Port of Galveston is set on the Gulf of Mexico and welcomes over one million passengers a year. It's one of North America's busiest cruise ship homeports and offers cruises to an exciting array of destinations, including the Caribbean, Mexico and Jamaica.
Whether you're heading to Grand Cayman with Carnival, Key West with Disney or Montego Bay with Royal Caribbean, Port of Galveston unlocks access to some of the Northern Hemisphere's top cruise destinations. All passengers enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and thoughtful innovations, including a streamlined boarding process.
Port of Galveston is a 15-minute walk from the East End Historic District, famous for its Heritage-listed homes. You'll also be within walking distance of the cobbled streets, iron trolley tracks and handsome brick facades of the Strand Historic District. Stroll 30 minutes south and you'll hit the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Getting there
Port of Galveston is a five-minute drive or 10-minute walk from the city centre. The port offers parking options for embarking passengers. George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is a one-hour drive north-west.