Cruises Out Of Galveston

Thinking about taking a Cruise Out of Galveston?

So you want to go on a cruise out of Galveston. If this is your first cruise, there are few things to consider. Currently there are three cruise ships that depart out of Galveston. Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas, Carnival Conquest, and Carnival Ecstasy. The Carnival Ecstasy has 4 and 5 day trips and the Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has 7 and 14 day trips. Many people combine a Galveston Vacation with cruises out of Galveston.

If this is your first time on a cruise I would highly recommend a 4 or 5 day cruise to see if you like this type of vacation. Many people love cruises but some find that it's not the best choice for them. Weather, destinations, and facilities are key elements in every trip. The size of ship and number of passengers are also a consideration. And the cruise lines have raised the extra fees, tips, and added expenses to a new art form. Plan on spending at least $50-$75 per day per person for extras. Many cruises have a mandatory tip of $10 per day for staff too.

The Carnival Ecstasy has 14 decks and can take up to 2600 for a ride. Like all cruise ships there are many different bars, nightclubs, restaurants, gambling, and amusements on board for your entertainment. Prices start at around $425 per person for a 4 day cruise and go up to $950. The cost difference is based on the size an location of your cabin. The four day cruise goes to Cozumel, Mexico for one day and back. The 5 day cruises run about 12% higher in cost. The 5 day trip has two stops, one in Cozumel, Mexico and the other in Progress, Yucatan. The stops are for 8 or 9 hours and allow for trips on shore for sightseeing.

Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has a few additional facilities like an Ice Skating Rink and a rock Climbing Wall and holds about 3150 passengers. The 7 day cruises run from $900 to $2000 per person and stops in Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya (Majahaul), and Cozumel, Mexico for a day each and returns to Galveston. The 14 day is essentially a trip to Spain by boat and stops at Nassau, Bahamas, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Malaga, Spain, Cartagena, Spain, and ends in Barcelona, Spain. Both of these cruises spend more time at sea, the 14 day has 9 days of sea time. By the time you reach Spain, you probably will be an excellent ice skater and rock climber since you will have plenty of time to practice.

The Carnival Conquest is not on the schedule right now but may pop back up at anytime. They move these cruise ships around so you can check back later for specific cruise information when it becomes available for cruises out of Galveston.

The time of year due to the weather conditions and the passengers can be an issue. If you don't want to have about 40% of your fellow passengers to be children, pick a time when school is not out. Also, the Gulf of Mexico can have some pretty exciting weather during the main Hurricane season, June to September, and winter months can also provide some pretty nasty storms. In fact the Gulf of Mexico is pretty unpredictable at any time of year.

You'll also need some form of proof of citizenship for any of these cruises out of Galveston, passports are now being required for any cruises. Both cruise lines have dress codes for some entertainment facilities, all have at least one formal evening activities. You can choose a casual eating arrangement if necessary. Remember you will also need to park your car if you drive to Galveston so there is an added cost for that too.

Here is some random tips and information about all cruise ships. Average cabin size runs less than 200 sq ft. Anyone can be susceptible to motion sickness but it usually passes quickly and several over the counter remedies are available. No pregnant women beyond her 24th week are allowed by most cruise lines. Each cabin has a safe for valuables, use it. It's never safe to fool around at the railing of any cruise ship, never underestimate the danger.

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