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Cruise Monkeys

Cruise Monkeys

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
394 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon430 Total Videos on YouTube26K subscribers

Cruise Monkeys description on YouTube:

Welcome to the Cruise Monkeys channel, if you didn't know, we are bananas about cruising! We are a CLIA-registered travel agent. We’re not here to β€˜influence’, we just love bringing you along on our adventures through our vlogs. More info πŸ‘‡ We are British cruisers, based in the U.K. and we started cruising in 2014. We have now done over 40 cruises! When you watch our vlogs, we want you to feel you are on a cruise with us - these videos should give you a really good idea what day to day life on a cruise is like for us. While everyone is different and want different things from their cruises, we just love sharing our experiences with you as they happen.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Cruise Monkeys

We’ve analysed 394 of 430 videos so far.

Published
394
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
430
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage92%

Comprehensive read on Cruise Monkeys's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Cruise Monkeys’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    23
  2. 2025
    70
  3. 2024
    55
  4. 2023
    63
  5. 2022
    88
  6. 2021
    41
  7. 2020
    26
  8. 2019
    33
  9. 2018
    13
  10. 2017
    4
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
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Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Cruise Monkeys

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Suites
35 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
14 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Seriously Tasty167 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty252 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip64 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip10 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
Solid Strip113 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty98 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty35 video mentions
Top

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty95 video mentions
Nightlife
Seriously Tasty108 video mentions
Top
Casino
Solid Strip3 video mentions
Activities
Seriously Tasty60 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Seriously Tasty220 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip21 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip35 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty128 video mentions

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
Solid Strip318 video mentions
Embarkation
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Crew & Service
Seriously Tasty358 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip127 video mentions
Value
Solid Strip193 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty105 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy14 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip61 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Couples
87%
Loved
Best Match
Groups
88%
Loved

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Date Night Ready
High sentiment from couples
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers
Serenity Spot
Outstanding spa & fitness experience

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œWe couldn't fault the weather today. It was absolutely spectacular. Not just sunny, hot, too. Perfect.”

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β€œWe've just watched a fantastic performance by CC Monsoon. It was fantastic. She had a standing ovation. It was incredible.”

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β€œWe've had an absolutely fantastic evening. It's been filled with fun. It's been really really bloody good.”

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β€œThis was a magical moment. Everyone out on deck was excited. myself included.”

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β€œwe had an absolutely fantastic cruise and we can't wait to come back”

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The Watch-outs

β€œwe would never book this room again if we got choice”

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β€œthe noise is absolutely diabolical there is a gangway door above us there's another one directly below us and the noise is like bang bang bang bang”

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β€œit's been horrendous for noise the the room itself is is lovely the bed is relatively comfy it's practical it's nice like that but the noise is absolutely diabolical”

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β€œthe smell of poo and rubbish is coming back in and sucking into the ship and it lingers”

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β€œthe room itself was lovely we didn't we didn't get much sleep let's put it that way honestly we were knackered”

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Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Cruise Monkeys.

  1. The land train in Ajaccio is a fun and relaxing way to see the sights without fuss.

  2. If you want to avoid the heat, sit outside at the bar rather than inside the dining venues.

  3. If you want to avoid the crowds at the indoor pool, try the Glass House for a more relaxed breakfast.

  4. Use the provided boarding guide as it is packed full of useful information.

  5. Bring your own power adapter as there are no British three-pin sockets.

  6. Use the water stations down the corridor to refill water carafes.

  7. Use the hooks in the bathroom to dry wet swimwear/shorts quickly using the AC.

  8. For Norway fjords, instead of booking specialty dining, get wine and cheese from the buffet and watch the scenery from the back deck or a hot tub.

