02/25/2026
🚨 LIVE TRAVEL UPDATE | GALVESTON, TEXAS
Monica Peña, Owner of Cruises From Galveston, is providing the following update regarding the recent U.S. travel advisory affecting parts of Mexico.
The advisory follows a significant security operation in Mexico involving the killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. According to Mexico’s Defense Department, the operation has resulted in heightened security activity, road blockages, and related concerns across multiple Mexican states.
U.S. officials indicate that the aftermath has triggered expanded alerts in several regions, including Quintana Roo — home to Cozumel, a primary cruise destination for Western Caribbean sailings departing from Galveston.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has urged Texans traveling in Mexico, or those with family members there, to closely follow official U.S. government guidance.
For verified updates, travelers should consult:
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
https://mx.usembassy.gov
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
https://step.state.gov
Current Cruise Operations from Galveston
At this time, cruises departing the Port of Galveston with scheduled stops in:
Cozumel
Costa Maya
Progreso
remain operational as planned.
Major vessels including:
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Legend
MSC Seascape
Regal Princess
Norwegian Viva
continue to sail as scheduled.
Cruise operators have reiterated that guest and crew safety remains their highest priority. Each line maintains independent security protocols and continuously evaluates port conditions. Should itinerary adjustments become necessary, guests and travel advisors will be notified directly.
Local Booking Status
From a Galveston market perspective:
• Cruises From Galveston has experienced zero cancellations related to this advisory.
• Booking activity for March departures remains strong.
• After reviewing live cruise line inventory, most March sailings from Galveston are nearly sold out.
March is historically one of the highest-demand cruise months due to Spring Break travel patterns, and that demand remains consistent.
Professional Travel Guidance
While sailings remain operational, informed preparation is essential.
I strongly recommend that all guests:
• Monitor official U.S. travel advisories
• Enroll in STEP for real-time alerts
• Book cruise line-operated shore excursions for structured and vetted experiences
• Remain within designated tourism areas while in port
• Follow all cruise line communications
Additionally, I recommend that guests add travel protection to their booking whenever possible. Travel protection can provide coverage for unforeseen circumstances, itinerary changes, medical needs, or trip interruptions. In today’s evolving travel environment, having coverage in place offers an added layer of financial and logistical security.
Cruise ports operate within established tourism corridors with security presence, and the cruise industry is highly responsive to geopolitical developments.
My commitment is to provide timely, fact-based updates as conditions evolve. If anything changes affecting Galveston departures, our guests will be informed immediately.
For questions regarding your sailing, availability, or travel protection options:
📞 409-632-2106
🌐 galvestoncruiseagency.com
— Monica Peña
Owner, Cruises From Galveston
