PORT OF GALVESTON

01/16/2026

Planning your 2026 getaway? Don’t let parking costs take the wind out of your sails. Start your vacation stress-free at Port of Galveston and save some cash for that extra round of poolside drinks! 🍹
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01/16/2026

Galveston Wharves offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/13/2026

The Galveston Wharves has received $8.178 million in state and federal funding to improve mobility and pedestrian and traffic safety in and around the port.

“Continuing to improve mobility is a top priority for the Galveston Wharves,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. “We’re using funding from these six grants to plan and implement improvements to make it safer and easier for people to move around the port and to access the waterfront.” https://www.portofgalveston.com/port-of-galveston-awarded-8-2m-in-mobility-and-transportation-grants/

01/02/2026

Happy 2026, y'all!! What better way to kick off the new year than planning for your upcoming cruise? 🥳 Save $10 on your cruise parking reservation with discount code NEWYEAR26. Go to portofgalveston.com to make your reservation. Cheers to a great year of cruising ahead! Happy Friday! 😁

12/30/2025

The Port of Galveston is investing more than $106 million in cargo infrastructure improvements to expand its cargo business. Much of the work, including a new 1,434-foot-long berth, will be completed next year. Read an update from Port Director Rodger Rees. https://www.portofgalveston.com/major-cargo-improvements-on-track-for-2026-completion/

12/26/2025

So long 2025, HELLO 2026! Let's sail into the New Year with new savings! Use promo code NEWYEAR26 and save $10 on your parking reservation. Go to portofgalveston.com to reserve now. 🥳

12/22/2025

Warmest holiday wishes from everyone at the Galveston Wharves. Port administrative offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

12/19/2025

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12/16/2025

Port Director Rodger E. Rees reflects on 2025, a landmark year for growth in the port's 200-year history. The port celebrated its bicentennial, opened its fourth cruise terminal, set new cruise records and continued investments in major cargo infrastructure projects. https://www.portofgalveston.com/port-reflects-on-a-landmark-2025/

12/15/2025

Heather Sullivan FOX 26 visited the Port of Galveston Saturday to cover arrival of the Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Viva. Get a glimpse of this beautiful ship now homeporting at Cruise Terminal 16.

The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, offering departures for 7-Day Caribbean excursions.

12/13/2025

Fox News reporter Heather Sullivan is at the Port of Galveston to interview Port Director Rodger Rees on the arrival of Norwegian Viva to her new home port. A beautiful ship offering more Caribbean itineraries for Galveston cruisers.

12/13/2025

Welcome, Norwegian Viva, on her arrival to homeport at Cruise Terminal 16!