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ᵃᵈ Our latest vlog is perfect Sunday telly – ᵃᵈ Our latest vlog is perfect Sunday telly – ideal to enjoy with a nice morning cuppa! ☕📺 ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
Turn Cruise Mode ON! 🚢 Take a look at some crac Turn Cruise Mode ON! 🚢 Take a look at some cracking deals we’ve got this weekend: ⚓️ Regal Princess – British Isles 📅 20 July 2025 | 12 Nights 📍 Southampton - Isle of Portland - Cobh - Dun Laoghaire - Greenock - Kirkwall - Invergordon - Edinburgh (Queensferry) - Le Havre - Southampton ⭐ Inside from £877pp 👤 Solo from £1,745pp ⚓️ Fred. Olsen Borealis – Springtime Tulips of Amsterdam 📅 30 April 2026 | 5 Nights 📍 Southampton - Rotterdam - Amsterdam (overnight) - Southampton 🌟 Brand new inclusive pricing! ⭐ Inside from £749pp 👤 Solo from £1,349pp ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – Spain & France 📅 27 September 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Rochelle - Bilbao - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐ Inside from £522pp 👤 Solo from £1,126pp ⚓️ Independence of the Seas – Spain & France 📅 22 September 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Le Havre - Bilbao - La Coruña - Vigo - Southampton ⭐ Inside from £835pp 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family of 4 from £1,859 total 👤 Solo from £1,783pp 🎉 New Year on the Danube – Travelmarvel Polaris 📅 29 December 2025 | 8 Days 📍 Munich - Nuremberg - Regensburg - Passau - Dürnstein - Vienna - Budapest ✈️ Includes return flights from the UK ⭐ From £1,699pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we also offer city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on 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. Royal Caribbean child ages up to 12 years.
ᵃᵈ Have our vlogs inspired you to try a Fred. ᵃᵈ Have our vlogs inspired you to try a Fred. Olsen Northern Lights cruise? Get 5% off your 2025 Northern Lights adventure with code MONKEYS5 – available on the following cruises: S2528 https://www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise/northern-lights-s2528 T2526 https://www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise/northern-lights-t2526 L2530 https://www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise/northern-lights-l2530 L2534 https://www.fredolsencruises.com/cruise/northern-lights-at-christmas-l2534
New video at 7pm tonight… Here’s a cheeky scre New video at 7pm tonight… Here’s a cheeky screenshot from our time in Narvik – what do you reckon is going on here?! Drop your best caption below! 👇 🚢 🚢 🚢 #youtube #cruise #cruiselife #travelvlog #narvik #norwaycruise #vlogpremiere #cruisefun #oceanviews #cruiseyoutube #cruisemonkeys #cruise #friday #cruiseyoutube #cruisevlog
ᵃᵈ Have you tried Aquavit? Aquavit is a distin ᵃᵈ Have you tried Aquavit? Aquavit is a distinctively flavoured Scandinavian spirit, traditionally made with caraway and dill, and widely enjoyed in Norway with friends. In our latest vlog, we take part in the aquavit experience aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis. If you haven’t seen it yet, catch up now - we’ve got a brand-new episode dropping tomorrow at 7pm! Just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube! We paid £30 per person for this experience, which included cocktails and some delicious nibbles. If you’re cruising Norway with Fred. Olsen and this is on offer, we’d highly recommend giving it a go. . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
🤩 𝐖𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐖 ⬇️ 🤩 𝐖𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐎𝐖 ⬇️🤩 ☀️ 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑! 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒! ☀️ 🌎 7 nights Northern Spain Cruise 📆 4th October 2025 🚢 Sailing from Southampton ⚓️ Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas 🍴 Full board 🎭 Entertainment and activities included ITINERARY 👇 ☀️ Bilbao, Spain ☀️ La Coruna, Spain ☀️ Vigo, Spain ☀️ Gijon, Spain ⚓️ 2 adults from £749pp ⚓️ Family of 3 from £2126 total cost! ⚓️ Family of 4 from £2216 total cost! Ship Highlights INCLUDED : ⚡️Go Grease Lighting! Grease the Musical on board! ❄️ Ice Skating rink & wow worthy shows 🍦 Unlimited Ice Cream 🍕 Unlimited Pizza 🌊 FlowRider SurfSimulator 💦 Waterslides & SplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park 🪨 Rock Climbing Wall ➕ So much more 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on 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. Prices correct 19/6/2025. Child age up to 12 years.
