Taking a vacation on a cruise ship is a great way to relax and escape your hectic work schedule. However, cruises can be very expensive and thinking about the money you spent on your cruise vacation can sometimes prevent you from enjoying yourself. Nevertheless, there are cheap cruises that depart from Galveston, Texas so you can relax and save money.
Carnaval is an inexpensive cruise line that has several cruise options that depart from Galveston. As of February 2010, you can take advantage of a five-day cruise for as low as $329 a person. The ship heads to ports of call such as Montego Bay, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. You will either have the opportunity to cruise out on the Carnival Ecstasy or the Carnival Conquest. Both cruise ships are spectacular and they come with a wide variety of amenities that includes swimming pools, snack bars, spas, dance clubs and game rooms.
Carnival
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
(800) 929-6400
carnival.com
Royal Caribbean also has cheap cruises that leave from Galveston. Prices as of February 2010 show a 14-day cruise available for $479 a person. The cruise ship has several ports of call that include Cozumel, Mexico and Belize City, Belize. You will ride the cruise ship called Voyager of the Seas. This ship can hold approximately 3,114 passengers. It has amenities such as an ice-skating rink, hair salon, fitness center and swimming pools. You can also risk some of your money in the casino room or dance to your heart’s content in the dancing lounge.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
royalcaribbean.com
Princess has low priced cruises that depart from Galveston and heads to ports of call in Mexico and the Caribbean. As of February 2010, Princess has seven-day cruises for as low as $549 a person. You will ride the Grand Princess cruise ship which has over 700 staterooms and an entire deck of mini suites. Among the amenities on this ship are pools, spas, dance clubs, theatres, lounges and casinos. The ship also has programs for children under 18 years old where they can enjoy activities like video games, karaoke, pizza parties, board games, movies, arts and crafts.
Princess
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(800) 774-6237
princess.com
