Galveston Historic Harbor Tours

Galveston Historic Harbor Tours

See Galveston’s working waterfront up close on narrated boat tours highlighting local history, wildlife, and harbor activity.

Located at Pier 21 near The Strand, Galveston Historic Harbor Tours offers guided excursions through the island’s busy port. Guests learn about shrimping, shipping, and the role the harbor has played in Texas’ maritime story. Tours often feature dolphins surfacing alongside vessels as they cruise the bay.

Tours connect visitors to Galveston’s 19th-century legacy as a Gulf Coast trade hub. The experience ties modern port operations to the island’s deep seafaring roots.

Experience Highlights

• 45-minute narrated harbor tours
• Departures from Pier 21 near The Strand
• Views of active ships and shrimp boats
• Frequent dolphin sightings
• Insight into Galveston’s port history

Galveston Historic Harbor Tours bring the island’s maritime life to the surface. The experience blends local heritage, Gulf wildlife, and the spirit of a port that continues to shape Galveston’s identity.