Category: Royal Caribbean

Enjoy Galveston, Royal Caribbean

Oasis Class to Galveston? Royal Caribbean still planning to build Galveston Terminal 3.

by BillLeave a Comment on Oasis Class to Galveston? Royal Caribbean still planning to build Galveston Terminal 3.
  • Galveston Terminal 3
    Royal Caribbean delayed construction of their proposed Terminal 3 cruise pier in Galveston. Today, Port of Galveston officials announced a new construction timeline.

This feels like a strange sentence to write, but here goes. I have good news for Galveston cruise fans. That was a lot of fun to write, so I think I will do it again. After months of no cruises at all, I have good news for Galveston cruise fans. I talked about it a little more on the YouTube channel, but it looks like Royal Caribbean still plans to build the new Galveston Terminal 3. As we discussed last year, that at least opens up the possibility of an Oasis Class ship in Galveston.

Continue reading “Oasis Class to Galveston? Royal Caribbean still planning to build Galveston Terminal 3.” →
Carnival, News, Royal Caribbean

February 2020 Galveston Cruise News

by BillLeave a Comment on February 2020 Galveston Cruise News
Seawolf Park on Pelican Island is one of the last things you will see as you leave Galveston on your cruise. You get this view from the port side.

Last month was busy for cruise news from Galveston. Here are some of the biggest news items that we will cover this month:

  • Several Liberty of the Seas sailings for next year were cancelled due to an extended dry dock.
  • The Carnival Dream cruise departing January 6 had to return to Galveston for a medical emergency.
  • The Carnival Dream and Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas had long fog delays January 15
  • Royal Caribbean will release their Summer 2021 short Caribbean itineraries the week of March 2.
  • Feedspot recognized Galveston Cruise Reviews as a Top 75 Cruise Blog!
Continue reading “February 2020 Galveston Cruise News” →
Carnival, News, Royal Caribbean

January 2020 Galveston Cruise News

by Bill1 Comment on January 2020 Galveston Cruise News
The Allure of the Seas, an Oasis class ship, is coming to Galveston in November 2021.

Welcome to the new news format for Galveston Cruise Reviews! Our primary focus remains on providing reviews of the ships sailing from Galveston as well as things to do and places to stay on the island. However, we also want to keep you up to date on all of the latest news. The easiest way to do that is with our new monthly newsletter. We will review all of the news from the previous month and tell you what is coming up. The last month has been particularly busy, and it was highlighted by a huge announcement from Royal Caribbean. An Oasis class ship is coming to Galveston in 2021, and a new pier will be built to support it. The Allure of the Seas will sail regular 7 night itineraries to Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. There was a lot more, as well.

Continue reading “January 2020 Galveston Cruise News” →
News, Royal Caribbean

Galveston Oasis Class itineraries

by BillLeave a Comment on Galveston Oasis Class itineraries
Allure of the Seas Galveston itineraries will feature a regular rotation of Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel.

Royal Caribbean announced last week that the Allure of the Seas, an Oasis Class ship, will sail from Galveston. Galveston Cruise Reviews has closely monitored the release of the actual schedules. Now, things are official. The first Galveston Oasis Class sailing will be November 4, 2021. Allure of the Seas will sail a 4 night cruise to Cozumel. Starting November 10, Allure of the Seas Galveston itineraries will feature regular runs to Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. We also expect an additional ship to sail from Galveston.

Continue reading “Galveston Oasis Class itineraries” →
News, Royal Caribbean

Allure of the Seas Galveston!

by BillLeave a Comment on Allure of the Seas Galveston!
This is an artist’s rendering of the new Galveston Terminal 3. Royal Caribbean has already announced that the Allure of the Seas, an Oasis Class ship, will sail from it in November 2021. The pier will also be built to handle the forthcoming Icon Class.

Royal Caribbean formally announced this week that the Allure of the Seas, an Oasis Class ship, will be sailing from Galveston. Sailings begin November 2021. The Allure is one of the largest ships at sea, and her proportions are truly massive. What should Texas cruisers expect?

Continue reading “Allure of the Seas Galveston!” →