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Who’s Eurovision ready? 🎤 What are your plans Who’s Eurovision ready? 🎤 What are your plans? Will you be sitting down to watch the show, or avoiding it at all costs? 🤣 Got a favourite to win? We’ve got to admit… our song isn’t really doing it for us this year! 😬 🇳🇴 🇱🇺 🇪🇪 🇮🇱 🇱🇹 🇪🇸 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇦🇹 🇮🇸 🇱🇻 🇳🇱 🇫🇮 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇦🇲 🇨🇭 🇲🇹 🇵🇹 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇫🇷 🇸🇲 🇦🇱 #eurovision #basel #eurovisionsongcontest #music #love #singer #eurovisionfans #song #europe #eurovision2025 #saturday #saturdaynight #funtimes #party
👀 This week’s AMAZING offers – all under £ 👀 This week’s AMAZING offers – all under £1000pp, including a week-long cruise for just £441pp! ⚓ Emerald Princess – Icelandic Fjords & British Isles 📅 1 September 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton - Falmouth - Cobh - Reykjavík - Grundarfjørdur - Isafjørdur - Akureyri - Kirkwall - Stornoway - Belfast - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £955pp ⚓ Queen Anne – Atlantic Coast & Iberia 📅 26 October 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Vigo - Lisbon (overnight) - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £721pp 💰 Or take the Cunard Fare for £819pp and get $365 onboard credit per stateroom, or parking, or coach transfers 🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER ⚓ P&O Azura – Greek Isles 📅 12 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Valletta - Mykonos - Suda Bay (Crete) - Piraeus (Athens) - Katakolon - Valletta ✈️ Flights from London (regional flights available at a supplement) ⭐ Inside fares from £799pp ⚓ MSC Virtuosa – Spanish Mediterranean 📅 12 July 2025 | 14 Nights 📍 Southampton - La Coruña - Cádiz - Málaga - Alicante - Palma de Mallorca - Barcelona - Valencia - Lisbon - Southampton ⭐ Ask for current fares 🚨 PRICE DROP ⚓ MSC Virtuosa – Spain, France & Portugal 📅 7 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton - Brest - Lisbon - Vigo - Cherbourg - Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £441pp ⛴️ 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. #Cruise #CruiseDeals #CruiseMonkeys
🇬🇷 The Ultimate Greek Island Adventure with 🇬🇷 The Ultimate Greek Island Adventure with Susan Calman – tonight at 8pm on Channel 5! 🛳️✨ Join comedian & presenter Susan Calman as she sets sail on Celestyal’s 7-night Idyllic Greece cruise, hitting dream destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, Milos and more! ☀️🌊 Catch all the sunshine, snapshots, and side-splitting laughs onboard the gorgeous Celestyal Journey – think Greek culture, incredible food, and plenty of Opa! moments. 🍇🇬🇷 Feeling inspired? Let’s turn holiday dreams into island-hopping reality – get in touch with us to plan your cruise of a lifetime! 💙🏝️ ☎️ 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. #Cruise #SusanCalman #CruisingWithSusanCalman #celestyalcruises #CruiseMonkeys
Join us live this Sunday at 7pm! We’ll be talki Join us live this Sunday at 7pm! We’ll be talking ship, answering your cruise questions, and explaining why we’ve delayed the launch of our Fred. Olsen series until next week. See you there! 🥳 #cruise #cruisemonkeys
Hands up if you’re on a cruise this weekend! We Hands up if you’re on a cruise this weekend! We know a few of you are – including some of our lovely customers – and we hope you have a fabulous time! 🥳 🚢 #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #vacation #cruising #ship #cruises #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #kreuzfahrt #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #ocean #caribbean #cruiseblogger #explore #cruisetime #travelagent
🌟 FREE DRINKS PACKAGE ALERT 🌟 Because epic a 🌟 FREE DRINKS PACKAGE ALERT 🌟 Because epic adventures taste even better with a cocktail in hand. 🍸💃 Scenic Landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords 🗓 11 September 2025 | ⛴ 8 Nights aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Borealis 📍 Roundtrip from Southampton 💫 Inside fares from £1,164pp | Oceanview from £1,455pp Get ready to chase waterfalls, fjord-hop like a pro, and soak in views so jaw-dropping they’ll make your camera weep. We’re talking Haugesund, Ulvik, Eidfjord, and scenic cruising through Hardangerfjord, Maurangerfjord, and Lysefjord – all wrapped up in majestic, moody magic. 🎒🗺️ But wait, it gets better… ✨ Family-run charm ✨ Smaller ships = big personality ✨ Immersive itineraries that go beyond the postcard ✨ And did we mention FREE DRINKS? (Because yes, we absolutely should mention that again.) Whether you’re in it for the Nordic vibes, the crisp mountain air, or just sipping wine as the world glide by - this one’s for you. Contact 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.
