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✨ What an incredible offer on this stunning Best ✨ What an incredible offer on this stunning Best Of Greece Cruise. Sail for 7 nights onboard Celebrity Infinity from just £1095pp! ⚓️ Celebrity Infinity - Best of Greece Cruise 📆 21 June 2025 🌙 7 Nights ✈️ Includes flights from London Gatwick 🛄 Luggage and transfers included ​ ⚓️ Round trip from Athens (Piraeus), Greece 🇬🇷 Santorini, Greece 🇬🇷 Mykonos, Greece 🇹🇷 Ephesus (Kusadasi), Türkiye 🇬🇷 Kavala, Greece 🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Greece ​👇 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Fill in the form on our website 📱 Message us your contact details and one of the team will call you back Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established in 1959. T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Based on 2 sharing unless stated. ​ #celebritycruises
A hidden gem on @fred.olsencruiselines’ Borealis A hidden gem on @fred.olsencruiselines’ Borealis: you can walk right to the very front, onto the forecastle deck! 🚢 🤩🚢 🤩🚢 🤩🚢 🤩🚢 🤩🚢 🤩🚢 🤩 #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #shipphotography #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #madewithedits #cruisemonkeys
A roundup of some of this week’s best cruise dea A roundup of some of this week’s best cruise deals – just in time for payday weekend! ⚓️ Queen Victoria – Voyage du Vin: Spain & Portugal 📅 13 October 2025 | 11 Nights ✈️ Fly from London to Barcelona 📍 Barcelona – Palma – Cartagena – Cádiz – Vigo – La Coruña – Southampton ⭐️ Inside cabin from £899pp ⚓️ Bolette – Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights 📅 22 August 2025 | 5 Nights 📍 Liverpool – Kirkwall – Stornoway – Cruising by The Small Isles – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap – Cruising Fingal’s Cave – Liverpool ⭐️ Inside fares from £549pp ⚓️ Celebrity Apex – Mediterranean Adventurer 📅 17 July 2025 | 9 Nights 📍 Southampton – La Coruña – Vigo – Leixões – Lisbon – Bilbao – Southampton ⭐️ Inside fares from £1,126pp ⚓️ Emerald Princess – Search for the Northern Lights 📅 27 September 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton – Trondheim – Tromsø – Alta (overnight) – Gravdal – Ålesund – Southampton ⭐️ Inside fares from £1,413pp ⚓️ Azura – Greek Isles 📅 12 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Valletta – Mykonos – Suda Bay (Crete) – Piraeus – Santorini – Valletta ✈️ Flights from London included ⭐️ Oceanview fares from £833pp ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – France, Portugal & Spain 📅 28 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Brest – Lisbon – Vigo – Southampton ⭐️ Inside fares from £644pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team find your perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays too! 👇 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Fill in the form on our website 📱 Message us your contact details and one of the team will call you back Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established in 1959. T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Based on 2 sharing unless stated.
Which cruise port served up the best local food? 😋 Let us know in the comments which cruise port that you’ve visited had the best local food - and what did you eat? 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ 🚢 🍽️ #cruisefood #cruise #cruiselife #cruiseship #food #cruisevacation #cruisetravel #cruiseaddict #travel #cruisetime #cruising #foodie #cruisegram #foodporn #snacks #yum
Happy Friday, cruisers! 🥳 Are you setting sail Happy Friday, cruisers! 🥳 Are you setting sail this weekend? React with 🚢 if you are! 📸 This snap is from our Fred. Olsen adventure… Cabin tour goes live at 7 pm tonight - see you there! 🥂 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ 🚢 ⭐️ #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #TGIF #cruising #ship #cruises #fredolsencruiselines #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #friyay #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #ocean #cruisemonkeys #cruiseblogger #friday #cruisetime #travelagent
Wow! Where did the time go! ⏰💨🤯 10years ag Wow! Where did the time go! ⏰💨🤯 10years ago on this very day we embarked P&O Arcadia to celebrate our engagement! We had so much fun! Do you remember P&O ships with buff yellow funnels and plain white hulls? Honestly can’t believe it’s been 10years!!! Here’s some pics and a link to a very very old video of the cruise…. Back when it was just photos, small video clips and just music! What we call the silent era… 😂 we didn’t even used to record the right way around on our phones! Anyway, it was a great cruise! We had so much fun and it’s always nice to look back! https://youtu.be/IJmnBElFcUo?si=0zCeDWRyWSChv9DF 🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 🥳🚢 #pandocruises #pocruises #pandoarcadia #cruiseadventure #cruisefun #cruiselife #cruiseholiday #cruisevacation #cruisevibes #cruiseshiplife #cruisetime #cruiseblogger #holidaylikeneverbefore #gay #gayuk #gayguy #gaytravel #gaycouple #shiplife #cruisemonkeys #cruisefans #oceanviews #cruisedays #choosecruise
