Family Cruises Leaving Galveston, Texas

Family Cruises Leaving Galveston, Texas

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Galveston, Texas, is the departure point for a variety of family-friendly cruises sailing to destinations around the world. Families can experience maritime fun together on cruises to exotic ports on several ships operated by well-known cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean 14-Night Transatlantic Eastern Cruise

Relax for a 14-day cruise on Royal Caribbean's family-friendly Voyager of the Seas. Departing from Galveston, Texas, this cruise visits five ports of call, including cities in the Bahamas, the Azores and three destinations in Spain. On-board room choices include interior corridor, ocean view and balcony rooms that feature twin/queen beds, a sitting area and private bathroom, or deluxe suites that offer more space and a private bathroom with bathtub. Kids can enjoy fun shipboard activities such as rock climbing, ice skating, mini-golf, basketball, swimming and a kids club. Parents can relax by the pool, work out in the fitness center, unwind at the day spa and try their luck at the casino. Family-style shore excursions on this cruise range from glass-bottom boat tours and snorkeling the Rainbow Reef in the Bahamas to exploring Crater Lake in the Azores and walking tours of Cartagena, Spain. Cruise fares vary based on room choice, departure date and travel season.

Royal Caribbean at Port of Galveston
FL 8, 123 25th St.
Galveston, TX 77550
(866) 562-7625
royalcaribbean.com

Carnival Five-Day Western Caribbean Cruise

Families looking for a shorter vacation will enjoy Carnival's five-day cruise to Cozumel and Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico. Progreso features shoreside adventures, with tours of Dzibilchaltun and Chichen Itza and kayak trips through mangrove lagoons. Cozumel offers on-shore excursions that include snorkeling and diving, jungle biking tours and underground cavern tours. Kids can get a thrill at the ship's water park, try activities at Camp Carnival, play video games at the arcade and meet new friends at the kids club or teen club. Parents can get in some down time at the day spa and adults-only pool, get a drink at the piano bar or work up a sweat in the fitness center. Choose from interior corridor rooms, ocean-view rooms or suites with bunk beds, standard twin beds or queen beds. Fantasy's room amenities include private bathrooms, closets and flat-screen televisions. Suites include standard room amenities, balconies, sitting areas, dressing tables and refrigerators. Adjoining rooms area available. Cruise fares vary based on room choice, departure date and travel season.

Carnival Cruise Lines at Port of Galveston
FL 8, 123 25th St.
Galveston, TX 77550

(888) 227-6482 

carnival.com

Carnival Seven-Day Western Caribbean Cruise

Carnival's seven-day, round-trip cruise makes stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. Montego Bay features family-style activities, including hikes to Dunn's River Falls, chairlift rides through the jungle and bobsled runs down Mystic Mountain. Families can snorkel with the stingrays or parasail at Grand Cayman and ride zip lines, rappel, snorkel and scuba dive in Cozumel. On board, kids can take a ride on the water slide, watch movies on the outdoor movie screen and check out the kids club. Parents can relax at the day spa, enjoy the casino or enjoy Broadway-style entertainment in the theater. Conquest offers interior corridor, balcony and suite rooms with twin or queen beds, private bathrooms, closets, flat-screen televisions, sitting areas and refrigerators. Cruise fares vary based on room choice, departure date and travel season.



Carnival Cruise Lines at Port of Galveston 

FL 8, 123 25th St.
Galveston, TX 77550
 

(888) 227-6482 
 

carnival.com

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