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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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MSC
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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Princess
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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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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Princess
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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News
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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MSC
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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Princess
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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🔴 Talking Ship – LIVE this Sunday at 7pm (UK) 🔴 Talking Ship – LIVE this Sunday at 7pm (UK)!

We’re fresh off the newest ship in the world after 7 incredible nights onboard!

We’ve not just visited the ship – we’ve EXPERIENCED everything it has to offer, from bow to stern – and we can’t wait to share our thoughts with you.

Join us live on YouTube this Sunday at 7pm (UK) / 2pm (ET) / 11am (PT) for a proper chat about what it’s really like onboard.

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Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us toda Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us today! Are you a breakfast in the MDR person, or do you prefer the buffet or room service?

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Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us toda Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us today! Are you a breakfast in the MDR person, or do you prefer the buffet or room service?

We arrived home late last night, and it’s straight back to work here today!  We’ll be working through all messages and comments over the next few days 😀

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All good things have to come to an end! After a fa All good things have to come to an end! After a fantastic 7 nights on Star Princess, with new and old friends, it’s time to make the journey home.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made our holiday such a great one – and bon voyage to those heading off on the transatlantic! 

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Today we took a little boat trip and managed to ge Today we took a little boat trip and managed to get some fantastic views of Star Princess - doesn’t she look stunning in Cartagena 🤩

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Our first time in Gibraltar - a quick update…. Our first time in Gibraltar - a quick update….

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We might be cruising, but we couldn’t resist sha We might be cruising, but we couldn’t resist sharing these TOP 5 Cruise Deals! Contact the team today for a free quote!

🚢 MSC Meraviglia – Norwegian Fjords
📅 5 June 2027 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Kirkwall - Skjolden - Nordfjordeid - Sandnes - Southampton
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🚢 P&O Iona – Western Europe
📅 21 February 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Vigo - La Coruña - Bilbao - Cherbourg - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £490pp

🚢 Queen Anne – Canary Islands
📅 29 November 2026 | 14 nights
📍 Southampton - Lisbon - La Palma - Tenerife - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Funchal - Southampton
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🚢 Bolette – British Isles
📅 31 March 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Liverpool - Belfast - Stornoway - Kirkwall - Liverpool
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🚢 Celebrity Apex – Canaries & Portugal
📅 25 September 2027 | 11 nights
📍 Southampton - Leixões - Lisbon - Las Palmas - Tenerife - Funchal - Vigo - Southampton
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⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise?
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📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer:
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What a fab day in Malaga - let’s have a quick ca What a fab day in Malaga - let’s have a quick catch up….

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A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - r A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - rude not to.. cheers! 🥂

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Sea day on Star Princess 🤩 #Princesscruises # Sea day on Star Princess 🤩 

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We’ve made it onboard the Star Princess and sett We’ve made it onboard the Star Princess and settled into our room for the week - how lush is this! #Princesscruises #Starprincess #Cruise
🌟🚢 On Sale Today – MSC Meraviglia | Summer 🌟🚢 On Sale Today – MSC Meraviglia | Summer 2027 from Southampton! 🚢🌟

✨ Wonder Awaits from the UK ✨

Be among the first to sail aboard MSC Meraviglia as she launches brand-new 2027 adventures from Southampton! From fjords to sunshine escapes, your next voyage starts here. 🌊☀️

📍 Why Book Now:
💸 Low deposit & early booking perks
📍 Best choice of cabins – including balconies & suites
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🍸 Edge Cocktail Bar & Ocean Cay Restaurant
🏊 Polar Aquapark, bowling & spa serenity

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer:
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Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

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Where the addiction began… On this day 11 years Where the addiction began… On this day 11 years ago, we were aboard our first ever cruise - P&O Aurora 😍 What was your first ship?

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🌊 Our TOP 5 Cruise Deals - Including Fly-Cruise 🌊 Our TOP 5 Cruise Deals - Including Fly-Cruises from £490pp for 7 Nights!

📅 6 November 2025 | 7 nights
🚢 Balmoral – Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
📍 Málaga • Málaga • Gibraltar • At Sea • At Sea • Lisbon • Lisbon • Southampton
✈️ Outbound flight included
⭐️ Fares from £499pp

📅 25 April 2026 | 7 nights
🚢 Enchanted Princess
📍 Civitavecchia (Rome) • Salerno (Amalfi Coast) • Santorini, Greece • Kusadasi (Ephesus) • Katakolon (Olympia) • Civitavecchia (Rome)
✈️ Includes London flights
⭐️ Fares from £659pp

📅 2 December 2025 | 3 nights
🚢 Ambition – Festive Getaway
📍 London Tilbury • Zeebrugge (Bruges) • IJmuiden (Amsterdam) • London Tilbury
🍾 Free Champagne in cabin
⭐️ Outside fares from £360pp

📅 5 December 2025 | 7 nights
🚢 Azura – Canary Islands & Madeira
📍 Tenerife (overnight) • Funchal • Fuerteventura • La Palma • Tenerife
✈️ Flights & transfers included
⭐️ Fares from £490pp

📅 21 August 2027 | 7 nights
🚢 Celebrity Apex – Norwegian Fjords
📍 Southampton • Haugesund • Ålesund • Nordfjordeid • Zeebrugge • Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £1,077pp

🎌 Bucket-List Bonus Cruise: Cultural Capitals of Japan & South Korea

📅 12 August 2026
🚢 Diamond Princess
🛳️ 10-night cruise
🏨 3-night stay at Hotel New Grand, Yokohama
✈️ Return U.K. flights included
🤩 Discover Shimizu (Mt. Fuji), Kobe, Nagasaki & Busan, South Korea
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⛴️ 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
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📱 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 interior cabin unless stated.
Save the date! We’re going live this Sunday at 7 Save the date! We’re going live this Sunday at 7pm (UK time) to chat all things cruise - with a special focus on Star Princess, as we’ll be sailing on her next week!  We’d love to see you there to talk ship!

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Recently been going through some old photos for a Recently been going through some old photos for a project we’re working on and found this little beaut - P&O Arcadia looking absolutely stunning in Olden 🤩

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The Cruise Monkeys Travel Team can get you booked The Cruise Monkeys Travel Team can get you booked with all of these brands – and many more! In fact, we can often match an online quote and sometimes even beat it!*

Contact the Cruise Monkeys Travel Team for your free quote:

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