One year ago today since our P&O Aurora mini cruis One year ago today since our P&O Aurora mini cruise with these amazing people! Such fun times 🥰 ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #vacation #cruising #ship #cruises #pandocruises #pandoaurora #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #kreuzfahrt #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #friends #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #ocean #cruiseblogger #explore #cruisetime
We’re virtually cruising again – and this time We’re virtually cruising again – and this time, we haven’t gone far! This charming port gives you easy access to canals, chocolate, and cobbled streets. Can you guess where we are? ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ #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
Theme nights on cruises – love them or leave the Theme nights on cruises – love them or leave them? Here’s us all set for Space Night on our MSC Virtuosa group cruise! Are you a fan of dressing up at sea? ♥️ Yes or Skip? . . . #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #holiday #cruising #ship #cruises #mscvirtuosa #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #kreuzfahrt #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #fancydress #adventure #ocean #cruiseblogger #explore #cruisetime #travelagent
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AMAZING offers this weekend – all cruises a week AMAZING offers this weekend – all cruises a week or more, all under £1,000pp, with prices from just £505pp! 🤩 EXCLUSIVE RATE ⚓️ P&O Iona – Norwegian Fjords 📅 7 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Stavanger – Olden – Hellesylt – Haugesund – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £619pp 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family of 4 in an Oceanview from £1,899 total! 🤩 PRICE DROP ⚓️ Celebrity Apex – Norwegian Fjords 📅 28 June 2025 | 8 Nights 📍 Southampton – Zeebrugge – Flåm – Geiranger – Bergen – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £885pp ⚓️ Regal Princess – British Isles 📅 25 August 2025 | 10 Nights 📍 Southampton – Ringaskiddy – Holyhead – Belfast – Greenock – Kirkwall – Edinburgh (Queensferry) – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £735pp ⚓️ Queen Anne – Atlantic Coast & Iberia 📅 26 October 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Vigo – Lisbon – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £629pp ⚓️ MSC Virtuosa – Norwegian Fjords 📅 14 June 2025 | 7 Nights 📍 Southampton – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Ålesund – Hellesylt – Haugesund – Southampton ⭐ Inside fares from £505pp ⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise? Let our team help you find the perfect match! ✈️ Not just cruises – ask us about 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.
🚢 Can You See This Post? If you can, please giv 🚢 Can You See This Post? If you can, please give it a quick like - and maybe a share too! 👍❤️🥰 We all love a bargain, and you’ll often see websites shouting about their “best price guarantee” - but you have to ask, what’s the catch? We know we’re not always the cheapest, but when you book with us, you get more than just a price. You get a small, caring team at the end of the phone, ready to help - whether you’re just looking to book or need support afterwards. Our dedicated Care Team is here if any issues arise. We’re not part of a large, faceless website chasing every booking. By booking with us, you’re supporting two small businesses! We’re proud to work with Travel Village, a fourth-generation, independently run family business based in Blackpool. Alongside their expert team, we’re also here to help - with around 50 cruises under our belts in the past 10 years, we know not every cruise suits everyone. That’s why it’s so important to pick the right one - and that’s where our experience comes in. It’s not just about price! Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to share our cruise adventures with you. Thank you for being here! 🥰 Next time you are looking to book a cruise, contact Cruise Monkeys team: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Or fill out the form on our website
We’re virtually cruising again! Can you guess wh We’re virtually cruising again! Can you guess which ship we’re on today? ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ ⛴️ #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
