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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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News
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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MSC
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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P&O
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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Celebrity Cruises
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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Virgin Voyages
September 2, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages Creates Musical Magic in the Shadow of Lady Liberty

In a moment that will be remembered as one of the most breathtaking celebrations in recent maritime history, the world’s

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Celebrity Cruises
August 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Celebrity River Cruises – Get ready to river, the Celebrity way!

Be the first to set sail on a Celebrity Cruises River Cruise

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MSC
August 26, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Virtuosa Drinks Menus & Packages Guide

Thinking of booking a drinks package on MSC Virtuosa? We share the onboard drinks menus, prices in £, and explain the different MSC drinks packages so you can pick the best one for your cruise.

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August 25, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Virtuosa Main Dining Room Menus 2025 – Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner

Curious about the food onboard? Here are the MSC Virtuosa main dining room menus from our 2-night cruise in August 2025.

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August 17, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

We’re Just Back from Filming the Now Boarding Podcast with Travel Village Group

We visited Blackpool to meet the Travel Village team and record an episode of the Now Boarding podcast. Discover how we work together to plan your cruise.

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August 15, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Star Princess to Debut Evolved Spellbound by Magic Castle

Princess Cruises unveils the next evolution of Spellbound by Magic Castle, the captivating speakeasy experience born from a collaboration with

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August 11, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ALASKA FLY-CRUISE PACKAGE FOR SUMMER 2026

MSC Cruises today announces the launch of its highly anticipated Alaska fly-cruise package, now available to book for Summer 2026.

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August 7, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY TO UNDERGO DRYDOCK

Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today that Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a scheduled three-week refurbishment of select

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July 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES FLASH SALE ON MSC POESIA’S WINTER 2025/26 FROM SOUTHAMPTON

MSC Cruises UK & Ireland is excited to announce a limited-time Flash Sale on winter 2025/26 sailings aboard MSC Poesia, departing

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July 22, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises Enhances Popular Premier and Plus Packages with New Benefits

Please note, this applies to Princess Cruises UK & Europe Princess Cruises has announced updates to its Premier and Plus

