We found this room to be standard-to-spacious by ocean view standards. It has a normal cruise bathroom and an additional washroom with sink and shower/tub combo. We loved having the additional shower and sink to get ready. The storage space seemed to be above average for a room of this size with more closet space/shelving than we expected. We had the connecting room (1325) as well. This room is in close proximity to the elevators, which we were initially concerned about, but we didn't notice any added noise or disruptions.

Can't say enough good about this place! Our whole group of varied ages loved it! Our only complaint is that we didn't have enough time to spend here. Be forewarned that if your beach goal is crystal clear turquoise blue water with manufactured pristine white sand beaches, then this is not the site for you. 

BUT if you want an all-inclusive, with an authentic vibe, that is somewhat secluded, then this is ABSOLUTELY the place for you! The staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. There were plenty of things to do--kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, floating rafts, footballs, and sand toys for the kids. There were plenty of shaded areas for those looking to stay out of the sun.  There were restrooms on site and freshwater showers. 

COMMUNICATION for booking was fantastic via email. An English speaker met us near the cruise ship port to coordinate transportation, and another English speaker greeted us on arrival to the beach resort itself. We had a pre-reserved area waiting for us on arrival, with plenty of seating to accommodate our large group.

We loved that this beach was less commercialized than some others in that it managed to maintain an AUTHENTIC, off-the-beaten-path vibe. There were other guests here, but not so many as to feel crowded, and we loved the relative seclusion. 

The FOOD here is absolutely fantastic. They have a taco bar with chicken, beef, pork, fish, and all the toppings. Our whole group raved about the food. Drinks from the bar flowed generously. We felt that we got more than our $60 per person money's worth.

The ride here from port is about 20 minutes and is indeed a bit bumpy (they let you know this information ahead of time), but it really is worth it. There is some floating seaweed/greenery, but staff raked it off the beach multiple times during our stay.

This was a "bucket list" item for some members of our group. We had done dolphin experiences before, so the experience was exactly what we expected. It included transportation to and from the site, and our particular excursion included food from the buffet. The food was fine--not awesome, but nothing to complain about either. 

The dolphin experience itself was wonderful. Be aware that not all experiences are the same. We chose the "Royal Swim," which is the most immersive and comprehensive of all dolphin experiences offered because it includes the "foot push" where 2 dolphins "superman" you out of the water. There were plenty of picture-perfect moments (dolphin kisses!). 

However, you could tell the scheduling at the site was a little off, as our whole group pet the manatee in the water (with three different trainers rotating through our group) for approximately the same amount of time as we spent with the dolphins.  It was obvious we were in a holding pattern for dolphins/trainers/a specific pool to become available even though we had scheduled through the cruise ship in advance. So we didn't get the amount of free time in the park to use the pool as we would have liked. 

Be aware that purchasing photos here is on the expensive side. I believe it was $35 per photo? Or alternatively, $50 per person for a disc with all photos from the experience. Absolutely no outside cameras or photos from observers. So if you want photos for a family of four, you're looking at another $150, at least.

We were impressed with the parking lot shuttle service; shuttles came by frequently.

We had to delay boarding due to fog, which was beyond the cruise line's control, of course. There isn't just a whole lot to do in the immediate Galveston area, so we killed time by going to a movie on the mainland. Once boarding did actually begin, there weren't any pre-scheduled times (due to the delay), so it was an absolute madhouse.

Galveston

Ship spaces/activities utilized: Pool area, WaterWorks, SportSquare (mini golf, etc), Sky Course, trivia, Hasbro Game Show, Playlist Productions, casino, RedFrog pub, Limelight Lounge (magic show), outdoor nightclub, fitness center, piano bar, atrium live music

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The kids, tweens, and adults all utilized (and loved!Service:

Overall, we found the SERVICE on this ship to be a bit LACKING.

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