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Fond memories of our Regal Princess cruise which w Fond memories of our Regal Princess cruise which was 4 years ago 🤩 Have you cruised on Regal Princess? 🚢 #PrincessCruises #Cruise #CruiseLife #thursday #memories #throwback #throwbackthursday ##takemeback #happyplace #CruiseMonkeys
Sail from Rome to Barcelona aboard Queen Elizabeth Sail from Rome to Barcelona aboard Queen Elizabeth on a 14-night adventure through sun-kissed islands, ancient ruins & seaside gems. 🇬🇷🇮🇹☀️ 📅 15 October 2027 | 14 Nights ⚓ Civitavecchia (Rome) ➜ Barcelona ✈️ Flights included 🏝️ Check out your itinerary 🏝️ Civitavecchia (Rome) | Palermo | Corfu | Dubrovnik | Zadar | Trieste | Cephalonia | Katakolon (Olympia) | Messina | Ibiza | Barcelona 💰 Saver from £2,155pp Cunard Fare from £2,339pp 💵 Includes $80pp onboard credit ✨ Pre-register now for early access! 🗓️ Goes on sale 11 Nov 2025 for World Club Members | 12 Nov 2025 for General Sale 💫 10% Early Booking Saving when you book by 17 December 2025 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today on 0330 880 5555 or travel@cruisemonkeys.com 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. #Cunard #CunardLine #CruiseMonkeysTravel
Ready for an unforgettable adventure through breat Ready for an unforgettable adventure through breathtaking scenery, colourful coastal towns & magical Nordic charm? 😍✨ ⚓ Two Spectacular 7-Night Options 💫 9th May 2026 – from £675pp (Inside Cabin, based on 2 sharing) 🗺️ Itinerary: Southampton • South Queensferry (Scotland) • Sandnes (Norway) • Haugesund (Norway) • Kristiansand (Norway) • At Sea 💫 16th May 2026 – from £649pp (Inside Cabin, based on 2 sharing) 🗺️ Itinerary: Southampton • South Queensferry (Scotland) • Stavanger (Norway) • Haugesund (Norway) • Kristiansand (Norway) • At Sea ✨ Experience misty fjords, dramatic cliffs, and picture-perfect towns – all while indulging in world-class dining, dazzling entertainment & incredible onboard facilities aboard the stunning MSC Virtuosa. 🍸🎶🕺 💖 Perfect for couples, friends or anyone craving a spring escape filled with breathtaking views, fresh sea air & pure relaxation. 📅 These May Fjords sailings are always a favourite! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer on 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 are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #MSCcruises #mscvirtuosa #Norwegianfjords #cruisemonkeystravel
🚢❄️ NORTHERN EUROPE BARGAIN! ❄️🚢 📅 21 November 2025 | 7 Nights 🚢 MSC Poesia | Roundtrip Southampton Your itinerary: 🇩🇪 Hamburg 🇳🇱 Rotterdam 🇧🇪 Bruges (Zeebrugge) 🇫🇷 Le Havre 💰 Inside fares from £369pp Other dates available through winter! Why choose MSC Poesia? ⭐ Elegant Italian style with a zen-like atmosphere ⭐ Sushi Bar & authentic Mediterranean dining 🍝 ⭐ Broadway-style evening entertainment 🎭 ⭐ Grand atrium with real stone waterfall ✨ 📞 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 interior cabin unless stated. #MSCCruises #mscpoesía #CruiseDeals #CruiseMonkeysTravel
Bucket List Adventures – What’s Yours? Do you Bucket List Adventures – What’s Yours? Do you have a travel experience you’ve always wanted to tick off? Maybe it’s a dream itinerary or an excursion that’s top of your list. One of ours was a Northern Lights cruise with husky sledging - and we were lucky enough to make it happen earlier this year. It was cold, exciting, and definitely one for the memory bank! Let us know yours below 👇 🚢 #BucketListTravel #AdventureGoals #NorthernLightsCruise #CruiseMonkeys #Travel #Adventure #mondaymotivation #snow #wintervibes #Cruise #northernlightscruise #gay #photooftheday #HuskySledging #TravelChat
