, P&O Cruises delivers a getaway that keeps on giving.

🎉 Upgrade and save with NEW all-inclusive packages
🍹 Drinks included
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🍽️ Speciality dining covered

💷 Plus, enjoy extra on-board spending money on selected Select Price holidays 🛍️✨

From unforgettable moments at sea to must see destinations ashore, this is cruising done the P&O way 😍

⏰ Book by 3 March 2026
⚠️ Availability is limited

👉 Tick off that bucket list and book now

Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
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🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details!

Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter B Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter Ball. 

Grateful thanks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the kind invitation to this memorable evening.

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During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantas During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantastic entertainment from @briotheduo - that was right up our street! 😍

Our current Star Princess vlog series captures our full 7‑night cruise experience - come along with us and discover everything Princess Cruises’ newest ship has to offer!

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🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊 L 🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊

Late summer. Epic landscapes. Wild encounters. This is Iceland at its most breathtaking 🤩 

Sail from Liverpool on the stunning Borealis. Enjoy an adults-only, relaxed atmosphere, with hand-crafted scenic sailing routes and exceptional wildlife opportunities. This cruise is ideal for nature lovers, photographers & adventure seekers.

🚢 Fred. Olsen Borealis
📅 10 August 2027 🌙 9 nights
📍 Liverpool - Reykjavík, Iceland - Grundarfjörður - Scenic sailing past Látrabjarg - Cruising Eyjafjörður - Akureyri - Crossing the Arctic Circle - Runavík, Faroe Islands - Liverpool
⭐️ From JUST £1,299pp

Bucket-List Experiences Await:
✨ Whale watching from Húsavík, Europe’s whale-watching capital – spot majestic humpback whales in Skjálfandi Bay
✨ Explore the Golden Circle from Reykjavík – Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park & the Geysir geothermal area
✨ Relax in the world-famous Blue Lagoon
✨ Witness Iceland’s most dramatic waterfalls – Dynjandi and the thunderous Goðafoss
✨ Discover black-sand beaches, volcanic craters and puffins perched on towering cliffs

Contact the Cruise Monkeys team for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details!

Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

#CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals
New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea da New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea day, and a very special performance - it’s proper festive! 🎄 

Join us on Cruise Monkeys YouTube!

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Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat just to see your ship? 🚢

Join us in our latest vlog as we take a small boat trip in Cartagena! Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch!

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Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉 What are your week Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉  What are your weekend plans? 

We’re hosting an early Christmas dinner tomorrow evening and a festive afternoon tea with family on Sunday — Christmas is coming! 🎄

Even though we’ll be busy busy, we’ve got 2 new vlogs this weekend: 

📺 Tonight at 7pm — our Star Princess vlog goes live! Join us in Cartagena, where we had to change our plans on the fly before enjoying a magical evening in Spellbound (that’s where this picture is from). 

📺 Sunday at 8pm — our Queen Victoria vlog premieres! It’s posh night with a very special guest entertaining us in the theatre. 

Whatever your plans, we hope you have a fantastic one! 

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Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess se Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess series! We dock in Cartagena and step into Spellbound, a Victorian speakeasy partnered with the legendary Magic Castle.

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Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s our first-ever visit to Gibraltar! If you’ve not seen it, catch up now as we’ve a new episode dropping at 7pm tomorrow! 

Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube and subscribe so you don’t miss out!

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🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpo 🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpool ✨🌄

🚢 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Bolette - Falls & Fjords of Norway
📅 7 Nights | 07 April 2026
📍 Departing from Liverpool

⭐️ From £1,099pp

If the Norwegian Fjords are on your wish list, this is the perfect week-long adventure. Fresh spring air, dramatic landscapes, powerful waterfalls and unforgettable moments of friluftsliv, the Norwegian love of outdoor life.

