Galveston -
The New Hot Port for Cruises!

Galveston is without a doubt the cruise industry's new hot port. As for now, Galveston reigns supreme, with a modest, yet effective array of ships that make up the island-port’s fleet. Cruises from Texas offer up ships of varying
size, with the “smaller” ships able to handle 2,000-3,000 passengers.
Royal Caribbean is relocating its behemoth 138,000-ton, 3,600-passenger “Voyager of the Seas”from Miami to Galveston, making it the largest Galveston cruise ship to ever operate out of Texas to date.
Galveston cruises are sure to add excitement to all vacations and the special discounts make them all the more coveted.  The town itself holds a lot of  firsts for the state of Texas: first post office, naval base, and bakery, first chapter of the Masonic Order, first cotton compress, insurance company, gas lights, electric lights, opera house, orphanage, telephone, medical college and school for nurses.  Galveston is a walking paradise, but if you prefer to get around on wheels, consider Island Transit, their public transportation system.  Galveston is the place to find fantastic deep-sea fishing tours and charters.  Plus: The island is packed with family activities You can travel along the Mexican coast, feel the sea breeze and watch in awe at the aqua waters.
You can also take a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula and brush up on your Ancient Mayan history. Beautiful beaches await your arrival with enthusiasm. And this is just a short list of Galveston cruises to become familiar with.
 

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