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A guide to Galveston Cruises

You don't need to travel all the way to the ports in Florida or California to catch a cruise. There are plenty of great cruises that sail from Galveston and Texas. Here is some advice about cruise lines and destinations that you can choose from.

Cruise destinations

Mexico The most common destination for Galveston cruises is Mexico. It is only a short skip and jump away from Texas and the perfect place to travel to. The majority of cruises visit the beautiful Mexican resorts of Cozumel and Costa Maya and some even visit other stops on the Yucatan. Caribbean Mexico is not your only option on cruises leaving from Galveston. If you are happy with a few more days at sea, then you can easily get to Jamaica and Grand Cayman as well. Belize is another stop that can be combined with Mexican or Caribbean destinations. Europe
If you are feeling more adventurous, have the time, and enjoy being out at sea, then, you can even leave for Europe from Galveston. A Trans-Atlantic cruise will take you all the way to Spain and the Canary islands without having to fly anywhere.

Cruise lines

Several major cruise lines now sail out of Galveston. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Disney all run cruises out of the Texan port. Carnival cruises Carnival cruises are a fun-loving company and a great choice if you want to kick up your heels and enjoy yourself. Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean cruises have everything you could think of. Some of their biggest ships, Voyager of the seas and Mariner of the seas sail from Galveston, complete with rock walls and ice rinks. Princess cruises Princess cruises are elegant and stylish but still offer a great range of facilities and entertainment to keep you busy. Disney cruises Disney cruises are the ultimate choice if you have children. They will love the whole experience and you will have the time to relax, knowing they are in safe hands. A cruise from Galveston is a great choice if you live in Texas or don't want to travel to the East or West coast. With a great range of cruise ships and itineraries available, all you will be missing out on is the airfare.

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