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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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NewsVirgin Voyages
April 4, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages is going to Cuba!

Virgin Voyages president and CEO Tom McAlpin and Diana Block-Garcia, Vice President of destination, itinerary and revenue, were joined by

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MSC Bellissima Ship Tour
BellissimaMSC
April 2, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Bellissima Ship Tour

We are so happy to share our comprehensive MSC Bellissima ship tour with you over on our YouTube channel www.youtoube.com/holidaysatsea.

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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:
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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
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*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
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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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