Galveston, an island city situated in the Gulf of Mexico, is a major cruise destination and home port for Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The city is best-known for its picturesque downtown district known as ‘The Strand’ which features a stunning collection of well-preserved mansions that remind us of Galveston’s wealthy days as the capital of Texas. Stretching over 32 miles of shoreline Galveston is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, warm waters and summery climate year-round.

Key West is the southernmost point of continental United States. Connected to the mainland by the iconic 113-mile Overseas Highway, the tropical oasis lures visitors with its pristine beaches, stunning reefs, literary festivals, edgy nightlife and romantic, pastel-colored Caribbean villas. The array of contrasts makes Key West an intriguing cruise destination teeming with cultural finesse and tropical flair.

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