Galveston, Texas
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Galveston: tourist information
One of Texas's most popular year-round coastal destinations, Galveston is an island in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles southeast of Houston, connected to the mainland by a causeway and bridge. The island is a marriage of the best of both worlds: it is both city and seaside resort. It offers historical and cultural attractions, as well as swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The restored Victorian Strand district, resort hotels, and beachfront businesses give a commercial feel to the north end of the island, while miles of private and rental residences on the southern end offer solitude and open beach access.
Once one of the world's great port cities, Galveston was nearly devastated by a hurricane in 1900. More than 6,000 residents were killed by the storm, and many structures were demolished. The hurricane prompted city officials to raise the island and add a seawall, making Galveston a safe place to visit today. After the 1900 hurricane and the opening of the Houston ship channel, Galveston lost its position as Texas's busiest seaport and the street known as the Strand -- formerly the site of stores, offices, and warehouses -- faded as a bustling center of commerce.
In the 1950s, preservationists launched Galveston's renaissance by restoring stately homes and building up commercial districts with modern facilities. The Strand, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has one of the largest collections of historic buildings in the country. A resort city with a southern flair, Galveston is a petite and blended version of New Orleans and Charleston.
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Galveston in the News
- Mar 1, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 Caribbean and Bahamas cruise offerings RCI-Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its latest offerings of 3- to 6-night Caribbean an... - Feb 28, 2024
Port of Galveston to construct 4th cruise terminal for MSC The Port of Galveston (Texas), the largest cruise and cargo port in the US, is poised to undergo ... - Feb 27, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line christens Carnival Jubilee at historic Port of Galveston CCL-Carnival Cruise Line inaugurated its latest flagship, Carnival Jubilee, in a ceremony held at... - Feb 16, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2025-2026 East Coast cruise lineup RCI-Royal Caribbean International has revealed its lineup of cruises departing from East Coa... - Feb 10, 2024
Gwen Stefani honored as Godmother for Carnival Jubilee in Galveston event CCL-Carnival Cruise Line made public its selection of global music luminary Gwen Stefani as the e... - Feb 9, 2024
MSC Cruises and Galveston Port announce historic terminal agreement for MSC Seascape The Galveston Wharves, renowned as a pivotal U.S. cruise embarkation point, and MSC Cruises, a pr... - Feb 1, 2024
RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager OTS safely returns to Galveston after storm encounter On Saturday, January 27, RCI-Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas successfully navigated back to... - Jan 31, 2024
2 Stranded gulf sailors rescued by CCL's Carnival Jubilee ship Two individuals found themselves adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, facing a perilous situation, until... - Jan 26, 2024
MSC Cruises adds Costa Maya and Cozumel to Seascape ship's ex-Galveston itinerary MSC Cruises has incorporated Mexico's Costa Maya/Mahahual and Cozumel into a new 7-night itinerar... - Jan 19, 2024
RCI's Harmony of the Seas rescues stranded fishing crew off Mexico RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Harmony of the Seas recently played a pivotal role in the rescue of a ... - Jan 13, 2024
MSC Seascape ship to be homeported in Galveston Texas starting Nov 2025 MSC Cruises unveiled a new chapter in its expanding presence in the United States, marking a sign... - Jan 11, 2024
NCL's ship Norwegian Prima mooring incident in Galveston TX amid high winds In Galveston, Texas, on Friday (January 5), NCL's Norwegian Prima cruise ship broke mooring lines... - Jan 1, 2024
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line lights up Times Square and high seas for spectacular 2024 New Year's celebrations CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is set to usher in 2024 with festive celebrations, as Josh Weinstein, Pr... - Dec 29, 2023
Carnival Jubilee unveils Texas-sized entertainment extravaganza for inaugural sail from Galveston Embarking on her inaugural sail from Galveston, Carnival Jubilee is set to dazzle guests with a T... - Dec 27, 2023
Port Galveston TX charts course for continued growth as new cruise ships set sail in 2024 As the 4th-busiest cruise port in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is gearing up ...
Port rating and occupancy
Port of Galveston ranks 1072th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.
Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.
The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Galveston in the next 12 months is 0.
According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Galveston ranks 88.
Weather in Galveston
Current water temperature in Galveston now is 74°F (23.1°C)
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