4-5 Day Cruises Out Of Galveston

[dlbaqua]

Need another secretary???

[claowens]

Friday I booked my third cruise on Rhapsody for Jan2,2005, so they are sailing out then. Almost booked with the Grand Princess, I liked the itinerary better,we went to Costa Maya on the Splendour in Jan. on Panama Canal cruise, I loved it!! But we are taking my 2 college age children and friends so sailing out on Jan 2 was better for them than the Jan 8 on the Princess.

 

Song of America 6/88, Star Princess 8/90, Majesty 6/93, Celebrity 96, Enchantment 6/97, Sovereign 3/99, Nordic Empress 3/00, Celebration 3/01, Rhapsody 9/02, Rhapsody 3/03, Splendour 1/04,Rhapsody 1/05

[Woodywoman]

Here is your chance to help out! Do you want a ship in Galveston for a 4-5 day cruise?

 

Write to RCI at 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132 ATTN: Revenue Dept. Ask them why RCI isn't placing a ship in Galveston for the 4-5 day cruises. Express your interest in getting one there. BTW, Celebrity (owned by RCI) has a ship sailing out of Galveston next Spring. However, the benefits are not transferable.

 

I also found out that the pier in Galveston is owned by the City and not by RCI.

 

Southward ~ 1984

Tropicale ~ 1985

Sun Cruise Lines ~ Stella Solaris ~ 5/91

RCCL ~ Song of America ~ 7/92

Carnival ~ Fascination ~ 9/95

RCCL ~ Sovereign of the Seas ~ 10/97

Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 10/99

RCCL ~ Voyager of the Seas ~ 10/00

RCCL ~ Adventurer of the Seas ~ 11/01 (Thanksgiving)

RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/23/02

RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/28/02

RCCL ~ Radiance of the Seas ~ 11/23/02 (Thanksgiving)

RCCL ~ Explorer of the Seas ~ 2/22/03

RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 5/8/03 (Price was right)

Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 11/23/03 (Thanksgiving)

RCCL ~ Splendour of the Seas ~ 3/29/04 Diamond Status

 

 

[Linkslady]

dlbqua... funny you should ask!! She asked for a "personal" day off today because she and her "boyfriend" broke up.. she is 38 years old and had to "move-out" of his apartment...puleezee.. Her cruise may be on the Texas Treasure!!

 

Majesty 94

Sovereign 95

Destiny 96

Fascination 97

Triumph 98

Celebration 99

Rhapsody 9/02

Rhapsody 10/03

Splendour 4/04

Grand Princess 11/04

[BirmanCrazy]

I heard the other day from one of the Splendour's management crew that there is chatter of the Legend of the Seas coming to Galveston to do 4/5 day cruises

 

Fantasy '94

Fascination '95

Enchantment of the seas '97

Rhapsody of the Seas '98

Rhapsody of the Seas '00

Enchantment of the Seas '01

Rhapsody of the Seas '01

Celebration 2-02

Adventure of the Seas 9-02

Jubilee 1-03

Navigator of the Seas 9-03

Splendour of the Seas 4-17-04

Grand Princess 11-13-04

 Grand Princess 11-13-04

 

 

[thedrunkrock]

next summer the LG will be in europe doing cruises only for the folks in the UK, so it can't be the LG. I can tel you this though, the Rhapsody isn't going anywhere, it is staying there.

[klingoncruiser]

The RCCL site shows the Splendour returning in 2005 for 5 day runs and the Rapsody starts them as well. (Rapsody will alternate 4 and 7 day runs. No 4 day listed.) Seems a bit odd to me.

 

I wrestled with reality for years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state, I finally won out over it. (Harvey 1950)

 

Next cruise- Serenade of the Sea to Alaska- July 25. Roll call started!

 

[klingoncruiser]

The rccl site shows the Splendour returning in 2005 for 5 day runs. The Rapsody will also start some 5 day runs as well as 7 day. Seems a bit odd.

 

I wrestled with reality for years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state, I finally won out over it. (Harvey 1950)

 

Next cruise- Serenade of the Sea to Alaska- July 25. Roll call started!

 

[dlbaqua]

I'm not seeing the Splendour in Galveston next year on RCI's site, it shows to be in Europe. Am I missing something?

[klingoncruiser]

RCCL's site tricked me. Sorry. They have a button out to 2006. BUT when you click on it (in fine print) they show nothing found and give you some alternatives. I was not watching close enough and got trapped by their new site. Sorry again.

