Carnival Cruise Deals from Galveston

carnival freedomCarnival operates more cruises from Galveston than any of the other cruise lines. With five ships regularly sailing from Galveston (Carnival Triumph, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze), Carnival offers a variety of cruise lengths and destinations. They also offers some of the most affordable cruises. Prices vary by ship, destination, and time of year. These prices are subject to change as the cruises listed start to book-up.

Galveston Cruise Deals:

January 16, 2016 departure of a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Freedom, starting at $309 for inside cabins, $349 for outside cabins, $509 for balconies, and $739 for suites.  (see prices) Continue reading

Liberty of the Seas Arrives in Galveston

Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas arrived in Galveston on November 13th, taking the Navigator of the Seas’ spot in RCL’s lineup of cruises from Galveston. The Liberty of the Seas will sail from here year-round, offering seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean. But before it gets too heavily into sailing regular cruises, the Liberty is scheduled to spend some time in dry dock. The ship will spend the month of February getting a major upgrade that will include updated waterpark features, new restaurants, and some new and upgraded staterooms. Continue reading

4-Night Cruises from Galveston

cozumel-twoIf you’re looking for a quick vacation with a Texas departure, a four-night round-trip cruise from Galveston to Cozumel, Mexico is a great option. Several different ships offer these short cruise getaways.

Four-night Cozumel, Mexico cruises are available on the Carnival Freedom, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Liberty, and Disney Wonder. All of the 4-night cruises to Mexico have Thursday afternoon departures from Galveston, two days at sea, and a day in Cozumel, and a Monday morning return. Continue reading

Chase Away the Winter Blues With a February Cruise From Galveston

deck-chairsFebruary can be a cold and dreary month. The festive holiday season has passed and the warm days of spring are still too far away.  It’s a great time for a getaway to somewhere warm and sunny.

Head on down to Galveston, Texas (where the average temperatures in February are a pleasant 64 degrees), hop on a cruise ship, and escape to a tropical destination! Continue reading