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May 27, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Formula 1 & MSC Cruises Multi-year Extension of Partnership

Formula 1 and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys,  have today announced

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May 22, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises has unveiled its new 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season

Princess Cruises has unveiled its new 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, now open for sale, offering guests epic landscapes and extraordinary adventures—from the

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MSCNews
May 22, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Cruises is orders two more World Class ships

MSC Cruises is ordering two more World Class ships to complement the four already delivered or under construction. The cruise

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May 21, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

SeaDream Yacht Club’s mega-yacht SeaDream II sails through Tower Bridge as it makes its maiden call in London

SeaDream Yacht Club’s mega-yachtSeaDream II made its maiden call in London Wednesday, sailing past the city’s iconic Tower Bridge before docking

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May 20, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Crystal Unveils Exhilarating New Production Show – ‘Club Nights’

A high-energy musical journey through five unforgettable nightlife scenes is a hit among guests Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise

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News
May 15, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages Announces Plans for Next Nicky Jam Sailing

Following a sensational performance, Richard Branson’s award-winning travel brand unveils future plans for an epic Latin-themed showcase at sea

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May 13, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises Adds Third Solar Eclipse Voyage for 2026

New 14-Day Mediterranean & Adriatic Cruise Aboard Enchanted Princess to Feature Total Solar Eclipse Viewing at Sea Princess Cruises, the

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News
May 13, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Unveils First-ever European River Expedition Season On The Rhine

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is on a mission to reframe river cruising in the way only the global leader and pioneer of

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News
May 13, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Press Release: Seadream Yacht Club Awarded Highest-rated Restaurant at Sea

Forbes Travel Guide has rated the best dining experiences at sea with SeaDream Yacht Club coming out top of the

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General
May 7, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Northern Lights Cruise Packing List

Planning a winter cruise to see the aurora? Our Northern Lights cruise packing list covers everything you need to stay warm, safe, and comfortable in Norway.

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News
April 24, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

The £1.3 Million Cruise: What Do You Get for That?

Explore the Regent Seven Seas 2028 World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor – a 133-night luxury journey across the Pacific. Discover what’s included in the £1.3 million Regent Suite and how to pre-register.

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Fred. Olsen
April 14, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Fred. Olsen “In Search of the Northern Lights” Cruise Aboard Borealis

At the end of March, we set sail on a 10-night Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines adventure aboard Borealis, in search of the Northern Lights

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Marella Cruises
March 11, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Discover Arrecife & Indulge on Marella Explorer – Vlog Episode 3!

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Marella Explorer Canarian Flavours cruise vlog series! This time, we’re stepping ashore in Arrecife, Lanzarote, for a day filled with sightseeing, shopping, and delicious food. Here’s a sneak peek at what we got up to!

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Marella Food
Marella Cruises
February 27, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Dining options on Marella Explorer (2025 Prices)

If you’re planning a cruise on the Marella Explorer, get ready for a fantastic culinary experience onboard. 

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Fred. OlsenUncategorized
February 24, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomes TV’s Nick Knowles for new YouTube collaboration

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has joined forces with television presenter Nick Knowles on a new YouTube collaboration, offering viewers a rare insight into the work of a busy dry dock programme.

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Marella Cruises
February 23, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Marella Explorer Canarian Flavours – Episode 2 Fuerteventura

In this episode, we explore more of the ship, enjoy a relaxing spa tour, take a fun little tourist train ride in Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura, and, of course, indulge in some delicious cruise cuisine.

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Marella Cruises
February 16, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Set Sail with Us: Marella Explorer Canarian Flavours Vlog Series!

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new vlog series featuring our adventure aboard the Marella Cruises Marella Explorer

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Marella Cruises
February 7, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Marella Explorer Cabin Review – Avoid this cabin!

In this video, we show you around our outside (ocean view) cabin, cabin number 4060. Find our why you should avoid this cabin!

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Marella Drinks Package
Marella Cruises
February 1, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

Marella Cruises Drinks Package Info! With Menu!

In this post, we take a closer look at what’s included in the Marella Cruises drinks package and how it can elevate your cruise experience.

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January 10, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

An essential Guide to Cruise Travel Insurance for 2025

It’s Wave season – Welcome to our essential Guide to Cruise Travel Insurance for 2025

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🌟 This is exciting! Our friend sent us this pho 🌟 This is exciting! Our friend sent us this photo this morning - we’re hoping everyone sailing on Star Princess today has an amazing time!

