happy cruzer Posted June 13, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hello, Wondering if any of the local area people have any insight about the restart of cruising out of Galveston? Any activity from the cruise lines in the port? Hiring locals for embarcation checkin, etc? Looking forward to the possible restart, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted June 13, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2020 The first cruises aren't scheduled until August. I would assume that the company that mans the check in desks will just recall their existing employees. Its still a bit early to figure things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linz98144 Posted July 9, 2020 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2020 They are supposed to start Oct 1, but Texas got shut back down again, so October isn't looking to promising :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted July 9, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2020 And there is no agreement between cruise lines or the CLIA and the CDC and port authorities. I can't see Florida reopening cruise ports now given how fast they rejected the return of ships when it all started. Although cruises are slated to restart in October, if that happens it will be few ships and limited ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted July 15, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Sigh. Hopefully next year?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4182 Posted July 19, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Hello, Wondering if any of the local area people have any insight about the restart of cruising out of Galveston? Any activity from the cruise lines in the port? Hiring locals for embarcation checkin, etc? Looking forward to the possible restart, thanks.The Port of Galveston and RCL signed an agreement for a new dock to handle the Oasis class ships but that has all been delayed for now by the virus resurgence in Texas.Best guess is nothing till 2021.Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted August 4, 2020 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 7/19/2020 at 1:03 PM, dan4182 said: The Port of Galveston and RCL signed an agreement for a new dock to handle the Oasis class ships but that has all been delayed for now by the virus resurgence in Texas. Best guess is nothing till 2021. Sent from my iPad using Forums Just read that RCL formally notified Galveston they wish to delay construction of the new terminal by one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 1, 2020 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) I am debating if I should book Liberty of the seas for end of February, really good rate on a grand suite and other cabins. We normally fly but can drive. Edited September 1, 2020 by George C Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 9, 2020 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2020 We are booked should be a lot easier to get a hotel in Galveston the night before the cruise, will be looking at a few of our favorite hotels for Feb 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4182 Posted October 4, 2020 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2020 We are booked should be a lot easier to get a hotel in Galveston the night before the cruise, will be looking at a few of our favorite hotels for Feb 27.That is right about Mardi Gras time. If the Corona virus threat is over/mitigated you might have trouble booking a room.Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted October 5, 2020 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 hours ago, dan4182 said: That is right about Mardi Gras time... Galveston Mardi Gras is February 6 - 15, 2021. However, event information may change due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.galveston.com/whattodo/festivals/mardigras/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted October 6, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2020 No ! But improvements at the port are progressing , readying for arrival of ships . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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