Come ready and raring for Texas-sized Gulf Coast adventure with cruises to Mexico and the Western Caribbean.
From adrenaline amping thrills and family fun by the gallon to bold new flavors and exhilarating entertainment, Liberty of the Seas® is the ultimate adventure sailing from the Lone Star State. Explore places like Cozumel and Cancun on a cruise from Galveston.
Shake up your weekend routine and escape from the weekday rush with a cruise to Mexico. Enchantment of the Seas® is the best way to take a few days to relax or play and hit some islands along the way.
Stroll past well-preserved Victorian-era buildings in the old Strand District during your Galveston cruise. Once called the “Wall Street of the South”, this charming commercial hub, along with the neighboring East End Historic District, is home to mansions-turned-museums, the Grand 1894 Opera House, plus loads of unique shops and cozy cafés.
Seafood is king on Galveston Island— Gulf shrimp, blue crabs, snapper and grouper come fresh off the boat. But the signature Tex-Mex cuisine equally impresses with sizzling fajitas and tequila-laced margaritas. Old Strand Emporium scoops out ice-cream parlor charm, while La King’s Confectionary is where local candy makers craft saltwater taffy in-house. Don’t miss a drive-through daiquiri stand for a frozen cocktail on-the-go.
The Strand Historical District is the town’s prime shopping spot, where 19th-century storefronts now house a quirky collection of locally owned gift shops and antique stores. Here you can pick up beachwear, whimsical gifts, model ships, used books, Southwestern turquoise jewelry, and Texas-inspired home décor.
Galveston Island Trolley buses run approximately every 30 minutes on two routes through the downtown and seawall districts. The fare for adults is $1, with exact change required.