The Cruise Stop

09/09/2026

Great news, cruisers! Margaritavillle at Sea’s latest and greatest, the Beachcomber, will sail from Galveston starting October 2027.

Where does it go?

7-Night Key West & Western Caribbean
Key West, FL 🇺🇸 • Belize City, Belize 🇧🇿• Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽

7-Night Jamaica & Western Caribbean
Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • George Town, Grand Cayman 🇰🇾 • Montego Bay, Jamaica 🇯🇲

7-Night Mexico & Western Caribbean
Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Belize City, Belize 🇧🇿 • Roatan, Honduras 🇭🇳

7-Night Belize & Mexico
Belize City, Belize 🇧🇿• Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Progreso, Mexico 🇲🇽

7-Night Key West & Bahamas
Key West, FL 🇺🇸 • Bimini, Bahamas 🇧🇸• Nassau, Bahamas 🇧🇸

7-Night Mexico Trio
Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Progreso, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Veracruz, Mexico 🇲🇽

7-Night Belize & Mexico
Progreso, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Belize City, Belize 🇧🇿 • Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽

7-Night Mexico & Western Caribbean
Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Roatan, Honduras 🇭🇳 • Belize City, Belize 🇧🇿

7-Night Key West & Mexico
Key West, FL USA 🇺🇸 • Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 • Progreso, Mexico 🇲🇽

7-Night Key West & Bahamas
Key West, FL 🇺🇸• Freeport, Grand Bahama 🇧🇸 • Nassau, Bahamas 🇧🇸

Interested in booking a Margaritaville at Sea Cruise? Drop by The Cruise Stop and talk to a travel agent… a human travel agent. Not AI. Not a bot. Not Skynet 😉

Galveston’s newest cruise option now has a name, a destination lineup and open bookings.

08/27/2026

See you in October 2027, Margaritaville at Sea crew and guests!

Parrotheads, get ready. Margaritaville at Sea is officially coming to Galveston with weekly cruises starting in 2027.

07/04/2026

Sparks and Stripes over Battleship Texas fireworks… view from downtown, across cruise terminal 25. Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸

05/01/2026

GALVESTON EATS: We often get asked for recommendations on where to eat. Here’s one to try, if you’re in Galveston the night before your cruise: Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks is at the top floor of Moody Gardens Hotel and one of the best dining places on the island.

PERFECT FOR: Vacay date night, special occasion dinners

MUST TRY DISH, in our opinion: Roasted Beet Salad. The greens are fresh and the beets and smoked pistachios go so well with the lemon honey vinaigrette. Delish! Portion is just right; you will have room for your entree even if you finish the whole thing.

Open for dinner, 5:30 to 10:00 pm, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

You can reserve via Resy or by giving them a call at 409 683 4554.

NO T-SHIRTS, shorts, and flip flops. You don’t have to be in a ball gown (go for it that’s your thing) but do dress up a little, as you would on the ship when doing Chef’s Table, Chops Grille or Cagney’s Steakhouse.

MENU in the comments section if you’d like to take a peek.

PS: As you can tell, we are not photographers 😀

04/24/2026

Yahoo!

04/09/2026

Re: Luggage Storage Price effective May 1, 2026

To Our Valued Customers,

We would like to inform you of an upcoming change to our luggage storage pricing. Due to increasing operational costs, we will be adjusting our luggage storage rates effective May 1, 2026.

$6 per bag, any size – for reservations made on or after May 1, 2026

$7 per bag, any size - Walk-ins (no reservation)

ALL RESERVATIONS MADE PRIOR TO May 1, 2026 will be charged the old rate. Example, if you made a reservation in December 2025 for storage in June 2026, we will honor the old rate of $5 per bag, as quoted in your confirmation email.

PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION. You can cancel anytime by email or a call if plans change. You pay upon bag drop-off, not at the time of booking. Those without reservation will be charged the walk-in rate.

If you have any questions about the new pricing or how it may affect your future bookings, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

03/10/2026

Hello, cruisers and history buffs! Check out this perfect post-cruise Galveston shore excursion:

HIstoric Strand District Walking Tour in Galveston

Stroll along the famous Historic Strand District, where beautifully preserved Victorian buildings and charming brick facades tell stories of the past. Learn about Galveston's prominence during the Gilded Age and its remarkable recovery from the Great Storm of 1900.

This one-hour walking tour meets at The Cruise Stop at 10:00 am on weekends. Likely to sell out. Book your spots now! Tap Viator link below:

https://www.viator.com/tours/Galveston/Historic-Strand-District-Walking-Tour-in-Galveston/d4385-306968P18?pid=P00003710&uid=U00341570&mcid=58086¤cy=USD

02/27/2026

Come to Galveston the day before your cruise for beautiful sunsets, good food, sandcastle lessons, 19th century architecture, ghost tours, and so much more.

Here are some ideas: https://www.viator.com/agent-trip-suggestions/W-b61e785c-c1c2-4d24-9dd8-8458627e4a77?currency=USD&allowNativeApp=false