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

Over 7 Million Passengers Have Passed Through Port of Galveston

graphic-shipThe Port of Galveston celebrated an exciting milestone in September of this year. Now in it’s 15th year of operation, the cruise port has served over seven million passengers.

In an October 18th press release, Port of Galveston officials announced that their 7 millionth passenger crossed through their cruise terminal in early September 2015. Continue reading

Hotels Near the Galveston Cruise Port

There are plenty of places to stay in Galveston before or after a cruise.  There are a couple nice hotels on the harbor side of the island, plus many more located along the island’s gulf beaches.  Beachfront hotels on the east end of the island are the most convenient to the cruise terminal.

See a full list (with location map) of hotels near the Galveston Cruise Port.

Hotels Closest to the Cruise Port:

harborhouse300Harbor House Hotel:  An option that’s within walking distance of the cruise terminal is the Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21.  It’s a waterfront hotel that has a marina attached. The property was recently renovated and features modern, stylist rooms with harbor views.  There’s free wifi to help you keep in touch with friends and family and complimentary continental breakfast to get you off to a good start in the morning.   Continue reading

Galveston Celebrates 15 Years As A Year-Round Cruise Port

15years_smallThe Port of Galveston is celebrating 15 years as an active cruise port with year-round cruise departures.

According to a news announcement issued by the Port of Galveston, the current fifteen-year stretch of successful cruise activity began with the September 30th sailing of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Celebration in 2000. Since then, more than seven million cruise passengers have traveled through the port. Continue reading