What is a cruise port? Cruise ports are docking areas for cruise ships to facilitate passenger embarking (entering onto the cruise ship) and disembarking (exiting from or off the cruise ship) at the home port (beginning and end of the cruise) or ports of call (cruise stops that follow the cruise itinerary). What is a tender…
Many, if not all, first-time cruisers have heard about the perils of seasickness and wonder if they will be able to go on a cruise. If you are a first-time cruiser or someone who wonders if you will get seasick on a subsequent cruise, there are some measures the cruise ships have taken, and there…
A better question might be, can you afford not to? Cruise insurance is definitely something you should consider when planning a cruise from Galveston. The unforeseen can occur, leading to a cruise interruption, delay, cancellation, or missed cruise, and depending on the timing and situation, this could lead to losing a portion, if not all,…
Traveling is exciting once you get to your destination. It’s the preliminaries that sometimes cause confusion and unfamiliarity, which can be overwhelming at times. The good news is that there is an abundance of information to help make your cruise from Galveston enjoyable from beginning to end. Who is responsible for travel documents? One of…
Everyone likes to get the best deal for their money, and cruises from Galveston are no exception! So you ask, ”What is the cheapest month to go on a cruise from Galveston? That answer is shoulder season. Shoulder season for cruise bookings is the time of year when cruisers seek to travel because of…
When first heard or read, wave season seems to be the time NOT to book a cruise from Galveston! When unfamiliar with the phrase, the first thought would be that this is the season when the waves are abundant. On the contrary, wave season in the cruise industry refers to the three months, from January…
Ready to cruise from Galveston, but don’t know if you can afford it? Cruising out of Galveston can be affordable! Depending on the type of cruise you choose, the cruise destination(s), when you decide to travel, the number of passengers in your cabin (room), your cabin type, and what additional amenities (if any) you select,…