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ad • In our latest vlog, we ticked off a real bu ad • In our latest vlog, we ticked off a real bucket list experience! Here’s a little taster we filmed on the day - now catch the full vlog on YouTube! Just search Cruise Monkeys to watch. 🐾 🐾 🐾 #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #shipphotography #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
🔥 RED-HOT PRICE DROP – GREECE, CYPRUS & TURKE 🔥 RED-HOT PRICE DROP – GREECE, CYPRUS & TURKEY FROM £958PP! 🔥 12-NIGHT HOLIDAY INCLUDING FLIGHTS, HOTEL STAY & 11-NIGHT CRUISE! 📅 Departs 8 March 2026 🏨 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Athens (8 March) 🚢 11-night cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity® (sails 9 March) ✈️ Includes flights & transfers from Gatwick or Manchester 💷 From £958pp, With London Gatwick Flights 💷 From £978pp, With Manchester Flights 🌍 Itinerary highlights: Athens | Nafplio, Greece | Olympia (Katakolon), Greece | Heraklion, Crete | Rhodes, Greece | Limassol, Cyprus | Antalya, Turkey | Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey | Athens (Piraeus) ✨ What’s it like onboard Celebrity Infinity®? Nothing compares to this... 🍽️ Stylish restaurants with fresh, globally inspired dishes 🛌 Beautiful staterooms with thoughtful touches throughout 🧖‍♀️ Full-service spa, pools, and sun decks to truly unwind 🎭 Live entertainment, lounges, and bars 🛍️ Shops, cafes & quiet corners to relax between ports 🥂 Upgrade options for exclusive spaces like The Retreat® & AquaClass® Whether you’re exploring ancient ruins, sipping cocktails in the sunshine, or indulging in a slow breakfast at sea – this is a grown-up holiday done right. 📞 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.
Have you sailed on MSC Virtuosa? She was the first Have you sailed on MSC Virtuosa? She was the first cruise ship to sail from the UK when cruising restarted on the 20th May 2021 - and we were lucky enough to be onboard, they only allowed 1000 passengers! It’s also where we hosted our very first group cruise - and we think we might’ve been the first UK-based vloggers to do one at the time! Lots of firsts! 📸 19th May 2021 #mscvirtuosa #msccruises #msccrociere #msc #cruise #msccruzeiros #cruiseship #cruises #msccruceros #mscyachtclub #msccruisesofficial #cruiselife #cruisemonkeys
Just your average Scarlet Night onboard Virgin Voy Just your average Scarlet Night onboard Virgin Voyages… posing by the iconic funnel with a Power Ranger. As you do. This is how Luke dressed on our last Virgin Voyages cruise for Scarlet Night. . . . #virginvoyages #virginvoyagescruise #cruisemonkeys #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife #travel #cruising #makeshiphappen #shiptease #cruisetravel #firstmate #cruiseships #cruiseaddict #cruises #gay #gayguys #gaycouple #vacation #holiday #excited #resilientlady #cruiseship #adultsonly #adultsonlyvacation #funtimes
ᵃᵈ Have you see our latest vlog? This epic vl ᵃᵈ Have you see our latest vlog? This epic vlog is our favourite so far and perfect Sunday telly! Join us for A BUCKET LIST excursion in Tromsø! 🐾 Link in bio or search cruise monkeys on YouTube! #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
Feeling Hot Hot Hot? So Are This Week’s Cruise D Feeling Hot Hot Hot? So Are This Week’s Cruise Deals! 🔥 ⚓️ Queen Anne – Norwegian Fjords 📅 29 May 2026 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Stavanger – Skjolden – Ålesund – Haugesund – Southampton ⭐ Fares from £975pp 👤 Solo fares from £1,949pp ⚓️ Borealis – In Search of the Northern Lights 📅 4 January 2026 | 10 Nights 📍 Portsmouth – Ålesund – Narvik – Bodø – Stavanger – Portsmouth ⭐ Fares from £1,069pp 👤 Solo fares from £2,027pp ⭐ Exclusive Fare ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – Spain & France 📅 24 October 2026 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – La Rochelle – Bilbao – La Coruña – Le Havre – Southampton ⭐ Fares from £659pp 👤 Call for solo pricing ⚓️ Ambition – Ireland and Normandy Experience 📅 30 October 2025 | 8 Nights 📍 Liverpool – Cobh – Cherbourg – Honfleur – Belfast – Liverpool ⭐ Fares from £615pp 👤 Solo fares from £921pp ⚓️ Nieuw Statendam – Canary Island Enchantment with Portugal 📅 17 April 2026 | 13 Nights 📍 Dover – Rotterdam – Agadir – Arrecife – Las Palmas – Santa Cruz – Lisbon – Dover ⭐ Fares from £1,872pp 👤 Solo fares from £3,558pp ⛴️ 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 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.
