Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines sail to Western Caribbean destinations including the Yucatan, Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico destinations as part of their most commonly offered cruise packages. These cruises last from three to five days. Seven day cruises extend to the exotic destinations of Grand Cayman and George Town, Cayman Islands and Montego Bay, Jamaica, in addition to the destinations in Mexico. For travelers wanting a unique beach experience, the 'Voyager of the Seas' offers additional ports of call in Roatan, Honduras; and Belize City, Belize near Guatemala.
Eastern Caribbean destinations are offered by the Carnival Cruise Line. The ship 'Carnival Conquest' sets out for a seven-day excursion with ports of call in Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Bahamas; and beautiful islands of Key West, Florida. Carnival is the only of the two cruise lines that offers these Eastern Caribbean ports leaving from the Houston area.
Royal Caribbean International offers a 14-night Transatlantic Eastbound cruise to beautiful Latin American destinations. Guests spend seven continuous nights on the ocean before docking, with ports of call to Ponta Delgada, Azores in Portugal. This international cruise also sails to multiple destinations in southern Spain, including Malaga, Cartagena, and Barcelona. Departure dates are limited for this excursion.
Holiday cruises aboard the Mariner of the Seas, setting sail during the Christmas holiday season, are offered by Royal Caribbean. The seven-night cruise to Mexico is a warm alternative for the winter season. Celebrity cruises, such as the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, works in partnership with sponsors to offer cruise packages exclusively for common interest groups. Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines offer special pricing for these types of excursions.
The Bayport Cruise Terminal and its partnership with the Port of Houston Authority provide transportation for travelers embarking from Galveston. The terminal makes it easy for travelers to park and store their vehicles while they enjoy their cruise vacations.
