Cruise news (Galveston USA-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Port Galveston Projecting Record-Breaking Revenues
Galveston Wharves announced it is projecting record-breaking lay-ship revenues for the first quarter of the year. The port is forecasting a record...
March 22, 2020 - Accidents
5 Liberty of the Seas Cruises Cancelled for 2021
Royal Caribbean cancelled 5 sailings on Liberty of the Seas in 2021 because of the need for an extended dry dock. The cancellations begin with the...
January 10, 2020 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream arrived back at Galveston TX due to a medical emergency involving a cruise passenger. The vessel was en route to Cozumel Mexico...
January 8, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Port of Galveston and Royal Caribbean Sign for Third Cruise Terminal
The Port of Galveston and Royal Caribbean signed a long-term agreement to build a cruise ship terminal at the Port. The agreement was approved...
December 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of Galveston Welcomes 1 Millionth Passenger
Port Galveston's cruise shipping business reached 1 million passengers within a year. The lucky millionth cruiser was Mark Martin. He and his wife...
December 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Business Growing in Galveston
As the cruise business of Port Galveston TX grows, so does the local and state economic impact. A national report revealed that Galveston’s...
November 24, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Introduces 2021-2022 Caribbean Adventures
Royal Caribbean’s 2021-2022 season will bring passengers the biggest Caribbean adventure ever. Vacationers will benefit from shorter...
November 24, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Overboard from Carnival Dream
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who apparently jumped from the balcony of Carnival Dream off the coast of Texas. The USCG received a call...
October 25, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of Galveston Going Green with Green Marine
The Port of Galveston announced it is going green via a number of environmental initiatives, such as membership in Green Marine, a leading voluntary...
October 18, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Adds Fourth Cruise Ship in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will have 4 liners homeported in Galveston TX for year-round passenger shipping operations, beginning 2021...
October 17, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries to Tropical Destinations
In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to return to New Orleans (NOLA) for a limited-time engagement with voyages to the Bahamas and...
September 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Vista Resumes Galveston Cruises Earlier Than Expected
Carnival Vista, which was taken out of service earlier in July for drydock repairs, will return to homeport Galveston TX 4 days earlier than expected...
July 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Fall 2020 Itineraries
In fall next year, Disney Cruise Line will offer Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on voyages departing from California, Florida, New York...
June 9, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Carnival Dream
A 57-year-old male passenger had been taken by medical helicopter off a Carnival cruise ship Monday night, May 13, the U.S. Coast Guard announced...
May 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Enchantment of the Seas Commences First Sailing from Galveston
Royal Caribbean's liner Enchantment of the Seas started her seasonal homeport cruise itinerary from Galveston TX with a 7-day Western...
May 9, 2019