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  • Star Princess Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage from Barcelona
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils Brand-New 2027 Cruise Programme
  • Windstar’s “Ways to Winter” Promotion Serves Up All-Inclusive Perks on Small Ship Cruises in Tahiti, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean
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🌟 This is exciting! Our friend sent us this pho 🌟 This is exciting! Our friend sent us this photo this morning - we’re hoping everyone sailing on Star Princess today has an amazing time! She’s setting sail from Barcelona on her inaugural 11-night Western Mediterranean “Grand Mediterranean” voyage, visiting Marseille, Rome (Civitavecchia), Palermo (Sicily) and Cartagena before returning to Barcelona… where it’s OUR TURN! 🥳 Bon voyage to Star Princess, her crew and all her passengers - see you soon! ⭐️ #starprincess #princesscruises #mediterraneancruise #cruiselife #cruisevibes #cruisemonkeys #bonvoyage #sailaway #cruiseadventure #cruiseaddict #countdown #saturday #cruiseday #photooftheday #cruiseship
🚨 CRUISE DEALS ALERT! 🚨 Incredible sailings 🚨 CRUISE DEALS ALERT! 🚨 Incredible sailings from just £423pp – from the Norwegian Fjords to European cities and the Caribbean! Where will you cruise next? 🤔 🚢 Sky Princess - Norwegian Zfjords 📅 10 July 2027 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - Haugesund - Sognefjord - Olden - Stavanger - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £877pp 🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Spain & France 📅 20 June 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £648pp 🚢 Britannia - Norwegian Fjords 📅 29 May 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £669pp 🤩 4 People sharing from £1372 TOTAL 🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Perls 📅 3 January 2026 | 6 nights 📍 Southampton - Hamburg- Rotterdam - Le Havre - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from 423pp ☀️ Sunshine & Sands with Miami Stay 🚢 Sun Princess – gorgeous new ship! 📅 29 January 2026 ⭐️ Cruise & Stay Special 🏨 3 nights in Miami Beach 🚢 7 night Caribbean cruise onboard Sun Princess from Fort Lauderdale calling at Cozumel, Roatan and Georgetown. ✈️ Return London flights ⭐️ Fares from £1,889pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help you find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we also offer city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Request a quote at via our website 📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details! Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959. T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. #Cruise #CruiseDeals #Holidays #holidaydeals
A #ThursdayThrowback to October 2021 and our Princ A #ThursdayThrowback to October 2021 and our Princess Cruises trip on Regal Princess! 🚢 Fun fact: this was the first cruise to depart the U.K. and dock abroad after a long break - we definitely don’t miss all that form filling! Now the countdown is on… just under 2 weeks until our next Princess adventure on Star Princess – and we can’t wait! 🚢 #cruise #thursday #princesscruises #regalprincess #starprincess #countdown #cruisemonkeys #flycruise
✨ That’s right – booking with us will save y ✨ That’s right – booking with us will save you money! ✨ The Cruise Monkeys Travel team are proud to be part of the amazing Travel Village Group - established is 1959 it’s a family-run business that puts customers first. When you call, you’ll get more than just great prices: ⭐️ Personal Service – speak to real people who care ⭐️ Travel Experts – decades of knowledge & experience ⭐️ Friendly Support – a family business, not a call centre ⭐️ Customer Care – here for you every step of the way Ready to plan your next adventure? Give the Cruise Monkeys Travel team a call today or request a quote via our website – we’d love to help you find your perfect cruise! ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book 📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details! *T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE.
⭐ Fred. Olsen just changed the game! ⭐️ Thei ⭐ Fred. Olsen just changed the game! ⭐️ Their brand-new 2027 cruises are NOW ON SALE – and the launch offers are simply unmissable! Here’s why you need to book today: ✅ Inclusive Pricing - now including house beer, wine & draught soft drinks with lunch & dinner, PLUS guided walks ashore, shuttle buses, port taxes, fees, gratuities & more. ✅ Freedom Fare Price Promise – book within 4 weeks of launch and if the price drops, you’ll get an upgrade or On Board Spend. ✅ Solo guests - for the first 4 weeks only, single cabins are the SAME fare as equivalent twins (but they go fast!). Don’t wait - these new 2027 sailings are full of incredible destinations, unbeatable value, and those little touches that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines do best. Check out the itineraries and call our friendly cruise Monkeys Travel team today to secure your place! ☎️ 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 are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. #fredolsencruiselines #Cruise
