7 Reasons to Take a Cruise aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines from Galveston!

Thinking about taking a cruise?  You should definitely consider departing from Galveston, Texas aboard a Carnival Cruise!  Whether you're planning a family vacation or a weekend getaway, Carnival Cruise Lines offers several affordable and fun options.  If you are planning a spring break vacation or a summer vacation and have more time to travel, definitely consider the Carnival Cruise!

Shore Excursion to Isla Roatan, Honduras 

Whether you want to hang out at Mahogany Bay beach or go on an adventure tour, Isla Roatan, Honduras is a great port of call.  The people are friendly and the water and plants make for great scenery.

Shore Excursion to Cozumel, Mexico

In Cozumel, Mexico, you can tour the island, explore Mayan ruins, take a stroll through Downtown, or hang out at a beach resort.  You might even get to meet an iguana!

Great Food

Whether you like street tacos, burritos, stir fry, burgers, or pizza, the Lido deck has so many options from which to choose.  The hubby loved the burgers from Guy's Burger Joint, inspired by chef Guy Fieri from the Food Network.  If you prefer fine dining, you can eat at your assigned restaurant for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.  The staff at dinner also dance and sing!  You can even attend an afternoon tea.

Fun Onboard Activities

Carnival always has fun activities during your days at sea.  You can test your memory at a variety of trivia games, watch a Broadway-style evening performance, sing a tune during Karaoke, or take dance lessons.  You can even take a picture with the ship's Captain.

Fun Kids' Activities

From Camp Ocean to Story Time with Dr. Seuss, your kids will never be bored on a Carnival Cruise.  Story Time and the Dr. Seuss Parade are free activities while there is a charge for breakfast with the Dr. Seuss characters.  Camp Ocean also features BookVille, an area where you can read Dr. Seuss books to your kids.  Camp Ocean activities are free for day activities.  There are free and paid activities in Camp Ocean for kids during the evening.  Camp Ocean has three areas for kids in different age groups.  Our toddler loved Camp Penguin.

Fun Family Activities

Do you like board games?  Then you'll love Hasbro the Game Show aboard a Carnival Cruise.  Here you'll see some of your favorite games come to life as cruise passengers compete for prizes.

Towel Animals

After dinner each night, we would return to a different towel animal in our room prepared by our cabin steward.  Since our toddler loves animals, she was amazed by the different creations.

Question: What's your favorite part of cruising?  Let us know in the comments.


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Teaching Your Kids about MLK Through Travel

You can certainly watch videos or read books to teach your kids about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Alternatively, you can visit cities associated with the civil rights movement so your kids can see artifacts and important sites for themselves.

How to Make the Most of One Day in San Antonio

So it's Saturday morning and Mom leaves the hotel for her conference so it's up to Dad to plan a fun and educational day in San Antonio.  Since we're in downtown San Antonio, the car is in a parking garage with no in/out privileges.

After checking the local bus website, I discovered the Viva Culture line (11).  My daughter wanted to go to the zoo.  The zoo was on the bus route (inner happy dance).  The concierge informed us that the bus stop was about a five-minute walk away.  

For just $2.75, I purchased a day pass. My daughter didn't need a pass given her age.  The bus even has free high speed wifi! Our Paw-Paw, who lives in San Antonio, decided to join us!

The Viva Missions route (40) includes stops at the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.  The Viva Centro route (301) includes stops at the Convention Center, the Riverwalk, and the Alamodome.

The name of the bus system means "life"/"live". This was a great This was a great way to incorporate Spanish along the way to the zoo.

The bus dropped us off right in front of the zoo.  The driver showed us the stop for the return trip on the other side of the street.  The bus also picks up from the zoo every 30 minutes.

The zoo was so much fun!

Other stops on the Viva culture route include the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the McNay Art Museum, and the Alamo.

We stopped at the Alamo on the return trip since we had a day pass.  My daughter got to learn about Texas history through the buildings, artifacts, and storytellers dressed in time-inspired clothing.

The stop by our hotel put us right by the River Walk!  A great way to experience the River Walk is by taking a boat tour.  The tour guide will tell you about the history behind the buildings, statues, and flood prevention systems.

After visiting the Riverwalk, we returned to our hotel to prepare for late checkout, another great way to make the most of a day trip.

Have you made a quick trip to San Antonio? What do you recommend?

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Using the My Disney Experience Mobile App!

Planning a Disney vacation?  Using this app can help you save time and get the most out of your experience at Disney Parks.

Hanging Out at the Hoover Dam!

During your stay in Las Vegas, Nevada, please consider a Hoover Dam tour via Gray Line!  It's a fun and economical way to explore a piece of American History.

Learning about Natural Science at Disney Parks!

Do your kids enjoy natural science? Then make sure to visit these spots on your next Disney vacation!

Future World - EPCOT - Living with the Land

If your kids have any interest in plants or animals, then you should definitely take them on the Living with the Land Ride at EPCOT!  The ride will talk about the importance of agriculture and biotechnology.  The ride also features a hydroponic garden featuring an ecosystem of fish and many kinds of plants.

You will also pass by the Biotechnology Lab where your child can see scientists at work!

Future World - The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Here you can take ride that follows Nemo's journey.  As the ride concludes, your child will see Nemo and friends swimming among real sea creatures with the help of Disney magic and technology.

There are also several aquariums featuring coral reefs, fish, and sea stars!

Future World - EPCOT - SeaBase

If you're lucky, you'll visit the SeaBase when a diver is in the tank.  You can also view a manatee and stingrays!

Future World - EPCOT - Turtle Talk with Crush!

This attraction is great for the little ones who can meet and talk to Crush.  Crush will also teach the little ones about life in the sea.

While waiting for Turtle Talk with Crush, you can visit Mr. Ray's Lagoon where you can see small fish, jellyfish, and an eel!

If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out the other post in our Learning at Disney Parks series: Learning about American History at Disney Parks!

How do you teach your kids about Natural Science at Disney Parks?