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Cunard
May 29, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

HRH Princess Royal visits Queen Anne

Cunard recently had the honour of welcoming Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal aboard Queen Anne during the ship’s visit

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MSC
May 28, 2025 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Yacht Club experience coming to MSC Magnifica in Summer 2026

MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury all-inclusive cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Magnifica as part ofsignificant enhancements being

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MSCNews
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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NewsPrincess
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Northern Lights at sea
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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Cruise Monkeys
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 Cabin avoid
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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A huge thanks to everyone who commented, liked, an A huge thanks to everyone who commented, liked, and messaged us over the past week while we were onboard the Star Princess! 🥰 

We’ve read every single one and have done our best to reply to all your questions - we think we’re finally caught up! 

If we’ve missed yours, don’t worry - join us tomorrow for Talking Ship Live at 7pm (UK) / 2pm (ET) / 11am (PT) and we’ll answer your questions live!

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We’ve got 5 eerily good Cruise Deals for you thi We’ve got 5 eerily good Cruise Deals for you this weekend – with fares from just £312pp for 6 nights!

📞 Contact the team today for a free quote!

🎃 Bargain alert:
📅 3 January 2026 | 6 nights
🚢 MSC Poesia – Northern Europe
📍 Southampton – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Le Havre – Southampton
⭐️ From £312pp

🌌 Last-minute Northern Lights escape:
📅 13 November 2025 | 14 nights
🚢 Fred. Olsen Balmoral – Northern Lights
📍 Southampton – Leknes – Alta (overnight) – Tromsø – Narvik – Ålesund – Southampton
⭐️ From £950pp

☀️ Fly to the sunshine:
📅 5 December 2025 | 7 nights
🚢 P&O Azura – Canary Islands
📍 Tenerife (overnight) – Funchal – Fuerteventura – La Palma – Tenerife
✈️ Flights from London included
⭐️ From £558pp

🗓️ Plan ahead for 2027:
🚢 Celebrity Apex – Norwegian Fjords
📅 24 July 2027 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton – Flåm – Ålesund – Bergen – Zeebrugge – Southampton
⭐️ From £1026pp

🚢 Sky Princess – Scandinavia
📅 15 May 2027 | 7 nights
📍 Southampton – Kristiansand – Oslo – Copenhagen – Skagen – Southampton
⭐️ From £809pp

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T&Cs apply. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.
Are you a fan of formal nights on a cruise? Or do Are you a fan of formal nights on a cruise? Or do you prefer to keep things smart or more casual instead?
🔴 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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✈️ 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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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.
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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