Princess Cruises swears stranded cruise ship will be ready to sail on Sunday
After three costly and embarrassing cancellations, Princess Cruises swears the Regal Princess will be ready to sail this Sunday. (more…)
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Cruise line sweetens deal for passengers recently left high and dry. Company promises Regal Princess will be seaworthy come Sunday
After being towed into Galveston more than a week ago and missing its next two voyages, the Regal Princess cruise ship is set to resume sailing on Nov. 10, according to multiple cruise-focused outlets. (more…)
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Construction Officially Underway for Galveston’s 4th Cruise Terminal
Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to convert an existing cargo warehouse into the port’s fourth cruise terminal. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves on track for $160M bond sale for 4th cruise terminal
The Galveston Wharves is proceeding with its $160 million bond offering on July 16, despite an interruption in operations by Hurricane Beryl on July 8. (more…)
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Port of Galveston continues its impressive cruise and commercial expansion
A recent announcement made jointly by Galveston Wharves and Swiss-based MCS Cruises is the next step forward in the ongoing expansion of cruise and commercial ship traffic for the Port of Galveston. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line is First to Sail 10 Million Guests from Galveston
Marking a Texas-sized milestone today (May 16, 2024), Carnival Cruise Line further solidified its position as the market leader in Galveston, Tex., becoming the first cruise operator to embark 10 million guests from the port. (more…)
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Gwen Stefani Names Carnival Jubilee, Marking First Cruise Ship Christening In Galveston
Carnival Jubilee’s Naming Ceremony (Recorded Live) | Carnival Cruise Line
The stars were out in Texas on Saturday as Carnival Cruise Line celebrated the naming of its new flagship Carnival Jubilee, global music superstar Gwen Stefani was honored as the ship’s godmother, and Feb. 24 was declared “Carnival Jubilee Day” by Galveston Mayor Craig Brown – all on the same day that marked the 100th birthday of the late Ted Arison, Carnival Cruise Line’s founder. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line to Honor Music Icon Gwen Stefani as Godmother of Carnival Jubilee. Naming Ceremony Set for Port of Galveston on Feb. 24
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that global music superstar Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of Carnival’s new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at a naming ceremony and celebration in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 24. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves, MSC Finalize Agreement on 4th Cruise Terminal
The Galveston Wharves, a major U.S. cruise home port, and MSC Cruises, a leading international cruise company, have finalized an operating agreement for a fourth cruise terminal complex at the Port of Galveston. MSC Seascape will homeport at the new terminal beginning in November 2025. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Honored With National Economic Impact Award By The Galveston Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Amid a significant expansion of its homeport operations in Texas, Carnival Cruise Line was honored by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce with its National Economic Impact Award – acknowledging Carnival’s pivotal role in propelling Galveston’s local tourism economy. (more…)
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MSC Cruises adds fourth U.S home port, Galveston in Texas – MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises announced another milestone in its ongoing U.S. expansion with the opening of a brand new home port for the line. (more…)
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Carnival Jubilee Brings Texas-Sized Shipping Selection To Sailings From Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, is debuting the cruise line’s most expansive retail experience to date. (more…)
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Port Of Galveston Gives Texas-sized Welcome To Newest Fun Ship, Carnival Jubilee
Waving from the newest Fun Ship, Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for the day so he could help deliver Carnival Jubilee – the first brand new cruise ship to debut in Galveston, Tex. (more…)
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Norwegian Prima Arrives to Galveston, Texas for First Full Season of Caribbean Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is proud to announce today that Norwegian Prima, the first ship in its groundbreaking Prima Class, arrived to the Port of Galveston in Texas for its first official season since her launch in 2022. (more…)
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Explore the enormous Carnival Breeze cruise ship at Galveston’s port
Right now the Carnival Breeze cruise ship is sailing through the warm Gulf of Mexico waters, or perhaps paying a call on the Western Caribbean ports of Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves board approves $5.3 million contract for cruise Terminal 16
The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees voted on Nov. 7 to approve a $5.3 million engineering and architecture services contract for a fourth cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston, America’s fourth most popular cruise port. (more…)
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Largest Princess Cruise Ship Ever Homeported at the Port of Galveston Debuts for Inaugural Season of Western Caribbean Voyages
Regal Princess arrived in Galveston today 8Nov. 5, 2023), marking the start of a milestone cruise season as the largest Princess cruise ship ever based in Texas. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves on Track with Master Plan – Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO
“To plan where you’re going, it’s good to take a moment to look at where you’ve been. The Galveston Wharves staff is doing just that by reviewing the progress we’ve made on capital projects detailed in our 20-Year Strategic Master Plan.” (more…)
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Carnival Legend to Homeport in Galveston in 2025 and Offer Variety of Western Caribbean Cruises
As Carnival Cruise Line continues to roll out its 2025-26 deployment, the line announced that in the fall of 2025 Carnival Legend will join Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee at the Port of Galveston and offer a variety of four- through 10-day Western Caribbean sailings. (more…)
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The Port of Galveston, fourth most popular cruise home port in North America, celebrated its 1 millionth cruise passenger of the year
The Port of Galveston, fourth most popular cruise home port in North America, celebrated its 1 millionth cruise passenger of the year on Aug. 28, putting it on track to reach a new record of at least 1.3 million passengers by the end of the year. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves, MSC, Norwegian Continue Negotiations for 4th Cruise Terminal
The Galveston Wharves continues negotiations with MSC and Norwegian cruise lines to develop a fourth cruise terminal at the fourth most popular cruise home port in the U.S. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Begins Opening 2025-26 Deployment With New Sailings from Galveston