She’s setting sail from Barcelona on her inaugural 11-night Western Mediterranean “Grand Mediterranean” voyage, visiting Marseille, Rome (Civitavecchia), Palermo (Sicily) and Cartagena before returning to Barcelona… where it’s OUR TURN! 🥳

Bon voyage to Star Princess, her crew and all her passengers - see you soon! 

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🚨 CRUISE DEALS ALERT! 🚨 Incredible sailings 🚨 CRUISE DEALS ALERT! 🚨 Incredible sailings from just £423pp – from the Norwegian Fjords to European cities and the Caribbean! Where will you cruise next? 🤔 

🚢 Sky Princess - Norwegian Zfjords
📅 10 July 2027 |  7 nights
📍 Southampton - Haugesund - Sognefjord - Olden - Stavanger - Southampton 
⭐️ Fares from £877pp

🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Spain & France
📅 20 June 2026 |  7 nights
📍 Southampton - La Rochelle - Bilbao - La Coruna - Cherbourg - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £648pp

🚢 Britannia - Norwegian Fjords 
📅 29 May 2026 |  7 nights
📍 Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £669pp
🤩 4 People sharing from £1372 TOTAL

🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Perls
📅 3 January 2026 |  6 nights
📍  Southampton - Hamburg- Rotterdam -  Le Havre - Southampton 
⭐️ Fares from 423pp

☀️ Sunshine & Sands with Miami Stay
🚢 Sun Princess – gorgeous new ship!
📅 29 January 2026 
⭐️ Cruise & Stay Special
🏨 3 nights in Miami Beach
🚢 7 night Caribbean cruise onboard Sun Princess from Fort Lauderdale calling at Cozumel, Roatan and Georgetown.
✈️ Return London flights
⭐️ Fares from £1,889pp

⛴️ 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:
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A #ThursdayThrowback to October 2021 and our Princ A #ThursdayThrowback to October 2021 and our Princess Cruises trip on Regal Princess! 🚢

Fun fact: this was the first cruise to depart the U.K. and dock abroad after a long break - we definitely don’t miss all that form filling! 

Now the countdown is on… just under 2 weeks until our next Princess adventure on Star Princess – and we can’t wait! 

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✨ That’s right – booking with us will save y ✨ That’s right – booking with us will save you money! ✨

The Cruise Monkeys Travel team are proud to be part of the amazing Travel Village Group - established is 1959 it’s a family-run business that puts customers first.

When you call, you’ll get more than just great prices:
⭐️ Personal Service – speak to real people who care
⭐️ Travel Experts – decades of knowledge & experience
⭐️ Friendly Support – a family business, not a call centre
⭐️ Customer Care – here for you every step of the way

Ready to plan your next adventure? Give the Cruise Monkeys Travel team a call today or request a quote via our website – we’d love to help you find your perfect cruise!

☎️ 0330 880 5555
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*T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE.
⭐ Fred. Olsen just changed the game! ⭐️ Thei ⭐ Fred. Olsen just changed the game! ⭐️ Their brand-new 2027 cruises are NOW ON SALE – and the launch offers are simply unmissable!

Here’s why you need to book today:
✅ Inclusive Pricing - now including house beer, wine & draught soft drinks with lunch & dinner, PLUS guided walks ashore, shuttle buses, port taxes, fees, gratuities & more.
✅ Freedom Fare Price Promise – book within 4 weeks of launch and if the price drops, you’ll get an upgrade or On Board Spend.
✅ Solo guests - for the first 4 weeks only, single cabins are the SAME fare as equivalent twins (but they go fast!).

Don’t wait - these new 2027 sailings are full of incredible destinations, unbeatable value, and those little touches that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines do best.

Check out the itineraries and call our friendly cruise Monkeys Travel team today to secure your place!

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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 unless stated.

