The Gulf Coast's main cruise port — Western Caribbean sailings without needing to fly to Florida.
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Galveston, about an hour from Houston, is the busiest cruise port on the Gulf Coast. For travelers in Texas and the central U.S., it's an easy drive — and it opens up Western Caribbean ports like Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatán and Belize. Our specialists compare sailings across cruise lines and can arrange hotels, parking and flights.
Within driving distance for much of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma — no flights needed.
Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatán, Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman.
4 – 5 night Mexico cruises and full 7-night Western Caribbean weeks.
Several cruise lines base large, activity-packed ships here.
Galveston's beaches and historic Strand district make an easy pre-cruise night.
Cruise lines, ships and itineraries from each port change by season and year. Your specialist confirms what's sailing on your dates before you book.
Houston Hobby (HOU) is about 45 miles from the port and Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is about 70 miles — allow 1 – 1.5 hours or more with traffic.
Yes, the port and several private lots offer cruise parking. We can help you compare options.
Mostly the Western Caribbean and Mexico — Cozumel, Costa Maya, Progreso, Roatán, Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman.
For round-trip cruises from Galveston, U.S. citizens can usually sail with a birth certificate and government photo ID, but a passport is strongly recommended.
Tell us your dates and how many are traveling. A CLIA-certified cruise specialist will compare sailings from Galveston across cruise lines and call you back — usually within 15 minutes during business hours.
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