Amber Cove
Country: Dominican Republic
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Amber Cove is a cruise-port complex in Maimón Bay. Enjoy AquaZone’s pool or arrange transport for Puerto Plata, a beach visit or an active Damajagua outing.
Cruise Destinations from Galveston
Where would you like your cruise to take you? Explore Mexico, the Bahamas and Caribbean islands, from familiar stops such as Cozumel and Nassau to longer routes reaching Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.
Browse the destinations below by region, then open a destination guide to explore its itineraries and plan your time ashore. Each stop is one part of a cruise out of Galveston, Texas, so the full route will help you decide which trip fits your plans.
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Browse ports and cruise-line destinations, then open a guide for itinerary details and ideas for your day ashore. Looking for departure dates first? Start with the Galveston cruise schedule.
Basseterre
Country: St. Kitts and Nevis
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Basseterre is St. Kitts’ capital cruise stop at Port Zante. Walk into town or arrange a railway, Brimstone Hill or beach outing with transport back to the port.
Belize City
Country: Belize
Dock type: Tender Dock
A mainland tender stop for city history, Maya ruins, cave tubing and reef outings. Plan shore-side transport around the return tender to your ship.
Bridgetown
Country: Barbados
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Bridgetown is Barbados’s capital and cruise gateway. Explore the Careenage, shops and Bajan food, or connect with Carlisle Bay for beach time or a water outing.
Castries
Country: St. Lucia
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Castries is St. Lucia’s capital and cruise gateway. Visit the market and cathedral, choose nearby Vigie Beach or arrange an outing toward Morne Fortune and beyond.
Celebration Key
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Celebration Key pairs Grand Bahama beaches with freshwater lagoons and Bahamian shopping. Island Eats, slides and beach-club packages have distinct terms.
Charlotte Amalie
Country: St. Thomas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Charlotte Amalie is the St. Thomas cruise gateway. Connect with historic downtown for shops, food and Fort Christian, or arrange a beach transfer to Magens Bay.
Colón
Country: Panama
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Colón is Panama’s Caribbean cruise port. Arrange a locks viewpoint visit, a lake outing or a transferred history trip, returning to your ship’s actual terminal.
Costa Maya
Country: Mexico
Dock type: Docked at a Port
A mainland call for Mahahual beach days, Chacchoben Maya history or Bacalar lagoon outings. Plan beyond the port complex and include return transport.
Cozumel
Country: Mexico
Dock type: Docked at a Port
A Caribbean island for San Miguel walks, beach clubs and reef outings. Terminal location shapes transport; mainland excursions add a ferry crossing.
Disney Castaway Cay
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Spend Castaway Cay on Family Beach or adults-only Serenity Bay, with included BBQ lunch. Snorkel gear, bike rentals and boat outings add separate activities.
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Lookout Cay combines Eleuthera beaches, Bahamian culture and included BBQ lunch. A pier walk and tram connect the ship with the main guest area.
Falmouth
Country: Jamaica
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Jamaica’s north-coast gateway for a historic Falmouth walk, a beach visit or inland river and estate activities. Choose the outing and arrange the return.
Frederiksted
Country: St. Croix
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Frederiksted is St. Croix’s west-end cruise stop. Explore the waterfront and Fort Frederik, choose a local beach or arrange a sail or onward island outing.
George Town
Country: Grand Cayman
Dock type: Tender Dock
George Town is Grand Cayman’s tender port. Explore the waterfront and museum, arrange a Seven Mile Beach visit or take a separate boat excursion.
Grand Turk
Country: Turks and Caicos archipelago
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Grand Turk pairs a beach beside the cruise center with Cockburn Town and guided reef outings. Choose a day near the pier or arrange transport beyond the port.
Half Moon Cay
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Pier or Water Shuttle
Half Moon Cay offers a beach-focused island day with included seating and lunch. Nature paths, optional lagoon tours and horseback activities add other ways to explore.
Harvest Caye
Country: Belize
Dock type: Docked at a Port
A managed island off southern Belize with a beach, pool and lagoon. Stay on the island or take a boat excursion; inland outings add a mainland transfer.
Key West
Country: Florida
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Key West offers Old Town walking, the Hemingway Home and local food, with sightseeing rides or a beach visit as alternatives. Plan from your actual cruise berth.
Kralendijk
Country: Bonaire
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Explore Kralendijk’s waterfront and Kaya Grandi, or head to a separate boat pickup for Klein Bonaire. Keep the return crossing and walk to the ship in your plan.
Montego Bay
Country: Jamaica
Dock type: Docked at a Port
A Jamaica stop for downtown history and art, Doctor’s Cave Beach or a countryside outing. Arrange transport from the terminal to your chosen area.
Nassau
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Walk downtown Nassau, explore the Queen’s Staircase or pair Junkanoo Beach with lunch. Paradise Island resort visits add a separate transfer and admission plan.
Ocho Rios
Country: Jamaica
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Jamaica’s gateway to Dunn’s River Falls, with town browsing and Bay Beach as alternatives. Plan the visit from your ship’s actual arrival pier.
Oranjestad
Country: Aruba
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Walk into Aruba’s port capital for downtown shops and Fort Zoutman history, or arrange transport to a beach. Plan the journey back to the cruise terminal.
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Country: The Bahamas
Dock type: Docked at a Port
CocoCay offers included beaches, Oasis Lagoon and lunch. Thrill Waterpark, adults-only Hideaway Beach and all-ages Coco Beach Club are separate paid choices.
Philipsburg
Country: St. Maarten
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Philipsburg is St. Maarten’s Dutch-side cruise stop. Walk or take a water taxi to Front Street and Great Bay, or arrange an outing beyond town.
Progreso
Country: Mexico
Dock type: Docked at a Port
A Gulf-coast call for Progreso’s waterfront, Mérida city visits or Maya-site outings. The offshore pier adds a shore transfer to both ends of the day.
Puerto Limon
Country: Costa Rica
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Puerto Limon is Costa Rica’s Caribbean cruise port. Walk to Vargas Park and the city center, or arrange transport for canals, cocoa experiences or Cahuita.
Roatan
Country: Honduras
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Roatan offers beach days, reef outings and Honduran food. Confirm the arrival terminal before choosing nearby facilities or transport across the island.
San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico
Dock type: Docked at a Port
San Juan offers old-city walks, Puerto Rican food and Spanish forts. Your actual pier determines the town connection; El Escambrón adds a beach option.
St. John's
Country: Antigua and Barbuda
Dock type: Docked at a Port
St. John’s is Antigua’s capital cruise stop. Explore the waterfront and town, or arrange transport for a beach visit or the history of English Harbour.
Willemstad
Country: Curacao
Dock type: Docked at a Port
Explore Willemstad’s Otrobanda streets and Kurá Hulanda history, or cross toward Handelskade and a Punda lunch. Build the harbor crossing into the terminal return.