Fancy some Sunday viewing? Did you know… we’ve Fancy some Sunday viewing? Did you know… we’ve been sharing our cruise vlogs for over 10 years and have over 350 videos on YouTube? We’ve sailed with: Cunard • P&O • Princess • Avalon • Celebrity • Royal Caribbean • Marella • Fred Olsen • MSC • Virgin Voyages Whether you’re dreaming of your next cruise or just love tagging along, our vlogs bring you right onboard! 🔍 Just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube and come explore with us! Don’t forget to subscribe as we’ve new vlogs coming soon! 🚢 #Cruise #CruiseMonkrys #Youtube #Cunard #POCruises #PrincessCruises #AvalonWaterways #CelebrityCruises #RoyalCaribbean #MarellaCruises #FredOlsenCruiseLines #MSCCruises #VirginVoyages
We’ll be live at 4pm (UK) today with Where's Wal We’ll be live at 4pm (UK) today with Where's Walter Travel Streaming on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn! Come join the chat! #Cruise #CruiseMonkeys
Who’s cruising this month? 🙌 Let us know bel Who’s cruising this month? 🙌 Let us know below so we can be jealous as we’re not cruising until 2026 😉🤣 #Vruise #CruiseTime #CruiseMonth #CruiseMonkeys #november #autumn
This payday weekend we’ve got 6 fabulous Cruise This payday weekend we’ve got 6 fabulous Cruise Deals for you – including a fly-cruise from just £539pp! 📞 Contact the team today for a free quote! 🚢 Fred. Olsen Balmoral – Christmas Markets 📅 16 December 2025 | 6 nights 📍 Southampton – Rouen (overnight) – Antwerp (overnight) – Southampton ⭐️ From £582pp 🚢 Sky Princess – Norwegian Fjords 📅 9 May 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton – Stavanger – Olden – Sognefjord – Bergen – Southampton ⭐️ From £950pp 🚢 Queen Anne – Mediterranean 📅 16 August 2026 | 14 nights 📍 Southampton – Lisbon – Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona – Cartagena – Malaga – Cadiz – Southampton ⭐️ From £1365pp 🚢 Celebrity Apex – Spain & Portugal 📅 29 May 2026 | 8 nights 📍 Southampton – Vigo – Lisbon – Leixões – La Coruña – Bilbao – Southampton ⭐️ From £1322pp 🚢 Iona – Western Europe 📅 25 April 2026 | 7 nights 📍 Southampton – Bilbao – La Coruña – Vigo – Cherbourg – Southampton ⭐️ From £617pp ☀️ Last-minute sunshine 🚢 P&O Azura – Canary Islands 📅 28 November 2025 (other dates available) | 7 nights 📍 Santa Cruz, Tenerife (overnight) – Funchal, Madeira – Las Palmas – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Santa Cruz, Tenerife ✈️ Flights from London included ⭐️ From £539pp ⛴️ 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 interior cabin unless stated. #Cruise #cruisemonkeystravel #cruisedeals
☀️✈️ WINTER SUN FLY-CRUISE FROM JUST £519 ☀️✈️ WINTER SUN FLY-CRUISE FROM JUST £519pp! ✈️☀️ Escape the cold and chase the sunshine this winter with this incredible 7-night Canary Islands fly-cruise aboard P&O Azura 🌴⚓ 📅 30th January 2026 ✈️ London flights included (regional available for a supplement) 🛳 7 nights full-board onboard Azura 💷 Inside Cabin – from £519pp 🌍 Your Sun-Soaked Itinerary: 🇪🇸 Tenerife – golden beaches & volcanic beauty 🇵🇹 Madeira – lush landscapes & famous wine 🇪🇸 Fuerteventura – endless sunshine & dunes 🇪🇸 La Palma – charming towns & starlit skies ✨ Why You’ll Love It: 🍽️ All meals included onboard 🌊 Relaxing sea days under blue skies 🎭 Top-class entertainment every evening 🧳 Flights & transfers all taken care of – just unpack once & relax! 💛 Swap the winter chill for Canarian sunshine and sail away on the perfect January escape! 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today 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 interior cabin unless stated. #PandOCruises #cruisemonkeystravel #CruiseDeals