 

I wrestled with reality for years, Doctor, and I'm happy to state, I finally won out over it. (Harvey 1950)

 

Next cruise- Serenade of the Sea to Alaska- July 25. Roll call started!

 

[dlbaqua]

Just mailed off my letter, I hope it helps.

[BirmanCrazy]

The Loyalty Ambassador on the Splendour told me that she will not be returning to Galveston. RCL-----throw us a bone!!!

 

Fantasy '94

Fascination '95

Enchantment of the seas '97

Rhapsody of the Seas '98

Rhapsody of the Seas '00

Enchantment of the Seas '01

Rhapsody of the Seas '01

Celebration 2-02

Adventure of the Seas 9-02

Jubilee 1-03

Navigator of the Seas 9-03

Splendour of the Seas 4-17-04

Grand Princess 11-13-04

 Grand Princess 11-13-04

 

 

[prc]

The Rhapsody will only be doing a single 5-day cruise. It is to fill a gap around the scheduled dry-docking.

[brn2crz]

prc is correct.It is only 1 5 day on Oct 31st.

I believe she resumes 7 days on the 14th.

 

RCI-Rhapsody- 2003

RCI-Rhapsody- 2004

until the return to the Rhapsody of the Seas

 

[mikesteg]

I would like to see more 4/5 day cruises, but I'll be fine on Ecstasy. They are supposedly building a 3rd terminal that would also be able to handle a Voyager-class, but there appears to be plenty of space on the schedule right now for short cruises.

 

I think we'll be wishing for more 7-day cruises soon enough. Princess or Celebrity would be fine to cruise on, but I'm not ready for another 12 day too soon.

 

I do have to wonder if RCCL is doing a pricing experiment. Prices are good in Galveston, but seem to be a bit higher than Florida. I'm sure I've never seen a $189 4-day cruise here, anyway. Another ship would probably mean lower profit PP, so maybe no greater profit overall...

 

Mike

[Woodywoman]

Hey guys, thanks for the information. I must check out the 5 day on October 31st. That one I definately interested in.

Mike, I haven't seen the $189 4 day cruise either. Ummm, they may need to sharpen their pencils.

Please send those letters to RCI about the 4-5 day cruises coming back to Galveston! Even the RCI rep from Kansas said she would be interested in those.

-Nancy

Southward ~ 1984
Tropicale ~ 1985
Sun Cruise Lines ~ Stella Solaris ~ 5/91
RCCL ~ Song of America ~ 7/92
Carnival ~ Fascination ~ 9/95
RCCL ~ Sovereign of the Seas ~ 10/97
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 10/99
RCCL ~ Voyager of the Seas ~ 10/00
RCCL ~ Adventurer of the Seas ~ 11/01 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/23/02
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/28/02
RCCL ~ Radiance of the Seas ~ 11/23/02 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Explorer of the Seas ~ 2/22/03
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 5/8/03 (Price was right)
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 11/23/03 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Splendour of the Seas ~ 3/29/04 Diamond Status

[brn2crz]

Woody,

You may want to rethink that OCt 31st thing.
That is the sailing before she goes into dry dock.
Now while I doubt it would be an issue on our beloved Rhapsody,there is a thread (top of page right now) about someone on a sailing prior to dry dock,and them starting to tear things apart,while they were on board...

JUst a heads up.

RCI-Rhapsody- 2003
RCI-Rhapsody- 2004
until the return to the Rhapsody of the Seas
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[Woodywoman]

Thanks Brn2crz,

We were on the last cruise on the Monarch out of Florida before it went to dry dock and on to the west coast. Yes there were some items removed or under construction, but it didn't bother us and we had a great time.

I don't like the schedule for this Rhapsody trip - October 31-November 5 (Sun - Fri). We decided no more 5 day trips Mon-Fri. From now on it would be either 7 day or a Thurs - Mon.
Also, it appears that most rooms have been booked on this cruise according to RCI website.

