Galveston Cruises have become more reasonable with first class service.A travel agent called "BeachHouses" offering good deals on this,friend of mine had a vacation through them(phone no: 713-995-6111) and he said that it came around $156 for 4 people/4days. Also he told me that there are many fully furnished beach houses avilable to relax at Surfside ranging from small beach front rentals to a large beachhouse.
Also I found from the net that "HomeAway" offers cheap beach front rentals, so just make a call to Barbara Haney, phone: 713 772-5165 and find further details.
Front row beach houses at Surfside are very reasonable priced and especially during the off-seasons many beach activities are free, contact any of them, may be they can have some special offers now.
Explore surfside's miles of wonderful sandy beaches, collect sea shells, view the ships come in, entertain the activities and enjoy yourself!
Have a wonderful holiday!