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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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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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MSC Bellissima Inside (Double Bed)
BellissimaMSC
March 23, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Bellissima Inside Cabin Review & Video (Bella 9016)

When we found out MSC Bellissima was being christened in the UK and her maiden voyage was departing from Southampton,

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MSC Bellissima
BellissimaMSCReviews
March 17, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Bellissima Maiden Cruise Diary

Our first post from our MSC Bellissima cruise is our Bellissima Maiden Cruise Dairy. We post these to our Facebook

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Princess Cruises Showcases Progress of Three New Royal-Class Ships, Captain Tuvo, Kerry Ann Wright, Tony Roberts, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 in Monfalcone, Italy. (Paolo Giovannini/AP Images for Princess Cruises)
NewsPrincess
February 17, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises celebrates major milestones for three new ships

Princess Cruises has celebrated significant milestones for each of its three ships currently under construction. In an industry-first, events took

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P&O Iona
NewsP&O
February 11, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

P&O Cruises reveals Iona’s first winter season

P&O Cruises reveals Iona’s first winter season Itineraries to showcase “hidden secrets” and local adventures.     Late departures and

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Queen Mary 2
January 28, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Tour video

We have finally got around to uploading our Cunard Queen Mary 2 video at www.youtube.com/holidaysatsea.   The first video we

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Massive Suite Music Room
NewsVirgin Voyages
January 20, 2019 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages RockStar Suites

This week Virgin Voyages gave us a sneak preview of the RockStar Suites, designed by Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio.  Take

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Queen Mary 2
CunardQueen Mary 2Reviews
December 29, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Review

We have taken a while to get around to writing our review of our most recent cruise on Cunard Queen

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14 June 2018 The Float-out of MSC Bellissima
BellissimaMSCNews
November 25, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Bellissima – 6 reasons we can’t wait for our cruise!

It’s been an exciting week for MSC cruises as they mark 100 days until the christening of MSC Bellissima. Due to

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Gavin & Luke with Queen Mary 2 behind.
Cunard
November 18, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Cruise Diary

Welcome, to our Cunard Queen Mary 2 Cruise Diary – anyone who follows us on our Facebook page will have

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Razzle Dazzle Entrance
NewsVirgin Voyages
November 11, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages Announce Culinary Program & Restaurant Design

Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand set to disrupt the travel industry, today announces the breadth of its onboard eateries,

