Galveston, Texas - Cruise Ships (Current & Future)
Galveston is a popular cruise departure homeport that typically is used by Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Disney Cruise Line. Some of Galveston's cruise lines and ships are year round, while others are seasonally deployed from the port. This page contains a list of Galveston's current or future cruise ships and some information about each of these ships.
RyG's Cruise Guide's Galveston Cruise Departure Schedules: 2022 Cruise Schedule (Full Year)
Galveston is a popular cruise departure homeport that typically is used by Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and Disney Cruise Line. Some of Galveston's cruise lines and ships are year round, while others are seasonally deployed from the port. This page contains a list of Galveston's current or future cruise ships and some information about each of these ships.
RyG's Cruise Guide's Galveston Cruise Departure Schedules: 2022 Cruise Schedule (Full Year)
Current Cruise Ships Sailing From Galveston:
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Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line 
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The Carnival Vista currently sails from Galveston year-round after repositioning to Galveston in September 2018. The ship will primarily sail 7 night cruises in 2018 and early 2019, but beginning in spring 2019 will begin sailing 7 night cruises on Saturdays. Typically, the Carnival Vista's 7 night cruises sail to the Caribbean.
Year Launched Into Service: 2016
Gross Tonnage: 133,500 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Vista Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,934 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 15 Length: 1,055 ft. Source: GoCCL Carnival Vista's Fact Sheet |
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Carnival Dream
Carnival Cruise Line 
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The Carnival Dream has been cruising out of Galveston since May 2019. As of mid-November 2021, the Carnival Dream is sailing alternating 6 & 8 night cruises that depart alternating Sundays & Saturdays. These cruises typically sail to the Caribbean.
Year Launched Into Service: 2009
Gross Tonnage: 130,000 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Dream Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,690 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 14 Length: 1,004 ft. Source: GoCCL Ship's Fact Sheet |
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Carnival Breeze
Carnival Cruise Line 
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The Carnival Breeze starting sailing from Galveston again in July 2021 after the Coronavirus shutdown and as of mid-November 2021 is sailing 4 & 5 night cruises. The 4 night cruises typically depart on Thursdays and the 5 night cruises depart on alternating Mondays & Saturdays.
Year Launched Into Service: 2012
Gross Tonnage: 130,000 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Dream Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,690 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 14 Length: 1,004 ft. Source: GoCCL Carnival Breeze Fact Sheet |
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Liberty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International 
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The Liberty of the Seas currently sails from Galveston year-round. The ship primarily sails 7 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean and is scheduled to sail out of Galveston until October 2022 (the Allure of the Seas will replace the Liberty of the Seas). Typically, the Liberty of the Seas departs from Galveston Sundays.
Year Launched Into Service: 2007
Gross Tonnage: 154,407 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,798 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 14 Length: 1,112 ft. Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center's Ship Fact Sheet |
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Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International |
The Grandeur of the Seas currently sails from Galveston and will continue sailing from Galveston until fall 2022 when the Adventure of the Seas returns. The ship primarily sails 4 & 5 night cruises. Typically, departures are on alternating Mondays, Fridays, and Wednesdays.
Year Launched Into Service: 1996
Gross Tonnage: 73,817 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Royal Caribbean's Vision Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 1,992 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 11 guest decks / 12 total decks Length: 916 ft. Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center's Ship Fact Sheet |
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Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line 
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The Disney Wonder sails from Galveston on a seasonal basis. For 2021, the Disney Wonder is scheduled to sail cruises from Galveston starting November 19, 2021 and will sail from Galveston through very early February 2022. The ship is scheduled to return to Galveston again in November 2022. Based on Disney's booking engine the Disney Wonder has multiple itinerary types when the ship is sailing from Galveston.
Year Launched Into Service: 1999
Gross Tonnage: 83,000 GT (approx.) Ship's Registry: Bahamas Ship's Capacity: 2,713 guests Length: 964 ft. Source: Disney Cruise Line News Website's Disney Wonder Fact Sheet |
Future Cruise Ships Coming To Galveston:
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Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International |
The Allure of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Galveston starting in November 2022. While sailing out of Galveston the Allure of the Seas will primarily sail 7 night cruises from Galveston.
Year Launched Into Service: 2010
Gross Tonnage: 225,282 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 5,484 # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 16 guest decks Length: 1,187 feet long Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center's Fact Sheet |
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Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line |
The Norwegian Prima is scheduled to sail round-trip cruises from Galveston starting in December 2023 and these sailings are currently scheduled through April 2024. It is unclear if the ship will stay in Galveston longer or reposition in April 2024 as itineraries are not yet released past April 2024. While sailing out of Galveston, the Norwegian Prima is scheduled to primarily sail 7 night cruises that depart on Fridays. Additionally, the Norwegian Prima will be departing Galveston on a one time 11 night cruise in October 2022, but this sailing is not round-trip from Galveston and debarks in Miami, Florida.
Year Launched Into Service: 2022
Gross Tonnage: 142,500 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,215 guests Length: 965 feet long Source: Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Fact Sheet |
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Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line |
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the Carnival Jubilee will begin sailing from Galveston in October 2023. Carnival Jubilee To Come To Galveston In 2023
Year Launched Into Service: 2023 (scheduled year) Gross Tonnage: 182,800 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Excel Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 5,374 # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 15 Length: 1,130 ft. Source: GoCCL Carnival Jubilee Fact Sheet |
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Adventure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International |
The Adventure of the Seas is scheduled to return to Galveston in the fall of 2022. The ship is primarily scheduled to sail 4 and 5 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean. The ship departs on alternating days of the week.
Year Launched Into Service: 2001
Gross Tonnage: 137,276 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 3,114 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 14 guest decks Length: 1,020 feet long Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center's Fact Sheet |
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Ruby Princess
Royal Caribbean International |
The Ruby Princess is scheduled to sail from Galveston from December 2022 through April 2023. The ship will primarily depart on 7 night cruises during this time, but does have some other itineraries & lengths during the time of sailing from Galveston.
Year Launched Into Service: 2008
Gross Tonnage: 113,561 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Princess' Crown Class Ship's Registry: Bermuda Guest Occupancy: 3,080 guests Decks: 19 decks Length: 951 feet long Source: Ruby Princess Fact Sheet |
Last Updated: 5/30/2022
NOTE: This information is subject to change at any time due to the changing nature of the cruise industry and homeports. Please verify any and all information before making a decision.
NOTE: This information is subject to change at any time due to the changing nature of the cruise industry and homeports. Please verify any and all information before making a decision.