Galveston cruise parking options are plenty and there are many choices for cruisers looking for parking on a Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, or Disney Cruise. This post will take a look at some of the different discount programs and coupon codes available to cruisers looking to park for a Galveston cruise. I will also share a few tips on getting the best deal and cheapest rate possible when booking parking for a Galveston based cruise ship. 

Last Updated: 12/2/2024

I have checked the websites of some of the parking lots near the Galveston Texas cruise terminals for discounts, coupon codes, loyalty programs, and other misc. cost savings that might be posted online. Please note, this list below does not include all parking lots or parking companies and there may be discounts available that I have not mentioned here. It is difficult to stay on top of all discounts, but I will periodically be checking and updating the below information. Not all parking lots serve each cruise line and discounts may not be available for every cruise. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots below and do not endorse any parking lots over another. 

What cruises leave from Galveston, Texas?
The Port of Galveston is home to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Each of these cruise lines have a variety of ships and itineraries sailing from Galveston, whether seasonally or year-round. The exact parking options for each cruise line and ship can vary by date so it is best to research your cruise parking to get the best deal possible. 

Galveston Cruise Parking Lot Reviews:
I recommend taking a quick look at the reviews left online of any parking lot you are considering making a reservation through. However, make sure you are aware that there can be bias in the reviews (both positive and negative). 

Is there any free cruise parking for Galveston cruises?
Unfortunately, there is none that I am aware of. ​

For more Galveston Cruise Tips please check out my Galveston Cruise Guide: Click Here To View

Have a great cruise from Galveston!

           See the Carnival Cruise Director Schedule for 2024 and 2025 by cruise ship for the entire fleet. Carnival cruise directors are posted for Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 and sometimes further out. 

Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
A placeholder for the Carnival Adventure has been added to the cruise director schedule, but no cruise director has been announced yet. The ship will be transferred to Carnival's fleet in 2025.

​Carnival Breeze Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Lia Stivers: 11/9/2024 - 1/9/2025

Carnival Celebration Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Marty Pitts: 11/24/2024 - 5/17/2025
Joseph Boyes: 5/11/2025 - 7/6/2025
Marty Pitts: 7/6/2025 - 11/9/2025
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Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Stjepan Neral: 10/4/2024 - 12/13/2024

Carnival Dream Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​
Lawrence West: 10/13/2024 - 2/22/2025
Lawrence West: 4/27/2025 - 8/31/2025

Carnival Encounter Cruise Director Schedule:
​A placeholder for the Carnival Encounter has been added to the cruise director schedule, but no cruise director has been announced yet. The ship will be transferred to Carnival's fleet in 2025.
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Carnival Elation Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Christian Matthieu: 10/28/2024 - 1/6/2025
Franco Spies: 1/2/2025 - 3/13/2025

Carnival Firenze Cruise Director Schedule:
Joey Boyes: 11/9/2025 - 3/25/2025
Keegan Van Zyl: 3/10/2025 - 5/15/2025
Joey Boyes: 7/10/2025 - 8/31/2025

Carnival Freedom Cruise Director Schedule:​
Todd Evans: 10/31/2024 - 1/9/2025
Todd Evans: 3/1/2025 - 7/5/2025

Carnival Glory Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Ricardo Alfonso Betancourt Lopez: 8/19/2024 - 1/10/2025
Stjepan Neral: 1/3/2025 - 3/14/2025

​Carnival Horizon Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Tyler Meehan: 11/12/2024 - 1/26/2025
George Cross: 1/18/2025 - 3/29/2025
Tyler Meehan: 3/29/2025 - 7/27/2025
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Carnival Jubilee Cruise Director Schedule:
​Kyndall Fire: 11/9/2024 - 3/15/2025
Kyndall Fire: 5/17/2025 - 8/17/2025
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Carnival Legend Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Frankie Portera: 11/8/2024 - 1/12/2025
Adam Gilbert: 1/5/2025 - 5/8/2025
Adam Gilbert: 7/7/2025 - 11/10/2025

Carnival Liberty Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Current Cruise Director is not posted on schedule as of 11/13/2024.
William "Paully" Munhollon: 1/5/2025 - 3/16/2025
Cam Chavis: 3/16/2025 - 9/7/2025 
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Carnival Luminosa Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Zackary Paiment Dockrill: 10/12/2024 - 12/8/2024
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Carnival Magic Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Keegan Van Zyl: 8/11/2024 - 1/11/2025
Jake Miller: 1/11/2025 - 5/11/2025
George Cross: 5/3/2025 - 6/22/2025
Jake Miller: 6/2/2025 - 10/6/2025