We are.. are you? 🤔 We are.. are you? 🤔
🚢✨ P&O Cruises new winter 2027/28 holiday col 🚢✨ P&O Cruises new winter 2027/28 holiday collection sails in soon! 🌴☀️ Exciting news – it’s not long until P&O Cruises’ brand-new winter 2027/28 holiday collection arrives! 🎉 🌎 Discover dreamy getaways, including Iona joining her sister ship Arvia in the Caribbean 🌊🍹 for our biggest season yet. Your winter escape really can become reality on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Let’s make it a date! 📅 ✅ Key dates for your diary: • 📝 Pre-register your interest from 8.30am Tue 14 Oct – 8pm Mon 20 Oct 2025 • 🌟 Exclusive early sale for Caribbean, Baltic & Ligurian Peninsular Club tiers from 8.30am–8pm Tue 21 Oct 2025 • 🌍 General sale (departures Oct–Dec 2027) from 8.30am Wed 22 Oct 2025 • 🌍 General sale (departures Jan–Mar 2028) from 8.30am Thu 23 Oct 2025 👀 Watch this space – more details to follow! #PandO #PandOCruises #PandOArcadia #PandOAzura #PandOArvia #PandOAurora #PandOBritannia #PandOIona #PandOVentura
How does £999pp for 18 NIGHTS in the CARIBBEAN so How does £999pp for 18 NIGHTS in the CARIBBEAN sound? Yes, you read that right – £999pp for an 18-night Autumn Escape with Ambassador Cruise Line! 🌴🍹 🛳️ London Tilbury → Caribbean Adventure 📅 30 October 2025 ⏳ 18 nights | Inside cabin | Price per person ✈️ Fly home from Barbados to Manchester on Virgin Atlantic – flights & luggage INCLUDED! ➡️ London Heathrow option available for just £1,109pp! 📍 Ship: Renaissance (maiden Ambassador sailing) 🗺️ Itinerary Highlights: • Atlantic crossing with 7 ports of call before Barbados • Key stops include Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Dunkirk, Lisbon, Dominica, Antigua, St. Lucia, and more 🌎 🔥 This price won’t last long – once it’s gone, it’s gone! Contact the team today on 0330 880 5555 Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959. T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. #Cruise #caribbean #caribbeancruise #ambassadorcruiseline
The beautiful @cunardline Queen Anne in Flåm, Nor The beautiful @cunardline Queen Anne in Flåm, Norway! 🇳🇴✨ We’ve sailed on all the Cunard Queens, so if you’d like to experience the day-to-day of life onboard, just search Cruise Monkeys Cunard on YouTube. 🎥⚓️ We bring you along so it feels like you’re right there with us on the cruise! #Cunard #QueenAnne #CunardQueens #LuxuryCruise #CruiseLife #CunardCruise #NorwayCruise #FjordCruise #FlamNorway #VisitNorway #NorwegianFjords #CruiseVlog #CruiseMonkeys #TravelVloggers #CruiseAddict #Wanderlust
✨ Payday cruise deals are here! ✨ Looking for ✨ Payday cruise deals are here! ✨ Looking for great value escapes at sea? We’ve rounded up some fantastic options for you… 🚢 P&O Azura - Canary Islands 📅 21 November 2025 | 7 nights 📍 Tenerife (overnight) - Funchal, Madeira - Fuerteventura - La Palma - Tenerife ✈️ Flights from London ⭐️ Fares from £539pp 🚢 Sky Princess - Spain & France 📅 22 March 2027 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - La Coruna - Bilbao - Bordeaux - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £731pp 🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Canary Islands 📅 20 April 2026 | 12 nights 📍 Southampton - Lisbon - Funchal - Las Palmas - Santa Cruz - Arrecife - Vigo - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £885pp 🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Europe 📅 23 January 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Le Havre - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £450pp 🚢 Cunard Queen Elizabeth - Alaska 📅 2 May 2026 | 10-night cruise, total 13 nights (incl. overnight flight home) 📍 Seattle - Ketchikan - Sitka - Glacier Bay - Juneau - Skagway - Tracy Arm - Victoria - Seattle ✈️ Flights from London Heathrow 💼 Includes 2-night stay at the 5* Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle (B&B) ⭐️ Fares from £2,035pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help you find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we also offer city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer: ☎️ 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 are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. #Cruise #CruiseDeals #Payday
Coming to the channel at 7pm tonight… were we ma Coming to the channel at 7pm tonight… were we mad booking a 2-night party cruise in the middle of August on MSC Virtuosa? 🎉🚢 Join us for our feature-length vlog as we bring you along on this mini cruise! #MSC #MSCCruises #mscvirtuosa #Cruise #partycruise #cruisemonkeys #cruiseship #youtube
Tropical rain, island charm, and one beautiful shi Tropical rain, island charm, and one beautiful ship - a #ThrowbackThursday to Celebrity Beyond in St. Thomas, soaking up the liquid sunshine. 🌦️🌺 🚢 #CelebrityBeyond #CelebrityCruises #StThomas #CaribbeanCruise #LiquidSunshine #CruiseLife #CruiseVibes #CruiseViews #IslandVibes #ShipSpotting #CruiseMonkeys #TropicalEscape #RainOrShine #Cruise
