Cruising from Galveston? Avoid These Mistakes & Plan Like a Pro!
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I actually cruised with my boyfriend. He had never been to Galveastston.
I always recommend folks that are flying in to try to get a hotel in Galveastston.
Cosmos is one of my favorites. It's a cruisers's dream port.
Progresso is probably my least favorite cruise port of all time.
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