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Royal Caribbean Cruise coming to Galveston next year

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  1. dragician

    dragician Member

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    Just FYI.
     
    #1 dragician, Sep 8, 2013
  2. aeroman10

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    It has already been in Galveston seasonally. The only change is that it will be in Galveston all year long now.
     
    #2 aeroman10, Sep 9, 2013
  3. Jontro

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    Hell yeah. That's what I'm talking bout.
     
    #3 Jontro, Sep 9, 2013
  4. Felixthecat

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    Senior citizens rejoice!
     
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  5. Dairy Ashford

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    Do cruise-goers consider Galveston an interesting enough stop/destination; do locals have any disdain for boat folk, or is it really just a pick-up point?
     
    #5 Dairy Ashford, Sep 9, 2013
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    YESSSSS

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  7. LCAhmed

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    Pick-up point.
     
    #7 LCAhmed, Sep 9, 2013
  8. dragician

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    I would not fly to Florida only to catch a boat.
     
    #8 dragician, Sep 9, 2013
  9. Harrisment

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    I took a Royal Caribbean cruise out of Galveston like 10 years ago.
     
    #9 Harrisment, Sep 9, 2013
  10. dragician

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    same ship, Navigators of the Sea?
     
    #10 dragician, Sep 9, 2013
  11. theogcasey

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    I went on Royal Caribbean out of Galveston earlier this year on the Mariner of the Seas. The only problem with the Galveston cruises is that there are only two Western Caribbean itineraries offered due to the port's location. Florida as a starting point opens up access to many more parts of the Caribbean and they tend to have newer and nicer ships with more amenities, although the ship Galveston is getting year-round (Navigator) will get some nice renovations and upgrades.
     
    #11 theogcasey, Sep 9, 2013
  12. Harrisment

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    Naa, it was an older ship. Rhapsody of the Sea I think.
     
    #12 Harrisment, Sep 9, 2013
  13. Jontro

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    The Dwight signing pales compared to this.
     
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    Seniors will probably rejoice about Princess coming to Houston/Galveston
     
    #14 aeroman10, Sep 9, 2013
  15. dragician

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    my first time so i'm not picky about destinations now.

    the itinerary next year is belize-cancun (7day). sounds good to me.
     
    #15 dragician, Sep 9, 2013
  16. B-Bob

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    The waters off Galveston are sooo shallow that maybe it can get stuck before the inevitable toilet overflow, etc.
     
    #16 B-Bob, Sep 9, 2013
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    It's great for a first time cruise. You'll definitely enjoy it!
     
    #17 theogcasey, Sep 9, 2013
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    That's probably more like it. They're no Carnival or Disney, but Royal Caribbean, particularly with their new larger ships, has done a good job of developing attractions for younger folks.
     
    #18 jdh008, Sep 9, 2013
  19. Dave2000

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    dont get the hate of cruises is only for the senior crowd

    ever since my first one back in '09, I've been to 2 more since, and have another one planned in Jan

    I do agree its limited as far as sites, want to check Belize, Key West on a future cruise
     
    #19 Dave2000, Sep 9, 2013
  20. Xerobull

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    They're tourists. It's good for Galveston. And if you look at Galveston on any day during the summer, it's obvious that people do like coming there.
     
    #20 Xerobull, Sep 9, 2013
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