Carnival Cruise Line launches new short cruises to Mexico from Galveston and New Orleans

PHOTOS: Carnival Cruise Lines has launched new short cruise offerings from two Gulf Coast ports.

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines largest ship, begins service out of Galveston Monday. (Photo by Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines/HO) >>> See more on Carnival Cruise Lines new short cruise offerings ... less PHOTOS: Carnival Cruise Lines has launched new short cruise offerings from two Gulf Coast ports.

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines largest ship, begins service out of Galveston Monday. ... more Photo: Andy Newman Photo: Andy Newman Image 1 of / 33 Caption Close Carnival Cruise Line launches new short cruises to Mexico from Galveston and New Orleans 1 / 33 Back to Gallery

Carnival Cruise Line has launched a duo of new short cruise offerings out of two Gulf Coast ports: Galveston and New Orleans.

Carnival Dream begins service out of Galveston Monday, according to a May release from the Miami-based company.

The ship offers four- and five-day itineraries including calls in Mexico at Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progresso.

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On Saturday, Carnival Valor out of the port of New Orleans began new four- and five-day cruise offerings to Mexico.

Both Carnival Dream and Carnival Valor offer a roster of onboard features, including balcony staterooms and suites, children's programs and musical productions.

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As well, there's plenty of outdoor fun via deck parties, several poolside bars, water slides and more.

The two ships are the largest to offer year-round short cruise programs from their respective Gulf Coast these ports, according to the release.

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