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July 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES FLASH SALE ON MSC POESIA’S WINTER 2025/26 FROM SOUTHAMPTON

MSC Cruises UK & Ireland is excited to announce a limited-time Flash Sale on winter 2025/26 sailings aboard MSC Poesia, departing

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July 22, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises Enhances Popular Premier and Plus Packages with New Benefits

Please note, this applies to Princess Cruises UK & Europe Princess Cruises has announced updates to its Premier and Plus

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July 18, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Majestic Princess Celebrates Maiden Call to the UK

Princess Cruises today celebrated the maiden call of Majestic Princess to the United Kingdom. The 3,560-guest ship arrived at Southampton’s

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July 16, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Star Princess Debuts Bold New Entertainment for a New Era at Sea

When Star Princess sets sail this October 4, the nights onboard won’t simply entertain; they’ll mesmerize. Today, Princess Cruises revealed a dynamic new

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July 11, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

DRINK IN THE BEAUTY OF THE RHÔNE & SAÔNE ON A BRAND NEW WINE-THEMED CRUISE FROM CROISIEUROPE

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has launched a brand new wine-themed cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers, taking guests

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July 9, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Time of Your Life at Sea: Dirty Dancing Comes Aboard MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises has teamed up with Lionsgate and GEA Live to bring one of the most iconic love stories of

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July 8, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

WINDSTAR CRUISES ADDS COMPLIMENTARY ALL-INCLUSIVE ‘TRAVEL IS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE ALL IN’ UPGRADE FOR 2025/2026 SAILINGS

Windstar Cruises is dialing up the ease and indulgence with its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” add-on: a complimentary All-Inclusive

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July 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE DANUBE CRUISE IN THE COMPANY OF ELISABETH VON TRAPP WHOSE FAMILY’S STORY INSPIRED THE SOUND OF MUSIC WITH FREE FLIGHTS & OVERSEAS TRANSFERS

Amadeus River Cruises is inviting travellers to experience the Danube like never before, through the eyes of one of Austria’s

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July 1, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

WINDSTAR CRUISES’ NEW YACHT, STAR EXPLORER, DEBUTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN FOR WINTER 2026/2027

Next winter, Windstar Cruises is making the Mediterranean sparkle with the debut of its newest yacht, Star Explorer, and the return of its

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June 25, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Cruises Hits The Big Screen With F1® THE MOVIE

MSC Cruises is making a spectacular splash in cinemas worldwide today with the release of the much-anticipated racing drama F1® THE MOVIE, starring Brad

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June 25, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

SLIDING INTO SUMMER & AN EPIC ARCTIC SWIM WITH SEADREAM YACHT CLUB

As SeaDream Yacht Club’s megayacht, SeaDream II, entered the narrow Trollfjord in northern Norway, the crew had a special surprise

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June 19, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO LAUNCH NEW LOYALTY PROGRAM IN 2026 DUBBED ‘CARNIVAL REWARDS’™

Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will launch its new loyalty program with a cruise industry first, adding new features,

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June 18, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC CRUISES COUNTS DOWN 18 MONTHS UNTIL THE LAUNCH OF MSC WORLD ASIA

MSC Cruises today revealed new details about MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship set to commence sailings in

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June 12, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

CUNARD’S NEWLY REFRESHED QUEEN ELIZABETH ARRIVES TO SEATTLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A SPECIAL SERIES OF VOYAGES TO ALASKA

Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived to the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated

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June 12, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

From Bridge to Reef: Partnerships Supporting Ocean Stewardship from Ships to Shorelines

Yesterday, at the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, the MSC Foundation hosted two interactive sessions in the ICRI #ForCoral Pavilion, featuring eight speakers who

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June 10, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard partners with Abbey Road Studios for iconic music collaboration

Cunard has come together with Abbey Road Studios to bring a new and exclusive Listening Lounge experience to music lovers

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June 4, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

WINDSTAR CRUISES FLIES TRAVELLERS BETWEEN LA & TAHITI FOR FREE WITH NEW AIR + HOTEL PACKAGES

Windstar Cruises is making dreams of Polynesian bliss come true with an exclusive offer of complimentary economy airfare between Los Angeles and

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June 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

SEADREAM YACHT CLUB UNVEILS NEW 2027 CARIBBEAN VOYAGES

SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed details of 16 new Caribbean voyages spanning 28 of the most exclusive destinations of the

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June 3, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

CroisiEurope, has revealed details of its new Amazon itineraries!

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has revealed details of its new Amazon itineraries which will launch in 2027 onboard

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June 2, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

New Cunard Room Service Menu with prices (New for 2025)

Cunard’s new room service menus and prices!

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🔴 Talking Ship – LIVE this Sunday at 7pm (UK) 🔴 Talking Ship – LIVE this Sunday at 7pm (UK)!

We’re fresh off the newest ship in the world after 7 incredible nights onboard!

We’ve not just visited the ship – we’ve EXPERIENCED everything it has to offer, from bow to stern – and we can’t wait to share our thoughts with you.

Join us live on YouTube this Sunday at 7pm (UK) / 2pm (ET) / 11am (PT) for a proper chat about what it’s really like onboard.

Grab a cuppa (or something stronger 🍹) and come talk ship with us!

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Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us toda Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us today! Are you a breakfast in the MDR person, or do you prefer the buffet or room service?

We arrived home late last night, and it’s straight back to work here today!  We’ll be working through all messages and comments over the next few days 😀

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Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us toda Wishing we had this breakfast prepared for us today! Are you a breakfast in the MDR person, or do you prefer the buffet or room service?

We arrived home late last night, and it’s straight back to work here today!  We’ll be working through all messages and comments over the next few days 😀

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All good things have to come to an end! After a fa All good things have to come to an end! After a fantastic 7 nights on Star Princess, with new and old friends, it’s time to make the journey home.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made our holiday such a great one – and bon voyage to those heading off on the transatlantic! 

