Carnival Magic – Last Chance to Sail from Galveston

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carnival-cozumel-300The newly refurbished Carnival Magic (see our article about the ship’s recent updates) will be changing home ports soon. After the ship’s April 10th cruise from Galveston, the Magic will move to its new home at Port Canaveral.

There are still four opportunities to sail aboard the Carnival Magic from Galveston and some good deals are available. Inside cabin prices for some of these upcoming cruises are priced at under $500 and balcony cabins are available for a little over $700. That’s not bad for a 7-night cruise on a ship that’s just been updated. Continue reading →

Carnival Magic Undergoing Refurbishment

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Magic300The Carnival Magic is currently in dry dock, undergoing a multi-million dollar set of renovations. The purpose of the dry dock visit is to add a selection of new restaurants and bars. New additions include three restaurants: a Guy’s Burger Joint (developed in partnership with Food Network star Guy Fieri); BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery featuring freshly made burritos and tacos; and Pizzeria del Capitano, which will cook up hand tossed pizzas 24 hours a day. Continue reading →

Save 30% on Liberty of the Seas Cruises from Galveston

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deck_300Royal Caribbean is currently running an offer for 30% off the standard cruise fare for all guests in a stateroom.  The offer period is February 16 – March 16, 2016 and is good for cruises departing on or after March 16, 2016.

Royal Caribbean’s recently renovated Liberty of the Seas departs from Galveston weekly on 7-night cruises with ports of call in Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. Continue reading →

Good Deals On Balcony Cabins, Cruises from Galveston

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balconyThe least expensive way to cruise is usually in an inside cabin. The hierarchy of staterooms goes from Inside, to Outside, to Balcony, to Suite, with the prices increasing with each step up on the scale. There can also be multiple variations available within each stateroom class.

A balcony cabin is a nice upgrade to a tropical cruise because it allows you to open up a sliding glass door and enjoy the fresh ocean air and provides a private space to sit outside. If you tend to be a little claustrophobic, having a cabin with a balcony can make cruising more enjoyable.

Here are some cruises from Galveston with good deals on balcony cabins: Continue reading →

7-Night Cruise to the Bahamas from Galveston, Starting at $559

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nassau-bahamas-port2Prices for the March and April, 2016 Carnival Magic 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises from Galveston are currently listed starting as low as $529 for inside cabins, $629 for outside cabins, $759 for balconies, and $1,339 for suites. This cruise sails from Galveston to Key West, Florida, and Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas.   Continue reading →