Galveston Cruise News

Welcome to Galveston Cruise News, a collection of recent articles written by Joyce Stemmer as seen in The Islander magazine. The cruise industry began here in September 2000 with the inaugural sailing of Carnival's Celebration. Galveston is now homeport to Carnival's Ecstasy and Conquest offering 4, 5 and 7 day sailings to the Western Caribbean. From December through April, Royal Carribbean's Voyager of the Seas also offers 7 day cruises to the Western Caribbean and a transatlantic voyage to end the season in Galveston.


Live View-Galveston Harbor


Mike Stemmer, Captain Stubing (actor Gavin McLeod) and Joyce Stemmer onboard Grand Princess in Galveston.

 
     
 

"The Stories Behind Those Unique Interiors"
September 2006 Cruise News

"Grand Princess and Spendour Of The Seas Return"
October 2006 Cruise News

"Some Thoughts On Packing For Your Next Cruise"
November 2006 Cruise News

"Time To Plan Your Family Reunion Cruise"
December 2006 Cruise News

"Carnival Makes It Easier To 'Reach Out and Touch Someone'"
August 2006 Cruise News

"138,000-ton Voyager of the Seas To Sail from Galveston Next Year"
May 2006 Cruise News

"Choosing the Perfect Stateroom "
April 2006 Cruise News

"Carnival's Ecstasy to Return to Galveston Better Than Ever "
March 2006 Cruise News

"Top 10 Things We Liked about Carnival Conquest "
February 2006 Cruise News

"Carnival Ships Offer 'Kid Friendly' Programs "
January 2006 Cruise News

"Seasonal Sailings Add More Choices for Cruisers"
December 2005 Cruise News

"Dodging Wilma or Where We Didn't Go on Our Caribbean Cruise"
November 2005 Cruise News

"Newest, Largest Cruise Ship Now Sails from Galveston"
October 2005 Cruise News

“Reminder: New Passport Regulations Coming Soon”
September 2005 Cruise News

“More Ships, More Choices”
August 2005 Cruise News

“Bus Driver, Move That Bus!”
July 2005 Cruise News

“Cruise Cuisine”
June 2005 Cruise News

“Does Grand Princess Pass the Test?”
May 2005 Cruise News

“Puzzled Over Carnival’s Unique Interior Design?”
April 2005 Cruise News

“Galaxy’s 12-Day Panama Canal Trip: Going Ashore...And More”
March 2005 Cruise News

“Highlights of Galaxy’s 12-Day Panama Canal Cruise”
February 2005 Cruise News

“Behind the Scenes at Worldwide Shore Services”
January 2005 Cruise News

 



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