Set Sail from our Galveston, Texas Ports
Cruises Out Of Galveston
If you choose the cruises out of Galveston, here are seven
reasons to make Galveston your first port of call during your cruise.
Here’s seven reasons to begin your cruise out of Galveston
with a stay in Galveston beforehand:
- You
will already be in vacation mode for your cruise and you can show off your
gorgeous tan from the beach. There’s no reason for a spray tan because
you’ll have already enjoyed the benefits of Vitamin D.
- You
won’t be caught in traffic or have to worry about missing your flight
since you’re already here. Rather than experiencing the last-minute stress
of traffic, you can take the short drive from your vacation rental to
cruise ship parking. Heck, you’d still have time for a nice breakfast
before leaving.
- You
can spread out in your vacation rental before you experience the tight
quarters on the ship. Since we know cruise quarters can be a bit cramped,
this will give you a little space before the cruise.
- You’ll
have time to buy any last-minute outfits or swimsuits for the cruise.
Remember Galveston is full of surf shops offering popular swimwear. You’ll
also find most boutiques in Downtown Galveston offer great outfits for
your vacation. It’s time to put away your athleisure wear and pick out a
sundress or a new Hawaiian shirt.
- You
can check your email one last time before your cruise so you can unplug
while sailing. We are all guilty of checking our email while on vacation
so do it from your vacation rental versus the deck chair on the
cruise.
- You’ll
still have time to grab some extra cash for tipping shuttle drivers and
porters. Although we rely on our credit cards for transactions, your
drivers and porters appreciate the cash.
- Most
importantly, you’ll have some downtime to look at your cruise itinerary
and research activities. We all know while our intentions are good, most
of us read up on our Port of Calls in the car or on the plane. This way,
you can do a little research on the deck, balcony, or porch of your
Galveston vacation rental.
You’ll find the Port of Galveston to be convenient and
easily accessible for your cruise. The Port also offers cruise ship parking and
transportation to the cruise ship terminals.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Disney Cruise Lines all
cruise from Galveston Island. Check their website now to book your cruise
early.
We hope you make the most of your trip with these tips for
making Galveston your first Port of Call during your cruise vacation.
Ryson
Vacation Rentals offers more than 200 properties across the island to
suit any taste and budget. If you need help planning your visit, Gulf Coast Concierge is
available to help.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine is a proud BOI, meaning she was “Born on the
Island.” She is the co-author of the newly released “100 Things to Do in Galveston
Before You Die,” published by Reedy Press. Before the book, she wrote more than
300 blogs on Galveston offering travel tips on what to see and do. Over the
years, she’s given hundreds of tours for visiting travel writers showcasing the
sites on the island. Currently, she’s a Galveston guide for ToursByLocals.com.