Month: December 2022

In recent months we’ve covered the growth in Galveston cruising extensively. From a quiet port a couple of decades ago, the Texas island has turned into a cruising powerhouse and the busiest departure port outside of Florida.

Galveston has opened a new dedicated Royal Caribbean terminal and welcomed one of the largest cruise ships in the world with Allure of the Seas. The port saw its first visit from Norwegian Cruise Lines with its newest ship, Prima. And just in the past few weeks it announced talks to move forward with a fourth cruise terminal.

Now the port just celebrated its first visit from Ruby Princess, marking the first regular departure from Galveston for Princess and the first time the cruise line has sailed from Texas in six years. (Princess previously had service from the Bayport Cruise Terminal, which was located closer to Houston.)

Ruby Princess is scheduled

If you plan to sail from the Port of New Orleans for your next cruise, then there is a good chance you’ll be spending some time in town before your trip.

Not only is it a good idea to arrive to your port city at least a day early in case there are any delays in your travel, but New Orleans is a world-class city to visit for fun. From food to entertainment to culture to history, the city offers something for everyone. It would be a mistake to take a cruise from New Orleans and miss out.

That said, if you are flying in for your cruise, then there is the headache of trying to figure out transportation while you are in the city. Yes, you can rent a car to get around, but what do you do with it while you are on the ship? And you can