The 99.9 KTDY Mardi Gras Cruise 2023 will be here before you know it. What a great Christmas gift this would be for that special person in your life or your entire family. And right now, there's no better time to book.

99.9 KTDY, Travel Machine Travel Agency and Royal Caribbean International are proud to announce the return of the 30% off for each guest and all kids sail free offer for a limited time only. This unbelievable promotion will end on October 31, 2022.

Plus, right now, cabins are still available for as low as $900 per person and that includes tax and port charges!

February 19-26, 2023 KTDY will take you to places that will inspire, energize and feed your soul—and your wild side, if that's what your body needs. Make it a family vacation, a girl's cruise, a romantic getaway or turn the ship into your very own party boat. The KTDY Mardi Gras Cruise 2023 can be whatever you want it to be.

New Terminal 3 at Galveston Cruise Port

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KTDY cruisers will sail out of the new Terminal 3 out of Galveston, Texas for a 7-day cruise like no other onboard one of the largest ships in the world, Allure of the Seas.

The Allure of the Seas (left) in a side-by-side comparison to another massive ship.

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The allure of the Seas® offers something for everyone, from downtime done right in the adults-only Solarium to captivating views from the Rock Climbing Wall and hang-ten sessions on the FlowRider®. Little ones will also find endless ways to have a blast with group activities and games at Adventure Ocean®. No matter what your age, thrills await around every corner. -Royal Caribbean Cruises

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Stunning destinations and scene-stealing entertainment aren’t the only things to look forward to on your vacation — there’s an adventure for your taste buds, too. Like mouthwatering Italian dishes at Giovanni’s℠ Table, elegant cuisine made from fresh and flavorful ingredients at 150 Central Park, and tender prime meat served in a classic steakhouse setting at Chops Grille℠. Make sure to bring your appetite. -Royal Caribbean Cruises

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Make it a night out at the theater and jive to all your favorite ABBA hits in Mamma Mia! then belt out everything from show tunes to shower tunes karaoke-style at On Air Club. Craving a date night with your plus-one? Order your favorite glass of wine at Trellis Bar before salsa stepping all night to live Latin bands at Boleros. -Royal Caribbean Cruises

The onboard activities, unlimited food choices, amazing fun and the massive beauty of Allure of the Seas will take you where you want to be 24/7.

KTDY cruisers will receive exclusive admission to the onboard Polyester Power Hour Party and other events. Our cruisers will also get their very own Mardi Gras Parade on the ship.

In addition, the new facial recognition stations at the new Galveston terminal make boarding and debarking the ship as easy as looking in the mirror.

New Important Information for Cruisers Who Want to Travel via Bus from Lafayette to Galveston and Galveston to Lafayette

Bus transportation will be provided from Lafayette to Galveston and back to Lafayette.

The cost will be $175 per person. You can make your payment in any of these forms if you’d like: check, cash, or card.  Payment for the bus will not be due to Travel Machine until the final payment of your cruise.

Travel Machine would like to get a number of those interested as soon as possible so they can get an accurate count for the bus.

Travel Machine has created a private Facebook group for everyone to start meeting each other and to help answer any questions you may have about your cruise. All guests should have received the Facebook information via email.

For information about the 99.9 KTDY Mardi Gras Cruise 2023 or bus transportation, please call Travel Machine Travel Agency (337) 981-7870.

No vaccines or masks will be required (only suggested) for the 99.9 KTDY Mardi Gras Cruise leaving from the brand new Terminal 3 out of Galveston next year! View all COVID-19 protocols here.

The cruise line has announced a further easing of its protocols by dropping the vaccine requirements on select sailings. This easing applies to certain departures out of Los Angeles in California, Galveston in Texas, New Orleans in Louisiana, and cruises in Europe. -cruisehive.com

Kermit Duhon, former owner of Travel Machine—A Full-Service Travel Agency located at 102 Westmark Blvd. Suite A, Lafayette, LA 70506, explains why he is taking his family on the KTDY cruise.

Of all the ships I've been on in my career, which have been many, I've had the most fun and best overall experience on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas than any other ship I've ever been on. She's one of the largest ships in the world with amenities that go over and beyond. The staff is generous, kind, fun and quick. The Allure is designed to move people with ease. Even with thousands of people onboard, there are hardly any lines, no crowds. Everything on this ship flows easily. The entertainment is second to none. The restaurants are all amazing. One of the best meals I've ever had in my life was on an Allure cruise. And the best part is that right now, you can get on this fabulous ship for the price of a cruise on a small 30-year-old ship from a lower quality cruiseline. This is the perfect time to take my family on a much-needed vacation. The memories we will make on the KTDY cruise will be priceless. I can take my family on any ship to any destination in the world. I have chosen the Allure and the KTDY cruise because I know the quality of the ship and the wonderful people KTDY attracts. There's no better cruise in the world for the price right now. -Kermit Duhon, Former Owner of Travel Machine Travel Agency

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Booking through Travel Machine gets you exclusive admission into the KTDY events.

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