In the spirit of planning ahead, Carnival Cruise Line begins opening its 2025-26 deployment with new sailings from Galveston available for booking today. (more…)
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Smooth Sailing Aboard Carnival Breeze for Galveston Students Interested in Maritime Careers
Carnival Cruise Line welcomed 20 Galveston budding marine leaders from Galveston for a special tour of Carnival Breeze and presentation on career opportunities in the cruise industry as students from the Maritime Careers Summer Camp sponsored by Texas A&M University and the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce visited the ship today. (more…)
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Galveston’s cruise industry has returned stronger than ever after the pandemic
Summer is generally the busiest season for the Port of Galveston’s cruise business, and this year is shaping up to be its busiest yet, according to the port’s captain. (more…)
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Galveston Cruise Terminal Getting $53 Million Makeover for Carnival Jubilee Arrival
The Galveston Wharves is investing $53 million in a major expansion at Cruise Terminal 25 to accommodate Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee, a new cruise ship arriving in December. (more…)
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Port Off to a Strong Start in 2023 (Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO)
“From cruise and cargo to capital projects, the Port of Galveston is off to a strong start this year. When comparing February 2023 numbers to the same time last year, performance is up for cargo and cruise.” (more…)
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More than 300 sickened on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says
Hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill while on board a Princess Cruises ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (more…)
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Over 200 Sickened by Gastrointestinal Illness on Ruby Princess – U.S. Health Officials Now Boarding Cruise Ship in Galveston to Investigate
At least two-hundred and nineteen passengers and crew became ill, experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, from a gastrointestinal illness aboard Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess which has returned this morning to Galveston, Texas following a cruise to the Caribbean. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves Port Director, Rodger Rees, Honored with Prestigious Award
Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO, has been honored as the Galvestonian of the Year by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce for positively contributing to the betterment of the region’s business community. (more…)
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Port of Galveston Celebrating a Year of Growth, Accomplishments. Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director & CEO
As we begin a new year, it’s worthwhile to reflect on the highlights of 2022. For the port, it was a year of major accomplishments and growth. I’m incredibly proud of my dedicated staff, visionary Wharves Board and committed port partners. (more…)
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Port Of Galveston Celebrates Year’s 1-Millionth Passenger
The Port of Galveston, fourth most popular cruise homeport in North America, celebrated its 1-millionth cruise passenger of the year on Dec. 22. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves, MSC Cruises Discuss Possibility of 4th Cruise Terminal
The Galveston Wharves, a major U.S. cruise homeport, and MSC Cruises, a leading international cruise company, are negotiating the development of a fourth cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston. (more…)
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Ruby Princess Departs on Inaugural Voyage from Galveston, Marking Princess’ First Cruise from Texas in Six Years
Ruby Princess departed Galveston this afternoon on a 11-day sailing to Mexico and the Caribbean, marking Princess Cruises’ first cruise from Texas in six years. (more…)
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New Royal Caribbean Terminal Opens, Welcoming Largest Cruise Ship. The $125 Million Terminal in Galveston, Texas, is Home to the State’s First Oasis Class Ship, Allure of the Seas
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the biggest, boldest adventure has arrived. Today, (Nov. 9, 2022) Royal Caribbean International’s new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, opened its doors and welcomed the Lone Star State’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas. (more…)
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Galveston Wharves Aligns on Shore Power Project with Shell, Cruise Lines, CenterPoint Energy, Texas A&M Parties Commit to Explore Potential of Environmentally Beneficial Program
The Galveston Wharves, together with Carnival Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, Royal Caribbean Group, Shell Trading (US) Company and Texas A&M University at Galveston, will work toward potential solutions to develop environmentally beneficial shore power at the Port of Galveston through a non-binding memorandum of understanding. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Partners With Texas Artists For New Port Of Galveston Terminal. The Sculpture at the State-of-the-Art Terminal Celebrates Famous Texans and Invites Guests to Embrace “Island Time”
Royal Caribbean Group’s soon-to-debut, state-of-the-art cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas, is forging connections with the local community by celebrating local art and culture. (more…)
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Cruise Terminal Upgrades, Additions in Galveston Will Draw Tourism, Money to Region
CRoyal Caribbean Construction Update: New Galveston, Texas, Terminal Nears Completion
The Port of Galveston is investing an estimated $33 million in cruise-related infrastructure projects as the demand continues to grow. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group to Open the World’s First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal at Galveston. The New State-of-the-Art Facility in Texas is on Track to Achieve LEED Gold and be Completely Solar Powered
Royal Caribbean Group’s new Galveston terminal, which is opening Nov. 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. (more…)
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Galveston Cruise Industry on Track to Set New Records. Port of Galveston is expected to set new records in 2023
“As the cruise industry continues its strong recovery from the peak of the pandemic, the Port of Galveston is expected to set new records in 2023. This is important for the port and the community because our cruise sector generates more than half of our revenues”. (more…)
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Preparing for Cruise Growth with Infrastructure Projects: Rodger Rees, Port Director and CEO, Port of Galveston
“You’ve got to spend money to make money. This old saying certainly applies to the Port of Galveston’s cruise business. We’re investing an estimated $33 million in cruise-related infrastructure improvements now to reap many more millions in future revenues and economic growth for our community and region”. (more…)
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