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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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Blue Lagoon Iceland
ArcadiaPort Guides
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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ArcadiaPort Guides
February 23, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Reykjavik – Golden Circle Tour

Welcome to our Reykjavik – Golden Circle Tour post!  This covers everything we did on day 1 of our P&O

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MSC
January 22, 2020 Cruise Monkeys

Miami and our MSC Seaside Cruise Highlights

Hey! Its been crazy busy since Christmas and we haven’t really had much spare time to update the site, so

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Merry christmas
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December 22, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our YouTube subscribers and followers across all our social media channels.

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News
December 22, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Vote for us in the Wave Awards

you have been enjoying our vlogs and videos – we’d love your vote in the Wave Awards 2020. You will

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Isafjordur Whale Watching
ArcadiaPort Guides
November 30, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Isafjordur and Whale watching

In this post, we will tell you about what we got up to in Isafjordur! This above vlog was filmed

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Akureyri vlog cover
ArcadiaPort Guides
November 16, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Visiting Akureyri, Iceland

During our 14 Night P&O Arcadia cruise, we visited the port of Akureyri in Iceland You can also  watch this

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View of Andalsnes
ArcadiaPort Guides
November 7, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Visiting Andalsnes, Norway

During our 14 Night P&O Arcadia cruise, we visited the port of Andalsnes in Norway. (Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWF_pIXm4hY)  

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P&O Britannia Ship Tour
BritanniaP&O
November 4, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Britannia ship tour – Post 2019 refit

P&O Britannia full ship tour Welcome to our comprehensive HD ship tour and review of the recently refreshed P&O Cruises

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View of Olden (Norway) from the Loen Skylift
ArcadiaPort Guides
October 28, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Visiting Olden, Norway

During our 14 Night P&O Arcadia cruise, we visited the Port of Olden in Norway. About Olden Olden is a

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P&O Vlog Episode 1
Arcadia
October 8, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arcadia Vlog series

Come explore with us! We’ve started publishing our P&O Arcadia vlog series on our YouTube channel or you can watch

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P&O Arcadia in Olden
Arcadia
September 27, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arcadia Ship Tour and Cabin Tour

During July and August we were on board P&O Arcadia and we are pleased to have now put together a

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Cunard Queen Mary 2
CunardQueen Mary 2Tips
September 4, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard dining options & highlights

A highlight of most people’s cruises in their dining experiences, they can make or break your cruise and in this

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P&O Arcadia
ArcadiaP&O
August 21, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Arcadia Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and Ireland Cruise Diary

Welcome to our P&O Arcadia cruise diary – something we like to put together after a cruise to remind us

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Arcadia at Sea © P&O Cruises
ArcadiaP&O
June 17, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

All about our next cruise on P&O Arcadia

In just over a month, we are off on a bucket list cruise to the Norwegian Fjords, Iceland and Ireland

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P&O Iona
IonaP&O
June 16, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Iona – Everything you need to know. Updated for 2019

Get ready to holiday like never before! We’ve been teased with details about P&O’s newest ship Iona for months. Finally

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Video
May 20, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Dubrovnik – New Video – Our 3 nights in Dubrovnik

We recently spent 3 nights in Dubrovnik, Croatia.  This time it wasn’t a cruise, but a last minute flight and

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MSC Bellissima Carousel Lounge
BellissimaMSCReviews
April 27, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Bellissima – Food and Dining

Welcome to the second post in our Bellissima reviews – in the first we talked about our Inside Cabin (you

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BellissimaMSCNews
April 11, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

MSC reveals the creative process behind Cirque Du Soleil at Sea

Cirque du Soleil at Sea is a unique entertainment concept created by MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately owned cruise

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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 

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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! 

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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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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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📍 Southampton - Lisbon - La Palma - Tenerife - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Funchal - Southampton
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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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A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - r A nifty Sanctuary feature aboard Star Princess - rude not to.. cheers! 🥂

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