Royal Caribbean to base 3,100-passenger ship in Galveston year-round
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas will begin sailing seven-day western Caribbean cruises out of Galveston year-round. (Royal Caribbean)
Royal Caribbean International says it'll begin sailing seven-day western Caribbean cruises out of Galveston year-round.
The Miami-based cruise line says it'll base the 3,114-passenger Voyager-class Navigator of the Seas at Galveston in November, replacing its Mariner of the Seas. The Navigator will head for dry dock in January for a monthlong revitalization, then return to service in Galveston in February.
Among the features to be added during the revitalization are a surf simulator, new restaurants and "virtual balconies" in some interior staterooms.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Mariner has been sailing from Galveston after it was relocated from Los Angeles in January. Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises also sail from Galveston.