8 Nights - Western Caribbean HALLOWEEN Cruise CELEBRATING OUR 25th ANNIVERSARY!

Galveston, Texas

Chartered in 1839, Galveston Island, located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, was the principal port into the southwest during the 19th century. This coastal town has experienced a recent revitalization, making it one of America’s newest beach resorts. Better than the beautifully restored Victorian architecture of its historic downtown district, is the southern hospitality of Galveston’s residents.

Galveston Island offers something for everyone! Spend the day at a sun-filled beach, venture into a tropical rain forest, experience life on an offshore rig or take a trip into the future in space. Galveston Island offers a wide variety of activities for every age and is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon or weekend.

Galveston Island's climate during the winter months ranges from the very infrequent 50's to the low 80's. The Island features beautiful Gulf sunsets and beaches, with a wide variety of shopping, historic homes and museums and fantastic dining. In fact, Galveston Island has over 550 designated historical landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places and over 1500 restored historic homes. The Island offers over 95 shops, restaurants and art galleries.

At Sea

Enjoy the whole day at sea.

At Sea

Enjoy the whole day at sea.

Costa Maya, Mexico

This unspoiled treasure boasts a pristine coastline, newly discovered Mayan ruins and the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve.

Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands, Honduras

Located approximately 35 miles north of Honduras in the Caribbean, Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands group.

Plenty of great snorkeling and diving is found at the coral reefs off Roatan's coast.

Cozumel, Mexico

The Conquistadors first saw Mexico from the shores of Cozumel while searching for gold. Today, visitors to the island continue to seek out gold and silver jewelry in the shops of San Miguel. Plus, the waters around Cozumel's shelter coral reefs make this one of the best snorkeling areas in the world.

With clear sapphire-colored water and an abundance of coral reefs and exotic tropical fish, it's a snorkeler's dream, and therefore, one of the world's premier snorkeling destinations. It's simply the perfect place to see what's under the sea whether you're a novice or an expert.

Cozumel isn’t as flashy as its neighbor Cancun. And that’s part of its charm. Mexico’s largest island (33 mi/53 km long and 8 mi/13 km wide) offers a pleasant mix of activities. You can shop and dine in San Miguel, a traditional Mexican town built around a large plaza. You can head for the beach to lounge and swim, while the more adventurous can explore Maya ruins or dive around the reefs.

Most cruise-ship passengers don’t venture far outside San Miguel, the island’s only city, which has about 60,000 people. The town’s plaza, Plaza del Sol, is surrounded by dozens of shops and sidewalk cafes. You could easily spend a few hours browsing through the stores, sipping a cold drink beneath the bright orange blooms of the poinciana trees and people watching. The side streets off the plaza are closed to auto traffic and packed with more shops and eateries. To see a bit of the waterfront, stroll along San Miguel’s main street (Avenida Melgar, also known as the malecon), which runs north and south for 14 blocks. You can walk it in half an hour.

If you are interested in learning some local history, visit the Museo de la Isla de Cozumel, which has exhibits detailing the island’s natural environment, the history of the Maya and the arrival of the Spaniards. (Open daily 10 am-5 pm; admission about US$3—around US$7 during high season; on the malecon between Calle 4 and Calle 6.)

At the Parque Arqueologica, an archeological park a few blocks inland from the cruise-ship piers south of town, you can take a walk-through tour of the history of Mexico. Each region of the country is represented, with artifacts de picting the Aztec, Toltec and Maya civilizations. Weavers and potters demonstrate the crafts of ancient times under thatched-roof palapas. (Open Monday-Saturday 8 am-5 pm; admission about US$3.)

Outside of San Miguel, there’s almost no development but plenty of opportunities to experience solitude. Cozumel’s one highway is a narrow paved road that runs south from San Miguel and circles the southern tip of the island before turning north along the eastern shore. At a point opposite San Miguel, the road turns west and crosses the island back into San Miguel.

Maya Ruins—Cozumel’s ruins aren’t much to look at compared with those at Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza on the mainland. But if archaeology is your interest or if you’re just up for a jungle adventure, you may want to see them anyway. The best-preserved ruins are at San Gervasio, which is about 7 mi/11 km northeast of San Miguel in the midst of dense jungle. You can reach this small grouping of temples by taking an unpaved side road o ff Carretera Transversal. Knowledgeable guides wait at the entrance and charge about US$12 an hour for a tour. (Open daily 9 am-5 pm; admission US$4.)

At Sea

Enjoy the whole day at sea.

Galveston, Texas

Chartered in 1839, Galveston Island, located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, was the principal port into the southwest during the 19th century. This coastal town has experienced a recent revitalization, making it one of America’s newest beach resorts. Better than the beautifully restored Victorian architecture of its historic downtown district, is the southern hospitality of Galveston’s residents.

Galveston Island offers something for everyone! Spend the day at a sun-filled beach, venture into a tropical rain forest, experience life on an offshore rig or take a trip into the future in space. Galveston Island offers a wide variety of activities for every age and is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon or weekend.

Galveston Island's climate during the winter months ranges from the very infrequent 50's to the low 80's. The Island features beautiful Gulf sunsets and beaches, with a wide variety of shopping, historic homes and museums and fantastic dining. In fact, Galveston Island has over 550 designated historical landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places and over 1500 restored historic homes. The Island offers over 95 shops, restaurants and art galleries.