We spent the night in Galveston the day before our cruise. We walked the beach, but didn't do much because we were tired from our travels. We'd love to go back to Galveston and explore more sometime. On our return, we stopped at NASA on the way back to the airport. It is halfway between Galveston and Houston airport. For a small fee, NASA will store your luggage while you tour the museum. It was interesting and we'd all like to go back when we have more time. We were unable to experience the tram tour because of time, but from what I understand, that's the best part. Read Less

A little foggy that morning. Read Less

We enjoy cruising from Galveston. It is an easy 5 hour drive for us from home and we drive down the morning of the cruise. We park at Lighthouse Cruise parking and they always doing a great job. Embarkation was very easy and much better organized than in years past. Read Less

Easy to get around Read Less

Disorder ave chaos, hurry and wait, no Priority Boarding for suite guests Read Less

We always enjoy Galveston. It was the first weekend of Mardi Gras when we embarked. It was nice seeing the decorations throughout the city. Read Less

Galveston was better than expected with lots to see. Read Less

Really nice Strand area. We just retired from jobs in Galveston Read Less

Our only issue on the whole trip was the Port of Galveston. Drop off and pick-up are a dangerous nightmare and the city workers (police? traffic safety?) do an absolutely awful job and could care less. They were zero use and actually lied about walking across the street until I said "so if the 8 year old with us gets hit, we will come right back to you right?" All of a sudden he spoke to his "boss" and was able to direct us. They should be ashamed of the service they provide. If we all did our job like them, people would be dying left and right. This is not Carnivals fault though. We found the cruise line top notch all the way. Read Less

Organized. Quick boarding. Accommodating staff. Read Less