Galveston cruises make it easy to visit sun-soaked ports in Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas and Roatán, Honduras, with tropical beaches, local culture and unforgettable experiences waiting at every stop.
The following cruise lines offer departures from the Port of Galveston:
Set sail on Carnival cruises from Galveston, Texas, with year-round and seasonal voyages to destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond.
Carnival Cruise Line, known as “The World’s Most Popular Cruise Line®,” sails from Cruise Terminal 25 at the Port of Galveston, offering everything from shorter getaways to weeklong and extended itineraries. Depending on the sailing, travelers can visit destinations such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and the Bahamas.
Sails To: Western Caribbean
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 2 - 5 Days
Sails To: Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Panama Canal
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 6 - 9 Days, 10+ Days
Sails To: Western Caribbean, Transatlantic to Galveston (One-Way)
Sails From: Galveston, TX; London (Southampton), England
Duration: 6 - 9 Days, 10+ Days
Sails To: Western Caribbean
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 4 - 13 Days
Set sail on a Royal Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas, with itineraries to Mexico, the Western Caribbean and other tropical destinations.
Royal Caribbean International offers cruises out of the Port of Galveston aboard ships packed with dining, entertainment, pools and activities for families, couples and groups. Depending on the itinerary, travelers can visit popular ports such as Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatán while choosing from shorter getaways and longer Caribbean vacations.
Royal Caribbean sails from its dedicated Cruise Terminal 10 in Galveston, making it easy to pair your sailing with time on the Island before or after your cruise. Check current Royal Caribbean itineraries to compare ships, destinations and sailing dates from Galveston.
Sails To: Western Caribbean, Mexico
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 4 - 7 Days
Sails To: Western Caribbean, Mexico
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 4 - 6 Days
Sails To: Western Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, Bahamas
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 7 - 10 Days
Set sail on a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) cruise from Galveston, Texas, with Caribbean itineraries featuring popular ports in Mexico, Honduras and beyond.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers cruises from the Port of Galveston with itineraries that can include Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatán and other Caribbean destinations. NCL is known for its flexible approach to cruising, with a variety of dining options, live entertainment and onboard activities that let travelers customize their vacation experience.
Experience luxury cruising from Galveston with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, offering all-inclusive voyages to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and beyond.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings its signature all-inclusive experience to the Port of Galveston, combining spacious accommodations, gourmet dining, personalized service and curated shore excursions. Select voyages aboard Seven Seas Splendor® give travelers the opportunity to visit Caribbean destinations and journey through the Panama Canal while beginning their vacation right here in Galveston.
Sails To: Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands, St. Barts, Cayman Islands
Sails From: Galveston, TX
Duration: 17 Days
Set sail on a Disney cruise from Galveston, Texas, and enjoy a family-friendly vacation filled with Disney entertainment, imaginative spaces and activities for kids and adults.
Disney Cruise Line offers seasonal cruises from the Port of Galveston, departing from terminal 28, giving families a convenient Texas departure point for select Caribbean and tropical itineraries. Onboard experiences can include Broadway-style live shows, character encounters, themed kids’ clubs, pools, family activities and a variety of dining experiences, with offerings varying by ship.
Set sail year-round with MSC Cruises from Galveston, Texas, aboard MSC Seascape, offering Western Caribbean voyages from the Port of Galveston.
One of MSC Cruises’ newest ships, MSC Seascape sails from Cruise Terminal 16 at the Port of Galveston, bringing a mix of European style and American comfort with award-winning entertainment, world-class dining and attractions for families, couples and groups. Highlights include Robotron, a high-adrenaline robocoaster at sea, along with pools, live entertainment, kids’ activities and dining featuring flavors from around the world.
For an elevated experience, the MSC Yacht Club offers a private, keycard-access area with premium accommodations, exclusive spaces and personalized service. With year-round cruises from Galveston, travelers can choose from Western Caribbean itineraries and enjoy everything MSC Seascape has to offer before reaching their next port of call.
Margaritaville at Sea will become the seventh cruise line to homeport at the Port of Galveston, launching weekly Friday sailings from Cruise Terminal 28 beginning in October 2027. The cruise line will reveal its Galveston-based ship and itineraries in September, with voyages featuring destinations throughout the Caribbean and Central America. The addition further strengthens Galveston’s position as the fourth-ranked cruise homeport in the U.S., expanding vacation options for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S.
Galveston offers cruise departures throughout the year, although individual cruise line schedules and ships vary by season. MSC Cruises operates year-round sailings from Galveston aboard MSC Seascape. Carnival and Royal Caribbean also maintain extensive Galveston schedules. Travelers should check individual cruise line calendars for sailings available during their travel dates.
The Port of Galveston has multiple cruise terminals along Harborside Drive. Royal Caribbean uses Cruise Terminal 10, while MSC Cruises and Norwegian use Cruise Terminal 16. Carnival uses Terminal 25, and Disney Cruise Line uses Terminal 28. Terminal assignments can change, so passengers should confirm the terminal listed on their cruise documents before arriving at the port.
Booking several months in advance generally gives travelers more choices for ships, sailing dates and cabin categories. Consider booking even earlier for holiday cruises, school breaks and other popular travel periods. Last-minute sailings may be available, but selection can be more limited.
Cruises from Galveston travel to destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and beyond. Depending on the cruise line and itinerary, ports of call may include Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatán, Belize, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and the Bahamas.
Your cruise documents will provide your assigned terminal. Galveston's cruise terminals are located along Harborside Drive, with Terminal 10 at 1402 Harborside Drive, Terminal 16 at 1602 Harborside Drive, Terminal 25 at 2502 Harborside Drive and Terminal 28 at 2702 Harborside Drive. Always verify your terminal with your cruise line before departure.
