Aurora was our first ever cruise in 2014…. It’s where we got engaged and has some very special memories for us. We hope you enjoy this Vlog! We’re dedicating this series to our friend Sian who sadly passed away last year. She was working on board Aurora back in 2014 and helped us so much for our first cruise. She was a good friend and we miss her dearly.

@Danno1983

2 жыл бұрын

@Cruise Monkeys the Car Carrier r called RO-RO ( Roll on Roll Off )

@ricardosam8050

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I be travelling alone think

It is fun watching Luke get drunk! I want to see you guys in the morning with hangovers.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, stay tuned for episode 2... you may be surprised how well we coped!

You guys are amazing, what a video , love it

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Hi both, A great video on Aurora , lovely ship, Lost count of your drinks !! And still standing !! Great to see you enjoying yourselfs. 😊

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

I love your videos guys. You get so much enjoyment from being on the ships…it’s infectious. Aurora is on our list now.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww, thank you! :)

Great video guys, boarding the Aurora next week the 24th, we think you are the best vlogers

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you! Enjoy your cruise and have a fantastic time!

Fantastic to see you back guys. Ship looks great I think if I was to cruise I would prefer a smaller one. Looks like you had a wonderful day I can’t wait for the rest.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww, thank you! :)

Great vlog guys. Fair play you were still able to stand at the end of the night. Your rendition of “Jolene” unforgettable.🤪 What a beautiful ship thank you so much for showing her to us and special memories for you both. The pure joy of cruising comes out in everyone of your video’s. There’s nothing like that first day on board. I love it❤️. Xx

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Ohhh, i dont think we'll be entering Britain's got talent any time soon.

Wow - this ship’s looking fantastic for 22 years old - so nice to see the older ones being taken such good care of!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

We agree, totally changed our perspective that ships don't have to be big and new. :)

Great vlog yet again. We are back in Aurora next year having been on her in 2017. It really looks lovely. Enjoy the rest of your cruise x

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She really is so lovely!

Aurora looks amazing. We’re just back from two weeks on Azura and we loved it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip. Thanks guys 😊❤️

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She's lovely! Hope you enjoyed Azura, we're tempted to get back on her as its been a while and she has some nice ports down the med!

@seanweston5988

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys we did 9 ports in two weeks. The Greek islands were amazing. Azura is a classy old ship. We loved it 😊

First of all, my condolences on losing your friend. Your videos are truly a delight to watch! I love that you show all your fun including cocktails and meals. You truly bring your viewers along on your adventure. I do hope you are going on the vloggers cruise in January. Thanks for sharing!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you... we thought about her alot on that cruise so we wanted to include it for her :) Glad you enjoy and that is exactly our aim of the vlogs, to bring you along with us, we also love watching them back too. Afraid not (is that the US one?), January we are off to Miami though and will be going on Celebrity Beyond.

I just love you guys well done for all information so far

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Comment of the video was “it’s like visiting your nan’s house but nicer” decked 🤣 Great video again.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, we said 'but in a nice way' - we have to clarify that as if Nan found out we'd have a clip across the head and no more cake when we visit! ;) Glad you enjoyed the video.

Hello chaps! It’s nice to see you’re still uploading! After my first cruise on Ventura in 2019, I’ve yet to go on my second. I’ve been looking for the next couple of months and I’ve found a wonderful 5 night cruise on Aurora, love the videos as always!!

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Heya! Good to see your still looking to cruise! Aurora is a beaut… she’s a smaller, older ship, but she’s a classic! Proper teak decks, classic design, full prom - not a sparkly modern ship but she’s a fave and holds some very special memories 🥰 if you want a proper cruise ship she’s a good one for 5 nights 👍

Love it when you do your flashback recreation pictures. Also like your traditions, such as the foam hand and the monkey.

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! Yes, the yellow foam hand has become quite famous! :)

Looks a beautiful ship, we're off to the Fjords on Iona very soon and then we're working our way down to smaller more intimate ships in the future. Aurora is def on our list after watching this. Well done boys, great fun as always, take care. Vik & Simon

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun and thank you, glad you enjoyed! Aurora is so nice so make sure you do try and get on her :)

Funny video! Wouldn't want to pay your bar bill ha 🤣! Your reenactment of Thomas Andrew's made us laugh, thanks for posting.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it wasn't too bad this time, but do wish they had a package on these shorter ones! Hahaha, Luke is a big titanic fan so he couldn't resist it ;) Hopefully catch you on a cruise one day!

