Port of Galveston
The port which is the 4th largest in the nation houses 2 top cruise lines -
Carnival & Royal Carribean.
CRUISE TERMINAL
LOCATIONS:
Terminal No. 1: 2502 Harborside Drive
Terminal No. 2: 2702 Harborside Drive
If using a GPS or Map Program, use the following:
Cruise Terminals: 22nd Street & Harborside Drive
Parking Lots: 33rd Street & Harborside Drive
Click
here for a map to the cruise terminals.
Attractions
I recommend many who fly down or drive long hours to come a day before or
atleast half day in advance before the cruise. Just relax and check out local
attractions before you board the ship. I list of some of them for you.
| Galveston Beach
|
No Cost |
| Moody Gardens |
$$$$ |
| Schitterbahn WaterPark
|
$$$ |
| Galveston Park
|
$$ |
| Ferry Ride |
Free |
Parking Tips
There are lot of options for you park near the port. You can select from pricy
galveston port parking lot to privately own secure parking spots. You can save
some money by booking online a day before you head out.
Port of Galveston Parking - $$$
LightHouse Parking-
$$
EzCruise Parking -
$$
Direction to Cruise Terminals
Coming from the
I 45 North and West
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Take I-45 South to Galveston Island
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From right lane on Causeway, take Exit 1C
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Exit 1C Feeder Road to Harborside Drive (Hwy 275)
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Turn left (north) on to Harborside Drive
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Continue 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street
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Turn left on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal
Coming from the
East
(OR) State
Highway 87 - West to Galveston Island using Vehicle Ferry System
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Exit Ferry on to Ferry Road/Hwy 87
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Continue Ferry Road to Harborside Drive
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Turn right (west) on Harborside Drive
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Continue approximately 20 city blocks
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Turn right on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal
Embarkation
For passenger convenience, safety and best service, the Port of Galveston
encourages 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.
If you parked
in private lots, you can take the shuttle which drops off to the cruise
terminal. Please take tag all check-in bags when you sending with the
porter. Take you carry on baggage and proceed to check-in. You will have your
passport checked first by the immigration on boarding. You then need to clear
security and check-in using your documents including Fun pass you either recieved by mail
or filled online(Fun pass is your ticket) with all details and passport, credit card to get your cabin keys to board the ship.
DisEmbarkation
Ships offer Self assist Disembarkation which I strongly recommend if you only
have few bags and no kids. It is fast and easy. You are out of the immigration
process quick and easy. If you have too many bags, then you have to take Porter
assist. They will pick your bags the night before and drop it off in the
immigration area. You then need to pick it up and stay in line to clear
immigration. Trick: Pick a porter and you can get out faster as they have
seperate line for porters otherwise it might take an hour to two.
Upon getting,
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.
If you parked in private parking slots, they have shuttle to pick you up and
drop off at the parking lot.
