PORT OF GALVESTON

04/24/2026

Breaking news! Port of Galveston will be home to the newly built when completed in 2028. Carnival Cruise Line announced this morning that this Excel-class ship will join sister ship , bringing even more fun vacation options for Galveston customers. https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-tropicale

I’m excited to share that the all-new Carnival Tropicale will set sail from Galveston in 2028, building on more than 25 years of our partnership with this incredible port. We were the first cruise line to homeport a ship here, and the first to welcome more than 10 million guests, and we are proud to keep growing our presence in Texas. With even more opportunities to experience the fun we are known for, and a Texas star proudly displayed on her bow, Carnival Tropicale is our newest way of celebrating the Lone Star State. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qj1ngf

04/23/2026

Our Cruise Terminal 16 has been awarded the Houston Business Journal Landmark Award in the Special Projects category for its positive economic impact on the region. This beautiful, sustainably designed terminal opened in 2025 to homeport MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The port converted old cargo warehouses into a cruise terminal complex. https://www.portofgalveston.com/projects/cruise-terminal-16/

04/23/2026

In this week's column, Port Director and CEO Rodger E. Rees shares progress on the port's major slip fill work to create 6 acres of new land for cargo handling. More than 400,000 cubic yards of dredged soil were pumped into the enclosed slip at Pier 38-39. Once it compresses, the fill area will be paved and ready for cargo. This is part of a $106 million, multi-phase project to improve and expand the West Port Cargo Complex. https://www.portofgalveston.com/slip-fill-project-a-major-marine-engineering-feat/

04/22/2026

Celebrate Earth Day today and every day by taking small steps that can have big impacts on our marine environment. Reduce plastics consumption, bring your own shopping bags, and eliminate using herbicides and pesticides. These are just a few ways we can all protect our oceans. Read about the port's Green Marine program here. https://www.portofgalveston.com/our-port/about-our-port/green-marine/

04/15/2026

Royal Caribbean coming to Galveston in 2027.

04/15/2026

We’re so happy to have Tony Lyle with Visit Galveston with us at Seatrade Cruise Global to promote to the global cruise industry.

04/14/2026

Greetings from . Stay tuned for cruise news updates this week. We’re excited to represent and the great state of at the international cruise conference!

04/09/2026

Watch the parade of naval ships from the Galveston Naval Museum and East Beach on Galveston Island.

🌊GET YOUR SEATS FOR FLEET WEEK!🌊
Don't miss a special morning at the museum as we open early to welcome Fleet Week Parade watchers! We look forward to welcoming you all to board our vessels for some docent led tours!

04/08/2026

Texas Department of Transportation has announced daytime closures of a northbound lane on the Galveston Causeway beginning today, Wednesday, April 8.

Crews are removing light poles on I-45 along the Galveston Causeway. One inside lane on the northbound side of the Causeway will be closed daily between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm for the rest of the week. Check www.HoustonTranstar.org.

GALVESTON COUNTY: Starting tomorrow, April 8, crews will begin removing light poles on I-45 along the Galveston Causeway. One inside lane on the northbound side of the Causeway will be closed daily between 8:30am and 3:30pm for the rest of the week. Check www.HoustonTranstar.org.

04/07/2026

Mark your calendars to celebrate National Maritime Day with the Port of Galveston and its port partners the morning of Friday, May 22. We'll have vessel tours, exhibits, a ceremony and more at this free public event! A special thanks to presenting sponsor . Read about it in Port Director Rodger Rees's column. https://www.portofgalveston.com/maritime-day-events-support-next-generation-of-mariners/

04/02/2026

Galveston Wharves offices will be closed Friday, April 3, for Good Friday.

03/27/2026

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Enjoy $5 OFF your parking when you cruise out of the Port of Galveston.
Use code LUCKY26 at checkout before March 31 and start your trip the smart way.

Book your parking today: www.portofgalveston.com