Tagged: Galveston

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…)

“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…)

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…)

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…)

“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…)

“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…)

“Since becoming certified in the Green Marine program in June 2021, the Galveston Wharves and its partners are making progress in realizing long-term changes to protect the environment.” (more…)

“No one knows exactly when cruise ships will sail again from the Port of Galveston, but I can assure you that we’ll be ready. As the fourth most popular cruise port in the U.S. and the only cruise homeport in Texas, the Port of Galveston is an important cruise industry partner”, said Galveston Port chief executive officer and Port Director Rodger Rees. (more…)

As Spring Break 2021 kicks off in a much different way than last year, there’s a renewed push to bring cruises back to Galveston. Small business owners and workers rallied in Galveston Friday for jobs related to the cruise ship industry. They said a year of COVID-19 cancellations is enough. (abc13.com)

Galveston Wharves has been awarded a $3.75 million state grant for a new internal roadway to improve port access and traffic flow between 14th and 20th streets. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded the Rider 38 Grant as part of the 2019-2020 Port Access Program. (more…)

If cruise ships resume operating from Galveston later this summer, they probably won’t sail packed full of people, Port of Galveston Executive Director Rodger Rees said Tuesday. During a meeting of the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, Rees gave an update about the limited information the port has about its cruise tenants’ plans to, possibly, return to business under operating protocols meant to keep passengers and crew members safe from COVID-19. (galvnews.com)

When it comes to cruises, the Port of Galveston is assuming the worst. The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously voted to adjust its 2020 budget under the assumption that no cruises will sail this year because of cancellations caused by the coronavirus. (galvnews.com)

Galveston Wharves is projecting record-breaking lay-ship revenues for the first quarter of 2020. The port forecasts a record-breaking quarter for lay-dockage revenue, with 83 ship calls this year to date generating almost $1.2 million. (more…)

The Port of Galveston, fourth busiest cruise port in North America, welcomed its 1 millionth cruise passenger of the year on December 4, 2019, setting a new record for the port. (more…)

As the Port of Galveston’s cruise industry grows, so does its local and state economic impact. According to a national report, Galveston’s cruise business grew by 13 percent in 2018, resulting in $1.5 billion in cruise industry direct expenditures and 26,241 jobs with total wages of $1.75 billion in Texas. (more…)