Royal Caribbean Moves Ships to Galveston, New Orleans, Tampa

Royal Caribbean Moves Ships to Galveston, New Orleans, Tampa
By Theresa Norton Masek

Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas arrives in Galveston, Texas, today, Nov. 11, while Voyager of the Seas enters New Orleans and Jewel of the Seas enters Tampa on Nov. 12. The three ships will operate from the Gulf of Mexico ports seasonally through April.

Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas is the largest cruise ship ever to homeport in the Crescent City. To celebrate the occasion, the cruise line is teaming up with Republic Nashville to treat Crown & Anchor Society members to a live performance by country star Martina McBride on Nov. 19.

Voyager of the Seas sails seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans, visiting Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth, Jamaica. Cruise fares start at $499 per guest, double occupancy.

Mariner of the Seas also offers seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, starting at $549 per guest, double occupancy. The cruises visit Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth, Jamaica. From Tampa, Jewel of the Seas offers four- and five-night Western Caribbean itineraries to Cozumel and Costa Maya, starting at $329 per guest, double occupancy.