Cruise foodies – do you book speciality dining w Cruise foodies – do you book speciality dining when onboard? What’s the best paid-for restaurant you’ve tried at sea? 🍽️ #CruiseLife #CruiseFood #CruiseDining #CruiseMonkeys #Cruise
Follow us for cruise tips, insider secrets & more Follow us for cruise tips, insider secrets & more 🛳 Perfect for new and seasoned cruisers alike! 😎 🛳️ #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseTips #CruiseLife #CruiseVloggers #CruiseAddict #CruiseFun #CruiseAdventure #CruiseCommunity
🌊 Ocean view cabins… 🚢 We love them as tha 🌊 Ocean view cabins… 🚢 We love them as that sweet spot between inside and balcony… natural light, sea views, and usually a friendlier price tag too! Want to see more? Check out our full ocean view cabin tour on YouTube - just search Cruise Monkeys. #CruiseMonkeys #MSCCruises #MSCVirtuosa #CruiseLife #OceanViewCabin #CruiseVlog #CabinTour #CruiseTips #LifeAtSea #CruiseFun #CruiseAdventure #CruiseCommunity
How important are great entertainment shows to you How important are great entertainment shows to you on a cruise? 🎭 What’s the best you’ve ever seen? If you know us, you’ll know we can usually take or leave most shows! But we were lucky enough to be invited to Murder in the Manor on Brilliant Lady – an 80s-inspired interactive murder mystery. Such a fun experience!
Looking for great value cruises? We’ve got you c Looking for great value cruises? We’ve got you covered! 🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Europe 📅 30 January 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Zeebrugge - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £420pp 🚢 P&O Britannia - Spain & France 📅 17 April 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Coruña - Vigo - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £589pp 🚢 Ambassador Ambition - Emerald Isle Odyssey 📅 25 October 2025 | 5 nights 📍 Liverpool - Cobh - Belfast - Liverpool ⭐️ Fares from £457pp 🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Spain & France 📅 30 May 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Rochelle - Bilbao - Le Havre - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £612pp 🚢 Cunard Queen Anne - Norway & North Cape 📅 21 June 2026 | 14 nights 📍 Southampton - Olden - Innvikfjorden - Nordfjord - Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Åndalsnes - Ålesund - Southampton ⭐️ Fares from £1,365pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help you find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we also offer city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer: ☎️ 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 are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. #Cruise #CruiseDeals #PandOCruises #MSCCruises #Cunard
🫖☕ Afternoon Tea at Sea - who does it best? 🚢✨ From classic white-gloved service to modern twists with bubbles and sweet treats, afternoon tea is one of those cruise traditions we can never say no to! So tell us… which cruise line serves up your favourite afternoon tea? 👇 #CruiseLife #CruiseMonkeys #AfternoonTea #CruiseFoodie #CruiseVibes #CruiseAddict #LifeAtSea #CruiseCouple #CruiseFun #CruiseCommunity #CruiseFood #OceanViews
🌊 Ocean View Cabins – yay or nay? 🚢 We’ 🌊 Ocean View Cabins – yay or nay? 🚢 We’re big fans of them - the perfect middle ground between an inside and a balcony! A bit of natural light, a window to the sea, and usually a nice price point too. What about you - do you go for the view, save with an inside, or treat yourself to a balcony? Join us this evening from 7pm for our MSC Virtuosa Ocean View cabin tour! #MSCCruises #MSCVirtuosa #Cruise #CruiseLife #CruiseMonkeys #OceanViewCabin
✨🌌 Want to go chasing the Aurora with Norther ✨🌌 Want to go chasing the Aurora with Northern Lights expert Wil? This is the cruise for you! 🌌✨ We met Wil on our Northern Lights cruise – and trust us, he’s the real deal when it comes to the aurora! He even taught us how to capture the lights on our phones so we could share the magic with you. 📸 With nearly 400 aurora sightings under his belt, Wil has now chartered a cruise that Forbes named the #1 Aurora Adventure this winter. 🚢❄️ This isn’t just any cruise – it’s timed perfectly for the best chance of breathtaking aurora displays: 🌍 Aurora at Solar Max – natural boost! 🍂 Equinoctial effect – peak aurora season 🌑 No moonlight – darkest skies for brightest lights 💫 Shooting star peak (Orionids) ☄️ TWO comets possibly visible! And it’s not just about the skies: 🐋 Whale watching with scientists on board 📸 Photography workshops with the pros 🔭 Stargazing & aurora chasing guided by astronomers 🎶 Live music & entertainment – plus an exclusive interview with Riley Jones from Vera 📅 16th October 2025 | Ambassador Cruise Line 👉 Details here: https://www.wilscruises.com/Chasing-the-Aurora-with-Wil This is truly one for the bucket list. Would you love to see the Northern Lights from a cruise ship? 💭✨ We’re sharing this on behalf of Wil – bookings must be made directly through his website. #northernlights #auroraborealis #cruise #cruiselife #bucketlisttravel
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