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Seawolf Park

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May 30, 2021

Seawolf Park in Galveston consists of a fishing pier, playground, sports courts, picnic areas, and The Galveston Naval Museum. It is located on Pelican Island 6.5 miles from the Strand and 7.5 miles from the Pleasure Pier. It was named in honor of the USS Seawolf, a submarine that…


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USS Cavalla

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May 30, 2021

The USS Cavalla, nicknamed “Lucky Lady”, originally served from 1943-1946. In 1944 she sunk the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokaku with three torpedo hits. The Shokaku was one of the carriers responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Cavalla was brought back into service in 1951, was refitted twice,…


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USS Stewart

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May 30, 2021

The USS Stewart was named after Rear Admiral Charles Stewart who commanded the USS Constitution in the War of 1812. It is one of just two preserved destroyer escorts.

This is the ship’s store. The store was usually open for a few hours each evening. This is where you could…


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Galveston Beach Bar Hop

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July 27, 2020

While I was staying at Galveston Beach I decided to do a little bar hop. My preference was places with a great view of the beach. Pretty much none of them are actually on the beach. They’re all across the street so I’m expecting the best bars to be…


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Galveston Hotel Review: Beachcomber Inn

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July 13, 2020

When booking this hotel I was looking for an affordable hotel close to the beach that has also offered cruise parking in the past.

When I inquired about cruise parking I was told they do still offer cruise parking free of charge. You just need to let them know when…


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Galveston Island Brewing

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July 6, 2020

Today we are visiting Galveston Island Brewing. I tried some of their beers at local bars which made me decide to stop by for a couple pints and check the place out.

Galveston Island Brewing is situated just a block from Galveston beach. The first thing I noticed is the…


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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum in Galveston

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June 29, 2020

The Ocean Star Offshore Oil Rig was built in Texas in 1969. Over the course of about 20 years it drilled over 200 wells in the Gulf of Mexico. For the past 20 years it has served as a museum in Galveston.

Touring the Ocean Star is something I…


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Galveston Hotel Review: Sleep Inn & Suites

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June 22, 2020

I booked this hotel on Hotwire for $49.99 which came to just over $62 after taxes and fees. This was for a weekend night during the COVID-19 re-opening in June. Normally when I look at this hotel for a pre-cruise stay it’s in the $150 range so I felt like…


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Vista: Debarkation

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April 27, 2019

Good morning from Galveston. It’s a bit foggy outside.

Matt said under these conditions it’s normally a 3-4 hour delay but the captain did a great job this morning. No debarkation until 8:30.

I’m checking out of my room. I stripped the beds for the steward. Hopefully that helps a…


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Vista: Embarkation Day

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April 21, 2019

Good morning. It’s 7am here. My alarms don’t start going off for another hour but I’ve been awake for a half hour. I guess I’m up. I don’t know if  I’m nervous or excited. I think I’m nervited.

A little breakfast. They have sausages and eggs and pastries and yogurt…

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