Disney Wonder Headed for Dry Dock, Renovations

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disney-wonder-bow-300The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Disney Wonder, which sails from Galveston in November and December, is headed to dry dock in September, where it will receive renovations. What those renovations will be are something of a mystery at this time.

The Disney Cruise Line announced the upcoming renovation at an April press event at Walt Disney World, but all they would say about the renovations was that they’ll “be making some very exciting enhancements to the Disney Wonder later this year.” Continue reading →

Great “Pack & Go” Deals on Cruises at Expedia.com

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Expedia is currently featuring some great “Pack & Go” deals on Carnival cruises from Galveston. This is a short term offer and you’ll need to book your cruise by May 2, 2016 to get these special rates. The offer is good for select sailings departing now through August 31, 2016.

Some Great Expedia.com “Pack & Go” Deals:

7-night Western Caribbean Cruises aboard the Carnival Freedom starting at $409 for inside cabins, $519 for Oceanview, and $689 for Balcony.  Ports of call in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Cozumel, Mexico. Departures: May 21, 28, June 18, 25, July 16, August 13, 20. Continue reading →

Carnival is Now the Official Cruise Line of the Houston Texans

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In this photo provided by Carnival Cruise Lines, the new Carnival Breeze departs Dubrovnik, Croatia, Thursdaym, June 21, 2012. Fabricated in Italy for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the 1,004-foot-long cruise ship cost $740 million and accommodates 3,690 passengers. It is sailing through the summer and early fall on a series of 12-day Mediterranean voyages prior to being based in Miami, where it is to enter year-round six- and eight-day Caribbean cruise service. (AP Photo/Carnival Cruise Lines, Andy Newman)

Carnival Cruise Line recently announced that they have partnered with the NFL Houston Texans football team and will now be billed as the team’s official cruise line.

Team members will help celebrate the arrival of the Carnival Breeze to the Port of Galveston on May 8th.  The 8th is Mother’s Day and a “Mom’s Dash to the Splash” event has been planned that pairs moms (selected via an online contest) with the players for a race down the ship’s Twister and Drainpipe water slides. The winning team will receive $10,000 for charity and the second place team receives $5,000 for charity.  Continue reading →

Onboard Credit Bonus – Up To $1,000 on Carnival Cruises

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carnival-in-cozumelCruiseDirect is offering an exclusive onboard credit of up to $1,000 for Carnival cruises booked through their site. They’re advertising this as a drinks credit, but under the terms and conditions section, they say it can be used for other onboard activities. You’ll find links to the full terms and conditions in the “bonus offers” section of each cruise listing on their site.

See Galveston cruise departures at CruiseDirect.  Continue reading →

Carnival Triumph Moves from Galveston to New Orleans

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carnival-cozumel-300The Carnival Triumph has relocated from the Port of Galveston to a new home port in New Orleans. The Carnival Liberty will replace the Triumph in the Galveston cruise line-up.

This shift is part of several changes in Carnival Cruise Line’s presence in Galveston. The recently-renovated Carnival Magic will also soon leave Galveston and be replaced by the Carnival Breeze.  The Magic is moving to Port Canaveral, Florida. Continue reading →