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Cruises leaving from the Galveston Cruise Port of Texas

GALVESTON CRUISES:

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We offer information about cruise ships leaving from cruise ports in America, Vancouver, BC and San Juan, PR.  We offer a summary of facts and information about each port and what to expect when your ship is leaving or arriving from these ports.  The Cruise Ports differ and each will have its own flavor and distinction.  Cruises leaving from Galveston, Texas and cruises departing from Galveston, Tx are the subject of this page.  Most of the cruises leaving and departing Galveston go and return on Mexico cruises and Caribbean cruises.


GALVESTON CRUISE TERMINAL LOCATIONS:

Terminal No. 1: 2502 Harborside Drive
Terminal No. 2: 2702 Harborside Drive

Galveston, Texas 77550

Traveling Option from the North and West to the Galveston Texas cruise ports:

Harborside Drive (State Highway 275):

I-45 South to Galveston Island
From right lane on Causeway, take Exit 1C
Exit 1C Feeder Road to Harborside Drive (Hwy 275)
Turn left (north) on to Harborside Drive
Continue 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street
Turn left on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal
Traveling Option from the East:

When you return to the Port after your cruise, you have the option to return directly to the port-operated parking lots to retrieve your vehicle without your luggage, or you can depart the terminal area to the parking lots on a different port-operated shuttle with your luggage. Depending on when you disembark the ship, there may be a short to moderate wait for the luggage-capable shuttle.

Please note that only lots marked on the map as Port of Galveston Lots A and B are secured, lighted parking lots monitored by the Port of Galveston Police Department.

Private parking lots are not affiliated with the Port of Galveston. The Port of Galveston has no jurisdiction over private parking lots.

IMPORTANT TAXI CAB INFORMATION:

There is a high demand for taxicabs during "peak" debarkation hours. At times, taxicabs may not be readily available. Please be patient and prepared to wait as other taxicabs return to the Cruise Terminals throughout the debarkation morning rush!

For safety, security and passenger convenience, proceed directly to The Texas Cruise Ship Terminals on Galveston Islandฎ (Terminal No. 1 and Terminal No. 2) to drop off passengers and baggage. Porters will assist you with your baggage and Police Officers will direct the driver to the appropriate parking lot for that day. All Official Port of Galveston Parking Lots are secure and patrolled 24 hours per day by the Port of Galveston Police Department.

Area Adjacent to Cruise Terminal is for Loading/Unloading Only

Baggage/Luggage is Unloaded Curbside at Terminal Prior to Parking for Passenger Convenience

Transportation from Official Port of Galveston Parking Lots to the Cruise Terminal is Provided by Free Shuttle Buses.

Cash, Travelers Checks and Credit Cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at Port of Galveston Official Parking Lots. No personal checks accepted.


Cruise Lines currently sailing from Galveston Cruise Port:

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES: Ecstasy

Offers 4 and 5-day cruises to locations along the Mexican coast.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES: Conquest

Sails every Sunday
Offers 7-day cruises to Progreso/Yucatan and Cozumel, Mexico and Belize City, Belize


ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL: Rhapsody of the Seas

Sails every Sunday
Offers 7-day cruises to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Key West, Florida


CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES: Galaxy

Seasonal sailings November 2004 through April 2005; and November 2005 through April 2006 Offers 11- and 12-day cruises with various itineraries to Cozumel, Belize City, cruising the Panama Canal, Cristobal Pier, Puerto Limon, George Town and Montego Bay


PRINCESS CRUISES: Grand Princess

Seasonal sailings every Saturday from November 2004 through April 2005; and November 2005 through April 2006 Offers 7-day Western Caribbean cruises to Belize City, Majahual, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel and a 10-day partial Panama Canal cruise to include Belize, Majahual, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel on Dec 18 and an 11-day partial Panama Canal cruise to include Belize, Majahual, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, and Cozumel on Dec 28


Phone contact of port authority: 409-765-9321

Parking Fees:

Port of Galveston Official Parking Lot Long-Term Rates
• 4-Day Cruise:   $40
• 5-Day Cruise:   $45
• 7-Day Cruise:   $60
• 10-Day Cruise: $75
• 11-Day Cruise: $80
• 12-Day Cruise: $85

Note: The above charges for parking apply to vehicles occupying a single standard car parking space. Vehicles, such as buses or large campers, occupying two or more parking spaces will be charged double the above rates. Cash, Travelers Checks and Credit Cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted at Port of Galveston Official Parking Lots.

Driving Directions

• From Harbor side Drive (State Highway 275)
I-45 South to Exit 1C - Harbor side Dr. (Hwy 275)
First Exit After Causeway. Turn Left (North) on to Harbor side Drive
Continue Approximately 4.7 Miles to Kempner/22nd Street
Turn Left on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal
• From Broadway (Interstate 45)
Interstate 45 becomes Broadway
Straight (East) on Broadway
Turn Left on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal (9 City Blocks)
• From State Highway 87 - West to Galveston Island Using Vehicle Ferry System
Exit Ferry on to Ferry Road
Continue Ferry Road to Harborside Drive
Turn Right (West) on Harborside Drive
Continue Approximately (20 City Blocks)
Turn Right on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal.

 
   

Note:  this information is un-official and not to be relied upon as actual or factual.  Any and all of the above information can change daily and we will not be responsible for any information contained herein.  Please contact the port authority, cruise line or your professional cruise agent to verify any and all Port information.

 

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