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We are.. are you? 🤔 We are.. are you? 🤔
🚢✨ P&O Cruises new winter 2027/28 holiday col 🚢✨ P&O Cruises new winter 2027/28 holiday collection sails in soon! 🌴☀️

Exciting news – it’s not long until P&O Cruises’ brand-new winter 2027/28 holiday collection arrives! 🎉

🌎 Discover dreamy getaways, including Iona joining her sister ship Arvia in the Caribbean 🌊🍹 for our biggest season yet. Your winter escape really can become reality on Tuesday 14 October 2025. Let’s make it a date! 📅

✅ Key dates for your diary:
• 📝 Pre-register your interest from 8.30am Tue 14 Oct – 8pm Mon 20 Oct 2025
• 🌟 Exclusive early sale for Caribbean, Baltic & Ligurian Peninsular Club tiers from 8.30am–8pm Tue 21 Oct 2025
• 🌍 General sale (departures Oct–Dec 2027) from 8.30am Wed 22 Oct 2025
• 🌍 General sale (departures Jan–Mar 2028) from 8.30am Thu 23 Oct 2025

👀 Watch this space – more details to follow!

#PandO #PandOCruises #PandOArcadia #PandOAzura #PandOArvia #PandOAurora #PandOBritannia #PandOIona #PandOVentura
How does £999pp for 18 NIGHTS in the CARIBBEAN so How does £999pp for 18 NIGHTS in the CARIBBEAN sound?

Yes, you read that right – £999pp for an 18-night Autumn Escape with Ambassador Cruise Line! 🌴🍹

🛳️ London Tilbury → Caribbean Adventure

📅 30 October 2025
⏳ 18 nights | Inside cabin | Price per person
✈️ Fly home from Barbados to Manchester on Virgin Atlantic – flights & luggage INCLUDED!

➡️ London Heathrow option available for just £1,109pp!

📍 Ship: Renaissance (maiden Ambassador sailing)
🗺️ Itinerary Highlights:
• Atlantic crossing with 7 ports of call before Barbados
• Key stops include Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Dunkirk, Lisbon, Dominica, Antigua, St. Lucia, and more 🌎

🔥 This price won’t last long – once it’s gone, it’s gone! Contact the team today on 0330 880 5555

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.

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The beautiful @cunardline Queen Anne in Flåm, Nor The beautiful @cunardline Queen Anne in Flåm, Norway! 🇳🇴✨

We’ve sailed on all the Cunard Queens, so if you’d like to experience the day-to-day of life onboard, just search Cruise Monkeys Cunard on YouTube. 🎥⚓️

We bring you along so it feels like you’re right there with us on the cruise! 

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✨ Payday cruise deals are here! ✨ Looking for ✨ Payday cruise deals are here! ✨ Looking for great value escapes at sea? We’ve rounded up some fantastic options for you…

🚢 P&O Azura - Canary Islands
📅 21 November 2025 | 7 nights
📍 Tenerife (overnight) - Funchal, Madeira - Fuerteventura - La Palma - Tenerife
✈️ Flights from London
⭐️ Fares from £539pp

🚢 Sky Princess - Spain & France
📅 22 March 2027 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - La Coruna - Bilbao - Bordeaux - Cherbourg - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £731pp

🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Canary Islands
📅 20 April 2026 | 12 nights
📍 Southampton - Lisbon - Funchal - Las Palmas - Santa Cruz - Arrecife - Vigo - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £885pp

🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Europe
📅 23 January 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Le Havre - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £450pp

🚢 Cunard Queen Elizabeth - Alaska
📅 2 May 2026 | 10-night cruise, total 13 nights (incl. overnight flight home)
📍 Seattle - Ketchikan - Sitka - Glacier Bay - Juneau - Skagway - Tracy Arm - Victoria - Seattle
✈️ Flights from London Heathrow
💼 Includes 2-night stay at the 5* Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle (B&B)
⭐️ Fares from £2,035pp

⛴️ 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 unless stated.

#Cruise #CruiseDeals #Payday
Coming to the channel at 7pm tonight… were we ma Coming to the channel at 7pm tonight… were we mad booking a 2-night party cruise in the middle of August on MSC Virtuosa? 🎉🚢

Join us for our feature-length vlog as we bring you along on this mini cruise!

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Tropical rain, island charm, and one beautiful shi Tropical rain, island charm, and one beautiful ship - a #ThrowbackThursday to Celebrity Beyond in St. Thomas, soaking up the liquid sunshine. 🌦️🌺

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Cruise foodies – do you book speciality dining w Cruise foodies – do you book speciality dining when onboard?

What’s the best paid-for restaurant you’ve tried at sea? 