🌟 Why this cruise is so special

✔ Experience the famous Norwegian Fjords in all their spring beauty
✔ Cruise Hardangerfjord, known as the Queen of the Fjords
✔ Special scenic cruising along Maurangerfjord to view the breathtaking Fureberg Waterfall
✔ Enjoy time outdoors with chances to kayak, hike, fish or take an exhilarating RIB ride
✔ Discover how glaciers shaped Norway’s dramatic scenery over thousands of years

🗺️ Your Itinerary at a Glance
📍 Liverpool
📍 Belfast
📍 Bergen
🌊 Scenic Cruising: Hardangerfjord
📍 Eidfjord
🌊 Scenic Cruising: Maurangerfjord and Furebergsfossen
📍 Return to Liverpool

✨ Hand-Crafted Fred. Olsen Highlights

Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries are designed to showcase the very best of each region. On this sailing you will enjoy:
🌄 Early spring landscapes dotted with melting waterfalls
🛶 Outdoor adventures inspired by Norwegian friluftsliv
📚 Insightful talks and experiences that bring the region’s glacial history to life

If you are dreaming of Norway’s serene fjords, this is a beautiful opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic landscapes in comfort.

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details!

Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ON 😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ONBOARD SENDING MONEY💙

🚢 Celebrity Equinox - Italian Riviera & France
📅 5 May 2026 
🌙 9 Nights
✈️ Gatwick flights included 
🚌 Transfers & Luggage

⭐️ Oceanview stateroom from only £1,250pp

📍 Itinerary 
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 
Naples, Italy 
At Sea 
Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy (Overnight)
Portofino, Italy 
Nice (Villefranche), France 
Provence(Marseille), France 
At Sea 
Barcelona, Spain

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details!

Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

#CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #Cunard #CelebrityCruises
We thought we knew cruising… but this was somethin We thought we knew cruising… but this was something else!

A few years back we tried a river cruise, and honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would it feel too quiet? Maybe even a little dull? Well, we couldn’t have been more wrong! It turned out to be one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken - drifting along the Rhine, stopping at charming little towns, indulging in delicious food and wine, and joining immersive excursions that made every day feel an adventure.

It’s such a different experience compared to ocean cruising, and the videos from that trip are still some of our most loved. If you fancy a Thursday throwback, search “Cruise Monkeys Avalon” on YouTube and relive it with us!

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#rivercruise #avalonwaterways #cruisemonkeys #cruiselife #rhineriver #europeanadventure #travelthrowback #wanderlust #travelgram #bucketlisttravel #throwbackthursday #thursday #Memories #gaycouple #Travel #cruise
It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel di It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel differently about… 

We know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we do enjoy getting the tuxedoes / dinner jackets out onboard! At home we rarely get the chance to dress up smart, so once or twice during a cruise feels fab. Whether others join in or not, we like to think each to their own — that’s the great thing about cruising, there are always plenty of places and activities so everyone can enjoy it their way! 

Do you enjoy dressing up onboard, or do you prefer keeping it casual? 

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#CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseShips 
#CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #lgbttravel #GayCouple #CruiseStyle #FormalNight #CruiseFashion #LuxuryCruise #Travel
🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨 P&O Cruis 🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨

P&O Cruises have introduced five-berth cabins on selected ships – meaning families can now stay together in one cabin (subject to availability).

✨ What’s new?
Five-berth options now available in:
Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins on Britannia
Conservatory Mini-Suites on Arvia & Iona

📅 Available from these sailings onwards:
B616 – 3 July 2026 – Britannia
G621 – 4 July 2026 – Iona
K615 – 5 July 2026 – Arvia

Contact the Cruise Monkeys Travel Team today to check availability and prices:

☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book

Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

#CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #CruiseNews
Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you’d recommend to do for those that haven’t been?

In tonight’s vlog, we head into the heart of Bruges to explore the magical Christmas markets and hop aboard a festive canal cruise. It was a fantastic day - come along for the sparkle!

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#CruiseMonkeys #Cruise #Bruges #Brugge #Christmas #ChristmasMarkets #CanalCruise #FestiveVibes #Cunard #CunardQueenVictoria
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