@sailawaymag

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys yeah it sucks that P&O don’t do drinks packages on mini cruises! Yeah that’ll be good, it’s bound to happen one day :)

Great to see you back 😉 a great 1st night was had 😂 🍻🍹

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you :)

You two are the best to watch!!!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great update guys and you really made me laugh with your journey to oblivion by the end. My good lady and myself are going to be on Aurora in December heading to Alta. Looking forward to the next episode chaps. 😁👍(so sorry to hear about your dear friend, God Bless her X)

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad you enjoyed it. Ohh, Alta Norway? In search of the northern light - beautiful, one we want to do one day! Awww, thank you for your lovely comment :)

Fantastic review. Had many amazing cruises on Aurora 😁

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She’s beautiful 😍

Love watching you two 😁 I'm on this cruise in July, can't wait!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a fantastic time and we hope the sun is shining for you too in Guernsey!

@sharnieyorke

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys thank you 😘 when is episode two??

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Friday night 7pm! 😉❤️

Yaaaay my faves are back!! So glad you didn’t keep us waiting long before your next adventure. A drunk Luke and QR Code Gavin are the best 🤣 Aurora looks a lovely cosy ship, she may have to be added to our list. Sorry to hear about your friend Sian, life can be so unfair but you did a great job with your vlog for her❤️

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! She really is a lovely little ship! Awww thank you - we did think about her quite a bit on this cruise :)

Been on Aurora a few times, last time in 2019 doing the Northern Lights, sat in that beautiful crows nest watching the most amazing scenery.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, we can imagine that, beautiful!

Thanks for another brilliant video guys 🤩 Aurura is absolutely stunning! A great cabin as well - it may not be as flashy as the more modern ships, but there's a lot to love 😍 Aurora's aft is also one of the best out there - looks stunning, great views, plus a bar, pool, and hot tubs. What more could you want?! Looking forward to watching the rest of your series 🤩

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! She really is a great ship, as you say, she is not big and flashy like modern ships, but she is still fresh, full of character and a lot to love!

@MarinaAndJoeGo

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys oh absolutely 😍

Brilliant!!! Thank you am on Brittania in November for honeymoon can't wait!! Love P&O xx

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Have a fantastic honeymoon, we had ours on Britannia too!

Not been on Aurora yet. Our favourite was oceana. Aurora looks fantastic, might have to book a cheeky trip on her. Thank you, can't wait for episode 2!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, you really should try and book her up, she is a really nice little ship! Thanks for watching!

Guys we love your vlogs so much fun

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :D

What a great start to a new Vlog series, you were both on top form, Luke especially 🤣 🍷 🍻. I was so interested to see Aurora and I agree she looks a beautiful ship, full of character and charm. I agree that her interior looks much nicer than Britannia, she looks like a proper ship rather than a hotel and is definitely on our list. Being a Dolly fan, I was very impressed by the tribute act 🎤. Looking forward to the next one 😄 🚢 ❤️

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the vlog! A bit of Dolly was great. Highly recommend getting something booked on her as shes a little beaut!

Loved it! Still chortling at Luke standing by the fireplace, pretending that his glass had slid off the mantelpiece……“I should have built a stronger ship” 😂😂. Hurry up with the next one please! Xxx

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting! Episode 2 should be ready by Friday!

@helleywhelley2533

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys good to hear this. Have a good week xxx

Just got home after doing a comedy show. I can't believe how many clothes you brought Luke looks like you were going for a month. She's looking good such a classy old girl. Can't wait till Tuesday. Lovin your work guys

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Have to be prepared, plus its unlimited luggage so why not ;) Enjoy yours!

Enjoyed that thanks for sharing. She looks a lovely traditional ship especially the aft with that pool. Maybe try in a few years without the kids. Look forward to next one.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, she really is a lovely ship :) Thanks for watching :)

OMG! I loved the flashback photos from 2014! You guys look so much better now. Men just look better as they age. (At least that's what I like to tell myself! LOL)

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! We agree! ;)

Loving your videos your thoughts and insights are funny and truthful and you really do make people want to cruise booked iona for next September first cruise

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! Have a fantastic time on Iona, she really is a nice ship, you'll be blown away for your first cruise!

So glad you didn't have your case dropped!! Looking forward to getting on Aurora soon.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Us too! Have a fantastic time!

