Full Episode Description Paste into the main description field in Captivate. Carnival is genuinely built for families — and for anyone driving from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana, a Carnival cruise out of Galveston might be the best family vacation option in the entire region. In Episode 8, Jerry Robertson walks families through everything Carnival…
Should you buy the Carnival drink package? It’s the question almost every cruiser asks. And the answer isn’t yes or no — it’s math. In Episode 7, Jerry Robertson breaks down every Carnival drink package available in 2026: the base prices, the rules, the break-even math, and a plain-English answer for four different types of…
A full recap of a solo sailing on the Carnival Breeze’s July 4, 2026 cruise from Galveston. Guy’s Burgers delivers again, the steakhouse ribeye steals the show, and three sea turtles get saved on an excursion. Plus: why non-drinkers will love the Safari Bar Crawl, a close call at trivia, and a lesson learned about…
Episode 5 — What to Pack (and What to Leave Home) Banned on Both Ships Surge protectors (plain multi-outlet adapters without surge protection are fine) Bluetooth speakers in public areas (new 2026 rule) Marijuana in any form Clothes irons and steamers Drones Weapons of any kind The 3-Outfit Formula Neon outfit — for 80s Rock-N-Glow…
Episode 4 — The Ultimate Galveston Embarkation Day Guide Before You Leave Home Online check-in opens 14 days before sailing for most guests Diamond, Platinum, and suite guests: check-in opens 16 days before sailing Check-in opens at midnight Eastern Time on the opening day Earlier check-in completion = better odds at an early arrival window…
When it comes to Carnival sailings out of Galveston, two ships come up more than any others: the Jubilee and the Breeze. They couldn’t be more different — and choosing the right one makes a real difference in the kind of vacation you have. In Episode 3, Jerry Robertson breaks down the Carnival Jubilee and…
If you live in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana and you’ve been flying to catch a cruise ship — this episode is going to make you rethink that decision. In Episode 2, Jerry Robertson makes the full case for Galveston as the best drive-to cruise port in America for the South-Central region. He covers the…
There are 15 million people within driving distance of Galveston, Texas. And most of them have no idea they’re sitting next to one of the best cruise ports in the country. No flights. No airports. No baggage fees. You get in the car, you drive a few hours, and you step onto one of Carnival’s…
The Galveston Cruise Guy podcast is here. If you live within driving distance of Galveston, Texas and you’ve ever thought about taking a Carnival cruise — this show was built for you. Host Jerry Robertson is a Carnival Cruise Line specialty consultant based in San Antonio. Every week he breaks down everything you need to…