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ad • After a fantastic week on @virginvoyages Va ad • After a fantastic week on @virginvoyages Valiant Lady, we’re home with our baby 🐶 

We just wanted to thank you to everyone who has messaged, commented, liked and shared our posts over the last week, we really appreciate it! While we can’t reply to everyone we do read them all and will be working through them this week.

We’d also like to say how lovely it was to meet so many of you over the last week, some of you’ve who’ve followed us for a long time and some of you who’ve just joined our little Cruise Monkeys community 🥰

Stay tuned for our Live and Vlogs.. details to follow! 
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ad • Out final day onboard Valiant lady was spen ad • Out final day onboard Valiant lady was spent in Ibiza! Having seen some of old town last night we decided to head back there today to have a look around.

We took the complimentary shuttle and spent a couple of hours walking around the streets and up to the castle walls to get some great views of the town and out to sea.

We slowly made our way back to the shuttle pickup point getting back onboard just after lunch. We decided to have a few plates of food at the Dock house before heading up to the pool.

Today was all about taking it easy, catching up with new friends and the crew we’ve met and who have made this experience fantastic. 

We chatted for hours and before we knew it, Valiant had left and we were on our way back to Barcelona!

Our final meal was in Pink Agave - Virgin’s Mexican restaurant. This was a meal we were really looking forward to and it didn’t disappoint! We did have some confusion regarding the times so we missed our reservation but were fitted in around an hour later as a ‘walk in’.

We’d booked the 10:30 disembarkation slot so we didn’t need to worry too much about being up early so we went to find our friends to say our final goodbyes.

Disembarkation was smooth, we basically walked straight off the ship.

We really can’t wait to share the vlogs of this cruise, it genuinely has been one of the most amazing cruises, the ship is stunning with a great vibe, the staff fabulous and passengers so friendly! We will be sailing Virgin again as we have purchased a future cruise credit, so look out! 
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ad • Sea day and Ibiza. Today was spent at sea a ad • Sea day and Ibiza. Today was spent at sea as our arrival in to Ibiza was not until early evening. 

We woke up late morning and ordered some Ship Eats, which is room service. There is a small charge if you only order food but if you order a chargeable item, like premium coffee or juice, you only pay for them and delivery is free.

After that arrived and devout we made our way down to the spa as we booked a 3 hour pass which was $59 per person! There’s a sauna, steam and salt rooms, hot beds, various hot/cold tubs and a mud room. We spent just over 2 hours there relaxing.

As it had already gone 4 we decided to get ready for the evening. We had managed to get tickets to Dual Reality - an acrobatic show which was amazing. Be sure to book it asap once onboard - we were only able to get tickets for a 5:30 show as we’d left it too late.

Tonight’s dinner was in Test Kitchen. Our least anticipated meal but it turned out to be amazing. There are two menus and the ‘peas and eggs’ we’d seen on other videos really didn’t appeal, thankfully it was not on our menu! The asparagus sorbet was amazing!

After dinner we decided to have a little wonder around the ship before heading off in to Ibiza. The free shuttle was running all night so we hopped on that and made our way to old town for a few drinks.

We got back to the ship around 3am so headed to the Galley for their All day breakfast - it was super busy, as it’s table service it did make things very slow and it might be where a traditional buffet would be better. After a breakfast it was time for bed! Tomorrow we plan to explore Ibiza in the day!
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ad • Day 5. After a little sleep in we decided t ad • Day 5. After a little sleep in we decided to head to The Wake for brunch! While booking is advisable there was plenty of space for walk ins too. The food was delicious - a starter of shrimp and then an eggs Benedict with some delicious pastries on the side.

With us topped up with food again we headed in to port where we had a little walk around before deciding to go on the Hop On Hop Off bus, just to do a loop and see the main sights. A great way to see the main parts if you’re not sure what to do.

Back onboard we spend some time at the Dock before having a wonder around, random tentacles have started showing up in bars as they get ready for the main event!

Scarlet night is a fantastic celebration that goes on around the ship and ends up on the open deck with most people splashing or diving in to the pool! 

We really can’t wait to show you how amazing this cruise has been! Be sure to check out our stories that we update through the day! 
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ad • we’ve got to that stage where you’re no ad • we’ve got to that stage where you’re not sure what day it is 🤣

Today we’re at sea and are due to arrive in port at 6pm. We started the morning off with a quick coffee and headed straight down to The Red Room where at 11am it was “Bingo with the Diva”. It was a fun filled hour of bingo like we’ve never don’t before, hosted by the Diva and Stephen the Hype.

After bingo we had some lunch at the Galley we opted for a vegan burger, only because it looked interesting!

