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Pride and Prejudice
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March 25, 2024 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Launches Multi Award-Winning West End Show Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort of) at Sea

Cunard Launches Multi Award-Winning West End Show Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort of) at Sea

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P&O Azura Oceanview stateroom (fully obstructed) E620
Azura
March 1, 2024 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Azura fully obstructed ocean view cabin

Come take a look around our P&O Azura cabin!

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January 13, 2024 Cruise Monkeys

Guest Post: P&O Iona – The Reef and Scene

Welcome to our first guest post, from Caoimhe who we met onboard P&O Cruises Iona during our Norwegian Fjords cruise. 

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Tips
January 2, 2024 Cruise Monkeys

Cruise Travel Insurance – Buy it as soon as you book!

If you are looking at taking a cruise or have booked your first cruise, you may be wondering why you

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P&O Iona ocean view cabin 4421
IonaP&O
July 25, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Iona sea view Cabin Tour

Welcome to our P&O Iona ocean view cabin tour.

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Carnival Shareholder Benefit
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June 13, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

Carnival Shares – The shareholder benefits

Owning Carnival Corporation and Carnival PLC stock offers shareholder benefits. Find out what benefits you get for holding Carnival shares.

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Celebrity Beyond Infinite Veranda
Celebrity CruisesReviews
May 23, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

Celebrity Infinite Veranda review

Join us as we take a tour around our Celebrity Cruises Infinite Veranda onboard Celebrity Beyond! Is this stateroom as bad as other say?

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P&O Drinks Packages
NewsP&O
May 18, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

New P&O Drinks Package explained!

P&O Cruises have released some new drinks packages. In this post we will tell you all about the new P&O Drinks Packages.

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Tips
April 10, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

Get perfect pictures on a cruise

When we’re cursing, we all love to get some good photos to share with those back home, they make great memories! In this post, we talk about how to get perfect pictures on a cruise from the experts.

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P&O Cruises Upgrade Programme
P&OTips
April 5, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises Cabin Upgrade Programme

P&O have launched their P&O Cabin Upgrade Programme – check this out for the frequently asked questions.

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Cruise Monkey Luke in the Beachcomber Pool
ArviaP&O
March 29, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arvia Swimming pools – Q&A

In this post we cover everything you need to know about the swimming pools you’ll find onboard P&O Cruises Arvia.

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P&O Drinks Package
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March 10, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Drinks Packages… Is it worth it?

We tale a look at the P&O Ultimate Drinks package while onboard P&O Arvia to work out if it is good value for us and for you!

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Arvia Food
ArviaP&O
March 8, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arvia restaurants and dining options

Lets take a look at the included and speciality restraints that you will find on P&O Arvia.

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NewsP&O
March 1, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Drinks Packages Explained – 2023 prices

P&O Drinks prices, updated 2023

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P&O Oceanview Cabin
Arvia
February 22, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arvia sea view Cabin Tour

Welcome to our P&O Arvia ocean view cabin tour.

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p&o arvia inside cabin
Arvia
February 22, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arvia Inside Cabin Tour

Welcome to our P&O Arvia Inside cabin tour.

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ArviaP&O
February 10, 2023 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arvia – Q&A – Everything you WANT to know, answered!

Join us for a live Q&A all about P&O Arvia

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Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
Avalon
December 15, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

Avalon Waterways Panorama Deluxe Stateroom Tour

Welcome to our tour of a Deluxe Stateroom on Avalon Waterways Panorama.   An Avalon Waterways Deluxe Stateroom on a

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P&O Arvia Delivery
Arvia
December 15, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises officially welcomes new ship Arvia to its fleet

At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard today, Thursday December 15, 2022, P&O Cruises took ownership of

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Avalon Waterways Panorama Suite
Avalon
December 15, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

Avalon Waterways Panorama Suite Tour

Welcome to our tour of our Panorama Suite on the fabulous Avalon Waterways Panorama. Come and take a look around

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Live Q&A @ 7pm on YouTube! Answering your Star Pri Live Q&A @ 7pm on YouTube! Answering your Star Princess questions - including why Gav had a stapler & sellotape (it wasn’t for crafting!)

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This was our Santuary Mini-Suite on Star Princess This was our Santuary Mini-Suite on Star Princess - check out our latest video for a good look around! Just search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube.

What’s Included in the Sanctuary Mini-Suite (Stateroom 10453)
- A separate seating area with sofa & coffee table — perfect for relaxing away from the bed 
- Two flat-panel TVs for entertainment from both the living and sleeping areas 
- A private balcony with outdoor seating (chairs, table and footstools) and sliding glass doors 
- Full ensuite bathroom with shower (amenities, etc) 
- Refrigerator, closet / storage space, digital safe, high quality linens, and all the standard in-suite comforts 

Sanctuary Perks & Benefits
Because this is a Sanctuary Mini-Suite, you also get access to exclusive areas and services:
- Access to the Sanctuary Restaurant — an exclusive dining space reserved for Sanctuary guests 
- Access to the Sanctuary Club  for relaxation and quieter ambiance 
- Premium drinks package
- A more restful, secluded experience away from high-traffic areas aboard the ship 

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

⛴️ 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:
☎️ 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 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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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?
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.
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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
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📍 Why Book Now:
💸 Low deposit & early booking perks
📍 Best choice of cabins – including balconies & suites
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🍽️ 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
📧 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.

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