Port of Galveston Recovering from Harvey

RECOVERING FROM HURRICANE HARVEY

The port of Galveston closed to all marine traffic prior to Hurricane Harvey making landfall and remained closed until today.   This caused Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line to alter several sailings scheduled to use the port.

Below is important information for passengers on the current or next sailings of impacted ships from Carnival and Royal Caribbean.

According to the Port of Galveston's website:

Current Status:   the Port of Galveston/Galveston Ship Channel is now open to vessels with less than 33ft draft limited to daylight. The Port’s administration offices will be closed today, Thursday, August 31st and will reopen on Friday, September 1st. The Port Police and the Incident Command Post will remain open.

INFORMATION: PORT CONDITION, PARKING, CRUISES, ROAD CLOSURES ... 
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IMPACTED SHIPS


TROPICAL DEPRESSION HARVEY 
WEATHER UPDATE #10 – 08/30/17 – 9:00 PM (EST)  

Carnival Valor and Carnival Freedom departed New Orleans this afternoon and have resumed course to Galveston. Carnival Breeze will overnight in New Orleans today and will start making her way to Galveston on Thursday evening.

The Port of Galveston has reopened with certain operating restrictions. 

Carnival Freedom is expected to dock on Friday and debark guests from its previous cruise. Embarkation for the September 2 voyage will take place on Saturday.

Carnival Valor will also arrive in Galveston on Friday to disembark guests. As previously mentioned, the August 31 sailing of Carnival Valor has been cancelled. However, the September 4 sailing will operate as scheduled.

Carnival Breeze is scheduled to arrive on Saturday morning to disembark guests from the previous cruise. Embarkation for the September 3 sailing will take place on Sunday.

We are in the process of finalizing docking and check-in times for this weekend’s sailings. We will update this page as soon as our plans have been confirmed.

To stay up to date on any changes that may affect your upcoming cruise, we encourage you to sign up for text alerts by texting the codes below to CRUISE (278473). 

Carnival Freedom 09/02/17 - CCL1
Carnival Valor 09/04/17 - CCL2
Carnival Breeze 09/03/17 - CCL3


ITINERARY UPDATES 

August 31, 2017 at noon. (next update at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow)

We received some good news from the Port of Galveston yesterday. The U.S. Coast Guard has opened the Port to vessel traffic in specific areas. Port officials anticipate Liberty of the Seas should be able to return to Galveston on Friday morning.

Houston airports are also slowly getting back up and running. Authorities at George Bush International Airport and Hobby Airport expect to resume full service by this weekend. We will continue to monitor both airports and encourage you to visit www.fly2houston.com for the most up-to-date information.

If you are driving to Galveston, you can check the latest information on road conditions at the Texas Department of Transportation website – http://conditions.drivetexas.org/current.

James Van Fleet, Chief Meteorologist for Royal Caribbean International, continues to keep an eye on the situation in the Galveston/Houston area.

We understand that some guests may not feel comfortable joining the ship on Sunday, September 3, once we arrive to Galveston. If you have any questions about your upcoming Liberty of the Seas sailing, or if you are coping with significant storm impacts that affect your ability to take your cruise, please call us at 1-800-256-6649.

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Showtime on Liberty of the Seas

 

Saturday Night Fever 
Live on Royal Caribbean

Acclaimed West End-show "Saturday Night Fever: The Musical" has made its debut aboard Royal Caribbean International's Liberty of the Seas, the first Broadway show featured on a Royal Caribbean cruise in Europe.

"Saturday Night Fever: The Musical" premiered in the West End at the London Palladium in 1998 and has been seen by more than 10 million people worldwide. On Liberty of the Seas, the story of Tony, the ambitious Brooklyn teen who spends his Saturday nights disco dancing is played by the British actor Lucas Rush and is brought to life on stage in the ship's state-of-the-art, 1,320-seat Platinum Theatre. The show has been created by Royal Caribbean Productions in association with Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. as part of the ship's recent Royal Advantage revitalization and onboard enhancements.