Thanks to you both i have booked aurora for march next year after 18 years. I went with my foster mum and dad when i was 12 and plus i have autism and anxiety. Plus i will enjoy the cruise alot in march for 12 nights. Now im a patreon to your channel.

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Awww, we hope you have a fabulous time on her. Aurora is a lovely little ship, she's very special to us - 12 nights will be fantastic too! Thank you so much for joining our Patreon - we really appreciate it :)

Loved watching this , you guys are funny when drunk, love a drunk review ♥️

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

Ahh sorry to hear about your friend but glad you’ve done this video as I’m sure it has so many memories. My cousin has been battling breast cancer for a while, and now it’s spread to her hip clavicle and spine… she’s going to pass away but will fight all the way for her little daughter who’s just turned two. It’s hard to accept as she seems so well. Life is cruel sometimes and the good ones always go first x

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Omg we’re so sorry to hear that, that’s awful our friend sian unfortunately passed through cancer and it’s awful we totally agree the good ones always go first but I think that’s because they’re too good for this world x sending love and we’re thinking of you xx

@terrilongden275

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys Thankyou for your kind words, and I’m sure your friend was an absolutely amazing person. Yes indeed I agree, they are to good for this world and hopefully your friend is living her best life somewhere else looking down at you two and laughing at your loveable daft ways. I’m sat here bawling now, love to you both Thankyou again… your both such genuine people xxx

Aurora is my favourite ship just love everything about her x

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She is beautiful!

New subscriber here, searching Aurora as sailing on her in October and found your channel, you guys are hilarious, love the way you put the vlog together and the drinking was legendary.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed the video, we like to try and bring you along with us! Have a fantastic time on her in October! :)

My friend and I are on Aurora in October. I wasn't looking forward to this smaller ship until I watched this vlog now I can't wait to get on board.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

So glad this video has helped - you will have a wonderful time.

Thanks so much for this video. I’m going on Aurora next March so I’m even more excited now, it looks a lovely ship. I don’t drink so it was quite funny watching you talk about the alcohol options and getting progressively drunker! It also freaked me out that you stood that empty glass on the rail. (Dwi’n licio ei acen chdi Luke, gyda llaw. Cymru am byth!)

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

You'll have a lovely time on her - beautiful ship! We do tend to like a drink on holiday, so as the nights go on you will see a theme! We're not sure what our accent is, being in Pembrokeshire it's a mix of Welsh and English hahaha! Thanks for watching! Diolch :)

You guys are so funny. 64 days till I go to Norway. Lovely ship been on this one loved it. Hope you both did too. Sue

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) Yes, she is lovely as we had a fantastic time and want to go back asap!

Been on all the P&O ships and Aurora is my favourite. Make the most of her as she will probably go soon 🥲

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

You are probably right, but lets keep our fingers crossed they keep her a little longer - we may see one of the larger family ships go first.

Great to see ya Luke before the head shave!!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, he says shaving it is so much easier now :)

Loved watching you start speaking all nice then atbthe end slurring your words O.M.G 3 huge meals drinking all day im surprised you were still standing lol. Great video. Were off in 3 werks on the ship just a 4 night cruise

@CruiseMonkeys

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed and have the most wonderful time on your cruise!

Thankyou loved it x

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hi Guys!!! Thanks for a great video . Aurora looked so beautiful we went and booked a cruise on her for 2024!!! It’s all your fault!! We adore cruising so thought we’d try a smaller ship. She seems to be very like Oceana which we loved. Thanks again for a very interesting and informative vlog - keep them coming!! Kindest regards, Julia & David. 🤗😍

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment - always nice to hear our videos help people choose their ship. She is a fantastic little ship and you'll have a brilliant time :) Thanks again!

@BrianHulsen

2 жыл бұрын

So did we, loved the Oceana and booked the Aurora for the Canada cruise in 24

@DavidPeet

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianHulsen Fabulous! Canada is somewhere we want to go - you’ll have to let us know how it was. Long time yet though!!

@BrianHulsen

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidPeet Sure, will do! Next year with Britannia for 3 weeks, we are Dutch but fans of PO Cruises:)

@chocoholic832

3 ай бұрын

​@BrianHulsen We are doing the same cruise as you! Looking forward to it. We have sailed on the Aurora a few years back & also got ger booked for the eastern Mediterranean cruise in 2025 too.

