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September 29, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Why Choose a P&O cruise?

Want to know why others love P&O? You have come to the right place. When you book a P&O cruise,

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MSC
September 26, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Not long until our MSC Preziosa cruise

The clothes rail and suit cases are out of storage!  Next week we will be joining MSC Preziosa, departing Southampton

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NewsP&O
September 26, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Good bye Adonia… again.

P&O have today announced Adonia is to leave the fleet next year.  Adonia previously left to join Fathom, but returned

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CunardNews
September 25, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

New Cunard Ship

Cunard announced today it’s signed an agreement for a new ship. The fourth #CUN4RD ship is due in 2022 and

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Tips
August 28, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Back to back cruising

Did you know you don’t have to get off when a cruise ends? You can stay on and do the

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NewsP&O
August 20, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

P&O & Cunard summer 2019 launch dates

P&O & Cunard have announced the launch dates for their new 2019 summer collection… P&O: Pre-registration open 4 September 8.00am

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Tips
August 16, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Make money back when you buy a cruise!

Cashback sites pay you when you make a purchase, they have been around for years and cover anything from online

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News
August 13, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

MS Prinsendam visits Milford Haven

Today the 800 passenger ship MS Prinsendam calls at Milford Haven. We live within minutes of the 3rd largest UK

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Tips
August 6, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Seasickness on a cruise!

Some people are prone to it, others get sudden bouts of it but one thing everyone who cruises has heard

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News
August 1, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Line and P&O Cruises to offer same sex marriages at sea

Supreme Court ruling enables same sex marriages in Bermuda. Both Cunard Line and P&O Cruises have started offering same sex

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Tips
July 24, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Settling your onboard account

 The great thing about cruising is that you don’t need to carry any cash with you while onboard.   Settling

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News
July 18, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Our up and coming cruises

A look at our up and coming cruises that we have booked over the next 12 months  We are really

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Port Guides
July 11, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

La Rochelle – on our own

This is the first of our port guides that will give you a quick overview of what we did and

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NewsP&O
July 10, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Your chance to name the new P&O ship

In 2020, P&O Cruises UK will be launching their new ship which is coming in at a 180,000 tons capable

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July 8, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

First fly cruise booked!

Today we have ventured in to the unknown and booked our first ever fly cruise! We had been looking at

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AzuraP&OReviews
July 7, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Azura Cruise Review

Easter getaway to France, Spain and Guernsey on P&O Cruises Azura.                  

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July 5, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Queen Victoria Cruise Review

Our third Cunard Queen, Queen Victoria visiting Bruges for Christmas markets in December 2016            

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BritanniaP&OReviews
June 30, 2017 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Britannia Cruise Review

We booked P&O Britannia B617 (Norwegian Fjords) as our honeymoon cruise and decided to also do B618 (Guernsey) so friends

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Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in h Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in hand and cruise chat at the ready! Join us at 7pm tomorrow (Sunday 21st) on YouTube.

We’ll be sharing highlights from the year, chatting about our next adventure, and answering your questions live. It’s the perfect festive send-off!

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What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!  We think the bauble looks perfect on our tree 😍 

Thank you 🤩 

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Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Absolutely. 

This was during dinner at Catch by Rudi onboard Princess Cruises’ Star Princess, and you can catch the whole thing in tonight’s vlog at 7pm on Cruise Monkeys on YouTube!

What are your weekend plans?

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🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 

✨ Explorer of the Seas sailing from Ravenna from May - October
✨ Odyssey of the Seas sailing from Rome from May - October
✨ Legend of the Seas 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 in 2026 from Barcelona from July - October 

Book today with a £150pp deposit and secure your spot on the ultimate holiday in 2026. 🤩

Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
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Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary… J Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary…

Just a heads-up: our next Star Princess vlog goes live at 7pm tomorrow - join us to see what we get up to on our sea day!

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🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢 D 🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢

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Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
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Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter B Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter Ball. 

Grateful thanks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the kind invitation to this memorable evening.

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During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantas During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantastic entertainment from @briotheduo - that was right up our street! 😍

Our current Star Princess vlog series captures our full 7‑night cruise experience - come along with us and discover everything Princess Cruises’ newest ship has to offer!

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🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊 L 🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊

Late summer. Epic landscapes. Wild encounters. This is Iceland at its most breathtaking 🤩 

Sail from Liverpool on the stunning Borealis. Enjoy an adults-only, relaxed atmosphere, with hand-crafted scenic sailing routes and exceptional wildlife opportunities. This cruise is ideal for nature lovers, photographers & adventure seekers.

🚢 Fred. Olsen Borealis
📅 10 August 2027 🌙 9 nights
📍 Liverpool - Reykjavík, Iceland - Grundarfjörður - Scenic sailing past Látrabjarg - Cruising Eyjafjörður - Akureyri - Crossing the Arctic Circle - Runavík, Faroe Islands - Liverpool
⭐️ From JUST £1,299pp

Bucket-List Experiences Await:
✨ Whale watching from Húsavík, Europe’s whale-watching capital – spot majestic humpback whales in Skjálfandi Bay
✨ Explore the Golden Circle from Reykjavík – Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park & the Geysir geothermal area
✨ Relax in the world-famous Blue Lagoon
✨ Witness Iceland’s most dramatic waterfalls – Dynjandi and the thunderous Goðafoss
✨ Discover black-sand beaches, volcanic craters and puffins perched on towering cliffs

Contact the Cruise Monkeys team for the best fares:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
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🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
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Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959.

*T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea da New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea day, and a very special performance - it’s proper festive! 🎄 

Join us on Cruise Monkeys YouTube!

