Carnival Cruise ships
Yes, I took this picture and was very excited to see this Sea Turtle in his environment. We follow the “look, but don’t touch” guide in our travels when dealing with native species, coral, and 
wildlife. He kinda looks like someone I know back home! First the Caribbean, then the world. The weather, the beaches, the cruise experience…we can make it all happen. We’re very experienced and we take the worry out of your Caribbean cruise.
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Caribbean Vacations are a dream harbored by many people worldwide, and rightly so. Consider its warm azure waters and the perfect beaches . . . you, too, would surrender to the magic of the Caribbean. Caribbean vacations that take you cruising down the lazy islands of the Western and Eastern Caribbean are unforgettable experiences.
Carnival cruise ships are the best way to see the Caribbean. We usually take the amazing Carnival Conquest or the Carnival Ecstasy when we sail the Western Caribbean. When you cruise Conquest, you know you are going to have a good time. They just have it all down to a science.
The popular Western islands and destinations, such as Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Jamaica, and many more, with fabulous places to sightsee, swim, sun, dive and explore, are places of uncommon beauty. There is something unique, unexplainable and delightful about every one of the fabulous Caribbean islands.
We spent a week long Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Conquest and it was a great cruise vacation. We drove to Galveston and went onboard the Carnival Conquest Sunday afternoon around noon. We like to board early as it makes it seem like we have an extra day onboard. We had lunch and explored the ship while our baggage was being delivered and our rooms were being finished up.
As we explored we were amazed by how large the Carnival Conquest really is. It is one of the largest ships in Carnival’s fleet and it showed! We walked the “Lido” deck (9) where the pools and lounging areas are and it seemed to go on forever complete with water slide, plenty of bars, and lounging areas.
We can answer your questions about sailing in the Caribbean and especially sailing out of Galveston. We have been on the ships and know them and we’re happy to talk to you about your shopping excursions, dining, special needs, golf courses, weather, and more. You can call us in confidence and of course, there is never any “pressure”. We just enjoy talking about cruising, our favorite mode of vacation travel.
Jamaica
We sailed out right on time and spent two days at sea headed first to Jamaica. Onboard we enjoyed fine dining, the casino, bingo, reading and “just hanging out.” In Jamaica, we opted for a visit to the white sand beaches at Negril and we were not disappointed. We made Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville our headquarters. Ramona had her hair braided by a local and I went straight for the sand and sea and swam in the cool Caribbean. The weather was perfect and it was about 90 degrees. While some areas of Jamaica may not be suitable for tourists, we felt safe and secure and there was security present at all times where we were.
Yes, we were approached by locals selling ‘everything’ but a polite and firm “not interested” and they were on their way. In the Negril area where we were, there was plenty to do including parasailing, jet ski, fishing, scuba diving, and just lounging on the beautiful white sand beach.
The next visit to Jamaica will surely include a round of golf at The White Witch Golf Club. With its dramatic elevation changes, hairpin turns, swirling mountain winds, and panoramic views of the Caribbean (16 of 18 holes have sea views), the Robert Von Hagge-designed Witch is a delight. We’ve had clients who have played there and they reported back it was a really good course.
All that being said, no, Jamaica is not our favorite port, at least currently. The roads are narrow and recent robberies of tourists there have put a lot of pressure on local authorities to clean up their act. Jamaica has a lot to do to become a great Caribbean destination and we are sure they are working on it. The good news….You don’t have to go far from the ship to see Jamaica if you don’t feel comfortable. However, we did and it was all OK.
Grand Cayman
In Grand Cayman, it was another trip to a Caribbean paradise courtesy of Carnival Cruise Ships. The beaches were beautiful and the water clean and clear. The white sand beaches of Grand Cayman are like powder. Great for walking barefoot. We always felt safe and secure in Grand Cayman…never a problem at all. The rum got mighty tasty.
The primary business of Grand Cayman of course is offshore banking. There are over 500 banks located on Grand Cayman. There are also a great many shopping excursions and the shopping is first rate. Silver and gold jewelry is very popular along with fine watches of nearly every major brand including Rolex. The sales lady I talked with referred to the Rolex watch I was pricing as a “Texas Timex”. (No, I didn’t purchase, still looking).
When you call to talk about a cruise to the fabulous Caribbean, you can also plan your shore excursions. The cruise ships offer some great shore excursions and if you look over to the right sidebar, you will also see a banner for Shore Trips, another great company we represent. We’ve “NEVER” had a complaint about them or their service.
When on a cruise it is time to try different things, experience new adventures. One of these is a trip to Stingray City in Grand Cayman. The translucent waters of Grand Cayman are ideal for this adventure. You are with a group in 3′ to 5′ deep water and the tame stingrays come up and literally eat out of your hand. This is something you will go home and tell all your friends about. Give it a try and then next time, try parasailing! Take life by the hand and experience all you can…with Texas Cruise Company you won’t go wrong.
Cozumel
The final stop the Carnival Conquest made was at Cozumel. Cozumel is famous for its shopping district and it has redone its assembly area. It is all very modern now. We did find Pancho’s Back Door restaurant where we had dined at on a previous visit and enjoyed it very much. The margaritas were tasty and the water safe. Palmeras is another popular restaurant and there are many more close by and convenient. The cruise director aboard the Carnival Conquest is very knowledgeable about shopping in all ports, especially Cozumel and he gives a great discussion of shopping on the ship’s TV and in a live shopping discussion in the ship’s main lounge.
Senor Frog’s and Carlos and Charlie’s are right across the street from the cruise terminal for the partying younger crowd.
Our Maitre’ de looked like Jessie Ventura, sounded like the Terminator, and sang like Frank Sinatra. He was fantastic. All in all, a great ship sailing a very good itinerary. You will not be disapointed in the Carnival Conquest!
It’s easy to book your cruise here through Texas Cruise Company.com
To enjoy your Caribbean vacation, there are convenient cruises from Galveston, Texas that take you to places of beauty in the Caribbean. Once you experience these cruises during your vacation, you will never be the same again, as the magic of the Caribbean will have you under its spell.