You guys so fun 😀

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks :)

It was our first cruise ship and now it feels like coming home , so restful and as you say not far to get anywhere. We sailed on her to Guernsey for 3 nights the beginning of May and it was like being in the Med, sunshine and glassy seas.Happy cruising.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Shes really is lovely! Yes, this one was the early May cruise too :)

That Black Shiraz looked amazing!!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

It is very yummy ;)

We’re booked on Aurora for April 2024 on an 18 night Med cruise. It would be fantastic if we bumped into you two, watching Luke slowly get sloshed was hilarious. The best tour of the ship ever 😂😂

@CruiseMonkeys

10 ай бұрын

Oh, fabulous, have a great time on her! Glad you enjoy the videos :) We're back on her in May for a mini cruise.

You guys are hilarious 😂 .keep it up...we are going on the Iona next year, can't wait

@CruiseMonkeys

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰 Have a fab time, Iona is great 👍

Looks a lovely ship. I work as ground crew but never been on board. I saw you in the baggage hall the morning you disembarked. Keep the vlogs coming guys.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She really is :) Haha, we're usually the last ones off so it's easier to find the cases ;)

Aurora was our first ship too and she got us hooked on cruising. We're back on her this August to Iceland, can't wait 😀

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, fabulous. Lovely ship to do Iceland on.

Lovely ship. Very elegant and traditional, the sort of ship I admire. I am not at all keen on the Las Vegas ships. They are not for me, but I could see myself on this one. Thank you for the video!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

We agree, its a beaut! Thanks for watching, enjoy the next episode.

Hi guys, a great first vlog. ( I would not have liked being your head the next day Luke haha!!!!!!!) Got to agree with you Aurora is a lovely ship, even if the rooms are now a little dated. Would love to bump into you guys on a cruise for a chat and a few drinks, maybe one day. We met up with Matt and Kelly on our last cruise on Iona last November, we had a great time with them. If you go on there channel you can see me doing the conservatory suite tour with Matt, Kelly was a bit under the weather that day so I stepped in. Looking forward to your next one guys. Mandy and I are sorry to hear you have lost a good friend, so young too. Our very best wishes to you both. Dave and Mandy ( Chester )

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment, glad you enjoyed it! If you are ever on the same cruise as us, do come and say hi, its always nice to meet new people. You'll know where to find us ;) We watch their vlogs, but havent yet been on the same cruise as them.

GOOD ON YOU, to salute Sian. Cheeky Monkeys, I have been pining for your vlog. You may be forth waiting for, but I hate to wait....

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

@brigidconroy2111

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys MAIS OUI! YOU always make enjoyable vlogs

I thought the decor was very nice. I'd prefer extremely clean to updated and shined, which it appeared to be. I'm sooo envious of you both right now. I'm currently looking at 3" of snow in my front garden!!!!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Overall she was very nice! Hope the snow doesn't still around too long!

Great video as always. I have always liked the aurora it still looks like a lovely ship, I hope P&O don’t retire her anytime soon. You look like a qr code 😂😂

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, she’s fantastic, we too hope she is around for a few more years 😀

Haha what a laugh watching you both. Just found your channel today and subscribed. Never been on P&O before so interested in seeing more of the adults only ships. Laughed at your comment about bringing the gaviscon 😂😂😂

@CruiseMonkeys

6 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Gaviscon! It’s a cruise must with all that food lol 😂

@Mazza240

6 ай бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys if you have the drinks package do you get a bottle of wine with dinner or just a glass?

@CruiseMonkeys

6 ай бұрын

@Welshcruisers if you have a drinks package you buy drinks as normal the menu dictates if they’re included or not. No bottles are included but you do get 20% off bottles by having the drinks package

@Mazza240

6 ай бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys are glasses of wine included in the drinks package with dinner please? Sorry for all the questions xx

@CruiseMonkeys

6 ай бұрын

@Welshcruisers if they’re on the menu. There are two packages it says what’s included or not

Awesome guys I never being on cruise before , looking forward to one in November going from Croatia 15days

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Croatia is beautiful! You'll have a fantastic time! Who you sailing with?

@ricardosam8050

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys not sure yet soon as I find out will let u know , visiting Dubrovnik to budva & sveti Stefan

Lovely ship Aurora smaller and intermit similar to princesses Sun class which we have sailed on many times. P&O Pacific Explorer leaves Sydney on the 31st the first cruise in over 2 years we're excited have a great time.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She's a lovely little ship. Great to hear cruising is finally restarting down with you - brilliant news!

