To be able to take a short vacation on a cruise boat will always be a fantastic way to escape of those daily issues. However, to take a cruise can sometimes be pretty expensive and to think about the money when you should enjoy your cruise instead is not an option. Nevertheless, cheap cruises from Galveston can be found.1. Carnival Cruise LineThis cruise line can be considered to be a cheap one and has several cruise options with Galveston as a departure point. Starting with February 2010, you will be able to take advantage of a 5-day cruise for only $329/person. The cruise ship will head to various ports of call like Montego Bay, Jamaica or Nassau. You will be able to choose from the two ships that cruise line offers: Carnival Ecstasy or Carnival Conquest. Both cruise ships are considered to be extraordinary ships and they are able to offer quite a variety of amenities which will include swimming pools, spas, or dance clubs.Carnival 3655 NW 87th AvenueMiami, FL 33178(800) 929-6400carnival.com 2. Royal CaribbeanThis cruise line has also cheap cruises from Galveston. The prices, starting with February 2010 will be around $479/person for a cruise of 14 days. This cruise ship will have several various ports of call which will include Cozumel, Belize City or Mexico. You will be able to use the service of a cruise ship which is called Voyager of the Seas which can carry up to 3,114 passengers. It will offer various amenities like ice-skating rink, fitness center or hair salon and a few swimming pools. You will also be able to risk some of your money in one of the ship`s casinos or you will be able to dance your heart out in one of the ship`s dancing lounges.Royal Caribbean1050 Caribbean WayMiami, FL 33132royalcaribbean.com 3. Princess Cruise LineThis cruise line has low priced cruises to offer which will depart from Galveston and will head to various ports of call like Mexico or the Caribbean islands. Starting with February 2010, the Princess cruise line is able to offer 7-day cruises for only $549/person. You will be able to use the services of the Grand Princess cruise ship which has to offer around 700 staterooms and an full deck of mini suites. The tourists here will have many amenities to choose from such as pools, dance clubs, lounges, spas or casinos. This cruise company is considered among the best cruise lines for kids as its cruise ships has also particular programs for kids under 18 years old where they will be able to enjoy special activities such as various video games, board games, several special movies for children, pizza parties or art and crafts.Princess24844 Avenue RockefellerSanta Clarita, CA 91355(800) 774-6237princess.com