--- title: "Galveston Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston description: "Texas charm on a barrier island" --- # Galveston πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· US Gulf Coast > "Texas charm on a barrier island" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.9 - **Departure Sailings:** 903 - **Visiting Sailings:** 908 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (233 sailings), Mar (223 sailings), Dec (223 sailings) ## About Galveston Galveston is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, about an hour from Houston by car. The Strand, the old commercial district, has Victorian-era buildings converted into shops, galleries, and restaurants. The seawall runs for 10 miles along the Gulf side, and there are 32 miles of beaches in total. Bishop's Palace, a Victorian mansion, is one of the more impressive old houses. The Texas Seaport Museum has the tall ship Elissa, and Seawolf Park has a WWII submarine you can walk through. Shrimp po'boys and fried oysters are the things to eat. The Strand has waterfront cafΓ©s and a few rooftop bars. Moody Gardens has aquariums and a rainforest pyramid. The Pleasure Pier on the seawall has rides and arcade games. Most attractions are walkable from the cruise terminals, and the Island Transit bus covers longer distances. Tipping is standard in the US, so keep cash handy for restaurants and taxis. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Chicago (UTC-5) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 29.3161, -94.7794 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Galveston/@29.31607,-94.7794,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Galveston&ll=29.31607,-94.7794&z=13) ## Things to Do in Galveston | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Baywatch Dolphin Tours – Pier 21 Galveston](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/af2e87e5-9407-4d4c-8ba0-8a67a60f50f1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,661) | 0h 45m | – | €32 | Viator | | [The Historic Galveston Ghost Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/077070cd-ac1e-48a8-9772-d8912bb654ca.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (1,824) | 1h 30m | – | €30 | Viator | | [Haunted Harbor Tours – Galveston Ghost Boat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a9b651df-804b-47f4-b317-4f2c2fefbd04.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (467) | 1h | – | €51 | Viator | | [The Galveston Cemetery Tour - Walk With The Dead!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e367d655-3c30-4c0f-be8d-779422c0b94c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (426) | 1h 30m | – | €28 | Viator | | [Galveston Red Light District Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/47f5e061-d82d-4cf0-819c-778027fe1be1.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (278) | 1h 30m | – | €28 | Viator | | [Ghost On the Strand Ghost Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3427c7af-5e13-4ba8-b509-1d3c89bd5783.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (281) | 1h 30m | – | €28 | Viator | | [Galveston Island E-Bike Adventure Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/350abe08-36ba-4fb5-ae26-7d100399c33e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (167) | 2h | – | €77 | Viator | | [The Galveston Walking History Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/17b1f3b8-b10e-4521-8e51-a3f151d79de7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (135) | 1h 30m | – | €32 | Viator | | [Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7513dd0e-f9e4-465b-835b-1b706456acde.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (112) | 1h 30m | – | €45 | Viator | | [Magical History Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9a70b5b5-f6d1-48c4-b1c9-ad2e8ee177f6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (116) | 2h | – | €68 | Viator | | [Galveston Historical Harbor Cruise with Dolphins](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e5b23a5-2131-44ff-877d-e1d0bf298cf1.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (120) | 0h 45m | – | €40 | Viator | | [Galveston Mansions and Murder Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8853b2c3-20fc-4b70-a502-91378346ff5b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (103) | 1h 30m | – | €25 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md): 249 nm - [Mobile](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/mobile.md): 360 nm - [Progreso (MΓ©rida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md): 556 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-polyps-cozumel-stirrup-cay~RCL-LIBERTY-20270109-5.md)** - **Price:** €320 per person (€641 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Liberty Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/liberty-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-09 - **Itinerary:** Coral Polyps – Cozumel & Stirrup Cay ## Featured Cruises from Galveston Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Salty Spume – Honduras & Roatan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-spume-honduras-roatan~MSC-SEASCAPE-20261025-7.md) | MSC Seascape | MSC Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €369 | | [Western Caribbean Escape – Cozumel & Roatan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/western-caribbean-escape-cozumel-roatan~NCL-VIVA-20261031-7.md) | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-31 | 7 | €497 | | [Deep Blue Bound – Cozumel & Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/deep-blue-bound-cozumel-costa-maya~CCL-DREAM-20261031-7.md) | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-10-31 | 7 | €513 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Galveston](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=galveston) (903 sailings) - 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