Very enjoyable blog, Aurora was our first cruise on her maiden season with ( Mandy). We have stayed in C226 and did enjoy our upgrade. Have D298 for November 28 nighter, so really looking forward. Dioch Bruce ( Llangennech)

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Oh fab, think we saw some old footage of that, things were different back then with bands and streamers! 28 night, of fabulous, that will be wonderful on Aurora! Thanks for watching - Diolch! :)

We were on this cruise too... I remember thinking that you must be mad to be in the whirlpool... 🤣 we were at the aft too for sail away... was our first cruise since 2019... so the sail away was quite emotional... 😭

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed as much as us! Oh yes, we were very emotional on our first cruise after the restart! :)

@15:25 *me screaming at the tv* 'Glass, that glass, you're gonna drop that glass!'

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

A few have spotted that, didn’t even notice it ourselves! They are plastic glasses, but don’t worry, it didn’t fall :)

Loved Jolene. You're as good a singer as me 🤣

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha :)

We had our Aurora Christmas cruise cancelled and was so disappointed, looks a lovely ship, hope to get on board one day!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, that's such a shame. Definitely need to get one booked up! :)

So sorry to hear about your friend ❤️ Thank you for sharing this vlog, id not really considered Auora for our next cruise until now, shes a beautiful ship, lots of character & charm. You pair really are entertaining!, have you tried 19 crimes red? Its 👌 Unfortunately the glass house wasn't open in april on brittania, was really disappointed.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you. Yes, she really is a beautiful ship! Yes we like the 19 crimes range (just don't try the coffee one, that's not good!). Aww yes, that would be disappointing as it's one place we love, even as a bar but the little plates of food are so good too.

We did 19 days before your cruise Nice to see inside your cabin We had a delux on B Deck bigger and much bigger and open balcony def worth the extra money It was our 32nd PO cruise but first on Aurora loved the ship So much better than the bigger ships

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She's a lovely little ship. Oh yes, we know the one, curating through the middle of the room, we had one of them our first time on Aurora, lovely.

You two have got some explaining to do! We were meant to be having a 'dry' couple of weeks before our hols, you put out a video, we knew you would be drinking and that MADE us get a couple of bottles to 'join' you in your vlog last night. Well, it could be that we were weak willed and just needed any excuse to have a drink. 🍾🍾I think the latter.🤣 How many days and how much clothing???? 💼Aurora still looks lovely and we cannot wait till December to see her again. We think she does not lack for a small ship. Keep the videos coming and keep us all smiling.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Not Sorry hahahaha! Glad you enjoyed. We never pack light from Southampton, that unlimited luggage is just too tempting! Good luck avoiding the alcohol next weekend too ;)

Aurora for me is the best ship in the fleet!

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She's a beaut!

Hi both, Just come home from Iona ! Lovely ship but think its too big to go up Fjords! Your excitement about Aurora has helped make a decision to go on Aurora June 2023 🤣

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, have heard she is struggling with some ports up there! Aurora is so tiny compared, but she has loads to offer. Goes to show big and new is not always best :)

We were on her after you loved the crows nest and the staff were amazing up there especially John,Regina,maynard

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

We loved the crows nest too. The one thing we hate about short cruises, you just don't get to know the staff like you do on longer ones. :)

@suegibson7515

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys yes we did our next 2 cruises on her she was such a smooth boat x

My god Luke I've not seen you quite that bad before and the singing doesn't get any better. Can't wait to meet again.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Just don't ask us to sing!

I bloody love a happy drunk! 🤣🤣

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Don't we all :D

Ok Luke you made me very nervous with the glass sitting on the banister, don’t do that😊 especially you like to talk with your hands. Every wave of your hand i was holding my breath. Hey Gavin big difference holding that cruise card instead of wearing the princess medallion♥️. The ship looks very nice. Thanks so much guys for letting me tune in on sail away day.😊🚢

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, we didn't even spot that till you said :) Roll on Princess, be glad to get the Medallion back. A lovely ship, thank you watching and hope you enjoy the next one!

@LindaLee-ft6wj

Жыл бұрын

I was holding my breath watching that....

Enjoy

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We watch this all the time just to see the titanic quotes at the fireplace 😂😂😂😂

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha 🤣

Loved this and how ?Luke got drunker and drunker as the video went on. And where did you put all that food! We’re going on the Aurora for a Christmas cruise in December so loving your up to date info on the ship. 🥰

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the throw backs to our first cruise! We'd love to do a Christmas cruise, it would be amazing, have a great time!

