Galveston Cruise

A Galveston cruise can be a cruise that takes a person into the Gulf of Mexico for a day, or it can be an adventure to distant lands, lasting a week. This journey starts from the port of Galveston, Texas and offer several destinations as ports of call, or offer a day of cruising Texas waters in the warm and friendly Texas sunshine. A Galveston cruise can be exciting and provides the ultimate experience in vacationing.

This type of vacation leaves the gulf and sails to other lands such as the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, or Mexico and Belize. Each of these destinations offers unique vacation adventures for travelers. Galveston cruises can be anywhere from four nights to twelve nights. This is the home port for Carnival Cruise Line's Ecstasy, offering 4- and 5-day Galveston cruises to locations along the Mexican coast.

Plan on spending a couple of days in Galveston, either before launching, or upon returning. This town is packed with family activities and attracts hundreds of tourist each year just for the seaside fun. No one will be disappointed if they take a couple of extra days to see the sights of this historical Texas coastal town. Researching all the possibilities of this vacation can lead to time best spent as well as money best spent. Research Galveston cruises over the Internet to find scheduled departures for the destination of choice.

Galveston Island has recently completed a beach nourishment project along a nearly four- mile stretch between 10th and 61st streets. Vendors along the beach sell just about everything imaginable under the sun: food, umbrellas, water toys, and more. It can all be had along the lively atmosphere of the coast. One thing that will not be found on the beach is alcohol; the beach is designated an alcohol-free area, which makes these beaches very family friendly. Many times there are specials on the Internet, and a person can book their Galveston cruise at a discount. Be sure and comparison-shop for the best special before booking any cruise. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7).

Before taking this type of vacation, be sure and check out the Strand Historic District that dates back into the late 19th century. This town has been well preserved and everyone can enjoy seeing old restored mansions, shopping in antique shops and boutiques and grabbing a little lunch. Horse buggy rides and trolley carts bring character to a quaint afternoon spent before or after a Galveston cruise.

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