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About Dave Monk

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Dave Monk, 56, was former deputy editor of Metro, now Britain's best-read daily newspaper. He gave up the role in September 2016 to concentrate on his award-winning blog shipmonk.co.uk. Thousands follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest cruise news and reviews. Dave was a judge in the Wave Awards 2017.
CTN Investigates: How cruise brand loyalty is changing
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CTN Investigates: How cruise brand loyalty is changing

With the market buoyant and new ships and new lines entering the playing field, is...

21 March 2023
wind-powered cruise ships
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New wind-powered ships set to launch in 2023/24

French company TransOceanic Wind Transport, founded in 2011, has ordered two wind-powered ships fitted with...

29 August 2022
Royal Caribbean ship Wonder of the Seas
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Wonder of the Seas: Sailing on the latest...

Dave Monk reports on his time on board Wonder of the Seas, the latest addition...

09 May 2022
AmaWaterways offers cycling tours as part of its shore excursions
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AmaWaterways’ Jon Burrows: ‘Guests want exclusive shore excursions’

AmaWaterways vice-president of operations Jon Burrows speaks to Dave Monk about the future of the...

26 April 2021
American Song
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Cry me a river: Looking into the past...

There are many stories to tell while sailing along the Snake and Columbia rivers on...

19 February 2020
Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Beyond
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Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for Beyond and reveals...

Celebrity Cruises has cut the first steel for its third ship in the Celebrity Edge...

28 January 2020
Expedition cruise, Quark Ultramarine. expedition, cruise, travel, exploration
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The coolest expedition cruise ships and itineraries for...

Is your client interested in booking an expedition cruise in 2020? Dave Monk takes a...

16 December 2019
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin, Virgin Voyages, cruise, cruise ships, cruising
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Virgin Voyages will build kid-friendly ships

Virgin Voyages will create cruise ships suitable for all ages at some stage in the...

23 July 2018
Mekong
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Selling the Mekong

From ancient temples to bustling cities, a cruise along the Mekong is a colourful experience....

02 June 2017
Vineyards - Douro - Portugal
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The Douro is a fast seller

Get your bookings in early for the "River of Gold" Question: Which river in Europe...

21 April 2017
P&O Cruises Oceana - P&O
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Camel races on the agenda as P&O Cruises...

P&O Cruises' clients can look forward to camel racing, dune rides and shopping in souks with the...

08 March 2017
Avignon
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France at a snail’s pace

Be as laid-back as the locals on a leisurely voyage by boat or barge along...

24 February 2017
Durnstein
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Sail of the centuries

Cruises along the Danube let your clients experience Europe’s baroque past in modern luxury. Spanning...

31 January 2017

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