Videos (394)

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #14 - 31st August1:03:31Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #14 - 31st August

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+16 more
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #13 - 17th August1:08:57Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #13 - 17th August

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
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Our LAST DAY - Wine Tasting and Afternoon tea onboard Fred. Olsen Borealis - Episode 1029:46Vlog

Our LAST DAY - Wine Tasting and Afternoon tea onboard Fred. Olsen Borealis - Episode 10

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 12 months ago
Highly Positive
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P & O Cruises
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Aurora
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #12 - 3rd August1:13:02Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #12 - 3rd August

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
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We found the Northern Lights in Γ…lesund! | Fred. Olsen Borealis Cruise - Episode 938:15Vlog

We found the Northern Lights in Γ…lesund! | Fred. Olsen Borealis Cruise - Episode 9

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
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Aurora
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #11 - 20th July1:07:28Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #11 - 20th July

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
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Expensive but worth it? Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 829:15Vlog

Expensive but worth it? Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 8

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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P & O Cruises
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Aurora
A BUCKET LIST excursion in Tromso! 🐾 Husky Sledging tine! Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 739:35Vlog

A BUCKET LIST excursion in Tromso! 🐾 Husky Sledging tine! Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 7

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Aurora
Cruising into Tromso, Afternoon Tea & Tiki Bar Surprise!  Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 629:06Vlog

Cruising into Tromso, Afternoon Tea & Tiki Bar Surprise! Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 6

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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P & O Cruises
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Aurora
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #10 - 29th June1:03:02Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #10 - 29th June

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+12 more
Do we get left hanging in Narvik? Fred. Olsen Borealis In Search of the Northern Lights | Episode 544:29Vlog

Do we get left hanging in Narvik? Fred. Olsen Borealis In Search of the Northern Lights | Episode 5

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Scenic Cruises and Tours logo
Scenic Cruises and Tours
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #9 - 15th June1:05:56Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #9 - 15th June

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cunard Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
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Pirates and Mutiny on Fred. Olsen Borealis as We Cross the Arctic Circle | Episode 427:39Vlog

Pirates and Mutiny on Fred. Olsen Borealis as We Cross the Arctic Circle | Episode 4

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arcadia
The FAMOUS Atlantic Ocean Road from Molde - Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 324:04Vlog

The FAMOUS Atlantic Ocean Road from Molde - Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 3

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #8 - 1st June1:01:05Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #8 - 1st June

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+12 more
The BEST Spa at Sea? + Silent Disco Fun on Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 229:38Vlog

The BEST Spa at Sea? + Silent Disco Fun on Fred. Olsen Borealis | Episode 2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Aurora
Fred. Olsen Borealis Northern Lights Cruise | Embarkation Day & First Impressions! | Episode 129:12Vlog

Fred. Olsen Borealis Northern Lights Cruise | Embarkation Day & First Impressions! | Episode 1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 34K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Aurora
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Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #7 - 18th May1:02:37Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #7 - 18th May

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+12 more
Fred. Olsen Balcony Junior Suite tour and review  - Cabin 7053 on Borealis17:19Tour

Fred. Olsen Balcony Junior Suite tour and review - Cabin 7053 on Borealis

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #6 - Easter Sunday 20th April1:01:42Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #6 - Easter Sunday 20th April

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+13 more
Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #5 - Back from our Fred. Olsen Cruise - Sunday 6th April1:06:00

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #5 - Back from our Fred. Olsen Cruise - Sunday 6th April

Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
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Celebrity Cruises
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Considering Marella? Our FINAL night onboard Marella Explorer | Episode 741:29Vlog

Considering Marella? Our FINAL night onboard Marella Explorer | Episode 7

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 22K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #4 - Sunday 23rd March1:06:57Tips

Cruise Monkeys Talking Ship Live #4 - Sunday 23rd March

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
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Who's idea was this? Hiking in La Palma | Surf & Turf Dinner | Marella Explorer Cruise - Episode 634:54Vlog

Who's idea was this? Hiking in La Palma | Surf & Turf Dinner | Marella Explorer Cruise - Episode 6

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
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