Galveston Cruiser

Thanks. Living on the island, I try not to think of the mainland!

This was answered on another thread. Traffic is horrible weekday mornings. Houston area has over 6 million people thus multiple traffic delays all around the City.

We were on Radiance of the Seas last April/May (28 days) where I had to conduct several zoom meetings. I had no issues. We were not in the middle of the Pacific or Atlantic but through the Panama Canal and up west coast to Canada and Alaska. Some of my meetings lasted 3 hours. Starlink is a great improvement.

As stated, weather occurs everywhere and no way to predict weeks or months in advance. Ships try to steer clear of storms. We have 19 transatlantics behind us with 3 more scheduled. We don't get seasick and were basically raised on water. All the TA's have been great, choppy seas in the Mediterranean and Gulf of Mexico, but nothing extraordinary. Just like flying, there is no way to predict turbulence. In regard of medical evacuation, if the ship is relatively near a port, it will circle back. In the middle of the ocean, the medical staff will do all they can. We have found medical care is to be excellent. They not only serve passengers, but all the staff. I believe if one is so concerned about seas and medical, cruising is not the ideal vacation,

We sailed Radiance 28 days last year. Chops on Radiance far surpassed food and service on other RCL ships.

The island is not that large and any map will show it is laid out in a grid. I have utilized google maps all over the world when driving and not had an issue. Granted, some can't find their way out of the driveway. But the island is very easy to navigate.

Traffic occurs in any city worldwide with or without festivals. When visiting a cousin in Tomball, traffic worse there than Houston.

Water taxis go to Virgin Gorda. One doesn't need an excursion.

It's all about choices. Many do not wish to discover places on their own, but want organized tours and entertainment. Would we go? No, as we prefer to assimilate into local culture.

You will be at IAH in plenty of time. We live in Galveston and frequently fly out of IAH during the week It never takes us more than 80 minutes, generally much less time. Sunday morning will have no traffic.

And why not?

We live here and have never had an issue getting around. We learn what streets will be closed and use alternative vs. Broadway. Seawall and Harborside. Road closures are always posted on FB by the City.

We have sailed MSC in the past and would definitely do again. The food and service were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the multi cultural atmosphere. This is an Italian cruise line with many nationalities aboard. The problems we encountered were extremely rude Americans. An embarrassment to our country. And, I am being kind in my words. I had one employee tell me I was the only American who said thank you as he burst into tears. Remember to treat people the way you wish to be treated

It is closer to the terminal entrance as shown. All lots are accessible through 14th St. entrance.

RCL Terminal is Pier 10. Entrance to terminal is at 14th and Harborside.