Texans are very fortunate to have the Port of Galveston (www.portofgalveston.com) within driving distance from a good half of the state. Many will NOT fly, others do not care to fly, but enjoy traveling to foreign countries, and another group just does not want the hassles of airline travel. Whatever the reason, The Port of Galveston is home to Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and the cruises they offer can be the answer those people are looking for. Here are the island ports of call which can be sailed to from Galveston as well as just a few of the highlights to be enjoyed once you get there:
ROATAN, HONDURAS
This Caribbean island is 35 miles off the coast of mainland Honduras. It is surrounded by the Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef in the world. Due to that fact, it is well known for the incredible scuba, sailing and snorkeling. Roatan is pretty laid back and not as commercial as much of the Caribbean, but there is lots of fun to be had horseback riding, ziplining and animal watching in the many gardens and lush tropical settings.
FREEPORT & NASSAU, BAHAMAS
The Bahamas is the sum of over 700 islands and cays with water sports, fishing and great shopping and restaurants to explore. Freeport & Nassau are 2 of the islands that ships port at and they offer plenty to do or you can simply find a beach and do nothing at all. You can enjoy one of these islands or venture to another on a catamaran or even a Pirate Ship tour for some sea faring fun.
COZUMEL, MEXICO
“Surf & Turf”-that about sums up activity options on this beautiful island. The incredible reefs are a magnet for divers all over the world. And, just a ferry ride away is rich with Mayan heritage offering landlubbers glimpses of culture that thrived 500 years before Columbus set foot on New World soil. Shore excursions of many kinds await to match any taste.
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
The natural environment of The Caymans, complete with palm trees, orchids and butterflies make this destination ideal for nature lovers. Add to it the water life of stingrays at Stingray City and sea turtles at Boatswain’s Adventure Park and Turtle Farm, and you have a fun mix of options to enjoy the day.
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
The island of Jamaica is a tourism giant and this Travel Agent will encourage you to get out of Montego Bay to experience the best the island has to offer. Jamaica is for outdoor enthusiasts, those who love culture and history and basically there is something for everyone. Golfing, horseback riding and relaxing on the beach are your normal options. However, only Jamaica offers such incredible adventures as waterfall climbing, bobsledding and dog sledding.
You can get to Cozumel weekly, The Bahamas are only offered once per month and Roatan is only offered during the winter months. On a 4 or 5 night sailing you can spend a day in Cozumel and one other Mexico destination. On a 7 night voyage, you can experience 3 ports during the week and the ports vary by cruise line and week by week. Contact a professional Travel Agent to help you get exactly what you are most interested in for the best price. Do not miss out on fun you can experience right from The Lone Star State.
Debby Stevens
3D Cruise and Travel
Debby
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