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  1. Yes we both are just over Covid and probably will be needing the Certificate of Recovery form before September 4 . Please if anyone happens to have a copy . Thanks
  2. visitgalveston.com galvestonhistory.com galveston.com pier21.com moodygardens.com Galveston soon will homeport Carnival , Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian cruise lines largest ships in their fleets and in world .
  3. CVS and Walgreens are not on old town Strand . Presently Tremont and Harbor House “ only “ walkable hotels . Each equal distance to port terminals # 1 and # 2 .
  4. Tropicante was our favorite also .
  5. All the beaches and water will have seaweed if one does . Mother Nature has mind of her own . It’s hit and miss on any seaweed . It’s a natural phenomena and can be educational and entertaining to kids . Unless someone tells them it’s nasty .
  6. When you get off ship walk around mall . Take a yellow cab from behind mall for short ride 8 bucks to Old town Fishing village Majahual . There is beach obviously with many facilities to stop at . No fees to get on one long beach. Good food and service on all beach facilities, and most have good clean restrooms. We always go there and return later in day to mall to walk around . Bird walk in middle of mall is wonderful for adults and kids .
  7. If you are really interested in Texas, Western and the Southwestern Experience, I suggest the following in addition to San Antonio and Ft Worth. 1. Explore the Island of Galveston first ! There is so much history , and you are already on the island. . 2. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a month long annual Western heritage event, and is generally the largest FESTIVAL on the North American Continent. The Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The Rodeo welcomed 2.4+ million guests for its 90th anniversary in 2022, with action-packed RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, more than 34,000 livestock and horse show entries, a historic $1 million steer auction purchase, a diverse lineup of star entertainers including George Strait and others, and is a family-friendly experience for everyone. The rodeo 35,000 volunteers, donors, sponsors, community partners and guests who support our charitable mission of supporting Texas youth and education are the greatest. Scholarships and Education: The Rodeo committed $22,125,250 to the youth of Texas in 2022: $14,186,000 million in scholarships awarded this summer; $5,048,250 million to junior show exhibitors; $2,418,610 million in educational program grants; and $472,390 in graduate assistantships. Rodeo Performers and Contestants: The Rodeo committed $2.14 million in Prize Money to its contestants. 3. The Bryan Museum on Galveston Island The Museum opened in 2015 and located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home[1] in Galveston, Texas, USA, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. Assembled by J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan, the collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects. With approximately 70,000 items in total, the collection includes 20,000 rare books; more than 30,000 documents in Spanish, German, French, and English; three dozen saddles; over 250 antique firearms; several hundred spurs; a large collection of fine Southwestern art, religious art, folk art, and portraits; exceedingly rare maps and artifacts, such as "cowboy" chaps; Native American stone tools and arrowheads; and a Spanish mission bell. The Bryan Museum presents a chronological history of Texas and the American West with a special emphasis on the Spanish influences in the region. In addition to its permanent galleries, the Museum also includes space for rotating special exhibits, a library, and an archive. 4. Space Center Houston (NASA) ( half way between Galveston island and Houston )
  8. Galveston ISLAND is a tourist destination with 32 miles of beach . With all the Texas , wild west , Cowboys and Indian history you would want . galvestonhistory.org visitgalveston.com galveston.con
  9. Garage for Port of Galveston Falstaff off 33rd Any place on Seawall at hotels motels Whole Island was raised after 1900 Storm at Seawall and is approximately 17 feet above Sea Level
  10. Is breakfast still available in specialty restaurant Chops on Deck 6 for suite guests on Grandeur ? And are all Pinnacle, Suite and Diamond Plus available for benefits in Concierge Lounge ? Or is Diamond Lounge utilized on Deck 6 with low capacity counts ?
  11. Many restaurants are by the Port . Breakfast lunch dinner !
  12. "I think pre cruise testing is going to be around for another couple of months," Mr. Bayley answered. This is June 2022 . Two more months July and August ! Now whether, it will be September 1 or September 30 or somewhere in between ?????. Heard this overhearing friends telephone conversation with Royal !
  13. Sometime in September pretesting to be eliminated.
  14. A parking garage would be on same locations as ground parking will be . Your walk to terminal would be be same either way .
  15. Galveston ISLAND is a major tourist destination. Start your vacation early.
  16. According to Ceres Terminal Holdings, LLC, in recent meeting says construction and opening progress is on time , and to be completed October 2022 . First sailing still to be November 2022.
  17. A lot has changed on Island from these posts in old thread ! Double check expectations of everything !!!!!!!!
  18. I would rather be on a cruise ship in the rain than at home in the rain ..
  19. If you are asking me, I'm not complaining about food on ships or at home .
  20. What do you folks eat at home that is so much better than on ship?????
  21. Call your hotels and vacation rentals direct . Most have means to from PORT TERMINALS .
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