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: 2018 (Entire 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: 2018 (Entire Year)
Current Cruise Ships Sailing From Galveston:
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Carnival Breeze
Carnival Cruise Line |
The Carnival Breeze currently sails from Galveston year-round. The ship is primarily scheduled to sail 7 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean and Bahamas. Typically, the Carnival Breeze departs Galveston on Sundays. The Carnival Breeze will sail from Galveston until it is replaced by the Carnival Vista in late 2018.
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 Ship's Fact Sheet |
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Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line 
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The Carnival Valor currently sails from Galveston year-round. The ship is primarily scheduled to sail 4 & 5 night cruises from Galveston to the Western Caribbean. Typically, the Carnival Valor departs Galveston on alternating Thursdays (4 night cruises), Mondays (5 night cruises), and Saturdays (5 night cruises). Currently, the Carnival Valor will continue to sail from Galveston until May 2019.
Year Launched Into Service: 2004
Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Conquest Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 2,974 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 13 Length: 952 ft. Source: GoCCL Ship's Fact Sheet |
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Carnival Freedom
Carnival Cruise Line 
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The Carnival Freedom currently sails from Galveston year-round. The ship is primarily scheduled to sail 7 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean and Bahamas. Typically, the Carnival Freedom departs Galveston on Saturdays.
Year Launched Into Service: 2007
Gross Tonnage: 110,000 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Carnival's Conquest Class Ship's Registry: Panama # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 2,980 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 13 Length: 952 ft. Source: GoCCL Ship's 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 is primarily scheduled to sail 7 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean. 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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Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line 
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The Disney Wonder sails from Galveston on a seasonal basis. Currently, the ship has sailings showing on Disney Cruise Line's website for November and December 2016, as well as January, November, and December 2017. 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 |
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Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International |
The Vision of the Seas is scheduled to begin cruising from Galveston in late 2017. The ship is primarily scheduled to sail 4 and 5 night cruises from Galveston to the Caribbean. The ship will depart on alternating days of the week. Currently, it appears the Vision of the Seas will be sailing from Galveston through April 2017.
Year Launched Into Service: 1998
Gross Tonnage: 78,340 GT (approx.) Ship's Classification: Royal Caribbean's Vision Class Ship's Registry: Bahamas # of Passengers (Double Occupancy): 2,050 guests # of Passenger/Guest Decks: 11 Length: 915 ft. Source: Royal Caribbean Press Center's Fact Sheet |
Future Cruise Ships Coming To Galveston:
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Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line Coming To Galveston
In 2018! |
The Carnival Vista is scheduled to begin cruising from Galveston in late 2018. The Carnival Vista will be replacing the Carnival Breeze, which currently sails 7 night cruises from Galveston. When the Carnival Vista comes to Galveston it will take over the Carnival Breeze's 7 night cruise schedule and primarily sail on Sundays.
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 is scheduled to begin cruising from Galveston in May 2019. When the Carnival Dream comes to Galveston it will replace the Carnival Valor and sail 4 & 5 night cruises. Four night cruises will primarily leave on Thursdays and five night cruises will alternate between Mondays and Saturdays.
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 |
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.