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P&O Arvia
Arvia
December 6, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises to name Arvia at a Barbados beachside event

P&O Cruises will officially name its newest ship Arvia in a spectacular beachside ceremony in Barbados on Thursday March 16,

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Avalon Waterways Panorama - Our first river cruise
Avalon
December 3, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

Avalon Waterways Panorama – River Cruise Review (plus £100 saving per person!)

Join us on our FIRST EVER river cruise on Avalon Waterways Panorama, courtesy of Avalon Waterways. Check out our Romantic

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Cruise Monkeys Facebook Group
Uncategorized
July 21, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

Join the Cruise Monkeys crew Facebook page

We’re super pleased to announce we now have a Facebook page, you can find it by clicking HERE. Come and

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Max the CruiseMonkey
News
March 27, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

Giveaway – Win your very own “Max” the Cruise Monkey

Win your very own “Max” the Cruise Monkey! To enter, just head over to our Facebook* Page and put your

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P&O Iona
IonaP&O
March 1, 2022 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Iona Review – Full review of Iona

Welcome to our P&O Iona review, where we will review every aspect of the ship from our cabin, the bars,

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P&O
August 2, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Drinks Menu 2021

Looking for a P&O drinks menu? You have come to the right place. You may have booked one of the

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MSC Virtuosa Ship Tour
MSC
July 25, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Virtuosa Ship Tour and Vlogs

Our MSC Virtuosa ship tour and vlogs are now live! Head over to youtube.com/cruisemonkeys to watch them now – or

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MSCNews
May 17, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

We are cruising on MSC Virtuosa THIS WEEK

Watch our latest video where we tell you what we are looking forward to on MSC Virtuosa as we set

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Cruise Monkeys
News
April 7, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

Goodbye Holidays at Sea, Hello Cruise Monkeys!

We’ve been thinking for a long time that it was time for a change! So it’s time to say goodbye

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MSC Seashore
MSCNews
February 18, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

6 Month countdown to the launch of MSC Seashore

Following an inaugural season in the Mediterranean from August, MSC Seashore will head to Miami in November 2021 to sail

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P&O Arvia render
ArviaNewsP&O
February 18, 2021 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises names new ship Arvia

P&O Cruises names new ship Arvia as a “fitting celebration of the seashore” P&O Cruises second LNG-powered Excel class ship,

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Uncategorized
December 24, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

We just wanted to wish all our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please stay safe everyone!

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P&O Iona
IonaP&O
October 12, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Welcome to the P&O fleet, Iona

P&O Cruises officially welcomes new ship Iona to its fleet – a “positive signal for the future”   At an

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P&O Iona
News
August 4, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises updates on additions to the fleet

P&O Cruises has announced that it plans to take delivery of Iona “before the autumn” and that following discussions with

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P&O Arcadia
Arcadia
July 18, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Cruising from home on Arcadia

Back in July 2019, we spent 2 weeks onboard P&O Arcadia sailing around the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and Ireland. As

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tesco clubcard
Tips
July 5, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

How your weekly Tesco shop can pay for your cruises

Did you know shopping in Tesco can help pay towards your cruises? In this post, we’ll let you know how

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Ocean Drive
Port Guides
June 27, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Miami in 24 hours

Back in January, before the Covid-19 pandemic brought travel, and well the world to a standstill we were in Miami

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Saint Thomas from Paradise Point
Port Guides
May 25, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Saint Thomas (USVI) – Magens Bay & Paradise Point

Saint Thomas Port guide Welcome to our Saint Thomas port guide.  This will cover everything we did in port when

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MSC Seaside
MSCSeaside
May 3, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Seaside Cruise Ship Review

Welcome to the overview of our MSC Seaside Caribbean cruise. In this post, we hope to cover the main points

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Gav & Luke on P&O Azura
P&O
April 5, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Reasons to cruise with P&O Cruises

Anyone that follows us will know we love to cruise with P&O, ever since our first cruise on P&O Aurora

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

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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!

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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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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!

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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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📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team to get a quote on the best fares we have to offer:
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🌍 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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