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PORT OF GALVESTON · TEXAS
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PORT OF GALVESTON · TEXAS
Galveston, Texas · Western Caribbean cruises from Texas
Port details
The Port of Galveston is Texas's cruise port and one of the busiest in the country, with cruises to Mexico and the Western Caribbean. Its terminals line Harborside Drive, close to Galveston's historic Strand district.
The cruise terminal
Cruise Terminals 10, 16, 25 and 28 on Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550 (1402, 1602, 2502 and 2702 Harborside Drive). Your terminal depends on your ship.
Cruise lines that sail from here
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney, Princess, MSC and Norwegian. Margaritaville at Sea is scheduled to begin sailing from Galveston in 2027.
Where you can sail
Mexico and the Western Caribbean: Cozumel, Costa Maya, Progreso, Roatán, Belize, Grand Cayman and Jamaica.
Getting there
Nearest airports: Houston Hobby (HOU), about 50 to 60 minutes by car, and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 80 to 90 minutes.
By car: take I-45 South onto the island, then Exit 1C toward Harborside Drive.
Tip: drop off your travel party and bags at the terminal first, then park.
Parking
Port-run lots sit near each terminal, including a covered garage at Terminal 16. Reserving online before you sail is recommended.
Before or after your cruise
The Strand Historic District
Texas Seaport Museum and the tall ship Elissa
Seawall Boulevard and Pleasure Pier
Moody Gardens
Good to know
Galveston is a departure port for our Pick N' Choose cruise packages.
Your Paradise At Sea advisor confirms your exact terminal, check-in window and parking details with your cruise documents.