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Gulf of Mexico Cruises from Galveston

A Gulf of Mexico cruise from Galveston includes Progreso or Key West. Compare a visit to the Gulf side of the Yucatán Peninsula with a Florida call that leads into a wider island itinerary.

Progreso can be the focus of a Mexico trip or part of a Cozumel pairing. A Key West itinerary may continue toward the Bahamas or other Caribbean islands, so check the complete route as well as the Gulf stop.

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Gulf of Mexico Cruise Schedule from Galveston

Browse Gulf of Mexico departures by date, ship and cruise length. Look for Progreso or Key West, then check the other stops and where the full sea days fall.

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Progreso or Key West: Where Will Your Cruise Go?

Gulf of Mexico cruises from Galveston include a call at Progreso or Key West. Those stops lead to different planning choices: a visit to the Gulf side of the Yucatán Peninsula, or a Florida call within a wider island itinerary. Departing from Galveston alone does not put every Caribbean sailing in this selection.

Progreso on a short Mexico trip

Progreso can be the focus of a Mexico trip or part of a pairing with Cozumel. Compare a single-destination itinerary with a trip that gives you both a Gulf-coast visit and an island call. The complete port list determines how much of your time ashore is spent in each setting.

For a wider comparison that also includes Costa Maya, see Mexico cruises from Galveston. Here, Progreso is what brings the itinerary into the Gulf selection; Cozumel alone does not.

Key West before the Bahamas or a longer island route

Key West can be compared through a route example continuing to Celebration Key and Nassau, or through a broader Caribbean island circuit. Choosing a Key West cruise therefore means comparing the destinations that follow it, too.

The Key West, Celebration Key and Nassau example combines a Florida call with two stops in the Bahamas. A wider island circuit changes both the destinations and the pace. Gulf membership does not mean that the whole trip stays within the Gulf of Mexico.

How the Port Days and Sea Days Fit Together

The examples below show how destination choice changes the trip. For exact cruise lengths, port order and full days at sea, use the daily itinerary attached to each departure.

Gulf of Mexico destination combinations and travel rhythm
Port combination exampleDestination mixTravel rhythm to compare
ProgresoA Mexico trip centered on the Gulf coast.A single call gives the ship a larger role between departure and return.
Cozumel and ProgresoA Caribbean island paired with the Gulf side of the peninsula.Consecutive calls mean planning the two shore days together.
Key West, Celebration Key and NassauFlorida followed by the Bahamas.A group of port days can be followed by a longer stretch aboard.

More Days Can Mean More Time Aboard

If Progreso is your priority, check whether an extra vacation day adds Cozumel or simply adds time at sea. Cruise length alone does not tell you how many destinations the trip includes.

A single-port trip may suit you if you want one planned day ashore and more time enjoying the ship. A second stop changes the balance, particularly when the visits are consecutive. Read the actual itinerary before deciding what that extra day offers.

For Key West, the Celebration Key and Nassau example places the three port calls together before the sea journey home. You can plan a different outing each day, then leave the return stretch for time aboard. It has a different pace from a Progreso-focused trip with one port day between sea days.

A wider Caribbean circuit can make Key West an early stop before a long run of island visits. Compare the longest stretch of consecutive port days and which islands it reaches. More time away does not necessarily mean more time in the Gulf or a longer visit to Key West.

If your preferred stops are elsewhere, the Western Caribbean comparison covers other combinations out of Galveston, including Mexico with Roatan or Belize.

Weather in Galveston Can Differ From Your Port of Call

The regional weather overview includes Galveston, Progreso and Key West. That matters most in winter: January average daytime highs across those locations span about 63–81°F. The cooler end reflects the northern Gulf, so it should not be read as the typical high at every destination.

July average highs are much closer together, around 90°F across the three locations. Monthly rainfall still varies, from about 2.3 to 3.6 inches in the regional data. Those figures describe climate averages at different ports, not the rain you will encounter during a single cruise.