It’s virtual cruise time! We’ve just docked - It’s virtual cruise time! We’ve just docked - can you guess which port we’re in today? 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruising #ship #cruises #gaytravel #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #photo #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #gay #adventure #cruiseblogger #cruisetime #cruisemonkeys
Gav was brave enough to tackle the Altitude Skywal Gav was brave enough to tackle the Altitude Skywalk on P&O Arvia during her maiden Caribbean season! Have you sailed on Arvia - and did you try the ropes course? ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 ☀️ 🚢 #pandocruises #pocruises #pandoarvia #ropescourse #cruiseadventure #cruisefun #caribbeancruise #cruiselife #cruiseholiday #cruisevacation #cruisevibes #cruiseshiplife #poholidays #cruisetime #cruiseblogger #holidaylikeneverbefore #gay #gayuk #gayguy #gaytravel #shiplife #cruisemonkeys #cruisefans #oceanviews #cruisedays #choosecruise
Our cabin tour is now live for Patreon members! No Our cabin tour is now live for Patreon members! Not a member yet? Join today for early access, exclusive perks, and more. We’ve just introduced a new ‘Skip the Ads’ tier too - get ad-free access to our videos from just £2 a month! Join here: www.patreon.com/CruiseMonkeys . . . #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #vacation #cruising #ship #cruises #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #cruisevacation #gay #gayvlogger #gayuk #patreon #cruisemonkeys
Who else loves a good aquarium visit? We had an ab Who else loves a good aquarium visit? We had an absolute blast exploring Poema del Mar in Gran Canaria! From colourful coral reefs to some seriously mesmerising jellyfish, it was like diving into another world—without getting wet! If you’re ever cruising to Gran Canaria, this place is well worth a visit. Have you been to Poema del Mar or another amazing aquarium on your travels? Let us know your favourite! 🐠 🐠 🐠 #poemadelmar #grancanariaadventures #cruisestopfun #aquariumlovers #underwaterworld #familyfunatsea #cruiseexcursions #wondersoftheocean #travelwithcruisemonkeys #cruiseporthighlights #CruiseAddict #instagay #gaystagram #gay #gays #gayman #gayguy #gayuk #gaytravel #travel #CruiseMonkeys #photoogtheday #saturday
Our top picks for Easter deals are in! We’re egg Our top picks for Easter deals are in! We’re egg-cited to share some cracking ones here! ⚓ P&O Iona – Norwegian Fjords 📅 26 April 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Stavanger – Olden – Ålesund – Haugesund – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £589pp ⚓ Emerald Princess – Icelandic Fjords & British Isles 📅 1 September 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton – Falmouth – Cobh – Reykjavík – Grundarfjørður – Ísafjörður – Akureyri – Kirkwall – Stornoway – Belfast – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £979pp ⚓ Queen Anne – Spain and Portugal 📅 12 October 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton – Lisbon – Alicante – Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona – Málaga – Cádiz – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £979pp ⚓ Sky Princess – Mediterranean Adventurer 📅 9 August 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton – Valencia – Barcelona – La Seyne-sur-Mer – Livorno – Civitavecchia – Alghero – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £1199pp ⚓ Balmoral – British Isles Discovery 📅 16 May 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Falmouth – Stornoway – Kirkwall – Cruising by Dutchman’s Cap – Cruising Fingal’s Cave – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £589pp ⸻ ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team find your perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – we also do city breaks, beach escapes & family holidays! 👇 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for a quote: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Fill in the form on our website 📱 Message us your contact details and one of the team will call you back Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established in 1959. T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Based on 2 sharing unless stated.
No video tonight, you’ll be pleased to know they No video tonight, you’ll be pleased to know they will be starting next week, BUT we will be live on Sunday - so be sure to join us at 7pm for a talking ship live!
Happy Friday! 🎉 What are you up to this Easter Happy Friday! 🎉 What are you up to this Easter weekend? Anyone off on a lovely cruise? We’re staying put… and preparing to eat our body weight in chocolate. Today’s plan: afternoon tea at home (because why not pretend we’re fancy?). Weekend plan: a bit of decorating - which will only end one way, someone’s going to end up covered in paint! Whatever you’re doing, we hope it’s full of fun, food, and maybe a cheeky cocktail or two!
