Galveston Historic Harbor Tours

Galveston Historic Harbor Tours provides narrated boat tours exploring Galveston Harbor’s maritime history, historic ships, landmarks, and local dolphins.

Departing from Pier 21 in Galveston’s historic waterfront district, the tour combines sightseeing with stories from the island’s working harbor. Guests can see significant naval vessels and maritime landmarks while learning about Galveston’s connection to the Gulf. The vessel provides views from both sunny and shaded seating areas.

Experience Highlights

• Narrated tours of Galveston Harbor
• Views of the Battleship USS Texas
• USS Stewart and USS Cavalla submarine
• Opportunities to see dolphins in the harbo
• Departure from Pier 21 near Historic Downtown Galveston
• Main deck is wheelchair accessible
• Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome aboard
• Sunny and shaded seating available

Galveston Historic Harbor Tours connects visitors with the island’s maritime heritage from the water, providing a closer look at the ships, wildlife, and working harbor that continue to shape Galveston today.