Again thanks,
Nancy

Southward ~ 1984
Tropicale ~ 1985
Sun Cruise Lines ~ Stella Solaris ~ 5/91
RCCL ~ Song of America ~ 7/92
Carnival ~ Fascination ~ 9/95
RCCL ~ Sovereign of the Seas ~ 10/97
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 10/99
RCCL ~ Voyager of the Seas ~ 10/00
RCCL ~ Adventurer of the Seas ~ 11/01 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/23/02
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/28/02
RCCL ~ Radiance of the Seas ~ 11/23/02 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Explorer of the Seas ~ 2/22/03
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 5/8/03 (Price was right)
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 11/23/03 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Splendour of the Seas ~ 3/29/04 Diamond Status

[Texed]

Heck, I like the longer cruises. We are going on Galaxy's 12 day cruise. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Texed

[BirmanCrazy]

Is the Rhapsody(5 day) doing the old Splendour itinerary--Cozumel and Costa Maya?

Fantasy '94
Fascination '95
Enchantment of the seas '97
Rhapsody of the Seas '98
Rhapsody of the Seas '00
Enchantment of the Seas '01
Rhapsody of the Seas '01
Celebration 2-02
Adventure of the Seas 9-02
Jubilee 1-03
Navigator of the Seas 9-03
Splendour of the Seas 4-17-04
Grand Princess 11-13-04
[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=2325FF&cdt=2004;11;13;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]  Grand Princess 11-13-04

[brn2crz]

At Sea
Costa Maya
cozumel
At Sea
the only thing left is Insides..
Although,I have been monitoring another sailing...it is bouncing back and forth everyday.Inside showing is 376.

Anyway,is anyone following the thread on HAL about the Statendam(SP) coming to Galveston...
Dec....05,or 06???

RCI-Rhapsody- 2003
RCI-Rhapsody- 2004
until the return to the Rhapsody of the Seas
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[Woodywoman]

Is HAL doing a 4-5 day? We've never been on a HAL ship. I might need to look at that thread.
I keep reading that it is an "older" crowd. How old is older? Maybe I've hit that "magic" number? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img]
I know Celebrity is doing a short cruise out of Galveston, but as of today, their benefits and RCI are not transferable.

Southward ~ 1984
Tropicale ~ 1985
Sun Cruise Lines ~ Stella Solaris ~ 5/91
RCCL ~ Song of America ~ 7/92
Carnival ~ Fascination ~ 9/95
RCCL ~ Sovereign of the Seas ~ 10/97
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 10/99
RCCL ~ Voyager of the Seas ~ 10/00
RCCL ~ Adventurer of the Seas ~ 11/01 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/23/02
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 2/28/02
RCCL ~ Radiance of the Seas ~ 11/23/02 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Explorer of the Seas ~ 2/22/03
RCCL ~ Monarch of the Seas ~ 5/8/03 (Price was right)
Princess ~ Grand Princess ~ 11/23/03 (Thanksgiving)
RCCL ~ Splendour of the Seas ~ 3/29/04 Diamond Status

[BirmanCrazy]

I would think that if HAL came to Galveston that they would do 7 day cruises. I would be curious as to what their itinerary would be! I'm trying Princess out in November. It would be nice to try out HAL as well. Galveston is giving me a lot of opportunities to try new things out. I love it! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Fantasy '94
Fascination '95
Enchantment of the seas '97
Rhapsody of the Seas '98
Rhapsody of the Seas '00
Enchantment of the Seas '01
Rhapsody of the Seas '01
Celebration 2-02
Adventure of the Seas 9-02
Jubilee 1-03
Navigator of the Seas 9-03
Splendour of the Seas 4-17-04
Grand Princess 11-13-04
[img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=2325FF&cdt=2004;11;13;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img]  Grand Princess 11-13-04

[mikesteg]

I also think HAL wuold do at least 7 days. The older crowd tends to gravitate towards the longer cruises, since they don't have to worry about limited vacation time and such.

The crowd on Splendour 12-day was fairly old too, but it was nice since the bar areas weren't excessively crowded at night. Of course, that would only apply if HAL has things going on after 9PM [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img].

I don't think there is a magic number though... it is just a more mellow crowd. At least on Splendour, they were definitely 'active seniors'... just not a party crowd.

Mike

[brn2crz]

Hey Mike....

Didnt I see you on Tv LAst night in Hawaii??? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Did you know any of those guys??
That actually turned out to be a pretty good show...not sleazy like I thought it would.

Ok,sorry OT...woohoo..love 5 dayers out of Galveston!!

RCI-Rhapsody- 2003
RCI-Rhapsody- 2004
until the return to the Rhapsody of the Seas
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