Learn Why You Should Set Sail From The Ports of Galveston
Seven Reasons To Make Galveston Your First Port Of Call During Your Cruise
If you’re cruising out of Texas, you’re sailing from
Galveston, so you might as well make Galveston your first Port of Call before
your cruise begins.
Here are seven reasons to begin your cruise vacation with a
stay in Galveston:
- 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 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 tasty 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.
Galveston is full of surf shops offering popular swimwear. You’ll also
find boutiques in Downtown Galveston offering great attire for your
vacation. So it’s time to put away athleisure wear and pick out a sundress
or 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 extra cash for tipping shuttle drivers and
porters. Although we rely on our credit cards for transactions, your
drivers and porters appreciate the tips.
- Most
importantly, you’ll have some downtime to look at your cruise itinerary
and research activities. While our intentions are good, we all know 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 your Galveston vacation rental deck,
balcony, or porch.
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 International, Princess, Norwegian, Disney,
and Carnival Cruise Lines depart 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 out of
Texas.
Ryson
Vacation Rentals offers more than 250 properties across the island
that provide plenty of reasons to visit Galveston this year. If you need help
planning your visit, Gulf
Coast Concierge can assist.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christine
Hopkins is a proud BOI, meaning she was born on the Island. She
co-authored “100 Things to Do in Galveston Before You Die,” published by Reedy
Press. Before the book, she wrote more than 300 blogs on Galveston. 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.