"We are delighted to offer a West End hit aboard Liberty of the Seas, just in time for the ship's maiden season in Europe this summer," said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean International. "Exceeding the expectations of our guests is part of the Royal Advantage that we deliver at Royal Caribbean International, and the new 'Saturday Night Fever: The Musical' show is set to be a real hit onboard. We can't wait to see our guests singing the catchy tunes while they are rock climbing, surfing, ice skating and enjoying all the other activities that Liberty of the Seas offers. With all this, and now a true West End show included in the cruise fare, there are more reasons for guests to vacation at sea."

Based on the hugely popular 1970's feature film, "Saturday Night Fever," the storyline and music that created the worldwide disco phenomenon includes cult-classic songs from The Bee Gees including "Stayin' Alive," "Tragedy," and "More than a woman," and KC and the Sunshine Band's "Boogie Shoes."

In addition to "Saturday Night Fever," Liberty of the Seas has received some of the most popular features that debuted aboard Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas as part of the multi-ship Royal Advantage^SM revitalization and enhancement program. The Royal Advantage^SM delivers a most memorable vacation onboard some of the world's most innovative cruise ships that sail to exciting destinations and feature the widest array of exclusive and cutting-edge onboard amenities.  Read more:  Introducing Royal Advantage

Kung Fu Panda 2 Coming to a Theater at Sea

Fun for the Whole Family This Summer

Just in time for Summer vacations, Royal Caribbean has announced a special  "Pandamonium" Package featuring the brand new Kung Fu Panda 2^TM movie showing onboard four of their ships.

The movie premieres  worldwide on May 26th with special "red carpet premieres" being held for the film in June on the 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas, as well as the smaller Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.

Press Release: Royal Caribbean Premieres Kung Fu Panda 2 at Sea (April 26, 2011)
 

What's included  (Click here for more details)

See Kung Fu Panda 2^TM in the 3D onboard theater when you cruise with Royal Caribbean International® this summer, plus score our Summer Pandamonium Package* featuring:

• VIP seating at the 3D movie!
• INCLUDED Pets at Sea^SM Plush Pal (1 per stateroom)
• INCLUDED Coca-Cola® Fountain Package (2 per stateroom)
• INCLUDED cupcakes from the Cupcake Cupboard (2 per stateroom)
• INCLUDED 8x10 photo with Po or other DreamWorks® characters
• Exclusive Meet & Greet and photo opportunity

Offer details

Package valued at $200! Plus, enjoy FREE character breakfasts, surprise appearances, and FREE parades with Po, Shrek, and friends – all part of RCI's exclusive DreamWorks® Experience.

Hurry, must book by May 31, 2011. Offer valid for sailings in June, July and August, subject to availability.  Be sure to mention the "Pandamonium" Package when booking.

Available on

The Summer Pandamonium Package is available on these innovative ships:

• Allure of the Seas®
• Oasis of the Seas®
• Freedom of the Seas®
• Liberty of the Seas®

See our video for a preview of the DreamWorks Parade Allure of the Seas on our YouTube channel.   Credits:  Kung Fu Panda and all related characters and properties TM & © 2011 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. ©2011 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships' registry: Bahamas.

Royal Caribbean 2012 Barcelona Spain

Barcelona is located in the northeastern part of the country, 90 miles south of the French border. People from all around the world enjoy visiting this city for its individuality, cultural interest and physical beauty. When Hans Christian Andersen visited in 1862, he remarked that Barcelona was the "Paris of Spain."

You're likely to agree. The city is a major cultural center with a fascinating history. Everywhere are archives, libraries, museums and buildings of interest - plus superb examples of modernist and Art Nouveau décor and architecture.


2012 – Summer Europe & Transatlantic Sailings  LIBERTY of the SEAS®  Ship Profile | Itineraries & Pricing | Deck Plans   Dining Menus | Wine Lists | Kids Programs | Ship Reviews | 360 Tours | Photos 

On April 14, 2012, LIBERTY of the SEAS® sails a 14-Night Transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Barcelona, Spain, which serves as the home port for the Summer 2012 season.  The return 14-Night Transatlantic begins on October 27,  2012.

