Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Galveston is one of the most important cruise homeports on the Gulf Coast and, importantly, the only major cruise homeport in Texas. The port is actually a large working commercial seaport as well as a cruise facility, located at the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. The port complex covers roughly 840 acres and is only about 45 minutes from open water.

1. Port Name, Address and Phone

Official name: Port of Galveston / Galveston Wharves

Main address:
123 Rosenberg Street
Galveston, TX 77550

View the Port of Galveston administrative address on Google Maps

• Main Port phone: (409) 765-9321
• Cruise parking phone: (409) 766-6163
• Cruise parking hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
• Parking email: parking@portofgalveston.com

2. Cruise Terminals

Galveston now has four cruise terminals, which is particularly important because the terminal assignments have changed as the port has expanded.

Terminal 10 — Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International — Cruise Terminal 10
Address: 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

View Terminal 10 on Google Maps

This is the large, modern Royal Caribbean terminal. Terminal 10 opened in 2022 and has extensive parking immediately around the terminal. It was designed with sustainability in mind and has large solar installations.

Terminal 25 — Carnival / Disney / Princess

Disney Cruise Line, Port of Galveston — Cruise Terminal 25
Address: 2502 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

View Terminal 25 on Google Maps

Terminal 25 is part of the Pier 25–27 complex and is primarily associated with Carnival, although Disney and Princess can also use the facility depending on the sailing. Always follow your cruise documents rather than assuming the terminal based solely on the cruise line.

Terminal 28

Disney Cruise Line, Port of Galveston — Cruise Terminal 28
Address: 2702 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

View Terminal 28 on Google Maps

This terminal is across from Terminal 25 and is another major downtown cruise facility.

Terminal 16 — Norwegian & MSC

Official Port of Galveston — Cruise Terminal 16 Parking Garage
Address: 1602 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

View Terminal 16 on Google Maps

This is the newest cruise terminal, opening in November 2025. It is a 165,000-square-foot facility with a seven-story parking garage and two boarding bridges.

3. Cruise Lines Departing from Galveston

As of September 2026, the major cruise lines operating from Galveston include:

• Carnival Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean International
• Disney Cruise Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Princess Cruises
• MSC Cruises
• Margaritaville at Sea (2027)

4. Official Port Parking

One of the biggest advantages of Galveston is the amount of cruise parking available right around the terminals. There are more than 5,000 cruise parking spaces.

The parking operation has:

• Covered parking
• Uncovered parking
• Garages
• Economy lots
• Park-and-walk lots
• Free shuttle service from designated economy lots
• ADA parking
• 24/7 Port Police patrols
• Online reservations

Terminal 25 / 28 Parking

Express Lot

Official Port of Galveston — Express Lot
Address: 2702 Harborside Drive

• 680 spaces
• Uncovered
• Park-and-walk
• Immediately near Terminal 28
• No shuttle needed
• Good choice if convenience is more important than getting the cheapest rate

The Port indicates this is the closest official parking facility to Terminals 25 and 28.

SMP Garage

Official Port of Galveston — SMP Garage
Address: 150 Rosenberg Street

View the SMP Garage on Google Maps

This is the main covered parking garage serving Terminals 25 and 28.

• 400 spaces
• Six levels
• Most levels covered
• Top level uncovered
• Walking distance to the terminals
• No shuttle necessary

Economy Lot A

• 850 spaces
• Uncovered
• Less expensive economy-style parking
• Free shuttle
• Covered shuttle stops
• Serves Terminals 25 and 28

Economy Lot B

Official Port of Galveston — Lot B
Address: 224 33rd Street

View Economy Lot B on Google Maps

• 1,250 spaces
• Uncovered
• Economy parking
• Free shuttle
• Covered shuttle stops
• Serves Terminals 25 and 28

This is a good choice if you want to save money and don't mind taking a shuttle with your luggage.

5. Terminal 10 Parking — Royal Caribbean

There are several choices around Terminal 10.

North Premium Lot

Premium Covered Parking

This is one of the best choices if you want maximum convenience.

• 100 spaces
• Covered by solar panels
• Immediately adjacent to Terminal 10
• Walking distance
• No shuttle required
• Provides shade/protection for your vehicle

The solar canopy is particularly nice because Galveston's sun can be intense, and you're leaving the vehicle for several days.

North Lot

Port of Galveston Cruise Parking Terminal 10 North Lot

• 550 spaces
• Uncovered
• Short walk to Terminal 10
• Covered walkways
• No shuttle

South Lot

• 660 spaces
• Uncovered
• Economy parking
• Short walk
• Free shuttle also available
• Covered walkways

Pier 12 Lot / Pier 10 Lot

These are additional uncovered, walkable parking options around Terminal 10. The Port says there is no shuttle service from these lots because they are within walking distance.

6. Terminal 16 Parking — Norwegian & MSC

Terminal 16 is particularly interesting because it has a newer parking infrastructure.

Terminal 16 Garage

Official Port of Galveston — Cruise Terminal 16 Parking Garage

• Multi-level garage
• Covered parking
• Official Port parking
• Free shuttle available to Terminal 10 when applicable
• ADA parking available

There are also:

• Lot 1 — small uncovered lot, approximately 2–3 minute walk
• Lot 2 — larger uncovered economy lot
• VIP Lot — premium uncovered parking immediately beside the terminal
• VIP Indoor Garage — premium covered garage next to the VIP entrance

7. What Does Parking Cost?

Rates vary according to:

• Specific parking lot
• Covered vs. uncovered
• Terminal
• Cruise length
• Availability
• Whether you reserve/pay online
• Promotions or loyalty discounts

Frequently Asked Questions