Would YOU dress up for Scarlet Night on Virgin Voy Would YOU dress up for Scarlet Night on Virgin Voyages? Luke went full-on Power Ranger… and honestly, it might have been one of the best cruise nights we’ve ever had! We’ve cruised with Virgin Voyages twice now, and it’s unlike anything else at sea - adults-only, incredible food, epic entertainment, and nights like this that you’ll never forget. So, tell us… Have you cruised with Virgin Voyages? Would you give them a try? And most importantly - how would you dress up for Scarlet Night? Let us know in the comments! 🔻 🔻 🔻 #VirginVoyages #cruise #ChooseCruise #throwbackthursday #thursday #CruiseAddict #instagay #gaystagram #gay #gays #gayman #gayguy #gayuk #gaytravel #travel #CruiseMonkeys #photoogtheday #Scarletnight #Fancydress #cruiselife #cruiseship #cruiseblogger
Do celebrity chef restaurants at sea excite you? Do celebrity chef restaurants at sea excite you? For us, Jamie’s Italian on Anthem of the Seas absolutely delivered! From fresh pasta to indulgent desserts, this Jamie Oliver favourite adds a delicious twist to cruise dining. Would you book a specialty restaurant by a celebrity chef - or stick to the included options? #JamiesItalian #AnthemoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseFood #CelebrityChefDining #CruiseMonkeys #JamieOliverAtSea #CruiseLife #FoodieCruise #CruiseDining #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #SpecialtyDining
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Sky Princess looking beautiful in the port of Olde Sky Princess looking beautiful in the port of Olden! She’s got serious presence against that incredible Norwegian backdrop. Have you cruised on Sky Princess? Let us know what you thought — or if she’s still on your wishlist! #SkyPrincess #PrincessCruises #OldenNorway #NorwegianFjords #CruiseViews #CruiseLife #sailaway #mondaymotivation #wanderlustmonday #oceanviews #fjordgoals #cruisevibes #travelinspo #shipspotting #sailawaymood #cruisedreaming #viewgoals #CruiseMonkeys
🇪🇸 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐀 🇪🇸 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄🚢 Set sail on an unforgettable 9-night Spanish Flair Cruise aboard Independence of the Seas, departing from Southampton! 🌊✨ This incredible journey will take you to breath-taking destinations, including Vigo, Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), La Coruna, and Bilbao. 📆 9th June 2025 | 🌙 9 nights 🌟 Price Alert! 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟔 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 £𝟔𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲! 😍😍😍😍 UPGRADE TO AN OCEAN VIEW FOR £180 TOTAL! (+£45pp) Enjoy all your meals, tea & coffee, American lemonade, iced tea, water, and spectacular entertainment included! Plus there is more included such as: Grease The Musical 🎶 FlowRider® Surf Simulator 🌊 Ice-Skating Rink ⛸️ The Perfect Storm℠ Waterslides 🎢 Rock Climbing Wall 🧗 Vitality℠ Spa and Fitness Center 🛀 Adventure Ocean® Youth Program 🎮 Mini Golf Course ⛳ Multiple Pools and Whirlpools 🏊 Broadway-style Shows 🎭 Several Amazing Dining Options 🍽️ Bars and Lounges 🍸 Sports Court 🏀 + So Much More! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to explore the beauty of Spain while enjoying a fantastic cruise experience! Book your adventure today! 🛳️🎉 👇 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for a quote: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Fill in the form on our website 📱 Message us your contact details and one of the team will call you back Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established in 1959. T&Cs apply. Price live and correct as of 14.04.25 and can change at any time. Price reflects 4 persons sharing with no age limit. #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruiseline #cruise #cruisedeal
7 times to the Norwegian Fjords… and we’d go 7 7 times to the Norwegian Fjords… and we’d go 7 more! Can you tell we really love the Norwegian Fjords? Our recent Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cruise marks our seventh visit - and honestly, we’re still just as obsessed with the epic waterfalls, peaceful villages, and jaw-dropping scenery. We might as well say we’re experts now! If the Fjords are on your bucket list, or you’ve been and loved them too, let us know! Thinking of cruising Norway? Drop us a comment or message - we’re always happy to share what we’ve learned after 7 sailings and if you’ve yet to book, we can also help you with that too! #NorwegianFjords #FjordsCruise #CruiseNorway #CruiseAddict #instagay #gaystagram #gay #gays #gayman #gayguy #gayuk #gaytravel #travel #CruiseMonkeys #photoogtheday #sunday #sundaymood #letstravel #ScenicCruise #CruiseTips #BucketListCruise
Amsterdam – have you been? We absolutely love t Amsterdam – have you been? We absolutely love this vibrant city! From its rich history and iconic canals to world-class museums, quirky cafés and buzzing nightlife, there’s always something to explore. Whether you’re cruising down the waterways, discovering hidden courtyards, sampling local craft beer, or wandering through the streets – Amsterdam makes for the perfect short break or cruise stop. . . . #Cruise #CruiseAmsterdam #AmsterdamCruise #Amsterdam #ChooseCruise #Canal #RiverCruise #instagay #gaystagram #gay #gays #gayman #gayguy #gayuk #gaytravel #travel #CruiseMonkeys #photoogtheday #saturday #saturdaymood #letstravel
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