Carnival Cruise Line--Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line offers several cruises on various ships out of Galveston. Carnival has more than 20 ships in its fleet, all of which are distinctive. The Western Caribbean five-day cruise goes to Progresso, Yucatan, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico. The cruise is aboard the Carnival Ecstasy, which is a 70-ton ship with a length of 855 feet and holds more than 2,000 guests. Aboard the ship, enjoy a serenity adult online area for those on a romantic retreat. The ship is equipped with an Internet cafe and computers so that you can easily access information quickly. Staterooms include television, queen, king or double beds. The Carnival WaterWorks is an area for the entire family with several splashing rides. There are plenty of shopping and dining opportunities aboard the ship. Gambling includes poker, craps and slot machines. As of January 2010, cruises began at $299, which includes cruise, room and most dining.
Carnival Cruise Line--Western Caribbean
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
(800) 929-6400
carnival.com
Carnival Cruise Line--Eastern Caribbean
The Carnival Cruise offers a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise leaving from Galveston to Nassau, Bahamas, Freeport and Key West, Florida. This cruise is aboard the Carnival Conquest ship, which offers a massive 13 decks, weighs 110,000 tons and can carry 3,000 passengers. This cruise offers opportunities for watching news and movies on a huge LED television screen at the top of the ship's deck. The sun deck offers a nine-hole miniature golf course and there is a padded jogging trail. Fine and casual dining is easy to find on board, including The Point Steakhouse and Cezanne's. There is a fitness center, and facial treatments will relax the tensest muscles. Gambling is available aboard, including slot machines, blackjack and roulette. As of January 2010, the cruise was $519, which includes stateroom and most dining.
Carnival Cruise Line--Eastern Caribbean
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
(800) 929-6400
carnival.com
Royal Caribbean--Western Caribbean
The Royal Caribbean offers a seven-night Western Caribbean Cruise out of Galveston. The ship is the Voyager of the Seas, which can carry 3,110 passengers and weighs 138,000 tons. The cruise heads to Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize and Cozumel, Mexico. Aboard, you'll find an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, golf simulators, miniature golf, day spa and fitness center. There are numerous restaurants including Johnny Rockets and Portofino Italian Restaurant. As of January 2010, prices began at $599, which included room, meals and most entertainment.
Royal Caribbean--Western Caribbean
Corporate Guest Relations
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
(800) 256-6649
royalcaribbean.com
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Terrie Berry, MBA and has a background in IT/Management who has been writing since she was a young child, she currently writes for Demand Studios, eHow, and Associated Content. She graduated from Baker College and Wayland Baptist University. Ms Berry resides in Texas and is self-employed; she is a computer guru, enjoys research, reading, fine wine, and sharing the knowledge she has gained.