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Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat just to see your ship? 🚢

Join us in our latest vlog as we take a small boat trip in Cartagena! Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch!

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Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉 What are your week Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉  What are your weekend plans? 

We’re hosting an early Christmas dinner tomorrow evening and a festive afternoon tea with family on Sunday — Christmas is coming! 🎄

Even though we’ll be busy busy, we’ve got 2 new vlogs this weekend: 

📺 Tonight at 7pm — our Star Princess vlog goes live! Join us in Cartagena, where we had to change our plans on the fly before enjoying a magical evening in Spellbound (that’s where this picture is from). 

📺 Sunday at 8pm — our Queen Victoria vlog premieres! It’s posh night with a very special guest entertaining us in the theatre. 

Whatever your plans, we hope you have a fantastic one! 

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Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess se Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess series! We dock in Cartagena and step into Spellbound, a Victorian speakeasy partnered with the legendary Magic Castle.

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Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s our first-ever visit to Gibraltar! If you’ve not seen it, catch up now as we’ve a new episode dropping at 7pm tomorrow! 

Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube and subscribe so you don’t miss out!

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🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpo 🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpool ✨🌄

🚢 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Bolette - Falls & Fjords of Norway
📅 7 Nights | 07 April 2026
📍 Departing from Liverpool

⭐️ From £1,099pp

If the Norwegian Fjords are on your wish list, this is the perfect week-long adventure. Fresh spring air, dramatic landscapes, powerful waterfalls and unforgettable moments of friluftsliv, the Norwegian love of outdoor life.

🌟 Why this cruise is so special

✔ Experience the famous Norwegian Fjords in all their spring beauty
✔ Cruise Hardangerfjord, known as the Queen of the Fjords
✔ Special scenic cruising along Maurangerfjord to view the breathtaking Fureberg Waterfall
✔ Enjoy time outdoors with chances to kayak, hike, fish or take an exhilarating RIB ride
✔ Discover how glaciers shaped Norway’s dramatic scenery over thousands of years

🗺️ Your Itinerary at a Glance
📍 Liverpool
📍 Belfast
📍 Bergen
🌊 Scenic Cruising: Hardangerfjord
📍 Eidfjord
🌊 Scenic Cruising: Maurangerfjord and Furebergsfossen
📍 Return to Liverpool

✨ Hand-Crafted Fred. Olsen Highlights

Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries are designed to showcase the very best of each region. On this sailing you will enjoy:
🌄 Early spring landscapes dotted with melting waterfalls
🛶 Outdoor adventures inspired by Norwegian friluftsliv
📚 Insightful talks and experiences that bring the region’s glacial history to life

If you are dreaming of Norway’s serene fjords, this is a beautiful opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic landscapes in comfort.

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ON 😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ONBOARD SENDING MONEY💙

🚢 Celebrity Equinox - Italian Riviera & France
📅 5 May 2026 
🌙 9 Nights
✈️ Gatwick flights included 
🚌 Transfers & Luggage

⭐️ Oceanview stateroom from only £1,250pp

📍 Itinerary 
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 
Naples, Italy 
At Sea 
Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy (Overnight)
Portofino, Italy 
Nice (Villefranche), France 
Provence(Marseille), France 
At Sea 
Barcelona, Spain

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares:
☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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We thought we knew cruising… but this was somethin We thought we knew cruising… but this was something else!

A few years back we tried a river cruise, and honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would it feel too quiet? Maybe even a little dull? Well, we couldn’t have been more wrong! It turned out to be one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken - drifting along the Rhine, stopping at charming little towns, indulging in delicious food and wine, and joining immersive excursions that made every day feel an adventure.

It’s such a different experience compared to ocean cruising, and the videos from that trip are still some of our most loved. If you fancy a Thursday throwback, search “Cruise Monkeys Avalon” on YouTube and relive it with us!

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#rivercruise #avalonwaterways #cruisemonkeys #cruiselife #rhineriver #europeanadventure #travelthrowback #wanderlust #travelgram #bucketlisttravel #throwbackthursday #thursday #Memories #gaycouple #Travel #cruise
It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel di It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel differently about… 

We know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we do enjoy getting the tuxedoes / dinner jackets out onboard! At home we rarely get the chance to dress up smart, so once or twice during a cruise feels fab. Whether others join in or not, we like to think each to their own — that’s the great thing about cruising, there are always plenty of places and activities so everyone can enjoy it their way! 

Do you enjoy dressing up onboard, or do you prefer keeping it casual? 

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#CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseShips 
#CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #lgbttravel #GayCouple #CruiseStyle #FormalNight #CruiseFashion #LuxuryCruise #Travel
🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨 P&O Cruis 🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨

P&O Cruises have introduced five-berth cabins on selected ships – meaning families can now stay together in one cabin (subject to availability).

✨ What’s new?
Five-berth options now available in:
Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins on Britannia
Conservatory Mini-Suites on Arvia & Iona

📅 Available from these sailings onwards:
B616 – 3 July 2026 – Britannia
G621 – 4 July 2026 – Iona
K615 – 5 July 2026 – Arvia

Contact the Cruise Monkeys Travel Team today to check availability and prices:

☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

#CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #CruiseNews
Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you’d recommend to do for those that haven’t been?

In tonight’s vlog, we head into the heart of Bruges to explore the magical Christmas markets and hop aboard a festive canal cruise. It was a fantastic day - come along for the sparkle!

🎄 

#CruiseMonkeys #Cruise #Bruges #Brugge #Christmas #ChristmasMarkets #CanalCruise #FestiveVibes #Cunard #CunardQueenVictoria
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