The terminal is well organized and they got us onboard very fast. Leaving was a breeze too. Quick…read moreis the word. Ncl Viva is a beautiful ship and everyone is so happy and friendly. Excellent experience and will go again. Western Caribbean cruise is awesome!

We had a wonderful Western Caribbean cruise out of Galveston on the beautiful Norwegian Viva. It…read morewas our very first time on a Prima Class ship. It's such a sleek and modern design with lots of activities, entertainment, and great places to eat & drink. There were a few minor things that happened on embarkation day. I'm sure it was because they had just arrived from a transatlantic cruise from Lisbon. It was the Viva's very first time at the Port of Galveston. There was a 2.5 hour delay leaving the port due to Port State Control inspections. We left right around dusk (about 6:30ish). Our luggage arrived late. Usually we get it before the sailaway. It goes to show that having priority luggage tags will not necessarily guarantee that you'll get them delivered to your stateroom in a timely manner. We ended up having a late dinner seating in the Haven Restaurant because of the late delivery. It was crowded the first night, and the food wasn't as good as prior experiences. The good news is that all was forgiven after that first night. Everything was back to normal operations on the following day. Our meals from that point on met all expectations. I won't get into the details of our stateroom. It was amazing as always. Cyril & Amol made it even more special. I love the aft facing balcony views! We had a very comfortable stay. Having a hot tub on the balcony was a treat! The aft Haven elevators also deserve a quick mention. We rarely had to wait for an elevator. It was a total game changer for us. It was our first experience dining at Indulge Food Hall. Honestly, who needs a buffet when you have this awesome complimentary restaurant concept. Just order what you want and when you want it. There is a convenient ordering system set up for each table. It was great trying out all the different offerings from around the world. If I have to pick a favorite, it would be anything from Tamara. The fresh made naan bread, chicken biryani, and tikka masala won the prize. The caramelized pineapple was a close second. Our specialty dining choices for this cruise were Los Lobos, Food Republic, and Cagney's Steakhouse. I'll give a special shout out this time to Los Lobos. It was our first time and it won't be our last. Hubby had the Spicy Margarita while I had the Classic one with a salt rim. Yum! The tableside guacamole and Queso Fundido were our favorite appetizers. The Carne Asada was generous, tasty, and tender. We enjoyed all of our specialty dining choices this time around. The service and view from our outdoor table were fantastic! The itinerary was great as well as the design of the ship. I can see why people say it's a warm weather ship. It has more outdoor spaces than any ship I've ever seen, which includes outdoor terraces for the restaurants. We loved the Ocean Boulevard walking track on Deck 8. There are even a couple of clear Ocean Walk bridges where you can see the ocean beneath you. Fun! There are tons of cushiony seats everywhere. Honestly, it never felt crowded when walking around the ship. However, it has the potential of being that way on cold & rainy days. Beetle Juice the Musical in the Viva Theatre was super entertaining. We both enjoyed it. It was a cool interpretation of the movie. There were many activities such as the Galaxy Pavilion, Waverly Waterslide, The Drop, Viva Speedway, The Bull's Eye, and many more. It's a fun ship! We're looking forward to more cruises with NCL. Our experience out of Galveston was actually quite unique. I wouldn't hesitate to book another cruise out of this port in the future. Maybe next time we'll get a better view of the offshore oil drilling rigs that we see off in the distance from the shoreline. We left too late to really see them in action.

The flight schools have there instructions on the taxi ways and if you complain to the FBO about…read moreit, there fuel trucks will take forever to move out of your way to taxi to your hanger. They will follow you in there truck and provoke you and video tape it and present it to the internet!

Great regional airport had easy access with no security concerns. My son studies with Weaver Vector…read more(www.weavervector.com) and uses this airport for flights. Everyone felt safe and it is a great experience! If you are looking for an airport, this is a great fit. If you need flight instruction or ground school, I recommend Weaver Vector at Pearland Regional Airport.

Pool not available and we were told that it is what it is. No fishing!! This is why I chose this…read moreplace. Too sad!! Wife and I can out to over see the pound and saw all the trash cans full of trash. Just seems fall short of what's advertised. Hope they can wake up and present what this park claims to be. We rate it solid 3.

Totally one of the best resorts that I have visited, from the landscaping to the office personnel…read more It's a very relaxing place everything is very convenient to get to. The rates are very reasonable as well. You can't miss with this place.

I desperately needed a bathroom. I didn't know when the ferry would arrive. I was in line for it…read more And I had to just suffer. It was awful. I also didn't know if there was a restroom on the ferry so I sat in my car and suffered some more. After crossing, I stopped at the first gas station I came upon. It was so gross too. Disgusting. And I used that. I wish more info was posted about the times the ferry arrives (like a countdown digital clock) and restrooms. The ride was smooth and didn't take long. I was so glad I didn't have to pay for the ferry.

