Cruising from Galveston Island
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The Port of Galveston is the fourth busiest home port in the United States with departures from Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Lines. With most cruises departing in the late afternoon and several hotels offering parking and shuttles to the terminals with an overnight stay, cruise-goers have every excuse to add a few hours or days to their vacations. Need an itinerary? We’ve got suggestions no matter how much time you have before that ship sails. Ready to book? Visit GalvestonCruises.com.
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2021-23 Galveston Island Cruise Itineraries
CARNIVAL VISTA
Begins Sailing July 3, 2021
Built to bring you closer to the sea, Carnival Vista opens things up with outdoor spots like Havana Bar & Pool, SkyRide at SportSquare, and Seafood Shack… plus plenty of family- and kid-friendly spaces like the first IMAX at sea. There are even custom staterooms for Cuban culture lovers, or just families that like to stay close. Itineraries include:
- 6 Day Western Caribbean
- 7 Day Western Caribbean
- 8 Day Western Caribbean
CARNIVAL BREEZE
Begins Sailing July 15, 2021
On Carnival Breeze, fun-fan favorites like SportSquare and mouth-watering dining spots like Cucina del Capitano are just the beginning of how this ship keeps the fun blazing. Enjoy the island atmosphere of RedFrog Rum Bar, or south-of-the-border taco goodness at BlueIguana Cantina. The whole family is covered – with water, that is – with a 320-foot-long Twister Waterslide at Carnival WaterWorks. Just for the kids there’s supervised youth programs like Camp Ocean and Club O2. And for the bigger people, there’s just-me-time to be had relaxing at Serenity Adult Only Retreat.
- 4 Day Western Caribbean
- 5 Day Western Caribbean
- 7 Day Western Caribbean
CARNIVAL DREAM
Begins Sailing October 3, 2021
Carnival Dream is a unique experience with the way-fun RedFrog Rum Bar and the very cool BlueIguana Tequila Bar. Get your appetite ready, because you’re gonna need it. It features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and dedicated sushi spot Bonsai Sushi. Carnival Dream also features the borderline-magical Alchemy Bar and Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with perhaps even tastier entertainment. Entertainment options are all up and down the ship, and so is soaking-wet fun, from the heart-racing waterslide action at WaterWorks to the soul-soothing Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa.
- 6 Day Western Caribbean
- 7 Day Western Caribbean
- 7 Day Eastern Caribbean
- 8 Day Eastern Caribbean
- 14 Day Eastern Caribbean
- 14 Day Panama Canal
DISNEY WONDER
Begins Sailing November 11, 2021
- 4 Night Western Caribbean
- 5 Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean
- 6 Night Bahamian
- 6 Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean
- 7 Night Bahamian
- 6 Night Very Merrytime Bahamian
RCCL INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS
Begins Sailing August 29, 2021
Independence of the Seas® is giving the Caribbean an injection of new adventures on getaways. Launch yourself into a virtual world on the Sky Pad® bungee trampoline experience. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Score an awesome time and game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Come Seek the Royal Caribbean®.
RCCL LIBERTY OF THE SEAS
Begins Sailing September 26, 2021
Liberty of the Seas® is packed with all the phenomenal onboard experiences you’d expect from Royal Caribbean’s Freedom class of ships, plus new offerings to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of The DreamWorks® Experience. Put on your boogie shoes for hit Broadway musical Saturday Night Fever. Catch a first-run movie in the 3D theater or poolside under the stars on the outdoor movie screen. And finish the evening with a selection of reds or whites at the renovated, now-more-intimate Vintages wine bar.
RCCL ADVENTURE OF THE SEAS
Begins Sailing October 29, 2021
Get ready for a tide turning thrill-a-thon where every adventure is larger than life. Sailing to some of the most incredible shores in the Caribbean — all while offering plenty of whoa-worthy entertainment, game changing slides, and next level nightlife to keep you checking firsts off your bucket list in between destinations.
RCCL GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS
Begins Sailing May 4, 2022
A cruise ship so grand they had to call it Grandeur of the Seas. This majestic, 2,446-guest ship comes equipped with a full-service spa, six whirlpools, an outdoor jogging track and a seemingly endless choice of bars and restaurants
RCCL ALLURE OF THE SEAS
Begins Sailing November 217, 2022
This Oasis Class favorite brings adventure to soaring new heights. Discover next-level thrills on every deck of Allure of the Seas®, from white-knuckle zip line rides ten decks up to totally splashworthy spaces for kids, like the interactive H20 Zone℠ Water Park. Get down after dark with more bars than any ship out there and savor a world of possibilities right onboard.
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Cruise Parking Lots
Galveston offers a variety of paid parking lots to utilize during your cruise vacation, including covered, uncovered, & indoor parking.
Hotels Offering Cruise Shuttles
Visiting the Island prior to cruise departure? A variety of hotels across the Island offer convenient cruise shuttle services for customers that book pre-cruise stays.
Cruising FAQs
If you have never taken a Caribbean cruise from the Port of Galveston, it may be time for a grand Gulf adventure. Here are a few logistical tips to get you out on the water with peace of mind.
Cruise Ship Tracker
Keep up with the cruise ships that call Galveston home are at any given moment with our Cruise Ship Tracker! We’ve even included their scheduled ports of call!
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