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For Seattle (from the eastern time zone) I used Air2Sea last year. I liked it for the following reasons.
1. I was able to get flight times that worked for us by Air2Sea offering flights on separate airlines without the additional charges that the individual airlines would incur for booking one-way.
2. Thankfully, I did not need this, but they guarantee to get you to your cruise if flight issues arise by getting you on another flight/flights.
3. Booking far enough in advance, I was able to add the cost of flights to my cruise reservation and pay it off over time instead of all at once.
4. While the standard cost for economy flights is more than an economy flight booked directly, the airfare is refundable. (Also, the Air2Sea refundable rates are considerably less than the airlines refundable rates.)

@SPS Found this...not sure if it's the exact same still, this is from a few years ago and a different ship, but still leaving from TX so I assume it's pretty close to the same: 
 

They have an OK selection while in Texas waters. Good opportunity to try a Shinner Bock if you haven’t before. Good stuff will come out as soon as they reach international waters around 7:30 or 8pm. Like others have said, Royal is just following Texas law, so don’t put blame on them. 

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

FYI: Another really fun thing at Blue Lagoon is the Sea Lion Encounter! (Also it's a good deal cheaper to book Blue Lagoon's offerings at their website rather than through the cruise lines, but you probably already know that.)

In addition to what's already been mentioned, the Solarium Bistro might also be a good option. 

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

In addition to what's already been mentioned, the Solarium Bistro might also be a good option. 

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

The "Buy One, Get One 50% Off" is supposed to reflect the price for TWO after buying one full price and paying half for the other. (So, roughly 25% off for two)
So, two at $90.00 x 1.5 = $135. $135 divided by 2 = $67.50 each (Advertised 51 cents cheaper.)
In the second example, 70% of $90.00 is $63.00

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

Yes! I've done it so many times already. I just did two this week. But once it's paid off at final payment you're stuck, much like the cruise fare.

Ever since my March 2022 fiasco, I always book through Air2Sea now. Before that, I used to just use them for international flights. Now, everything. I only book Delta flights and the cost is generally about $9 (per person, each way) higher than whatever Delta direct is offering. That to us is a reasonable add on cost for the pros of booking with them.
What I like about Air2Sea is not just the coverage in case things go south, but also because I can re-price my flights right up until final payment. I handle my Air2Sea on my own, because like others have said, TAs don't get commission from flights so it's not something I would want to trouble my TA with.

Welcome and thanks to @TexasPam for being member 24,000!

Just scrolled to the bottom of the message board page and was surprised to see that the amount of RC Blog members is an even 24,000!

We were on Oasis in February, 2023. The Solarium was great for breakfast or lunch, quiet, not too crowded. For dinner you will need to make reservations.

I know it's not the information you're looking for, but out of Galveston they are usually in international waters by dinnertime.  So in reality it's only a few hours in which your preferred brand might not be available.  I'll try to remember to get a list of the brands next time, but currently I'm not due out of Galveston again until Nov.