🔥 The UK might be in the middle of a heatwave… so why not cool off with us in snowy Tromsø! ❄️🐾 Tonight’s vlog takes you dog sledging through a winter wonderland as our Fred. Olsen cruise adventure continues on board Borealis! 🇳🇴🚢 ❄️ Premieres at 7pm on YouTube - grab a cold drink and join us for some icy escapism! Also, don’t forget - you can get 5% off Fred. Olsen’s 2025 Northern Lights cruises when booking via their website using the code MONKEYS5! 🌌✨ #ad #ukheatwave #fredolsen #fredolsencruiselines #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #norway #tromso #instagay #gay #gaycouple #gaytravel #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruises #cruisemonkeys
Happy Friday! What better way to end the week than Happy Friday! What better way to end the week than with a cute puppy? 🐶 Catch this little star in tonight’s vlog - live from 7pm! 🐾 🐾 🐾 #fredolsen #fredolsencruiselines #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #fredolsenborealis #puppy #sledgedog #dogsledding #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruises #cruisemonkeys
ᵃᵈ Catch up on last week’s vlog, as we’ve ᵃᵈ Catch up on last week’s vlog, as we’ve got a brand new one landing tomorrow night at 7pm! Last time, we sample the food at Vasco - where the dishes are crafted by skilled Goan chefs, inspired by the vibrant flavours and cultures of India. Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch! . . . #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys @fred.olsencruiselines
A little lunchtime short video as part of #Throwba A little lunchtime short video as part of #ThrowbackThursday 📆 10 July 2023 🚢 P&O Cruises Iona 📍 Stavanger (Norwegian Fjords Cruise) 🚢 🚢 🚢 #thursdaythrowback #stavanger #lysefjord #pulpitrock #preikestolen #norwaycruise #fjordcruise #rainycruise #cruiselife #cruiseviews #cruisingnorway #rodnefjordcruise #nordicadventure #cruisememories #travelbysea #gay #gayguy #gaycouple #gaytravel #pando #pandoiona #cruise #cruiselife #travel #cruisemonkeys
A #ThrowbackThursday to a rainy day in Stavanger w A #ThrowbackThursday to a rainy day in Stavanger when we were on our P&O Iona Norwegian fjords cruise – we took the Rødne Lysefjord cruise to see Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). We didn’t have much luck on this trip, only catching a brief glimpse through the clouds! Have you seen Pulpit Rock – either by boat or by hiking on land? 🚢 #thursdaythrowback #stavanger #lysefjord #pulpitrock #preikestolen #norwaycruise #fjordcruise #rainycruise #cruiselife #cruiseviews #cruisingnorway #rodnefjordcruise #nordicadventure #cruisememories #travelbysea #gay #gayguy #gaycouple #gaytravel #pando #pandoiona #cruise #cruiselife #travel #cruisemonkeys
Cheeky tiki time! 🌺 In our latest vlog, we dis Cheeky tiki time! 🌺 In our latest vlog, we discover a tiki bar in Tromsø! 🍹 You know how much we love all things tiki – so when we read about it, we had to check it out (it was a surprise for Luke!). If you’ve not seen it yet, search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch the latest vlog! 🚢 🚢 🚢 #fredolsen #fredolsencruiselines #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #norway #beautifull #instagay #gay #gayguy #gaycouple #gaytravel #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruises #cruisemonkeys #tromso #misfittikibartromso
For anyone booked on our Cruisemas 2026 group crui For anyone booked on our Cruisemas 2026 group cruise, check your email for the link to our Facebook Group!
