Ecstasy, part of the Carnival cruise fleet, offers a five-day Western Caribbean cruise out of Galveston. This option has two fun days at sea as well as excursions to Progreso, Yucatan and Cozumel, Mexico.
The Carnival Ecstasy offers guests the Carnival WaterWorks pool area, dining at their three dining rooms, pizzeria, cafe or sushi bar and a mini golf course. On board, vacationers will also find a casino, lounge, dance club, piano bar, spa,Internet cafe, beauty salon, fitness room, and adult-only retreat area. Children will enjoy the video arcade and camp. Rooms aboard the Ecstasy vary but all include a television, bathrobes, 24-hour room service, closet and drawer space and soft bedding.
Those who choose to spend the day on an excursion to Progreso, Yucatan along the Gulf Coast of Mexico can get a feel for the Mayan culture, go snorkeling or take a drive on a dune buggy. A day out in Cozumel, Mexico allows guests to shop, dine on the beach, relax on the sand or scuba-dive amongst colorful fish on Palancar Reef.
The seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise takes guests from Galveston to Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas, as well as Key West, Florida. The cruise includes three fun days at sea before the ship returns back to Galveston.
Guests of the Conquest can visit the on board casino, blues piano bar, karaoke bar, Internet cafe, sauna, show lounge, steakhouse, coffee bar and dance club. Children will enjoy the Carnival's Twister Water-slide and arcade and for teens there is the Club 02 hangout with music, food and video games. Rooms aboard the Conquest include televisions, hair dryers and 24-hour room service.
Those wishing to explore Freeport in the Bahamas can sail, snorkel, dive, golf, shop or relax on the white sand. In Nassau picturesque beaches with palm trees await visitors as do shops, colorful buildings and carriage rides. Key West, Florida has a celebratory atmosphere with bars and culinary delights.
The Voyager of the Seas by Royal Caribbean sails out of Galveston on their 14-night Transatlantic Cruise. This is a one way cruise, has 10 full days at sea plus stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores and Malaga, Cartagena and Barcelona all in Spain.
The ship features include 50s themed dining at Johnny Rockets, a 24-hour promenade, ice-skating rink, bars, a casino, day spa, basketball court, fitness center and rock-climbing wall. There are also golf simulators, mini golf, youth activities, an Italian restaurant and in-line skating. Rooms include a sitting area, vanity, television and hair dryer.
If choosing to explore Ponta Delgada, Azores guests can try their home grown pineapple, visit the hot springs or see the Sete Cidades, an eight-mile crater that is now inactive. In Malaga, Spain guests can visit Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral of Malaga, or try their tapas. Cartagena, Spain provides guests a look into ancient Roman ruins, mountain vistas, a Roman Theatre, as well as seafood. Barcelona offers guests the comforts of city living such as museums, libraries, shopping and street vendors. Art lovers will enjoy the Art Nouveau architecture, Picasso Gallery and the Segrada Familia from famed architect Antoni Gaudi.
