Cruises from Galveston

Most cruises from Galveston head to the western Caribbean. Exotic ports of call in Mexico, Honduras, Belize, and Jamaica are particularly popular. Today, Galveston has transformed itself into a world-class cruising point. Moreover, with each passing year, cruising from Glaveston Island becomes even more diverse. Now you can find cruises as far away as the Bahamas or even Europe. This is especially true for the millions of residents who live within a few hours of driving to Galveston.

Cruises from Galveston are mostly round-trip cruises that last 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, 7-day, or 8-day and go to the Western Caribbean or the Bahamas.

Ports of call often include Cozumel, Yucatán (Progreso), and Costa Maya in Mexico; Belize City and Harvest Caye in Belize; Mahogany Bay and Roatan in Honduras; George Town, Grand Cayman; Key West, Florida; Freeport, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, and Castaway Cay in the Bahamas; and Falmouth, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios in Jamaica.

The Port of Galveston is home to a lot of well-known cruise lines and ships because it is so close to the Gulf of Mexico. It’s possible to embark on a cruise from Galveston with most of the major cruise lines. This includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).

The Port of Galveston

Galveston is one of the oldest ports on the Gulf Coast. The city is located around 50 miles south of Houston and is the only homeport in Texas for big cruise lines. The city takes up most of Galveston Island, which is approximately 27 miles long and 3 miles wide at its widest point.

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