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Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in h Let’s wrap up the year together - mulled wine in hand and cruise chat at the ready! Join us at 7pm tomorrow (Sunday 21st) on YouTube. We’ll be sharing highlights from the year, chatting about our next adventure, and answering your questions live. It’s the perfect festive send-off! #Cruise #CruiseMonkeys #Christmas #Youtube
What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen What a wonderful gift from the team at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines! We think the bauble looks perfect on our tree 😍 Thank you 🤩 #Christmas #bauble #Cruise #CruiseMonkeys #FredOlsenCruiseLines
Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Happy Friday! 🥳 Friday cheesy drink‑in‑hand photo? Absolutely. This was during dinner at Catch by Rudi onboard Princess Cruises’ Star Princess, and you can catch the whole thing in tonight’s vlog at 7pm on Cruise Monkeys on YouTube! What are your weekend plans? #StarPrincess #Cruise #PrincessCruises #friyay #friday
🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 Wow - look at these cruises from Royal Caribbean 🔥 ✨ Explorer of the Seas sailing from Ravenna from May - October ✨ Odyssey of the Seas sailing from Rome from May - October ✨ Legend of the Seas 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 in 2026 from Barcelona from July - October Book today with a £150pp deposit and secure your spot on the ultimate holiday in 2026. 🤩 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares: ☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #royalcaribbean
Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary… J Don’t look down! Actually, it’s not that scary… Just a heads-up: our next Star Princess vlog goes live at 7pm tomorrow - join us to see what we get up to on our sea day! #PrincessCruises #StarPrincess #Cruise #CruiseTravel #Lgbttravel #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseShip #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity #TravelVlog #travelstoryteller #AdventureAwaits #TravelAddict
🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢 D 🚢✨ You’re Going to Need a Bigger Bucket List ✨🚢 Dreaming of a holiday packed with surprises? 🎯🌍 When the journey is just as exciting as the destinations, P&O Cruises delivers a getaway that keeps on giving. 🎉 Upgrade and save with NEW all-inclusive packages 🍹 Drinks included 📶 Wi-Fi sorted 🍽️ Speciality dining covered 💷 Plus, enjoy extra on-board spending money on selected Select Price holidays 🛍️✨ From unforgettable moments at sea to must see destinations ashore, this is cruising done the P&O way 😍 ⏰ Book by 3 March 2026 ⚠️ Availability is limited 👉 Tick off that bucket list and book now Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares: ☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #cruisedealsuk
Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter B Tonight we’re delighted to be at the CLIA Winter Ball. Grateful thanks to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the kind invitation to this memorable evening. #Cruise #CruiseMonkeys #fredolsencruiselines #Clia #cliawinterball
During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantas During our Star Princess cruise we had some fantastic entertainment from @briotheduo - that was right up our street! 😍 Our current Star Princess vlog series captures our full 7‑night cruise experience - come along with us and discover everything Princess Cruises’ newest ship has to offer! #PrincessCruises #StarPrincess #Cruise #CruiseMonkeys
🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊 L 🌊🐋 Whales & Wonders of Iceland – Adults only 🐋🌊 Late summer. Epic landscapes. Wild encounters. This is Iceland at its most breathtaking 🤩 Sail from Liverpool on the stunning Borealis. Enjoy an adults-only, relaxed atmosphere, with hand-crafted scenic sailing routes and exceptional wildlife opportunities. This cruise is ideal for nature lovers, photographers & adventure seekers. 🚢 Fred. Olsen Borealis 📅 10 August 2027 🌙 9 nights 📍 Liverpool - Reykjavík, Iceland - Grundarfjörður - Scenic sailing past Látrabjarg - Cruising Eyjafjörður - Akureyri - Crossing the Arctic Circle - Runavík, Faroe Islands - Liverpool ⭐️ From JUST £1,299pp Bucket-List Experiences Await: ✨ Whale watching from Húsavík, Europe’s whale-watching capital – spot majestic humpback whales in Skjálfandi Bay ✨ Explore the Golden Circle from Reykjavík – Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park & the Geysir geothermal area ✨ Relax in the world-famous Blue Lagoon ✨ Witness Iceland’s most dramatic waterfalls – Dynjandi and the thunderous Goðafoss ✨ Discover black-sand beaches, volcanic craters and puffins perched on towering cliffs Contact the Cruise Monkeys team for the best fares: ☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals
New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea da New Queen Victoria vlog at 8pm! Gala night, sea day, and a very special performance - it’s proper festive! 🎄 Join us on Cruise Monkeys YouTube! 🚢 #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseShips #CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #lgbttravel #GayCouple #CruiseStyle #FormalNight #CruiseFashion #LuxuryCruise #Travel #Cunard #cunardqueenvictoria
Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat Ever done this… got off your ship to get on a boat just to see your ship? 🚢 Join us in our latest vlog as we take a small boat trip in Cartagena! Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube to watch! 🚢 #PrincessCruises #StarPrincess #Cruise #CruiseTravel #Lgbttravel #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseShip #CruiseVloggers #CruiseCommunity #TravelVlog #travelstoryteller #AdventureAwaits #TravelAddict
Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉 What are your week Happy Friday you lovely lot! 🎉 What are your weekend plans? We’re hosting an early Christmas dinner tomorrow evening and a festive afternoon tea with family on Sunday — Christmas is coming! 🎄 Even though we’ll be busy busy, we’ve got 2 new vlogs this weekend: 📺 Tonight at 7pm — our Star Princess vlog goes live! Join us in Cartagena, where we had to change our plans on the fly before enjoying a magical evening in Spellbound (that’s where this picture is from). 📺 Sunday at 8pm — our Queen Victoria vlog premieres! It’s posh night with a very special guest entertaining us in the theatre. Whatever your plans, we hope you have a fantastic one! 🚢🐵🪄 #StarPrincess #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #Friyay #CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #lgbttravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #GayCouple #GayGuy #CruiseTime #Travel #Sea #PrincessCruises #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryCruise #PhotoOfTheDay #Cartagena #Cunard #CunardQueenVictoria #friday #cocktails
Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess se Tonight at 7pm – Episode 5 of our Star Princess series! We dock in Cartagena and step into Spellbound, a Victorian speakeasy partnered with the legendary Magic Castle. 🪄 #StarPrincess #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #Friyay #Friday #CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #lgbttravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #GayCouple #GayGuys #CruiseTime #Travel #sea #PrincessCruises #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryCruise #photooftheday #Cartagena
Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s Have you seen last week’s Star Princess Vlog? It’s our first-ever visit to Gibraltar! If you’ve not seen it, catch up now as we’ve a new episode dropping at 7pm tomorrow! Search Cruise Monkeys on YouTube and subscribe so you don’t miss out! 🙈 #StarPrincess #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseShips #CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #lgbttravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #Gay #GayTravel #GayCouple #GayGuy #CruiseTime #Travel #sea #PrincessCruises #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryCruise #photooftheday #Gibraltar
🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpo 🌄✨ Sail the Stunning Norwegian Fjords from Liverpool ✨🌄 🚢 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Bolette - Falls & Fjords of Norway 📅 7 Nights | 07 April 2026 📍 Departing from Liverpool ⭐️ From £1,099pp If the Norwegian Fjords are on your wish list, this is the perfect week-long adventure. Fresh spring air, dramatic landscapes, powerful waterfalls and unforgettable moments of friluftsliv, the Norwegian love of outdoor life. 🌟 Why this cruise is so special ✔ Experience the famous Norwegian Fjords in all their spring beauty ✔ Cruise Hardangerfjord, known as the Queen of the Fjords ✔ Special scenic cruising along Maurangerfjord to view the breathtaking Fureberg Waterfall ✔ Enjoy time outdoors with chances to kayak, hike, fish or take an exhilarating RIB ride ✔ Discover how glaciers shaped Norway’s dramatic scenery over thousands of years 🗺️ Your Itinerary at a Glance 📍 Liverpool 📍 Belfast 📍 Bergen 🌊 Scenic Cruising: Hardangerfjord 📍 Eidfjord 🌊 Scenic Cruising: Maurangerfjord and Furebergsfossen 📍 Return to Liverpool ✨ Hand-Crafted Fred. Olsen Highlights Fred. Olsen’s hand-crafted itineraries are designed to showcase the very best of each region. On this sailing you will enjoy: 🌄 Early spring landscapes dotted with melting waterfalls 🛶 Outdoor adventures inspired by Norwegian friluftsliv 📚 Insightful talks and experiences that bring the region’s glacial history to life If you are dreaming of Norway’s serene fjords, this is a beautiful opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic landscapes in comfort. 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares: ☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals
😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ON 😍BIG SAVINGS WITH CELEBRITY CRUISES - PLUS $100 ONBOARD SENDING MONEY💙 🚢 Celebrity Equinox - Italian Riviera & France 📅 5 May 2026 🌙 9 Nights ✈️ Gatwick flights included 🚌 Transfers & Luggage ⭐️ Oceanview stateroom from only £1,250pp 📍 Itinerary Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Naples, Italy At Sea Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy (Overnight) Portofino, Italy Nice (Villefranche), France Provence(Marseille), France At Sea Barcelona, Spain 📞 Contact the Cruise Monkeys team today for the best fares: ☎️ 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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #Cunard #CelebrityCruises
We thought we knew cruising… but this was somethin We thought we knew cruising… but this was something else! A few years back we tried a river cruise, and honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would it feel too quiet? Maybe even a little dull? Well, we couldn’t have been more wrong! It turned out to be one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken - drifting along the Rhine, stopping at charming little towns, indulging in delicious food and wine, and joining immersive excursions that made every day feel an adventure. It’s such a different experience compared to ocean cruising, and the videos from that trip are still some of our most loved. If you fancy a Thursday throwback, search “Cruise Monkeys Avalon” on YouTube and relive it with us! ⭐️ #rivercruise #avalonwaterways #cruisemonkeys #cruiselife #rhineriver #europeanadventure #travelthrowback #wanderlust #travelgram #bucketlisttravel #throwbackthursday #thursday #Memories #gaycouple #Travel #cruise
It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel di It’s one of those cruise traditions people feel differently about… We know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we do enjoy getting the tuxedoes / dinner jackets out onboard! At home we rarely get the chance to dress up smart, so once or twice during a cruise feels fab. Whether others join in or not, we like to think each to their own — that’s the great thing about cruising, there are always plenty of places and activities so everyone can enjoy it their way! Do you enjoy dressing up onboard, or do you prefer keeping it casual? 🐵 #CruiseMonkeys #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseShips #CruiseHoliday #CruiseTravel #CruiseFun #CruiseFans #GayTravel #lgbttravel #GayCouple #CruiseStyle #FormalNight #CruiseFashion #LuxuryCruise #Travel
🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨 P&O Cruis 🚨 P&O CRUISES NEWS FOR FAMILIES OF 5! 🚨 P&O Cruises have introduced five-berth cabins on selected ships – meaning families can now stay together in one cabin (subject to availability). ✨ What’s new? Five-berth options now available in: Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins on Britannia Conservatory Mini-Suites on Arvia & Iona 📅 Available from these sailings onwards: B616 – 3 July 2026 – Britannia G621 – 4 July 2026 – Iona K615 – 5 July 2026 – Arvia Contact the Cruise Monkeys Travel Team today to check availability and prices: ☎️ 0330 880 5555 📧 travel@cruisemonkeys.com 🌍 Request a quote at cruisemonkeys.com/book Proud to work with The Travel Village Group – established 1959. *T&Cs apply. Prices correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated. #CruiseMonkeysTravel #cruise #CruiseDeals #CruiseNews
Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you Have you been to Bruges? What’s the top things you’d recommend to do for those that haven’t been? In tonight’s vlog, we head into the heart of Bruges to explore the magical Christmas markets and hop aboard a festive canal cruise. It was a fantastic day - come along for the sparkle! 🎄 #CruiseMonkeys #Cruise #Bruges #Brugge #Christmas #ChristmasMarkets #CanalCruise #FestiveVibes #Cunard #CunardQueenVictoria
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