We’ve got some very exciting news to share… 🎶✨ Marella’s Electric Sunsets: 80s vs 90s themed cruise is officially back for April 2027! 🕺💃 🚢 Marella Discovery will be setting sail 28th April 2027 from Palma for three nights, visiting Valencia and Ibiza Town 🌴 before returning to Palma on 1st May 2027. 🎤 The lineup will be announced early next year, but packages (including Cruise & Stay) are available to book now from £799pp! Plus, use code ELECTRIC50 to save an additional £50pp! 📞 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 interior cabin unless stated. #MarellaCruises #ElectricSunsets #themedcruise
Did you know the Cruise Monkeys Travel team can bo Did you know the Cruise Monkeys Travel team can book all of these — and in most cases, save you money? 📞 The team are available: • Monday to Friday: 9am–5:30pm • Saturday: 9am–5pm Call us on 0330 880 5555 💻 Or simply fill in the form on our website or email travel@cruisemonkeys.com for a quote. Happy cruising! #CruiseMonkeysTravel #Cruise #AmbassadorCruiseLine #CelebrityCruises #CunardLine #DisneyCruiseLine #FredOlsenCruiseLines #MarellaCruises #MSCCruises #PandOCruises #PrincessCruises #RoyalCaribbean #VirginVoyages
This or That… 🛋️ Sea Day Chill - lounging w This or That… 🛋️ Sea Day Chill - lounging with a book, spa time, enjoying cocktails on deck and endless buffet grazing 🌍 Port Day Adventures - hopping off to explore, excursions, and ticking off bucket-list sights We love both, but if you had to choose… which one gets your vote? 🚢 #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #ThisOrThat #CruiseMonkeys #TravelTalk
Throwback Thursday ⚓️ Back in 2018, we were sa Throwback Thursday ⚓️ Back in 2018, we were sailing aboard the iconic Cunard Queen Mary 2 - just a little voyage! We always remember the one night we casually bumped into Captain Chris Wells and guest speaker Maureen Ryan in the buffet - we had to get a selfie! Have you ever sailed on QM2? 🚢 #ThrowbackThursday #QM2 #Cunard #CunardLine #CruiseLife #CunardQueenMary2 #throwback #CruiseThrowback
🚢 STOP SCROLLING! MARINER OF THE SEAS IS COMING 🚢 STOP SCROLLING! MARINER OF THE SEAS IS COMING TO SOUTHAMPTON IN 2027 💥 ✨ Royal Caribbean’s 2027 Cruises are NOW ON SALE and Mariner of the Seas® is coming to Southampton - packed with next-level thrills, incredible dining, and stunning new itineraries. 💦 The Perfect Storm® water slides 🏄 FlowRider® surf simulator 🎯 Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z 🍝 Jamie’s Italian & Izumi dining perfection 🍹 Playmakers Sports Bar & The Bamboo Room - good vibes, all day & night 👉 Your adventure starts here. Book early. Sail bold. Make 2027 unforgettable. 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer 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 interior cabin unless stated. #RoyalCaribbean #marineroftheseas #CruiseMonkeysTravel
Still looking for a Christmas or New Year cruise f Still looking for a Christmas or New Year cruise for December? Have you imagined spending Christmas or New Year Treat yourself at Christmas with some Winter sun on board the stunningly festive decorated ship, that we know you will adore🏆⭐🎄🎅 🚢 Queen Victoria Discover how the Canary Islands celebrate Christmas on this 12-night voyage. Enjoy a chance to island-hop in the sunshine and a Christmas Day to remember, sailing the open sea on board Queen Victoria 📅 16 December 2025 | 🌙 12 nights 🗾 Southampton, Lisbon, Funchal (Madeira), Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Southampton 🗺 Exclusive fares from only £1,229pp 🚢 Queen Victoria Get to know the Netherlands, Belgium, and France on this 7-night voyage. An overnight call in Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve presents the perfect opportunity to welcome the arrival of 2026 in style 📅 28 December 2025 | 🌙 7 nights 🗾 Southampton, Zeebrugge (For Bruges), Amsterdam (overnight), Cherbourg, Southampton 🗺 Exclusive fares from only £1,170pp 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer 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 interior cabin unless stated. #Cunard #CunardLine #CunardQueenVictoria #ChristmasCruise #CruiseMonkeysTravel
