Galveston Texas, United States

Cruise Port

Galveston Texas

City in Texas, United States.

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Overview

Galveston Texas is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 29.425, -94.89.

About Galveston Texas

Texas City is a city in Galveston County, Texas and a suburb of the city of Galveston, United States. Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, Texas City is a deepwater port on the Gulf Coast and a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing center. The population was 51,898 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 59,733 in 2025, making it the second-largest city in Galveston County, after League City. It is part of the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area. Texas City was the site of a major explosion in 1947 that demolished much of the city and its port.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Galveston Texas — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Galveston Texas

Frank B. Davison House
Frank B. Davison House
Seatrain Louisiana at Refinery Dock, Texas City
Seatrain Louisiana at Refinery Dock, Texas City
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Txcitydisasterparkinglot

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 32°C in Aug and coolest around 17°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
17°
10°
Feb
17°
9°
Mar
21°
14°
Apr
24°
18°
May
28°
22°
Jun
31°
25°
Jul
31°
26°
Aug
32°
26°
Sep
30°
24°
Oct
26°
19°
Nov
20°
14°
Dec
20°
13°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Galveston Texas the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Galveston Texas, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →