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4-Night Western Caribbean

4 nights · Mariner of the Seas · 2 ports · 2 days at sea

1Day 1Port of Galveston

Your journey, day by day

Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.

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Historic buildings and trolley on the Strand in Galveston.
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Day 1 · United States

Port of Galveston

Embarkation

Galveston is an island city an hour southeast of Houston, and the only cruise port on the western Gulf. Its terminals sit at the end of the causeway, which means embarkation day is really a drive down Interstate 45, and that road is the thing that goes wrong.

Ways to spend your day

  1. The Strand & seafoodBefore or after your cruise
  2. A beach afternoonThe day before boarding
  3. An easy boarding morningYour assigned boarding window
Port of Galveston port guide →
1 of 5 days
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Day by day itinerary
DayPort
1United States
2
3Mexico
4
5United States

The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.

Mariner of the Seas: Ship exterior
©J.Graham Royal Caribbean International Ltd / Widgety

Your ship · Royal Caribbean

Mariner of the Seas

Guests
3,344
Crew
1,200
Full Mariner of the Seas guide →

Dining on Mariner of the Seas

Explore the ship guide for the available dining information and photos.

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Mariner of the Seas: Main Dining Room
Main Dining RoomImage supplied by Widgety / Royal Caribbean International
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What to pack

Typical weather ashore. Not a forecast.

Historical averages from NASA POWER. Check a forecast near departure.

Schedule supplied 2026-10-04. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.

Your sailing

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From $941 per person

Checked October 4, 2026
Cabin categories, per person
Inside$941
Oceanview$1,181

Final fare, inclusions and cabin availability are confirmed as we arrange your booking.