There’s lots of bits and bobs going on today, the Diva is doing her show we saw on the first night and the other Happenings cast have things too, such as VHS workout, drink tasting and other live music.

We had a lazy afternoon snoozing, the late nights have certainly caught up with us!

Tonight’s dinner was in Extra Virgin, which is Italian. Just like all the other food options, it was fantastic. 

After dinner we made our way to The Manor where we watched “The hostess sings her secrets”. Hannah the Hostess is very talented and it was a good show.

After that we caught up with friends and had a few drinks at various bars around the ship - we did have the option of getting off if we wished but we decided tonight we were taking it easy. 

Another fantasy day! Loving @virginvoyages 
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ad • today, the stunning Valiant Lady is floatin ad • today, the stunning Valiant Lady is floating a short tender ride away from Cannes.

For breakfast today we went to Razzle Dazzel - Virgin’s Vegetarian restaurant with a naughty menu for us meat eaters! We just opted for the ‘Razzle dazzle breakfast’ which was quite nice, though not sure about the sage impossible patty 😂

Those wishing to head to Cannes early could book a tender but as we were in no rush, we waited until after midday, when booking was no longer needed. 

Cannes was stunning, the sun was shining and the beach and restaurants busy. We had no plans so just had a nice walk around before finding a quiet restaurant for a nice glass of wine.

Back onboard we made our way to the Dock for some nibbles - we highly recommend the Shrimp and the Hanger steak! 

One of the perks Rockstars get each day is a Moët happy hour, so we made our way to that and enjoyed several glasses!

After a quick change it was back to Razzle Dazzle for dinner, the food was fantastic as was the service! 

Once we’d finished we got footed it down to the Red Room to watch the Untitleddanceshowpartything! This is a bit bonkers but great fun, with performers all around you! We can’t explain it, you have to experience it!

We finished the night off chatting to new friends and of course, a detour to the pizza place before calling it a night!

We have a sea day next as we don’t arrive in to Palma until 6pm.
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ad • We’ve arrived at our first port of call, ad • We’ve arrived at our first port of call, Marseille!

After waking up late, we headed to The Galley for breakfast - here there are various stations where you can pick up some lovely breakfast items, we opted for poached eggs 🤤 

Once we’d finished breakfast we made our way to the complimentary Virgin shuttle in to town. It was quite a wait, not helped by the fact one shuttle broke down, but after around 25 minutes, we were on our way!

We’ve not planned much in the ports, so when we spotted the Le petit train, we thought that would be a great way to see Marseille!

It dropped us off at Basilica of Notre-Dame of la Garde where we spent a short while walking around.

We then made our way back to the ship on the shuttles, and once onboard we went to the Dock House for some nibbles! The small plates they serve here are delicious!

We then spent some time up on deck, enjoying the sun and beers! A perfect afternoon!

This evenings dinner was at The Wake. We’re sure you already know Virgin doesn’t do main dining rooms, instead you’ve various venues you can head to. Here we had clam chowder followed by steak! It was beautiful! Luke’s only complaint- no cheese on the desert menu 🤣

As we’d missed the show tonight, we instead visited various bars, listened to the busker at the Roundabout and then ended up at the casino bar where we had some delicious cocktails! 

Another fantastic evening, time for some rest ready for Cannes! 
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🚨Booking now open! Join the Cruise Monkeys Grou 🚨Booking now open! Join the Cruise Monkeys Group Cruise in 2024 from £679pp 🚨 

🏔️ We’d love to welcome you onboard P&O Britannia to the Norwegian Fjords for our 2024 group cruise! 

How to book:
Martin has started to work his way through the pre-registrations, we’re excited to hear many of you have already booked, it’s going to be a fab cruise!

If you’ve not yet registered, head to our website now or drop Martin a message (martin@theholidayvillage.com or 0161 735 0112 ) and tell him you want to get on the Cruise Monkeys group cruise! P&O have got some onboard credit offers at the moment too - so get in there quick!

⛴️ Cruise Details
Ship: P&O Britannia
Where: Norwegian Fjords
Dates: 13 Sep 2024 – 20 Sep 2024 (7 Nights)

🌍 itinerary: 
Day 1      Southampton, United Kingdom 
Day 2     At Sea   
Day 3     Stavanger, Norway         
Day 4     Flaam, Norway – Possible Tender Port     
Day 5     Nordfjordeid, Norway   
Day 6     Haugesund, Norway      
Day 7     At Sea   
Day 8     Southampton, United Kingdo

Prices
Martin will be able to give you live prices and let you know all the perks, but here’s a guide:

Inside Saver from £679pp
Balcony Saver from £899pp

Prices subject to change. If you go Select Fare, P&O offer car parking or coach travel - for those parking at CPS it’s currently £152 which makes the Select Fare.

