Galveston Cruise ships and cruise dates

by davidwerst on March 6, 2012

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Pick a ship for a Galveston Cruise

There are five ships sailing from the port of Galveston:

Carnival Magic

Carnival Triumph

Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas

Disney Magic, and Princess-Crown Princess

Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival has two ships year ‘round that serve Galveston

Carnival Triumph offers year round 4 or 5 day cruises to Mexico from Galveston.

The new and Texas sized Carnival Magic also sails from Galveston on either an Eastern or Western Caribbean 7 day cruises.

Carnival Triumph:

4 day cruises on the Carnival Triumph:  The 4-day cruises stop in Cozumel and depart Galveston on select dates including January 12th, 26th, February 9th, 23rd, March 8th, 22nd, April 5th, 19th, May 3rd, 17th, 31st, June 14th, 28th, July 12th, 26th, August 9th, 23rd, September 6th, 20th, October 4th, 18th, November 1st, 15th, 29th, December 13th, and the 27th.

5 day cruises on the Carnival Triumph:  The 5 day cruises stop at ports of call in Progreso, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico.  Cruises depart January 2nd, 7th, 16th, 21st, 30th, February 4th, 13th, 18th, 27th, March 3rd, 12th, 17th, 26th, 31st, April 9th, 14th, 23rd, 28th, May 7th, 12th, 21st, 26th, June 4th, 9th, 18th, 23rd, July 2nd, 7th, 16th, 21st, 30th, August 4th, 13th, 18th, 27th, September 1st, 10th, 15th, 24th, 29th, October 8th, 13th, 22nd, 27th, November 5th, 10th, 19th, 24th, December 3rd, 8th, 17th, and the 22nd and 31st .

Carnival Magic

7 day cruises on Carnival Magic:  Carnival offers varied itineraries for its 7 day cruises.

Carnival Magic 2012 cruises from Galveston to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel are scheduled for: 1/22, 2/5,2/19, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/27, 6/3, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/26, 9/2, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28/ 11/4, 11/25, 12/2, 12/23, and 12/30.

Carnival Magic 2012 cruises from Galveston to Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman, and Montego Bay, Jamaica are scheduled for: 1/29, 2/26, and 3/25

Carnival Magic 2012 cruises from Galveston to ports at Key West, Freeport, Bahamas, & Nassau Bahamas are scheduled for 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9,

Carnival Magic 2012 cruises from Galveston to ports at Mahogany Bay, Roatan; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel-5/20, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 11/18, and 12/16.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas

Mariner of the Seas offers 7 day Western Caribbean cruises round trip from Galveston on select dates during the Winter Months.  Mariner of the Seas offers seven day Caribbean cruises beginning November 11, 2011 through April, 2012. Mariner departs nearly every Sunday from Galveston during these dates.

In 2012, Mariner of the Seas will sail to ports in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica on 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1, and 4/15.

Also in 2012, Mariner of the Seas will sail to ports in Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico on-1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, and 4/8.

Call Texas Cruise Company at 325-835-7561 or visit the cruise lines respective websites to confirm all dates of all sailings.

CRUISE TIP!:  A great group cruise on the Mariner of the Seas is the annual Tex-Mex Fandango Music Cruise that will sail out of Galveston on January 20, 2013, and visit the ports of Grand Cayman, Falmouth, and Cozumel.  Booking is already underway for this cruise.  Get good cruise rates, 3 performances with open bar, Texas style dance music, and visiting with country stars T. Gozney Thornton, The Old Hat Band and Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornados.  This is the 5th year for this Texas Music Cruise and it just keeps getting better all the time.  Old friends from across the country enjoy this cruise because of the bands, friends, and fun.  Plenty of dancing with open bar is hard to beat.  It’s a Texas Cruise Company exclusive and you can make plenty of friends there by calling 325-835-7561.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Magic offers 7-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston with ports of call in Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, and Cozumel on 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15(6 night cruise with ports at Grand Cayman & Cozumel) and 12/29 (6 night cruise with ports at Grand Cayman & Cozumel).

Princess-Crown Princess

Princess Cruise Line current plans are to arrive in Galveston December 2012.

The Crown Princess will offer several itineraries sailing from Galveston starting December 22, 2012.  The Crown Princess will sail round-trip from Galveston to Cozumel, Mexico; Island of Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya, Mexico then returning to Galveston. This cruise offers more ports than the other cruise lines.

Of course, dedicated cruisers can sail transatlantic to Galveston onboard the Crown Princess on either November 20 for a 32 day crossing or on December 2, 2012 for a 20 day sailing.

Sailing dates from Galveston for the Crown Princess are December 22, 2012 and December 29, 2012.

Additional sailing dates for the Crown Princess include January 5, 12, 19, and 26 of 2013.  February 2, 9, 16, and 23 of 2013.  March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 of 2013. And April 6, 13, 20, and 27 of 2013.

There you have it.  Pick a date that is good for you, call Texas Cruise Company at 325-835-7561 and get your cruise boots on!  We are Master Cruise Counselors with CLIA.  That means we REALLY know what we are doing and can get you your favorite cruise at a great price!

 

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Western Caribbean Cruises

by davidwerst on January 17, 2012

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Western Caribbean Cruises from Galveston

When you think of Caribbean Cruises, more than likely you are thinking of a western Caribbean cruise port starting from Galveston.  Texas Cruise Company specializes in Galveston Cruises and we can offer the best tips, ships, and prices anywhere in the Western Caribbean.

Caribbean Cruises available from Galveston include stops including Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Key West, Roatan, and Belize City.  There are a few ventures from Galveston out into the Eastern Caribbean with stops in the Bahamas on select dates.

The entire Western Caribbean consists of ports at Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Falmouth, Galveston, Grand Cayman, Havana, Key West, Mobile, Montego Bay, New Orleans,, Ocho Rios, Playa del Carmen (Calica), Progreso, Roatan, and Tampa.  As you can easily see, cruises from Galveston hit a lot of the major ports involved in Western Caribbean Cruises.  Yes, there is a cruise line that sails into Havana, but not from Galveston.

Texas Cruise Company can guide first timers or veteran cruisers all the way through their Galveston Cruise with tips on where to stay before you go, what to do in Galveston, the best ships and itineraries, exciting and memorable shore excursions, and of course, the best prices available.  We also offer plenty of extra service you just won’t find when you visit an online shop that will not return your phone calls or answer all your questions.  (They are often just order takers).

Keep in mind that Texas Cruise Company is paid by the cruise companies and not the customers so your price for cruising is always right in line with anyone else.

When you figure in all the extras we offer in addition to the excellent customer service, you will see you really made the right decision by choosing Texas Cruise Company.  We are always available by calling 325-835-7561.

We know the ships, the cruise lines, the ports, and most important, how to make your next cruise the best one you have ever experienced.  Call Texas Cruise Company and find out why we have so many repeat customers.

Yes, we often do large family groups, music groups, and corporate groups.  It’s something we are really good at.

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