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Loving Star Princess… 😍 #Princesscruises #St Loving Star Princess… 😍

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🤫 Secret area Star Princess… #Princesscruis 🤫 Secret area Star Princess… 

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Today we took a little boat trip and managed to ge Today we took a little boat trip and managed to get some fantastic views of Star Princess - doesn’t she look stunning in Cartagena 🤩

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Our first time in Gibraltar - a quick update…. Our first time in Gibraltar - a quick update….

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We might be cruising, but we couldn’t resist sha We might be cruising, but we couldn’t resist sharing these TOP 5 Cruise Deals! Contact the team today for a free quote!

🚢 MSC Meraviglia – Norwegian Fjords
📅 5 June 2027 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Kirkwall - Skjolden - Nordfjordeid - Sandnes - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £815pp

🚢 P&O Iona – Western Europe
📅 21 February 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Vigo - La Coruña - Bilbao - Cherbourg - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £490pp

🚢 Queen Anne – Canary Islands
📅 29 November 2026 | 14 nights
📍 Southampton - Lisbon - La Palma - Tenerife - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Funchal - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £975pp

🚢 Bolette – British Isles
📅 31 March 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Liverpool - Belfast - Stornoway - Kirkwall - Liverpool
⭐️ Fares from £875pp

🚢 Celebrity Apex – Canaries & Portugal
📅 25 September 2027 | 11 nights
📍 Southampton - Leixões - Lisbon - Las Palmas - Tenerife - Funchal - Vigo - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £1420pp

⛴️ Still searching for your dream cruise?
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📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer:
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What a fab day in Malaga - let’s have a quick ca What a fab day in Malaga - let’s have a quick catch up….

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A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - r A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - rude not to.. cheers! 🥂

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Sea day on Star Princess 🤩 #Princesscruises # Sea day on Star Princess 🤩 

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We’ve made it onboard the Star Princess and sett We’ve made it onboard the Star Princess and settled into our room for the week - how lush is this! #Princesscruises #Starprincess #Cruise
🌟🚢 On Sale Today – MSC Meraviglia | Summer 🌟🚢 On Sale Today – MSC Meraviglia | Summer 2027 from Southampton! 🚢🌟

✨ Wonder Awaits from the UK ✨

Be among the first to sail aboard MSC Meraviglia as she launches brand-new 2027 adventures from Southampton! From fjords to sunshine escapes, your next voyage starts here. 🌊☀️

📍 Why Book Now:
💸 Low deposit & early booking perks
📍 Best choice of cabins – including balconies & suites
🧭 Voyagers Club savings on select sailings

🍽️ On Board:
🎭 Rock Circus & House of Houdini shows
🍸 Edge Cocktail Bar & Ocean Cay Restaurant
🏊 Polar Aquapark, bowling & spa serenity

📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
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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.

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Where the addiction began… On this day 11 years Where the addiction began… On this day 11 years ago, we were aboard our first ever cruise - P&O Aurora 😍 What was your first ship?

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🌊 Our TOP 5 Cruise Deals - Including Fly-Cruise 🌊 Our TOP 5 Cruise Deals - Including Fly-Cruises from £490pp for 7 Nights!

📅 6 November 2025 | 7 nights
🚢 Balmoral – Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar
📍 Málaga • Málaga • Gibraltar • At Sea • At Sea • Lisbon • Lisbon • Southampton
✈️ Outbound flight included
⭐️ Fares from £499pp

📅 25 April 2026 | 7 nights
🚢 Enchanted Princess
📍 Civitavecchia (Rome) • Salerno (Amalfi Coast) • Santorini, Greece • Kusadasi (Ephesus) • Katakolon (Olympia) • Civitavecchia (Rome)
✈️ Includes London flights
⭐️ Fares from £659pp

📅 2 December 2025 | 3 nights
🚢 Ambition – Festive Getaway
📍 London Tilbury • Zeebrugge (Bruges) • IJmuiden (Amsterdam) • London Tilbury
🍾 Free Champagne in cabin
⭐️ Outside fares from £360pp

📅 5 December 2025 | 7 nights
🚢 Azura – Canary Islands & Madeira
📍 Tenerife (overnight) • Funchal • Fuerteventura • La Palma • Tenerife
✈️ Flights & transfers included
⭐️ Fares from £490pp

📅 21 August 2027 | 7 nights
🚢 Celebrity Apex – Norwegian Fjords
📍 Southampton • Haugesund • Ålesund • Nordfjordeid • Zeebrugge • Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £1,077pp

🎌 Bucket-List Bonus Cruise: Cultural Capitals of Japan & South Korea

📅 12 August 2026
🚢 Diamond Princess
🛳️ 10-night cruise
🏨 3-night stay at Hotel New Grand, Yokohama
✈️ Return U.K. flights included
🤩 Discover Shimizu (Mt. Fuji), Kobe, Nagasaki & Busan, South Korea
⭐️ Prices from £3,179pp

⛴️ 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.
Save the date! We’re going live this Sunday at 7 Save the date! We’re going live this Sunday at 7pm (UK time) to chat all things cruise - with a special focus on Star Princess, as we’ll be sailing on her next week!  We’d love to see you there to talk ship!

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Recently been going through some old photos for a Recently been going through some old photos for a project we’re working on and found this little beaut - P&O Arcadia looking absolutely stunning in Olden 🤩

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The Cruise Monkeys Travel Team can get you booked The Cruise Monkeys Travel Team can get you booked with all of these brands – and many more! In fact, we can often match an online quote and sometimes even beat it!*

Contact the Cruise Monkeys Travel Team for your free quote:

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