There’s something wonderfully relaxing about cru There’s something wonderfully relaxing about cruising down a river on a river cruise ship! Is it something you’ve done - or would like to do? 🌊 ⚓ 🌊 ⚓ 🌊🌊 ⚓ 🌊 ⚓ 🌊 ⚓ 🌊 ⚓ 🌊 ⚓ 🌊 #rivercruise #europeanrivercruise #danuberiver #rhinerever #seineriver #moselleriver #dourocruise #avalonwaterways #tuirivercruise #riveratravel #arosa #emeraldcruises #aptouring #amawaterways #uniworld #vikingrivercruise #sceniccruise #tauckcruise #luxuryrivercruise #slowtravel #europebyriver #rivercruiselife #travelbywater #cruisingineurope #cruiseaddict #cruisemonkeys
Happy 1st anniversary to the fantastic Cunard Quee Happy 1st anniversary to the fantastic Cunard Queen Anne! We sailed on her last June for a Norwegian Fjords cruise - it was an incredible trip on a stunning ship, and we can’t wait to get back onboard again soon! If you’ve not seen the videos, just search ‘Cruise Monkeys Queen Anne’ 🥰 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ 🚢 ⛰️ #cunard #queenanne #cruiseanniversary #cruisemonkeys #cruiselife #cruiseship #norwegianfjords #fjordcruise #cruisediaries #travelbysea #oceanviews #cruisefans #shiplife #luxurycruise #cruisingwithcunard #cunardline #cruiseholiday #maritimelife #instacruise #cruisememories #cun4rd #cunardqueenanne #cruisemonkeys Cunard / cunardline
A Cruise Monkeys Exclusive Offer so good, it deser A Cruise Monkeys Exclusive Offer so good, it deserved a post of its own - just so you don’t miss it! You know how much we love Cunard’s Queen Victoria. Now it’s your turn to enjoy 11 nights of sunshine, culture, and luxury from just £899pp aboard this beautiful ship! 📅 13 October 2025 🌙 11 nights ✈️ Fly from London to Barcelona (Manchester from just £90 extra) 🛳️ Cruise Itinerary: Barcelona ➡ Palma ➡ Cartagena ➡ Cádiz ➡ Vigo ➡ La Coruña ➡ Southampton 🔥 Limited-Time Fares – Only When You Book with Us: 🌟 Inside Cabin – just £899pp 🌟 Balcony Cabin – from £999pp 🔥 Upgrade to a Select Fare for On Board Spend: 💰 Inside Cabin £999pp – get up to $320 onboard credit 💰 Balcony Cabin £1,099pp – get up to $440 onboard credit ☀️ Why this cruise is perfect for winter sun seekers: ✨ Milder Mediterranean temperatures ✨ Stunning Spanish and Portuguese ports ✨ Elegant Cunard service, spa, fine dining, and poolside serenity ✨ No stress – just fly, cruise, and unwind Contact 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.
Luke was so pleased to spot Captain Inger Thorhaug Luke was so pleased to spot Captain Inger Thorhauge during our Queen Anne press trip last May - he just had to get a photo with Cunard’s legendary first female captain! Who’s the most memorable captain you’ve had on a cruise? 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ 🚢 👩‍✈️ #cunard #cun4rd #cunardqueenanne #cunardline #cunardcruise #captain #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshipcaptain #photooftheday #throwback #friday #fridayfun #friyay #cruisemonkeys
Welcome to May! Let us know if it’s cruise month Welcome to May! Let us know if it’s cruise month for you 🥳 🚢 🌊 ☀️ 🏝️ 🚢 🌊 ☀️ 🏝️ 🚢 🌊 ☀️ 🏝️ 🚢 🌊 ☀️ 🏝️ #cruise #travel #cruiseship #cruiselife #vacation #cruising #ship #cruises #travelphotography #cruiseaddict #sea #cruisetravel #kreuzfahrt #travelgram #travelblogger #holiday #instacruise #cruiseships #instatravel #cruisevacation #photography #adventure #ocean #cruiseblogger #explore #cruisetime #may #cruisemonkeys
Virtual cruise time! We’ve arrived in a surreal Virtual cruise time! We’ve arrived in a surreal land of volcanic landscapes and otherworldly blue waters. Any idea where our journey’s taken us 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
🚢✨ Today's the day! ✨🚢 We’re thrilled 🚢✨ Today's the day! ✨🚢 We’re thrilled to announce that P&O Cruises’ brand new Summer 2027 Collection is now exclusively open for returning guests – a whole 24 hours before it goes on general sale tomorrow! 🌟 General Sale Dates: ⭐️ March–June departures: Wednesday 30 April 2025 ⭐️ July–October departures: Thursday 1 May 2025 Get ready for dazzling new destinations, spectacular itineraries, and unforgettable experiences – both onboard and ashore. From exhilarating entertainment and fabulous foodie delights to blissful relaxation, it’s all waiting for you... ✨ 🎉 Plus! Book by 30 June 2025 and you can secure your 2027 dream holiday with just a 10% deposit on applicable Early Saver and Select Price holidays – and enjoy a 10% early bird discount on applicable Select Price holidays! Ready to start dreaming? 🌍🛳 👇 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.
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