We are looking at booking this Disney cruise but I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is much to do in Galveston prior to cruising and what it’s like.
Did they have a pirate night. Just booked it and it only has sail away party on the itinerary unless it updates closer to the time.We were there a day before this same cruise in January 2018. We walked the beach, did some shopping downtown and ate out at a few restaurants. My daughter and I got manicures, with mickey themes at a local nail salon. Was a fun time prior to a great cruise.
Currently, all cruises, except for northern Europe and Alaska, have Pirate Night.Did they have a pirate night. Just booked it and it only has sail away party on the itinerary unless it updates closer to the time.
There are several Hilton properties and they are kept nice to typical Hilton standards. It's a small put popular tourist destination. Friendly people who are used to visitors. Plenty of properties to choose from.Thankyou for the information it’s nice to get other people’s views as we’ve only ever done a 3/4 night cruise to break up doing 2 weeks of Disney parks in Orlando. Been looking at what Hilton’s there is becuase my husband gets points there so a little help towards the cost.
Did they have a pirate night. Just booked it and it only has sail away party on the itinerary unless it updates closer to the time.
I have looked at moody gardens and NASA and they look good. My son would enjoy it he will be 7 at the time but my daughter will only be 4 so worry she will get bored quickly. We was looking to fly out Saturday then cruise Monday. It’s a shame you don’t go from San Juan be nice to spend some time there. Manicures sound good
NASA is just up the road. Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn are popular activities. The beach itself is not fabulous.
We enjoy visiting Galveston a couple times a year. Depending on ages and interests Moody Gardens, NASA, and off-shore fishing would each be worthy a full day. They have a nice little downtown area "The Strand" if you want to stroll through touristy shops, a full carnival Pleasure Pier for the kids, and Kemah boardwalk up the road for a more lively evening. Definitely enough to fill a day or two pre-cruise, but not more than a weekend. The biggest drawback for many sailing from Galveston is that it is about a 45 minute drive from the closest airport, Houston Hobby, but a Lyft will get you there for under $50.
NASA is great. The kids liked Moody Gardens, but I personally thought it was a bit pricey (they obviously have no concept of that). I'm guessing your daughter would probably prefer Moody Gardens to NASA if you're worried about her getting bored.
The Aquarium at Moody Gardens is very good. I think both your kids would enjoy that space. Also the Rainforest pyramid is pretty cool. NASA is interesting but at least 30 minutes from the port. Houston traffic can be crazy so be sure to allow plenty of time.
Could each of the below members tell us how long you spent at Moody Gardens including the aquarium?
How long you spent at NASA?
Our age group is 18-55.