ᵃᵈ Mutiny at Sea! Crossing the ArcticCircle th ᵃᵈ Mutiny at Sea! Crossing the ArcticCircle the @fred.olsencruiselines way! Watch the full vlog on YouTube, just search Cruise Monkeys! #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
ᵃᵈ In our latest vlog, we cross the Arctic Ci ᵃᵈ In our latest vlog, we cross the Arctic Circle! Different cruise lines celebrate this in their own way - watch to see how Fred. Olsen does it! . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fred.olsencruiselines
We’re back on our virtual travels - recognise th We’re back on our virtual travels - recognise this character? Which ship are they on? ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruising #ship #cruises #wednesday #humpday #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #photo #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #cruiseblogger #cruisetime #cruisemonkeys
We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of pre-regi We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of pre-registrations! To ensure we can spend quality time with everyone, we set a limit – and that limit has now been reached. If you’d still like to come, simply fill in the form and you’ll be added to our wait list. The team will be in touch with everyone who has pre-registered and will be taking bookings from the 25th of June If anyone who pre-registered chooses not to book, from the 27th June the team will work through the wait list on a first come, first served basis. Unfortunately we can’t guarantee you a space at this time. We’re so grateful for your support – we’ve truly been blown away by the response. Thank you… you’re the best! 💙
ᵃᵈ There’s mutiny aboard Fred. Olsen Boreal ᵃᵈ There’s mutiny aboard Fred. Olsen Borealis as we cross the Arctic Circle! Who will be kissing the fish? Catch up with Episode 4 now – perfect with your Sunday morning cuppa! Just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube ☕🐟❄️ Don’t forget we’re also live tonight at 7pm! . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fred.olsencruiselines
ᵃᵈ That moment in our latest vlog where we re ᵃᵈ That moment in our latest vlog where we realise Luke’s shirt matches the carpet on @fred.olsencruiselines Borealis! Watch the full episode on YouTube now, just search Cruise Monkeys #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
ᵃᵈ Our third Fred. Olsen vlog takes you along ᵃᵈ Our third Fred. Olsen vlog takes you along the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road - missed it? Catch up now 👇 The FAMOUS Atlantic Ocean Road from Molde - Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 3 https://youtu.be/xs8bvHPeZl0 🚨 Episode 4 is available at 7pm tomorrow! . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fred.olsencruiselines
𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐄 ....𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄! 🗓Departs 19th October 2025 for 6 nights Sail from Southampton on MSC Virtuosa to France & Spain Itinerary: 🌍 Southampton- La Rochelle (France), Bilbao (Spain), La Coruna (Spain) Southampton What's included .. 🤝Tips 🍽Main Dining 🍕20hr Buffet 🏋‍♂️Gym 🩱🌊Waterpark, Indoor & outdoor pool 🎲🎰Casino Plus much more This ship truly has something for everyone! From £460 per person 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on our website 📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details! Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959. Terms and conditions apply, prices are subject to availability. Based on 2 adults sharing a Bella Interior cabin. #MSCcruises #MSCVirtuosa
Wednesday already – time to embark on another vi Wednesday already – time to embark on another virtual cruise! Do you recognise this ship from its stunning tiered aft? It’s a very special ship for us! 👇 Let us know in the comments if you’ve sailed on her! ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruising #ship #cruises #wednesday #humpday #gaytravel #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #photo #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #cruiseblogger #cruisetime #cruisemonkeys
🥳 We’ve just booked our first cruise for 2027 🥳 We’ve just booked our first cruise for 2027, and it’s a Princess one! 🥳 Princess Cruises Europe 2027 Cruises - General Sale Now Open! 🚢 Your next unforgettable journey starts here. Book now and explore: 🗺️ 108 destinations across! 🌐 31 countries with 🚢 200+ sailings from ⚓ 6 iconic homeports: Southampton, Rome, Venice, Athens, Barcelona & Copenhagen 🛳️ Aboard 5 spectacular ships: Sky Princess, Caribbean Princess, Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess & Majestic Princess 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today to book your Princess cruise: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on 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. #PrincessCruises #SkyPrincess #CaribbeanPrincess #SunPrincess #EnchantedPrincess #MajesticPrincess
Live & Group Cruise Announcement – Sunday 15th a Live & Group Cruise Announcement – Sunday 15th at 7pm! As we mentioned in our last live, we’ve been busy planning our next group cruise for late 2026! We’ll be sharing all the details this Sunday, along with a good ol’ cruise chat. Join us from 7pm on Sunday 15th over on YouTube – we’d love to see you there!
In our latest vlog, we take a @fred.olsencruiselin In our latest vlog, we take a @fred.olsencruiselines excursion along the iconic Atlantic Ocean Road and stop to admire the dramatic Storseisundet Bridge. Have you been there – or spotted it in a film? . . . #atlanticoceanroad #storseisundetbridge #fredolsencruises #norwaytravel #cruisevlog #travelinspiration #scenicdrive #bridgephotography #cruiselife #cruisemonkeys #fredolsenborealis #fredolsencruiselines
🚨 The BEST cruise deals of the week – don’t 🚨 The BEST cruise deals of the week – don’t miss these, the prices are amazing! 🚨 ⚓️ Sky Princess – Canary Islands 📅 2 November 2025 | 12 Nights 📍 Southampton - La Coruña - Vigo - Funchal - Tenerife - La Palma - Lanzarote - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £965pp ⚓️ P&O Arvia – Norwegian Fjords 📅 2 May 2027 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Flåm - Olden - Zeebrugge - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £669pp 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family of 4 from £1,529 total! ⚓️ MSC Poesia – Northern Europe 📅 5 December 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Le Havre - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £525pp ⚓️ P&O Arvia – Norwegian Fjords (Easter Cruise) 📅 29 March 2026 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Haugesund - Olden - Ålesund - Stavanger - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £588pp 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family of 4 from £2,156 total ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – Spain & France 📅 6 September 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Rochelle - Bilbao - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £599pp 🎅 CHRISTMAS CRUISE 🎄 ⚓️ P&O Aurora – Northern Europe & Scandinavia 📅 December 2025 | 10 Nights 📍 Southampton - Copenhagen (overnight) - Oslo (overnight) - Rotterdam (overnight) - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £1,255pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help you find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we can help with city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays too! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on 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.
It’s new video day! Tune in at 7pm tonight 🥳 It’s new video day! Tune in at 7pm tonight 🥳 . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruises #cruisemonkeys #molde #atlanticoceanroad
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