Full details on our website!
ad • The “out of office” is on! It’s now t ad • The “out of office” is on! It’s now time to get ready for our Virgin Voyages cruise on Sunday. We’re super excited to board Valiant Lady and can’t wait to bring you along with us! 

Right. Must get started on the ironing 😬
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Anyone know what the legend says will happen when Anyone know what the legend says will happen when this stone touches the church?

Find out in tonight’s video, live at 7pm!
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Ohhh, hello @pandocruises Iona, looking good 😘 Ohhh, hello @pandocruises Iona, looking good 😘
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A little #InstagramVsReality 🤣 We highly recomm A little #InstagramVsReality 🤣 We highly recommend heading to the Briksdal Glacier early! We were in the first (9:30) bus from the ship and it was already busy, but as we made our way back down the crowds were heading up!

If you’ve not seen our Olden and Briksdal Glacier video, search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube!
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The Cruise Monkey family 🥰 . . . #cruise #cruis The Cruise Monkey family 🥰
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In our latest Iona vlog, we sail in to tiny villag In our latest Iona vlog, we sail in to tiny village of Hellesylt, take the ferry through the Geirangerfjord to Geiranger and see the Seven Sisters waterfalls.

Back onboard we have a delicious Norway taster menu at The Epicurean. A perfect way to celebrate Gav’s birthday!

Watch now on YouTube, just search ‘Cruise Monkeys’ or check out the links in our bio! 🥰
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Let’s take a trip to the Briksdal Glacier. The t Let’s take a trip to the Briksdal Glacier. The trip from Olden on the bus was stunning, but nothing prepared us for the beautiful scenery we experienced hiking up to the glacier. A must do visit if in Olden!

To watch the full Vlog, check out the link in our bio or search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube.
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Have you seen our 4th P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords Vl Have you seen our 4th P&O Iona Norwegian Fjords Vlog yet? It’s CRAMMED with stunning scenery and some useful information too!

Link in bio or just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch!
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🚨 Group Cruise! Cruise with the Cruise Monkeys 🚨 Group Cruise! Cruise with the Cruise Monkeys to the Fjords in 2024 🚨 

Lots of you have been asking about the second group cruise and we’ve been working away to try and find one.

Thank you everyone who took part in the polls, we’ve now found one, the most suitable cruise is… P&O Britannia, Norwegian Fjords in September 2024!

The link below has all the info and the registration form, take a look - we’d love to have you come along!

*P&O require a number of bookings to be made within a timeframe to create a Group booking. So for the next 2 weeks we’re taking pre registrations and then Martin  from The Holiday Village will be in touch to take the bookings if we get enough to meet the criteria to MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

Full info and registration form at www.cruisemonkeys.com/groupcruise or click the link in the bio!
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In our latest P&O Iona vlog, we’re in the stunni In our latest P&O Iona vlog, we’re in the stunning port of Olden! It’s a fun day starting either a bus ride and walk to the Briksdal glacier, some time in the VIP area of Iona followed by a stunning meal in the Beach House! 

Link in bio or just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch!
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ad • AHOY SAILORS, ITS CRUISE MONTH 🥳 We’r ad • AHOY SAILORS, ITS CRUISE MONTH 🥳  We’re super excited to announce our next trip… 

Later in the month we’ll going on our very first @virginvoyages cruise, joining Valiant Lady in Barcalona and heading to Marseille, Cannes, Palma De Mallorca, Ibiza and then back to Barcalona!

With yesterdays news about Virgin confirming they’ll be back in Portsmouth next year, this is perfect timing! We can’t wait to show you what Virgin Voyages has to offer and what we get up to.

Have you been on Virgin Voyages or been to those ports? If so, drop your recommendations in the comments please 🙏

We’ve reserved our dining experiences have have purchased several bar tabs to keep us covered 🤤 🍹 

It’s  going to be a blast, we can’t wait!

📷 Virgin Voyages

ad • As we have not paid a cruise fare, you will see us use ‘ad’ or the ‘paid promotion’ option on all our posts. They have no control over the content we post or our opinions and while the fare was waived we have paid for port taxes, flights, hotels, transfers and those bar tabs ourselves. It is important you know this as it’s the UK advertising rules (and that of many other countries) that where we receive something for free we must clearly disclose it at the beginning of our posts. 

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The fjords are stunning 😍 Tomorrow we’ve a ne The fjords are stunning 😍 Tomorrow we’ve a new Vlog, episode 4 of our @pandocruises Iona Norwegian Fjords series and we’re in the beautiful port of Olden. It’s one of our favourites!
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