5-Night Short Western Mediterranean

Barcelona, Spain • Cannes / Monte Carlo, France
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Cruising • Palma De Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain


7-Night Western Mediterranean

Barcelona, Spain • Provence (Toulon), France • Nice (Villefranche), France
Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples / Capri, Italy
Cruising • Barcelona, Spain


Ports and order may vary

Introducing Royal Advantage

Royal Caribbean International® has announced new enhancements to their fleet for 2011. They  call it the Royal Advantage^SM- the drive to provide the best, most innovative ships, features, destinations and personalized service to guests. In 2011, the Royal Advantage will be more apparent than ever. That's when Royal Caribbean will begin enhancements to expand their most popular innovations to select ships, giving more to see, more to do, and more to love, to more guests than ever before.

 

Liberty of the Seas ........... January 30, 2011

Oasis of the Seas .............. February 26, 2011

Freedom of the Seas ......... March 27, 201

Radiance of the Seas ........ Summer 2011

Splendour of the Seas ....... Fall 2011

More memorable moments are in store when DreamWorks® Experience and 3D movies  come onboard. Sails 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 


Even more imagination comes onboard with the DreamWorks® Experience, Broadway hit Saturday Night Fever: The Musical, and other amazing features. Sails 4 to 7-night Caribbean itineraries, and the Western Mediterranean.


The matriarch of the Freedom class will be enhanced with the BRITTO Gallery, ImagineOcean! Puppet Show, a nursery and more. Sails 7-night itineraries from Port Canaveral, Florida, to vibrant Caribbean destinations.


Parents will love the addition of the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, and everyone will enjoy more dining options. Sails from Seward to other adventurous Alaskan cities, including Juneau and Skagway.


Balcony staterooms and refreshed public areas are in store, along with more dining options, lounges and the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery. Sails South America's most amazing and diverse ports.


Our Facebook Fans can learn more about these new enhancements in the near future.  Be sure to  Like Us so that you will be in the know. 

Liberty of the Seas 2011 Mediterranean

Ship Profile | Itineraries & Pricing | Deck Plans Dining Menus | Wine Lists | Kids Programs | Ship Reviews | 360 Tours | Photos

Liberty of the Seas®

2011 MEDITERRANEAN DEPLOYMENT

14-Night Transatlantic
Miami, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Tenerife, Canary Islands • Seville (Cadiz), Spain • Malaga, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

5-Night Short Western Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain • Nice (Villefranche), France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy • Barcelona, Spain

4-Night Short Western Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain • Nice (Villefranche), France • Palma De Mallorca, Spain • Barcelona, Spain

5-Night Short Western Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain • Cannes/Monte Carlo, France • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Barcelona, Spain

7-Night Western Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain • Provence (Toulon), France • Nice (Villefranche), France • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Naples/Capri, Italy • Barcelona, Spain

14-Night Transatlantic

Barcelona, Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Malaga, Spain • Seville (Cadiz), Spain • Tenerife, Canary Islands •
La Palma, Canary Islands • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exclusive Offers on Royal Caribbean

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

I am happy to offer the following exclusive offers to my blog readers and clients. Now is the time to get away and use those vacation hours that have piled up all year long. Don't lose any hours - take a cruise vacation.

I'd like to call your attention to the Oasis of the Seas sail in particular - December sailings including 2 Holiday Dates!

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS

Book a 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Liberty of the Seas by October 26th and receive $50 Onboard Credit, a Coupon Booklet & 15% Off Shore Excursions Learn more about Liberty of the Seas and applicable sail dates.

OASIS OF THE SEAS

Book a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Oasis of the Seas by November 2nd and receive $100 Onboard Credit Learn more about Oasis of the Seas and applicable sail dates.