🔥 Our cruise deals just got hotter! Here are 5 🔥 Our cruise deals just got hotter! Here are 5 top sailings to tempt you this weekend: ⚓️ Iona – Norwegian Fjords 📅 30 August 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Stavanger - Olden - Hellesylt - Haugesund - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £784pp 👤 Solo fares from £1567pp ⚓️ Ambition – Ireland & Normandy 📅 30 October 2025 | 8 Nights 📍 Liverpool - Cobh - Cherbourg - Honfleur - Belfast - Liverpool ⭐ Inside fares from £649pp 👤 Solo fares from £830pp ⚓️ Celebrity Infinity – Canaries, Spain & Morocco 📅 27 November 2025 | 12 Nights 📍 Barcelona - Gibraltar - Lanzarote - Tenerife - Gran Canaria - Casablanca - Tangier - Málaga - Barcelona ✈️ Includes flights from London Heathrow ⭐ Inside fares from £779pp 🚨 Exclusive Fare! 🚨 ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – Canary Islands 📅 20 April 2026 | 12 Nights 📍 Southampton - Lisbon - Funchal - Gran Canaria - Tenerife - Lanzarote - Vigo - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £925pp ⚓️ Queen Anne – Norway 📅 26 September 2025 | 12 Nights 📍 Southampton - Ålesund - Tromsø (overnight) - Narvik (overnight) - Stavanger - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £877pp 👤 Solo fares from £1754pp ⛴️ 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 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. #Cruise #CruiseDeals #HolidayDeals
ᵃᵈ 🚨 NEW VLOG 🚨 Cruising into Tromso, Af ᵃᵈ 🚨 NEW VLOG 🚨 Cruising into Tromso, Afternoon Tea, Vasco speciality dining & Tiki Bar Surprise! Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 6 Watch here 👇 https://youtu.be/k7SAu6uWl8w #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #cruiseholiday #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruiseshipspotting #cruises #cruisemonkeys
Happy 185th birthday Cunard 🥳 Today, 4th July, Happy 185th birthday Cunard 🥳 Today, 4th July, Cunard is celebrating 185 years of ocean travel! We’ve loved our Cunard cruises, having sailed on all four of the current Queens! #Cunard #CunardLine #Cunard185 #OceanLiner #Cruise #CruiseShip #CunardQueenMary2 #CunardQueenElizabeth #CunardQueenVictoria #CunardQueenAnne #Transatlantic #Maritime #CruiseLife #CruiseBlogger #CruiseLiner #OceanTravel #InstaCruise #ShipLovers #PhotoOfTheDay #SailingInStyle #HappyBirthday #Cun4rd #LuxuryCruise
Happy Friday! 🎉 Want stunning scenery, deliciou Happy Friday! 🎉 Want stunning scenery, delicious food, and a few tiki surprises? 🌺🍽🍹 Be sure to join us at 7pm for Episode 6 of our Fred. Olsen Borealis vlog series! #ad See you there! 🚢 🚢 🚢 #fredolsen #175yearsinthemaking #msborealis #cruise #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #northernlights #auroraborealis #norwaycruise #borealis #travel #travelphotography #fredolsenborealis #norway #beautifull #instagay #gay #gayguy #gaycouple #gaytravel #instatravel #cruisetravel #cruiseblog #cruiseship #cruiseline #cruises #cruisemonkeys
Exploring the Landscapes of Northern Spain from JU Exploring the Landscapes of Northern Spain from JUST £499pp 🤩🚢 We loved our Borealis cruise, so it comes “Cruise Monkeys Approved” ❤️ 🗓️ 21 August 2025 | 5 nights ⚓️ Fred. Olsen's Borealis 📍 Sail from Southampton 📍 Visiting: Santander & Getxo (Bilbao) This is 🌟 Family run 🌟 Smaller ships 🌟 Immersive itineraries & 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. #FredOlsenCruise
🚢 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE DEAL – MSC VIRTUOSA 🌊 7 🚢 EXCLUSIVE CRUISE DEAL – MSC VIRTUOSA 🌊 7 nights from JUST £689pp 🔥🔥 🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Northern Europe Discovery 🌙 7 Nights 📍 Roundtrip from Southampton 📅 24th October 2026 ✨ Itinerary Highlights: Southampton – La Rochelle – Bilbao – La Coruna – Le Havre – Southampton 💰 From just £689pp 🍹 All Inclusive with Drinks from only £939pp Why sail with MSC Virtuosa? 🌟 Incredible entertainment & dining 🌟 Stylish staterooms and spa experiences 🌟 Family-friendly features and unbeatable value No flights needed – just hop aboard and explore Europe in style! 📞 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. #MSCCruises #MSCVirtuosa
Wow! We never expected our group cruise to sell ou Wow! We never expected our group cruise to sell out so quickly! A huge thank you to everyone who has booked to join our Christmas Markets cruise in 2026! 🎄 It’s a bit of a wait, but we just know it’s going to be worth it. We’re so excited to spend a week cruising with both familiar faces and new group cruise guests - it’s going to be a fabulous sailing! We decided to limit the number of group spaces to make sure everyone has the best experience possible. While the cruise itself still has capacity, only those booked as part of our group will be able to take part in the exclusive events and activities. We’ll be in touch in the next couple of days with details on how to access the dedicated group cruise Facebook page, so keep an eye out for an email from us. And finally, a big thank you to the fantastic team at Travel Village who’ve been looking after all your bookings - and a special shoutout to those working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. 🎅🏼 Roll on Cruisemas! 🎁🚢🎄
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