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Follow us for cruise tips, insider secrets & more Follow us for cruise tips, insider secrets & more 🛳 Perfect for new and seasoned cruisers alike! 😎

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🌊 Ocean view cabins… 🚢 We love them as tha 🌊 Ocean view cabins… 🚢 We love them as that sweet spot between inside and balcony… natural light, sea views, and usually a friendlier price tag too!

Want to see more? Check out our full ocean view cabin tour on YouTube - just search Cruise Monkeys.

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How important are great entertainment shows to you How important are great entertainment shows to you on a cruise? 🎭 What’s the best you’ve ever seen?

If you know us, you’ll know we can usually take or leave most shows! But we were lucky enough to be invited to Murder in the Manor on Brilliant Lady – an 80s-inspired interactive murder mystery. Such a fun experience!
Looking for great value cruises? We’ve got you c Looking for great value cruises? We’ve got you covered!

🚢 MSC Poesia - Northern Europe
📅 30 January 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Hamburg - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge - Zeebrugge - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £420pp

🚢 P&O Britannia - Spain & France
📅 17 April 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Coruña - Vigo - Cherbourg - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £589pp

🚢 Ambassador Ambition - Emerald Isle Odyssey
📅 25 October 2025 | 5 nights
📍 Liverpool - Cobh - Belfast - Liverpool
⭐️ Fares from £457pp

🚢 MSC Virtuosa - Spain & France
📅 30 May 2026 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton - Gijón - La Rochelle - Bilbao - Le Havre - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £612pp

🚢 Cunard Queen Anne - Norway & North Cape
📅 21 June 2026 | 14 nights
📍 Southampton - Olden - Innvikfjorden - Nordfjord - Trondheim - Bodø - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Åndalsnes - Ålesund - Southampton
⭐️ Fares from £1,365pp

⛴️ 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 unless stated.

#Cruise #CruiseDeals #PandOCruises #MSCCruises #Cunard
🫖☕ Afternoon Tea at Sea - who does it best? 🚢✨

From classic white-gloved service to modern twists with bubbles and sweet treats, afternoon tea is one of those cruise traditions we can never say no to! 

So tell us… which cruise line serves up your favourite afternoon tea? 👇

#CruiseLife #CruiseMonkeys #AfternoonTea #CruiseFoodie #CruiseVibes #CruiseAddict #LifeAtSea #CruiseCouple #CruiseFun #CruiseCommunity #CruiseFood #OceanViews
🌊 Ocean View Cabins – yay or nay? 🚢 We’ 🌊 Ocean View Cabins – yay or nay? 🚢  We’re big fans of them - the perfect middle ground between an inside and a balcony! A bit of natural light, a window to the sea, and usually a nice price point too.

What about you -  do you go for the view, save with an inside, or treat yourself to a balcony?

Join us this evening from 7pm for our MSC Virtuosa Ocean View cabin tour!

#MSCCruises #MSCVirtuosa #Cruise #CruiseLife #CruiseMonkeys #OceanViewCabin
✨🌌 Want to go chasing the Aurora with Norther ✨🌌 Want to go chasing the Aurora with Northern Lights expert Wil? This is the cruise for you! 🌌✨

We met Wil on our Northern Lights cruise – and trust us, he’s the real deal when it comes to the aurora! He even taught us how to capture the lights on our phones so we could share the magic with you. 📸

With nearly 400 aurora sightings under his belt, Wil has now chartered a cruise that Forbes named the #1 Aurora Adventure this winter. 🚢❄️

This isn’t just any cruise – it’s timed perfectly for the best chance of breathtaking aurora displays:
🌍 Aurora at Solar Max – natural boost!
🍂 Equinoctial effect – peak aurora season
🌑 No moonlight – darkest skies for brightest lights
💫 Shooting star peak (Orionids)
☄️ TWO comets possibly visible!

And it’s not just about the skies:
🐋 Whale watching with scientists on board
📸 Photography workshops with the pros
🔭 Stargazing & aurora chasing guided by astronomers
🎶 Live music & entertainment – plus an exclusive interview with Riley Jones from Vera

📅 16th October 2025 | Ambassador Cruise Line
👉 Details here: https://www.wilscruises.com/Chasing-the-Aurora-with-Wil

This is truly one for the bucket list. Would you love to see the Northern Lights from a cruise ship? 💭✨

We’re sharing this on behalf of Wil – bookings must be made directly through his website.

#northernlights #auroraborealis #cruise #cruiselife #bucketlisttravel
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