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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 29, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises makes ‘Princess Plus’ permanent

Princess Cruises has announced that its onboard savings package will now be available on all bookings going forward. The package

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February 23, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Reykjavik – Blue Lagoon

Welcome to our Reykjavik – Blue Lagoon post!  This covers everything we did on day 2 of our P&O Arcadia

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Have you ever been successful when bidding for an Have you ever been successful when bidding for an upgrade on your cruise?

We often try but never have much luck - until now! The “backhander upgrade fairy” has finally paid us a visit! 🧚‍♀️💸 

We put in bids for a couple of cabins and one was accepted… but which one? You’ll have to wait and see! 👀

What is cruise cabin bidding?
Some cruise lines offer a “bid for upgrade” system - after you’ve booked, you can place an offer (or bid) to move to a higher cabin category, like from an inside to a balcony. If your bid is accepted, you get the upgrade  often at a discounted price compared to paying the full fare up front.

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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:
☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at via our website
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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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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
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book
📱 Prefer us to call you? Message us your contact details!

*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!

☎️ 0330 880 5555
📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com
🌍 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 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!

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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
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