✨🇬🇷 YOUR GREEK ISLAND DREAM AWAITS! 🇬🇷✨ From £1199pp - includes 2-night Athens hotel stay! 🤯 🌊 Classic Greece & Island Dreams 🚢 Celebrity Cruises | 12 Nights | 25 February 2026 🌆 2 nights in Athens 🚢 10 night cruise ✈️ Flights from Manchester included 💷 From £1199pp - includes 2-night Athens hotel stay! 🔥 FREE UPGRADE from Oceanview to Balcony 💫 Balcony now from just £2,598pp 🏛️ Your incredible journey includes: 🌆 2 nights in Athens - explore the Acropolis, Parthenon & vibrant Plaka ⚓ Cruise to Nafplion, Crete, Rhodes, Kavala, Thessaloniki & Kusadasi (Ephesus) 🌅 Relaxing sea days onboard the Celebrity Infinity 💙 Why you’ll love Celebrity Infinity: 🍽 Fine dining onboard 🍸 Sip cocktails at the iconic “Martini Bar & Crush” - an ice-topped bar where bartenders put on a show with bottle-flipping and live showmanship. 🎭 Enjoy live shows in the three-deck “Celebrity Theatre” with production shows, music & comedy 🎰 Try your luck in the onboard casino, sip in stylish lounges, soak up the chic modern design. 📅 Departing 25 February 2026 🏨 Includes 2 nights at the 4★ Herodion Hotel, Athens 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer: Quote DP3039 ☎️ 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 interior cabin unless stated. #Cruise #CelebrityCruises #greekcruise #cruisemonkeystravel
Live Q&A @ 7pm on YouTube! Answering your Star Pri Live Q&A @ 7pm on YouTube! Answering your Star Princess questions - including why Gav had a stapler & sellotape (it wasn’t for crafting!) Bring your curiosity and your cuppa ☕️ #PrincessCruises #StarPrincess #Cruise #cruisequestions #cruiselife #sundaychat #youtube #youtubelive #cruisemonkeys #sunday #talkingshio
This was our Santuary Mini-Suite on Star Princess This was our Santuary Mini-Suite on Star Princess - check out our latest video for a good look around! Just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube. What’s Included in the Sanctuary Mini-Suite (Stateroom 10453) - A separate seating area with sofa & coffee table — perfect for relaxing away from the bed - Two flat-panel TVs for entertainment from both the living and sleeping areas - A private balcony with outdoor seating (chairs, table and footstools) and sliding glass doors - Full ensuite bathroom with shower (amenities, etc) - Refrigerator, closet / storage space, digital safe, high quality linens, and all the standard in-suite comforts Sanctuary Perks & Benefits Because this is a Sanctuary Mini-Suite, you also get access to exclusive areas and services: - Access to the Sanctuary Restaurant — an exclusive dining space reserved for Sanctuary guests - Access to the Sanctuary Club for relaxation and quieter ambiance - Premium drinks package - A more restful, secluded experience away from high-traffic areas aboard the ship #PrincessCruises #StarPrincess #Cruise #CruiseLife #luxurytravel #luxurycruise
…. Just wait until he learns the Princess Cruise …. Just wait until he learns the Princess Cruises Ocean Medallion doesn’t work in Tesco 😂 #PrincessCruises #backtorreality #takemeback #starprincess #cruisemonkeys #cruise #saturday #funny
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