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The Texas Cruise Ship Terminal on Galveston Island is located 42 miles from the Houston Hobby International Airport and 70 miles from the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Parking is $11.25 per day (rates subject to change by the Port Authority).

Galveston Island is Texas' top historic destination, offering 32 miles of relaxing beaches, great seafood, tropical scenery, superb restaurants, marvelous downtown shopping, breathtaking Victorian architecture, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, plus tons of attractions, entertainment venues and world-class Sportfishing

The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

Probably the most charming way to discover this historic city is by carriage. Take a carriage ride through the Victorian-era streets and let your driver take you back through history.

Other Fun Things to Do

	Spend a lazy day relaxing on the beach or fishing off the coast.
	Discover the famed historic Strand District and have fun shopping in the city's more than 100 curio shops, outlets, antique stores, art galleries, and numerous museums and gardens.
	Explore some of the most historic buildings in Texas - Victorian homes and businesses that have withstood hurricanes, fire and modern development.
	Stop by the Grand Opera House, ranked as one of the nation's finest historic theaters.
	Visit Moody Gardens, featuring a two-million-gallon aquarium, a 3D IMAX Theater, an IMAX Ridefilm, and a twelve-story tropical rain forest.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

There aren't many places where you can enjoy Gulf shrimp, Louisiana crawfish, Galveston Bay oysters, and soft-shell crabs while you watch the very ships that caught them at work. The seafood here is fresh and always delicious.

Galveston/Houston City Tour

Activity Type: Sightseeing & City Tours

Approximate Duration: 4 hour(s)

Prices starting from:
*46.00 USD (Adult)
*46.00 USD (Child)
*0.00 USD (Infant)

CRUISE CALENDARS

2007 Cruise Calendar

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES: Elation
Offers 4 and 5-day cruises to locations along the Mexican coast. (

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES: Conquest
Sails every Sunday
Offers 7-day cruises to Progresso/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

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 taxi cabs return to the Cruise Terminals throughout the debarkation morning rush!

Galveston, TX Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	59	61	67	74	80	85	87	88	85	78	69	62
Low	48	50	57	65	72	77	79	79	75	68	59	51

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Group discounts are available when paying-in-advance 10 days prior to cruise day on 10 vehicles or more. For assistance, contact Parking Staff at 409-766-6100 or 281-286-2484, Ext. 163 and Ext. 409.

Save $5 per vehicle on 4 or 5-day cruises on groups of 10 or more cars
Save $10 per vehicle on 7-day or longer cruises on groups of 10 or more cars

This offer is only accepted at Port of Galveston Official Cruise Ship Parking Lots when paying in advance and is limited to one discount per vehicle, per cruise on groups of 10 or more cars. . For more information, contact nhansen@portofgalveston.com.

PUBLIC NOTICE:
THE ONLY OFFICIAL PARKING LOTS OF THE PORT OF GALVESTON ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE PORT LOGO SHOWN AT RIGHT.The Port of Galveston is not affiliated in any way with any private parking lot operators in the City of Galveston. The Port of Galveston is not responsible for the security of any vehicles parked at an unofficial lot or the transportation of persons or property between the Port of Galveston Cruise Ship Terminals and any unofficial lot, nor is it liable for any claims relating thereto. Any complaint or claim relating to vehicles parked at an unofficial lot, or the services provided by that operator, should be directed to the operator of the lot and not to the Port of Galveston.

For safety, security and passenger convenience, proceed directly to The Texas Cruise Ship Terminals on Galveston Island® (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.

CRUISE TERMINAL LOCATIONS:
Terminal No. 1: 2502 Harborside Drive
Terminal No. 2: 2702 Harborside Drive

Click here for a map to the cruise terminals.

Traveling Option from the North and West:

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:

State Highway 87 - West to Galveston Island using Vehicle Ferry System

Exit Ferry on to Ferry Road/Hwy 87
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

For passenger convenience, safety and best service, the Port of Galveston encourages our cruise visitors to proceed directly to the cruise terminal complex to drop-off luggage and passengers. Porters are available to assist with luggage tags and directions to the parking lots, beginning the embarkation process. A free shuttle will return you to the terminal.

Upon your 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.