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

Disney Holiday Season Cruises from Galveston

holidaysDisney Cruise Lines offers special “Very MerryTime” cruises during the holiday season and eight of these cruises are scheduled with departures from Galveston aboard the Disney Wonder.

The Very MerryTime cruises include special activities such as a Deck the Deck Holiday Tropical Party, Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic Ceremony, Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet, holiday storytelling, youth parties, and more. The ship is decorated festively for the holiday and the Disney Characters are even dressed in holiday attire. Continue reading

December Cruise Deals on Galveston Departures

carnivalThe best deals on Galveston cruise departures for December 2015 are for cruises leaving during the first weeks of the month. The cruises that are at sea on or near Christmas day are priced significantly higher. For example, inside cabins are available on the December 6th departure of the Liberty of the Seas’ 7-night cruise to the Western Caribbean for as low as $466, while the rate for available inside cabins on the same cruise with a December 20th departure starts at $962.

Here are some of the current best deals on December cruises from Galveston. Watch for variations in deals across cabin types. On some cruises the best deals are on the inside cabins, while on others very good deals are available on balcony cabins and even suites. Continue reading