CARIBBEAN CRUISES
Book an Oceanview or higher and we'll take an EXTRA $50, $100, or $200 OFF the total price. Hurry - offer ends November 4th! Learn more about sailings that are up to $200 Off and applicable sail dates.

Click on one of the special offers for more details. Call or email me today - don't delay as inventory is very limited.

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Kids & Cruises - Yay or Nay

Royal Caribbean Cruises - Family Promotion

The graphic above is from Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class ® Family Promotion flyer. The Rock Climbing Wall is one of their signature onboard experiences that you and your family can enjoy while cruising the Atlantic or Caribbean Sea onboard one of the ships.

From the innovative sports deck to spectacular stage shows to popular programs for kids and teens, Royal Caribbean offers an unique array of exciting activities that bring the family together. It’s an incredible onboard experience. Plus, now you and your family can experience all this and more starting at only $1,799*† for a family of four!

I've always been a firm believer of having a family vacation each year and also a vacation with just my husband and I. Since we have been cruising for over 25 years, that means that many of those family vacations were at sea. The memories made duing our cruise vacations will last a lifetime and bring us joy as we look back at the opportunities we had to vacation as a family.

The following sailings are included in this special promotion:

Freedom of the Seas®
7-Night Eastern/Western Caribbean
Departing from Port Canaveral, Florida
September 13, 20, 27; October 18;
November 8, 15, 29, 2009
Freedom of the Seas Itineraries

Liberty of the Seas®
7-Night Eastern/Western Caribbean
Departing from Miami, Florida
September 12, 19, 26; October 10;
November 1, 15; December 13, 2009
Liberty of the Seas Itineraries

Inside stateroom pricing starting at $1,799*† for a family of four!

†Pricing is subject to availability. Price is based on quad occupancy in category L - cruise only and in U.S. dollars. Pricing is applicable for Liberty of the Seas® & Freedom of the Seas® on sailings dates listed. Offer is based on availability and may be withdrawn at anytime without prior notice. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Government taxes and fees are additional. ©2009 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: The Bahamas. 09014981 • 6/15/2009

Royal Caribbean Resumes Mexican Cruises

Royal Caribbean Update on H1N1 Flu Precautions

Royal Caribbean International informed their travel partners that they will resume its port calls in Cozumel, Mexico, beginning with sailings that depart on or after May 24, 2009. RCI applauded the decision of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to downgrade their previous "Travel Alert" to a "Travel Health Precaution for Mexico."

Their statement went on to say "Like our guests we are anxious to return to Mexico. Until then, our guests will have time to fully review and understand the CDC's decision." The ships with Cozumel port calls include Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, and Enchantment of the Seas.

Mariner of the Seas will continue its modified Pacific Northwest itinerary, up to and including, its June 14 sailing. RCI will continue to utilize the Influenza Prevention and Response Plans, which their office of Medical and Public Health developed in coordination with the CDC and other health experts. The plan is based on three pillars: Preparedness and Communication; Surveillance and Detection; and Response and Containment.

Itinerary updates are provided daily at 1 PM. See the following link for latest update.

Whodunit? Expect the Unexpected

Whodunit?

Do you like a little mystery in your life?

WHY NOT BOOK A MYSTERY GROUP! Plan it today.

You can add a WHODUNIT MYSTERY CRUISE experience to your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation on one of the following itineraries:

Mariner of the Seas®
7-Night Mexican Riviera
April 19, 2009

Los Angeles, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Los Angeles, California

Explorer of the Seas®
5-Night Bermuda
June 6, 2009

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Liberty of the Seas®
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
August 29, 2009

Miami, Florida • Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico • Labadee®, Haiti • Miami, Florida

Radiance of the Seas®
4-Night Mexican Riviera
October 29, 2009 

San Diego, California • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California
 

Whodunit Comedy Mystery Cruises, Dying to have you join us!!! IF you Dare... Call me Today for more Clues ...
 

Limited availability exists for this unique onboard experience. They're waiting for you onboard ... don't make them wait too long. Get a group of your friends and family together and get ready for the time of your life.