Ride coming to Galveston wasn't bad fast loading.... going back across was talking forever..an hour…read morewait to load..

We departed on the Disney cruise from Galveston port and the check in process went very smoothly…read more The kids enjoyed it the entire time, daughter is always asking to go "Mickey boat" again. Food, staff, entertainment, rooms everything was great! Will definitely take the kids back again.

Let me preface this review by saying Disney Cruises are not for adults looking for a quiet getaway…read more My husband and I joined our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren on a 5-day cruise to Progreso. My anxiety started with booking the cruise. There are so many things you have to do. We joined a Facebook group for our particular cruise. It was helpful but at the same time confusing. You'll need to know about fish extenders, pixy dust, keys to the world and so much more! Checking in for your boarding time, having all your documents, pictures, knowing which excursions and activities you want to do in addition to the included shows and character appearances can all be overwhelming. Do you want to prepay for gratuities? Do I? It's a lot. We were lucky to have a helpful travel agent, Abby McSpadden. She answered all our questions and was so knowledgeable. Don't forget about parking! Flights & Hotels if coming from out of town. There are so many decisions to be made! Once you're on board, things do start to settle down, but there's always something going on. With the Disney Magic, there were a few options for breakfast & lunch, but dinner was scheduled. We had the same dinner staff for all our meals. They really got to know us and our preferences. It made it really personalized. I won't comment on the food. I think everyone is different, but I will say they had something for everyone. The staterooms are small, but I actually thought they would be smaller. We had an excellent host, Imade, who made sure all our needs were met. Even when I was under the weather, he came by to check to make sure I was ok. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They truly wanted to make all our cruise dreams come true.

Such a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. A group of 9 girls split into 3 teams of 3 running and…read moreracing all round downtown Galveston. The hosts made the race super fun and exciting. But you have to use your brain. Some of the clues require some thought and manipulation. It is very obvious that the host put a lot of time and energy into the clues. I would recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothing that are easy to get around in. Plan on being involved for at least 3 hours. And bring your thinking cap. At the end, you do get a free beer and appetizers. That free beer at the end of the race never tasted to good.

I did a transatlantic cruise and this was so amazing. The ship was on its way to get refurbished…read moreand it definitely could use some updates. However, the overall experience was wonderful and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I enjoyed all the activities. I enjoyed the staff. Most of the food was really good, there again were areas for improvement, but overall it was great. I really enjoyed how easy it was to get around the aft elevators were sometimes of a long wait and sometimes did not want to stop on deck six for some reason. But the zip lining the shows the people the experience the ship as a whole is just wonderful and I can't wait to try her again once she's been Refurbished.

This was my first cruise ever on Harmony of the Seas. Seven nights out of Galveston with stops in…read moreRoatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. The ship is HUGE. So big you forget you're on water and start wondering if you boarded a floating outlet mall. It barely moves and the shows were actually really good. Now the chaos. There is a camera waiting for you everywhere. I have never felt so famous and so annoyed at the same time. You can't even eat at a specialty restaurant you already paid for without someone interrupting to sell you photos. I'm mid bite. Please stop. The ports were fine but the second you step off the ship you're swarmed by solicitors. Honduras especially felt sketchy and the beaches had so much seaweed it felt like swimming in a salad. I paid extra for the deluxe dining package which was a mistake. The app was glitchy, reservations were gone, and I paid for food I couldn't eat. On top of that, they charge an 18.50 daily gratuity per person whether you dine or not. Yes, even toddlers. My two year old apparently has a tab. The staff was amazing and honestly the best part. They work incredibly hard and deserve way more credit. Food was decent overall, with Chops Grille and hibachi being the highlights. The ship itself was insanely crowded and the elevators were packed, so I took the stairs for my sanity. Glad I tried it once, but I'd pick a different cruise line next time. Would not recommend unless you enjoy crowds, cameras, and surprise charges.

