Port of Galveston, TX

Cruise port Galveston, Texas

The now-trendy resort town of Galveston is located on a barrier island just two miles off the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. The Port of Galveston is the busiest cruise port in Texas. Hundreds of thousands of passengers sail from the port every year, and the world’s largest cruise lines including Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean offer cruises aboard a wide variety of ships. With major cruise lines offering multiple Caribbean cruises from Galveston, many vacationers enjoy excursions on Galveston Island before or after their voyage.

Cruising from Galveston

While most cruises from Galveston head to the western Caribbean for exotic ports of call in Mexico, Honduras, Belize, and Jamaica, you can cruise all the way to Europe from Galveston. And with each passing year, cruising from the Glaveston island becomes even better. It has transformed itself into a world-class cruising point, much to the enjoyment of the millions living within a few hours drive to the port.

Huston Airport

When flying into Houston, travelers have the choice of George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston Hobby (HOU). IAH is about 90 minutes from port; HOU is about an hour away. Disney Cruise Line transfers are offered from IAH.