In advance of welcoming Carnival Cruise Lines new Carnival Magic to her year-round homeport of Galveston, Texas, we saw Galveston Harbor up close aboard Seagull II, Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast, stable and sheltered, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education, and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning.
The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed, knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters and the guy that piloted our sailing had a fabulous voice. Seagull II is restroom-equipped, offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale, and has a comfortable main deck, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
This too is a great pre- or post-cruise activity for those who come in town a bit early for a sailing or stay a while after.
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