Galveston port kinda rough

Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Liberty of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 31, 2016

Ship: Liberty of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9222

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Sailing from Galveston is kinda rough.  It's a long trip from the airport (IAH) and there is very little support  for Transfers through RCCL.  Between transportation and hotels on both ends of the cruise added about $1000 for 6 of us.

 

Also, our cruise itinerary was changed in order to avoid a tropical storm turned hurricane and, because of the home port location, there was very little in the way of options for alternative ports of call.  For cursing to the Caribbean I will chose the florida ports in the future as storms are frequently a possibility.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Large slides and flowRider have strict hight and weight restrictions. Some kids were very disappointed to find they could not ride. Be sure to check the restrictions and prepare them. The kids slide, however, is better than the large slides...just a bit shorter.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

3 out of 5
Beaches were uninviting given the brown water

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
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4 Comments

meghad23    8 years ago

I have always been leery of Galviston for the cost of travel and accommodations and distance from airport to port. 

biscuitbates    8 years ago

I go out of Galveston at least twice a year and have only been caught by a storm once. I think they get more bad weather in Florida.

kg4nds    8 years ago

Also, you might choose to fly into Hobby instead of Bush Int. It's WAY closer to the port. Just about 30 mins of travel time depending on traffic.

judyclark    8 years ago

I have always went out of Florida ports except for my Alaska cruise that one out of Seattle we went this July

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