Howdy, y'all · Houston-area travel advisor
Galveston cruises and Disney trips, planned by a Houston fella who answers his phone.
I'm Kevin Golden, The Country Cruiser. I book Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Disney Cruise Line out of Galveston, plus Margaritaville at Sea, Disney World resorts, and hotels. Tell me who all's comin' and when y'all wanna go, and I'll send you real options in plain English.
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Serving Houston, Galveston & the Gulf Coast
First-time cruisers & families welcome
Free 30-minute cruise chat
Your trip, in a nutshell
Start here
Tell me about your trip
It takes about a minute. No budgets, passport numbers, or 20-question forms. We'll sort out the details together.
You tell me who all's comin' and when.
I reach out the way you like: text, call, or email.
You get real options in plain English: the right ship, the right room, the right dates.
I'll only use this to plan your trip. No spam. I never sell your info. Privacy
Call or text (832) 341-6692
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Meet your advisor
Hey, I’m Kevin.
I live in the Houston area and I’m a travel advisor. I specialize in first-time cruisers and families, the folks who want to go but don’t want to mess it up. I’ll help you pick the right ship, the right room, and the right dates, and I’ll be the one you text when you have questions before you sail. I’ve sailed on 7 cruises myself, and I’ve been to Disney World 11 times and Disneyland 8 times, so I know the tricks that make a trip go smooth.
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The Country Cruiser booked us the perfect Walt Disney World vacation on property that fit our budget and preferences. He even helped us plan our trip including touring plans for inside the parks!
Taylor Budro
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We needed a nice, but affordable hotel in Chicago for a concert. Kevin found us a great one right between the airport and concert venue. Can’t recommend Kevin enough!
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Kevin did an amazing job finding us the perfect hotel for our conference in Oklahoma. He is quick, thorough, and super friendly.
Ray Vinson
Margaritaville at Sea
Laid-back, budget-friendly getaways with that island state of mind. Sails from Galveston next year.
Hotels
Pre-cruise nights near the port, theme-park stays, and beyond.
Cruise lines I book: Carnival · Disney Cruise Line · MSC Cruises · Margaritaville at Sea (sails from Galveston next year) · Royal Caribbean
WHAT I BOOK
From the Galveston pier to the Magic Kingdom
Start with a cruise out of Galveston, or tell me whatever trip you've got in mind. If you can dream it up, we'll figure it out.
Cruises from Galveston
Carnival, Royal Caribbean & MSC. Drive to the port, skip the flight.
Disney Cruise Line & Disney World
Disney cruises out of Galveston, plus Disney World resorts and packages.
Free Galveston first-cruise checklist
What I’d tell a friend before their first cruise out of Galveston: IDs, packing and the rest, on two printable pages. Check ’em off as you go.
FIRST-CRUISE WORRIES
Worried about getting seasick?
It’s the number one worry I hear from first-timers, and it’s a fair one. Good news: today’s big ships have stabilizers to cut down on the rocking, and on a calm day a lot of folks barely feel a thing.
My personal pick: Reliefband. It’s an FDA-cleared, drug-free wristband that sends a gentle tingle to a nerve in your wrist. It’s what I use, and it’s worked for me every single time with no side effects. That’s my experience, not a promise; everybody’s different.
Other options folks use:
Dramamine Original (dimenhydrinate): over the counter, but it can make you sleepy.
Dramamine Less Drowsy (meclizine): over the counter, taken once a day.
Scopolamine patch: prescription only. It goes behind your ear a few hours before you sail.
Sea-Bands, ginger, and fresh air with your eyes on the horizon help some folks, too.
Cabin tip: If you’re prone to it, book a room midship on a lower deck. That’s where you’ll feel the least motion.
Nervous about it? Text me or fill out the form up top, and we’ll pick the right ship and room.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before trying any medication.
FROM MY OWN CRUISES
That’s me out there
A few snapshots from my own trips.
Costa Maya, Mexico
Cozumel
Dinner with the family at sea
Towel animals waiting in the cabin
Sunset on the top deck
Hotel stays, too
Like to look around on your own first?
Browse current sailings and deals on my booking site, Golden Cruising.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let's get y'all on a ship.
Send a quick text, grab a free 30-minute cruise chat, or fill out the 1-minute form. Whatever's easiest.