Use the regional display for a first comparison, then check the weather information for your actual stops. A Key West itinerary continuing to the Bahamas needs that additional destination context. Temperature and rainfall averages also do not tell you whether the sea will be calm on your departure.

For departure-day conditions and weather differences along the route, read the Gulf of Mexico cruise weather guide.

Once you have chosen between the Progreso and Key West patterns, return to the Gulf of Mexico cruise schedule to compare dates, ships and cruise lengths.

Gulf of Mexico Weather by Month

Compare typical temperatures and monthly rainfall across the locations represented in this regional dataset. These ranges describe climate averages, not the forecast for a particular sailing.

Typical Air Temperatures (°F)

Daytime highsNighttime lows

Typical daytime high and nighttime low ranges in degrees Fahrenheit Each mark spans the lowest and highest monthly average among the locations represented in the regional dataset. Exact values are in the table below. 45 63 82 100 Jan 81 63 68 50 Feb 82 66 68 52 Mar 85 72 70 59 Apr 88 77 73 66 May 90 82 77 73 Jun 90 88 79 76 Jul 90 90 81 76 Aug 91 91 81 76 Sep 90 88 79 77 Oct 87 81 77 70 Nov 84 72 72 59 Dec 82 64 69 52

Monthly Rainfall (inches)

Monthly rainfall ranges in inches Each mark spans the lowest and highest monthly average among the locations represented in the regional dataset. Exact values are in the table below. 0.0 2.7 5.3 8.0 Jan 3.5 0.8 Feb 2.0 0.7 Mar 2.7 0.5 Apr 2.1 0.7 May 3.1 1.3 Jun 4.3 2.7 Jul 3.6 2.3 Aug 5.4 2.5 Sep 7.2 3.5 Oct 5.7 2.7 Nov 3.3 1.3 Dec 3.7 0.8

Each colored mark shows a regional range. Rainfall figures are monthly totals at individual locations, not a regional sum or the number of rainy days.

Monthly Climate Details

October Climate Averages

Daytime highs
80.6–87.1°F
Nighttime lows
69.8–76.8°F
Monthly rainfall
2.7–5.7 in
Sea temperature
78.4–82.8°F
Humidity
High
Tropical cyclone season
Peak season

Season labels describe the annual climate pattern. They do not predict whether a specific cruise will encounter a storm.

Climate period: Mixed source climate normals, primarily 1991-2020 and 1992-2021

Data basis: Derived from monthly climate records for Galveston, Progreso and Key West in port_weather_monthly

Dataset verified: 2026-09-10

View the monthly weather data table
Gulf of Mexico: regional ranges of monthly climate averages
MonthHighs (°F)Lows (°F)Rainfall (in)Sea (°F)HumidityCyclone season
January 62.6–81.0 50.0–68.0 0.8–3.5 58.5–75.0 Moderate to highOutside season
February 66.2–82.0 51.8–68.0 0.7–2.0 59.4–75.0 Moderate to highOutside season
March 71.6–84.9 59.0–70.0 0.5–2.7 64.8–75.9 ModerateOutside season
April 77.0–88.0 66.2–73.0 0.7–2.1 71.2–78.1 ModerateOutside season
May 82.4–90.0 73.4–76.5 1.3–3.1 77.9–80.6 Moderate to highOutside season
June 87.8–90.0 75.9–79.3 2.7–4.3 81.0–83.8 Moderate to highLow
July 89.6–90.1 75.9–80.6 2.3–3.6 81.0–85.5 Moderate to highLow
August 90.7–91.4 75.9–80.6 2.5–5.4 82.0–86.9 Moderate to highElevated
September 87.8–90.0 77.0–79.2 3.5–7.2 82.9–85.5 HighPeak season
October 80.6–87.1 69.8–76.8 2.7–5.7 78.4–82.8 HighPeak season
November 71.6–84.0 59.0–72.1 1.3–3.3 70.0–79.0 Moderate to highDeclining
December 64.4–82.0 51.8–69.1 0.8–3.7 62.8–75.9 Moderate to highOutside season

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