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Crown Princess
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October 24, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises announces biggest season ever sailing across the UK and Europe

Princess Cruises has announced that 2020 will be its biggest European season ever, with available capacity up by 15% on

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MSC Cruises Ultra-Luxury
MSCNews
October 20, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

MSC to enter the ultra-luxury cruise segment

During the week, MSC cruises announced they will be entering the ultra-luxury cruise segment after signing a memorandum of agreement

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MSCNews
October 13, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Cruises commitment to eliminate single-use plastics

MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company and leading cruise brand in Europe, South America, South Africa and the

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23/09/2018 - Ciaran McCrickard / Princess Cruises - Project Volpe - Philip Schofield and his wife Stephanie experience Italy with Princess Cruises
NewsPrincess
October 10, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises launches ‘Sapphire Princess’ cocktail

Princess Cruises has partnered with the Bombay Sapphire Distillery to create a bespoke gin-based cocktail, inspired by the 2,670-guest ship

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Pacific Princess
PrincessReviews
October 6, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

A look around Pacific Princess

Pacific Princess may be the smallest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet but she has a huge following and we

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OceanMedallion
NewsPrincess
September 29, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Princess Cruises announces first fully-enabled OceanMedallion ship is now in service

Princess Cruises has revealed that the 3,140-guest Caribbean Princess is the first ship in its fleet to have full OceanMedallion

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MSCTips
August 26, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

MSC Status Match – shift your loyalty!

If you are booking your first MSC cruise, read on to find out about MSC Status Match and Voyagers Club.

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Cunard Queen Mary 2
Cunard
August 18, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Count down to our Cunard Queen Mary 2 cruise

Tick-tock… In just under three months we will be embarking on a mini Cunard Queen Mary 2 voyage. Once we

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Travel
Tips
August 5, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Which is the best way to book a cruise?

Which is the best way to book a cruise? Be it a short break or a dream holiday; booking a cruise

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Drone
Tips
August 2, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Can I take a drone on a cruise? Updated January 2019

Thinking of taking your drone on your cruise? It may be a good idea to ask the cruise line “Can

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Emma P&O Britannia
BloggersBritanniaP&OReviews
July 24, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

A catch up with EmmaCruises from ‘Cruising Isn’t Just For Old People’

Back in 2017, we wrote a post called ’10 reasons Cruise with P&O’ which was published on Cruising Isn’t Just

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NewsVirgin Voyages
July 23, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Virgin Voyages ‘Scarlet Lady’ will also be green!

Friday the 20th of July was a milestone for the Virgin Voyages team and an exciting one for us ‘sailors’ waiting

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Holidays At Sea Wave Awards
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July 17, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Holidays at Sea nominated as ‘Favourite Cruise Blogger’ in the Wave Awards

Voting is now open for the Wave Awards 2019 and we have been nominated for the ‘Favourite Cruise Blogger of

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Money
Tips
July 16, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Cruise Gratuities, Service charges and tipping

In this blog post, I’m going to break my number one rule and talk about something that can be a

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Travel Blogger Jamie Robins
BloggersNews
July 15, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

A catch up with “Travel Blog Jamie” from Jamie’s Holiday Channel

We recently caught up with Jamie from TravelBlogJamie / Jamie’s Holiday Channel and the Travel Blog Jamie website to talk

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Royal Princess
PrincessReviews
June 16, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Royal Princess Cruise ship Tour

At the beginning of June, we were lucky enough to be invited along with other bloggers to visit the Royal

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MSCNews
June 14, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Exciting day for MSC Fans

It’s an exciting day for MSC fans, with MSC signing a new order, the float out of MSC Bellissima and

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OceanaPort Guides
June 10, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Exploring Dubrovnik on foot and by cable car

Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, the Croatian city of Dubrovnik – a UNESCO world heritage site was the

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MSCNews
June 4, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

MSC takes delivery of MSC Seaview

 MSC Seaview is the third next-generation MSC Cruises ship to come into service in just 12 months, in her inaugural

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OceanaP&OPort Guides
June 2, 2018 Cruise Monkeys

Venice Cruise Guide

Venice is a World Heritage city and is perfect, as everything is so easily accessible on foot. We recently visited

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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!

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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 🤩 

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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?

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🔥 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:
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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!

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🚢✨ 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
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💷 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:
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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.

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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.

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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!

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🌊🐋 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
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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 correct at time of posting but are fluid and subject to availability. E&OE. Based on 2 sharing interior cabin unless stated.

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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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.

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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!

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🌄✨ 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.

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😍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!

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#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? 

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#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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