Earlier this month was my first RC cruise. I like this ship!…read more We booked a room (Deck 7) a couple of floors above and overlooking the promenade level. This was a good compromise between an ocean view room and an interior room because we could see some action but also not feel like we needed to get our money's worth out of the room. How convenient to be able to see how long the line for pizza was. And what fun people-watching across from our room and below the promenade. Studio B (Deck 3): Ice skating show themed on... Tarot? Zodiac? Sun and moon? With musical selections from Sarah Brightman's La Luna album and the rock opera Tommy. Fun show and all of the skaters were great! Royal Theatre (Deck 3): Saw 2 comedy shows (Jeff Shaw), a juggler (especially impressive talent @ sea), and a song and dance tribute to music in movies that was more like... showtunes and any song used in a movie rather than something orchestral like we had expected. The seats are comfy for theatre seats. Popcorn sold for $2.50 per container. I'm guessing it wasn't free because then more people would take some and end up throwing it or leaving it on the floor. Casino Royale (Deck 4): Decent time, but we struggled with card use at first. Games were only somewhat engaging/fun. Main dining room (Decks 3-5): We had selected My Time dining, but then I heard a few announcements that we should sign up for a dinner reservation, which confused us, but we did it anyway for 8:30 dining. We went the first night and the waiter was fine, the busboy named Edwin was my favorite staff member for the entire cruise, and a staff member who wasn't our server who will remain nameless unless RC sends me a message interrupted our meal to talk about how many people he manages. He's the reason we didn't return for dinner. We went again for lunch and requested a window area, but regretted it because we were clustered by a bunch of other people and we prefer a quieter experience. Promenade (Deck 5): Shops and good pizza. Pizza included. Ice cream at the nearby counter cost extra, so I didn't try it. Windjammer dining (Deck 11): We favored this buffet over the main dining room. Several salad bars and usually some seating was available. Food variety was good enough that I gained at least 5 lbs in 5 days despite much walking. Ice cream (Deck 11): Soft serve chocolate, vanilla, and swirl. Main pool area (Deck 11): Too crowded always for me to want to swim here. This is where folks with kids or extroverts hang. Solarium, the adults-only pool area (Deck 11): It's glass walled off from the main pool area. It's generally pretty quiet--at least more quiet than the main pool area. Kids can cut through there, but they're not supposed to stay to hang out. I didn't swim, but I got in the 1 of the 2 "whirlpools" (hot tubs) twice. Sports deck w/ Flowrider (Deck 13): We watched the surfing. We were surprised at who did well and who wiped out quickly. This had a smaller crowd than the bellyflop contest in the main pool area. Viking Crown Lounge (Deck 14): A nice bar area from where we struggled to watch the belly flop competition. Before some loud people changed the vibes, it was a good place to read and stay out of the brief and only rain of the cruise. Sun deck (no numbered deck): This is where to go to catch a sun/burn! Great views, though quite windy. Port of call #1: Nassau: We paid for a bus tour as a Nassau excursion and it was pretty bad because we didn't go where we were supposed to go, we weren't permitted to see the back-up location (a fort), our driver was uninformative overall and kept promoting certain restaurants, we had little time at the only activity that was halfway worthwhile (a rum distillery), and we also suspect our driver may have been under the influence. Port of call #2: Haiti: The private beach in Haiti, though, was quite nice. We enjoyed the views from some nature trails. We didn't do any of the rides or adventure activities because of cost. We enjoyed a couple of hours in the water and on the beach and then tried to shop, but were put off by pushy salesmen (I think all were men.) We explored another beach area, ate a little, and then checked out some nature trails that provided good views of the coast and our ship. I'd cruise on Voyager of the Seas again!

This was my first time cruising with Royal Caribbean. I'm on a quest to try every major cruise line…read moreand see who is the best. I was able to snag a black Friday deal to book Voyager of the Seas. I recommend that you either book yourself directly or book with a travel agent. A travel agent costs you nothing, and they literally take care of anything related to your cruise. I booked parking at galveston terminal 10 north lot, which is pretty close to the RC departure terminal. Since this was a 5 night cruise, it ran over a hundred bucks to park. The check-in was easy for the terminal, and it was not chaotic. We got on the ship at 11:45 am. Voyager of the Seas is the first of the Voyager class ships, and it was last refurbished in 2018. The pool was open on the pool deck 11, and we started off there. The reggae music was great, and the yes, the bar was open. Drinks on avg run $14. I did not purchase a drink package, but looking back, I will in the future. This runs around $72 a day. Finally, We got to our balcony cabin on deck 6 around 2 pm. Our cabin steward Christian was an all-star! The room itself was a bit small, and the bathroom was even smaller. For this reason, I will only book suites going forward. It was lovely having breakfast on the balcony a few mornings. Full service breakfast runs $7.95. Hang your order on your door the night before to secure your order. They will call you in the morning to let you know they are on the way. We dined mostly in main dining every day with a few visits to windjammer buffet. Every night was themed. French cuisine was the formal night on day 2. Carribean and Mexican cuisine followed. Do order more than one appetizer, entree, and dessert for yourself. It is included. My favorite dishes were crab cakes, new york strip, coconut shrimp, jerk porkchop, fish sandwich, creme brulee, tiramisu, and yes the vanilla ice cream! We got cafe promenade a few times, which has the pizza and a few sandwiches and desserts. I really liked the pizza and tuna salad sandwiches from here. Overall, the dining was awesome, and the service was good. Entertainment ranged from trivia, casino play, live music, silent disco, karaoke, dance lessons, bingo, a show dedicated to music in the movies, and an adult show that involved adventurous people stripping to their underwear lol. There was also a 70's dance party that was led by the cruise director Kat. We really enjoyed our cruise but felt there were not enough food venues on board, room was small and really only one nightclub onboard. I will book RC again in the future but will book a larger ship next time.