Dave Monk @shipmonk

Award-winning cruise blogger and journalist who has written for the Daily Telegraph, Mail on Sunday, Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Metro and World of Cruising shipmonk.co.uk London Joined February 2012

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

a day ago

New @CelebrityCruise ship Celebrity Ascent will arrive in Barcelona tomorrow to begin sailing for the first time in Europe this summer. The Edge-class ship will start her Med season with a nine-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary.

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a day ago

Expected schedule for the arrival of new @cunardline ship Queen Anne next Tuesday: Ryde & Gosport: 1245 Lee on Solent: 1310 Cowes: 1310 Calshot: 1320 Hamble: 1330 Royal Victoria Country Park & Weston Shore: 1400 Hythe: 1415 Mayflower Park: 1430 Mayflower Cruise Terminal: 1445

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a day ago

Former @FredOlsenCruise ship Braemar is approaching Belfast where she will be refitted by Harland & Wolff shipyard into residential ship Villa Vie Odyssey (Map: @MarineTraffic) @HarlandWolffplc @villaVieRes

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

2 days ago

An incredible journey across North America from the UK without ever stepping on a plane - @fred_travel is offering a 65-day trip by @cunardline QM2, @rmountaineer, @VIA_Rail and @Amtrak leaving August 27, 2025, from £9,995... fredholidays.co.uk/deals/fred-rai…

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Shayne Ward @shayneTward

2 days ago

To return for 2 new series and a Christmas special.🎄 Who’s ready to set sail? 🛳️ #tgsm #thegoodshipmurder #season2 #channel5 #clapperboard #paramountplus #fifthseason @clapperboard_st @channel5_tv @fifthseasonfin @ParamountPlusUK

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

3 days ago

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham pays tribute to 107-year-old grandad as she names Sun Princess @hanwaddingham @PrincessCruises @PrincessUKmedia shipmonk.co.uk/2024/04/24/ted…

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

3 days ago

Queen Anne has set sail for her homeport after five years of construction in Italy. Crowds at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard waved an emotional goodbye to the new @cunardline ship which will arrive in Southampton next Tuesday ahead of her maiden voyage on May 3.

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TTG @TTGMedia

3 days ago

Princess chief defends 'gutsy' decision-making behind ship launch delays dlvr.it/T5x6N8

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

4 days ago

As coloured tape rains down, @hanwaddingham savours the moment after naming Sun Princess @PrincessCruises @PrincessUKmedia

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4 days ago

The bottle smashes and @hanwaddingham has named Sun Princess in Barcelona @PrincessCruises

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4 days ago

Artist Romero Britto cuts the ribbon to open his restaurant Love By Britto on Sun Princess

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4 days ago

Star Princess, launching in 2025, will sail to Alaska after debuting in Europe and doing a Caribbean season.

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

4 days ago

.@PrincessCruises announces its first 'ship within a ship' concept - three levels of Sanctuary Collection suites with exclusive access to the top-deck retreat area, as well as private dining and relaxation areas.

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Dave Monk @shipmonk

4 days ago

This is the bottle that will christen Sun Princess later in Barcelona. I just saw the godmother, @hanwaddingham, being given a guided tour but it didn’t seem the appropriate time to leap out and take a paparazzi picture!