May has a full schedule of cruises from Galveston, with 25 cruises heading south – and sometimes east. We hope you like Cozumel, because 23 of the 25 make a stop in that Mexican resort destination.
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Royal Caribbean’s $125 Million Galveston Cruise Terminal to Open in October
There’s a big change coming to the Galveston cruise port – and a BIG SHIP!
A new $125 million terminal is under construction which will provide the space needed to welcome the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas to Galveston. The Allure of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean’Oasis Class ships, with capacity for 5,400 passengers.
The terminal is being constructed through a public-private partnership in which Royal Caribbean is building the terminal which it will then lease from the port.
Continue readingThings to Do in Galveston: The Strand
Many people who cruise from Galveston end up staying in the area either before or after their cruise. There are plenty of things to do an see, and visiting Galveston’s The Strand historic district is at the top of many “must do” lists. And it’s located close to the cruise terminal, providing something close-by for people to do before are after a cruise.