Love u guys .. if your ever in Newcastle we should go out for a dance 😆

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Awww thanks 🥰

Glad I brought gaviscon! 🤣

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

It's a must on a cruise!

Great vid guys. Silly question, can you bring your own alcohol onboard (G&T) as seen in your vid? I thought they scanned your bags before you boarded? 🛟🚢🥃

@CruiseMonkeys

9 ай бұрын

Yes you can bring alcohol onboard either a bottle of wine or up to 1L of spirits per person. You can bring as much soft drink as you like so it’s easy to bring say a bottle of gin and some tonic cans.

A week today and we are on our first cruise this year hopefully. I believe as we get off you get on, Sky Princess. A quick question, if you have the WiFi package do you still have to turn on your aircraft app ?

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Have a fantastic time! Look after her for us as like you say, we're on the one following yours. Yes, pop your phone to aeroplane mode but then turn on the wifi only. They also have an Ocean Medallion area where staff are on hand to help you get set up, so pop along there if you are unsure. Have a fantastic cruise!

Heya Boys good to see you all at sea again ;-) So question - Plug sockets - How does the sort of socket relate to the ship - Does it tend to be registration/home port /ownership of the line? PS do you normally use the safe?

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

It tends to be cruise line based, so all the P&O ships are UK sockets. Cunard and Princess American. Emma Cruises actually has a page that lists all the sockets for ships! The safe is where we keep our wallets and passports, but only so we know where they are.

You can come to this karens club If you like 🤣 .. I'm glad you're back, so funny

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting and watching!

For an older cruise ship it’s pretty nice and cozy! Sometimes a smaller ship is the way to go. Glass house is probably my favourite hangout and I love when you go through the menus with the snacks! 😋

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

She really is so pretty - loved her! The Glass house is one of our faves too!

Love this vlog! What time did you guys get to bed the first night? 😅

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We think it must have been around 2am.. so not too late!

LOL soooo hammered

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying our boarding day ;)

Hammered. Lololololol. 👏👏👏

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Us? Never :P

My first cruise as well was Aurora 😊

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Awww :) She's a lovely ship, can see why we fell in love with cruising after that first cruise.

my wife and I are soon going for a short cruise here. Have been laughing watching your video . Am worried there won't be any alcohol left on the ship though.

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, they’ve had time to restock! Have a fab cruise!

hello, we are on Aurora next year, looks way better than i thought it would for an older ship. Does they still do the app based dining on the older ships so you can join a virtual queue?

@CruiseMonkeys

10 ай бұрын

Oh fab! Yes, for a 23 year old ship, she’s looking fab! We loved her and are back on her for a short cruise again next year! While we were onboard the app was still in use, not sure if still now though.. but being a small ship it was optional really even then, if you have anytime dining, just go when ready and they’ll hand you a pager (or use the app). Speciality restaurants you can book in person or on the phone. Shows we wouldn’t worry about booking for as there is always space for walk ins.

@bendavis1135

10 ай бұрын

@@CruiseMonkeys Amazing. I ended up watching all 3 vids, so figured out it must be since you used it for breakfast!! A great watch, ta.

Me again, lads. Aurora 2014 was our first cruise. Fjords. Just saying. Loved that boat, best if our 5 cruises. Iona on the 28th...it's approaching.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Can see why as she really is lovely! Not long now, have a great time on Iona.

we have booked Aurora for 7nights in June 2023. I think we might have the wrong cabin. We are aft. Did you notice a vibration on the back of the ship. We think we should change to one around your cabin. Any thoughts.

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

We've never had a cabin at the aft of Aurora so are not sure what it would be like. Sometimes you can feel some vibrations at the aft, we did in rough seas on Regal Princess. Mid ship is always better, so if your budget stretches, maybe try and move more mid.

Wen they release the ropes its call Singling up

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, thats good to know :)

Yes they really should blow out those bathrooms and upgrade to new ones. Shower curtain is worst I know 😂

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree 🤣

How do u pack for cruise? Knowing you have catch flight first

@CruiseMonkeys

2 жыл бұрын

We normally cruise from Southampton. If you book your cruise with a flight, you usually get extra luggage allowance otherwise you'll need to plan. Some ships do have self service laundry or you can pay to get items cleaned and pressed for you

I quit like a traditional interior… It’s definitely a romantic looking ship 👍

@CruiseMonkeys

Жыл бұрын

Its a beautify little ship, it will be a sad sad day when she goes.