Tagged: Galveston

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…)

The Port of Galveston is going green with a number of environmental initiatives, including membership in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental program for North America’s maritime industry. (more…)

The Port of Galveston announced today that it has finalized a new agreement with Disney Cruise Line extending preferential berthing agreement rights at the Port for an additional 10 years with an option to renew for two additional five year periods effective November 1, 2018. (more…)

The Port of Galveston is excited to announce that on Sunday, December 9, 2018 it welcomed its 10 millionth passenger to embark from the port’s cruise terminal. The Port began cruise operations in 2000. (more…)

The Port of Galveston recently announced that Mr. Brett Milutin has been promoted from Harbormaster to Director of Port Operations. Milutin will report directly to Rodger Rees, CEO/Port Director. (more…)

A feud over fog has strained relations between Galveston port trustees and commissioners for the pilots tasked with getting ships safely in and out. The quarrel, which has enshrouded the two sides for months, boiled over again Tuesday. (houstonchronicle.com)

The Port of Galveston announced on Wednesday that it achieved a new milestone in December 2017, embarking 113,488 passengers, surpassing previous passenger volumes and setting a record as the busiest month since the port began its cruise business on September 30, 2000. (more…)

The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves is pleased to announce that Rodger E. Rees has been appointed as Port Director for the Port of Galveston. Mr. Rees will assume his new role at the Port of Galveston effective Jan. 15, 2018. (more…)

Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas began its home port seasonal sailing itinerary from the Port of Galveston with a 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on Monday, November 6, 2017. (more…)

All cruise ships that were forced to divert from the Port of Galveston because of Hurricane Harvey are on their way back, with the lines scheduling new sailings to begin this weekend. (cruisecritic.com)

About 20,000 vacationers are stuck at sea on cruise ships headed for Galveston Island, with some unable to come ashore until perhaps next week because of worsening weather conditions wrought by Hurricane Harvey. (chron.com)

In an effort to engage the community, the Port of Galveston is inviting the public to meet and mingle with members of the port and several port businesses at its community open house on Friday, June 9.

The Port of Galveston announced today (Jan. 13) that it again prevailed in an appeal decided by the U. S. Federal Maritime Commission. (more…)

The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves recognized Port Director Michael Mierzwa for his sixteen and a half years of service to the Port at today’s Board meeting (Dec. 19). (more…)

The Port of Galveston announced that the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves approved a five year agreement with the City of Galveston for cruise terminal shuttle bus services at Monday’s Board meeting. (more…)

Royal Caribbean’s, Liberty of the Seas arrived today (Nov.13) at the Port of Galveston. (more…)

On September 30th, the Port of Galveston celebrated a major milestone as it marked the 15th year anniversary of the commencement of the Port’s year-round cruise business. (more…)

The Board of Trustees of Galveston Wharves awarded a contract for Cruise Terminal 2 berth and mooring improvements to J.W. Kelso Company Inc., a Galveston construction company, for an amount not to exceed $2.2 million. (bizjournals.com)