Voyager of the seas relocates in Galveston

I see from our www.mynextcruise.com news that the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas has donned a set of massive horns, and started sailing from Galveston. This could lead to some good values for our New England cruisers until the demand catches up with the size of this great ship. Galveston airfare is often not very different in cost than Miami or Ft Lauderdale.

I am concerned that the port facilities in Galveston could turn this dream into a nightmare. When we last cruised from Galveston on the Carnival Conquest, the port facility was not equipped to handle the passenger load. Long lines were encountered on the highway and in the terminal. I hope that the port authority has got these bugs worked out to make the Voyager's stay there a big success.

Please respond to this post when you experience how embarkation and debarkation are working out. Meanwhile, plan some extra time for the trip from Houston to the decks of the ship.