​Mardi Gras Cruise Director Schedule:​
Jacky Tang: 10/12/2024 - 3/8/2025
Rainer Scholtz: 12/28/2024 - 1/8/2025
Leon Smith: 3/1/2025 - 5/10/2025
Rainer Scholtz: 3/3/2025 - 5/10/2025
Jacky Tang: 5/10/2025 - 9/27/2025
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​Carnival Miracle Cruise Director Schedule:​
Gary Blair: 10/12/2024 - 2/17/2025
Elizabeth Clough: 2/9/2025 - 3/30/2025
Gary Blair: 5/5/2025 - 11/22/2025
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Carnival Panorama Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Andrew Mercer: 8/10/2024 - 1/19/2025
Rainer Scholtz: 1/11/2025 - 3/1/2025
Andrew Mercer: 3/1/2025 - 7/5/2025
Rainer Scholtz: 7/5/2025 - 9/7/2025

Carnival Paradise Cruise Director Schedule:​​
John Loney: 10/14/2024 - 2/8/2025
Amber Lynne Celen: 2/8/2025 - 4/10/2025
John Loney: 4/10/2025 - 8/10/2025

Carnival Pride Cruise Director Schedule:​
Amber Lynne Celen: 10/16/2024 - 1/5/2025
Dustin Gabriel: 1/5/2025 - 5/11/2025
Amber Lynne Celen: 5/11/2025 - 7/6/2025
Dustin Gabriel: 7/6/2025 - 11/2/2025
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Carnival Radiance Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​​
Michael D'Auria: 9/8/2024 - 1/26/2025
Lia Stivers: 1/20/2025 - 3/27/2025
​Michael D'Auria: 3/27/2025 - 8/4/2025
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Carnival Spirit Cruise Director Schedule:​​
William "Paully" Munhollon: 8/13/2024 - 11/03/2024
Alex Siegler: 11/03/2024 - 1/30/2025
TJ Partida: 3/11/2025 - 7/15/2025
Alex Siegler: 7/15/2025 - 9/9/2025
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Carnival Splendor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Simon London: 11/22/2024 - 4/27/2025
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​Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​
Gabriel Coppolla: 10/14/2025 - 1/11/2025
Christian "Deon" Williams: 1/6/2025 - 5/8/2025
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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
James Love: 10/12/2024 - 3/16/2025
Alex Siegler: 3/8/2025 - 5/17/2025
James Love: 5/17/2025 - 9/14/2025
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Carnival Valor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Elizabeth Clough: 11/16/2024 - 1/16/2025
Felipe Serrina Do Couto: 1/11/2025 - 5/10/2025
Felipe Serrina Do Couto:7/12/2025 - 11/15/2025
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Carnival Venezia Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Georgia Craig: 10/14/2024 - 12/18/2024
TJ Partida: 12/29/2024 - 2/16/2025
Georgia Craig: 2/23/2025 - 6/30/2025
George Cross: 6/26/2025 - 9/2/2025
George Craig: 9/2/2025 - 1/4/2026
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​​​Carnival Vista Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Marq Anthony: 11/2/2024 - 3/8/2025
Frankie Portera: 3/3/2025 - 5/3/2025
Marq Anthony: 5/3/2025 - 9/6/2025

Want To Find Your Cruise Director On Social Media?  I have started compiling a list of public Facebook or Instagram pages some of the cruise directors have to connect with guests. Click Here To View Cruise Director Social Media Pages

Which Carnival ships does the cruise director schedule cover?
                    The Carnival Cruise Director schedule covers all Carnival ships. This includes the Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Firenze, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration. and Carnival Jubilee. 

Is there an entertainment director schedule for Carnival Cruise ships?
                    The entertainment director onboard is usually mostly behind the scenes. There used to be an entertainment director schedule, but Carnival does not publish this schedule anymore. 

Does Carnival publish a FunSquad schedule?
                        Unfortunately, Carnival does not have a FunSquad team member schedule published online. 

Other Carnival Cruise Resources You May Enjoy:
My Unofficial Guide to Carnival Cruise Food & Dining -  Click Here To View
My Carnival Cruise Reviews With Pictures & Activity Newsletters -  Click Here To View

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      Carnival Cruise ships with a Seaside Theater will show movies in the evening as part of Carnival's Dive In Movies program. The movies shown typically change each month. On your cruise if you are interested in Dive In Movies, check your FunTimes newsletter or the Carnival Hub App for movie offerings and the time the movie will be shown. Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change!

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December 2024 Carnival Dive In Movies List!
John Heald posted the movies for December 2024 on Facebook. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in December 2024 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show.

• Deadpool & Wolverine
• Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
• Kung Fu Panda 4
• Dune: Part Two
• Mean Girls
• Argylle
• The Fall Guy
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• Despicable Me 4 
• Inside Out 2 
• Wish
• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
• The Polar Express
• ​Ongoing Updates! Please check out my Carnival Cruise Food Guide by clicking here! 
  
• January 2025 movies will be released sometime in December 2024. ​​​

What ships have Dive-In Movies? The ships that show Dive In Movies will have Carnival's Seaside Theaters. The following Carnival ships have Dive In Movies: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. 

Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating Thanksgiving on US based cruise ships today. Each ship's main dining room will be serving a special Thanksgiving Day dinner menu that offers some of the typical Carnival classic dishes, but also has several special options for the holiday. Carnival's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, posted a copy of the menu to Facebook on 11/28/2024. As the image was grainy I typed the main items on the menu to share on here. 

Carnival ships also have gluten free and vegan menus available when viewing the Carnival Hub App, but John Heald did not post these menus. Guests with dietary needs or questions should ask onboard. 

Steakhouse Selection:
$23 surcharge for each item in this section
Surf & Turf 
lobster tail & grilled filet mignon 
Broiled Filet Mignon
9 oz. premium aged beef 
New York Strip Steak
14 oz. of the favorite cut for steak lovers
Grilled Lamb Chops
double cut, lamb au jus

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

         Carnival Cruise Line recently announced a policy change that has resulted in a ban on boomboxes, speakers, and radios onboard. This includes bluetooth, portable, and wireless types. Previously guests could use these devices onboard, but the policy was to allow guests to use privately. 

Why are these being banned?
              Carnival cites safety reasons on their website as the reason boomboxes, speakers, and radios are being banned onboard. Guests need to be able to hear any announcements made and depending on the area a guest may not be able to hear an announcement if someone is playing music too loud. However, I have seen instances where guests played music loudly from their balcony or in a public area that could be considered disruptive to other guests. Although Carnival cites safety as the reason there are likely other considerations such as the atmosphere of the venue that go into their decision as well. 

What happens if a guest brings a boombox, speaker, or radio onboard and decides to use it?
                           Carnival's website states these items will be held and returned at the end of the cruise. Most likely if it is found in somebody's luggage Carnival will take the item out similar to what happens when guests are caught trying to smuggle other prohibited items. If the item somehow makes it onboard and is caught getting used Carnival will likely have security confiscate the item. Guests would be required to pick-up their confiscated item in a designated place & time onboard (if you find yourself in this situation ask guest services or security about when/where to pick-up your confiscated item before the cruise ends). 

Can guests play their own music in public areas on a Carnival ship?
                           Although Carnival has announced a ban on these items, their policy does state guests can listen to music or watch movies on their devices using earbuds while in the public spaces. This exception to the policy means you are not banned from listening to music or watching movies on your personal devices while in public, but it should not be loud enough for others to ear and Carnival's expectation is you use earbuds. 

Where can I find out more information on this policy?
                        If you are interested in reading Carnival's policy please click here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide and to Carnival's website). ​

Carnival Cruise Line offers a gluten free menu for the Sea Day Brunch. Each cruise Sea Day Brunch is typically held when the ship is having a day at sea in one of the onboard dining rooms (exact timing can vary depending on ship & itinerary). On my recent Carnival Breeze cruise in 2024 Carnival had a separate menu available that had items labeled as "GF" and "GFA". The "GF" stands for "Gluten Free" and the "GFA" stands for "Gluten Free Available Upon Request". Below are screenshots of the Sea Day Brunch gluten free and gluten free available upon request menu from my November 2024 Carnival Breeze cruise. Please keep in mind that menus are subject to change and you should discuss any dietary needs/requirements with the crew onboard to make sure what you are ordering is prepared in a way that is safe for you to eat! 

Hopefully these menu screenshots from November 2024 will give you an idea of options that might be available during your cruise. The ship's crew are typically good about answering food questions and ingredient questions so please make sure you ask if you have any questions or concerns about food. 

For more Carnival Cruise Food & Dining Tips please click here to view my Unofficial Carnival Cruise Food Dining Guide. 

          Princess Cruise Line is deploying the Majestic Princess to Galveston for the 2026-2027 cruise season. Recently Princess Cruise's website updated to show itineraries for the Majestic Princess from Galveston starting in November 2026 through March 2027. 

Majestic Princess Cruises From Galveston
               As of the time of writing, Princess Cruises has the Majestic Princess' itineraries loaded online but they are not yet available for sale. Most of the Majestic Princess' cruises from Galveston are 7 night with planned port of call stops at Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan. 

Majestic Princess Repositioning Cruise
The Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail a repositioning cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Galveston, Texas. The repositioning cruise is scheduled to depart Fort Lauderdale on November 19, 2026 and last 12 nights. During this repositioning cruise the Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail to Tortola, Antigua, Curacao, and Cozumel. 

Will the Regal Princess still be sailing from Galveston?
The Regal Princess has been the ship Princess has homeported for the past couple of seasons. For the 2026-2027 deployment season from Galveston it appears the Regal Princess will not be sailing from Galveston as the Majestic Princess is coming to take the Regal Princess' place. Based on looking at Princess Cruises' booking engine it appears the Regal Princess will be primarily sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 2026-2027 deployment season. ​

About The Majestic Princess:
The Majestic Princess ​is 143,700 gross tons, has a guest capacity of 3,560, and began cruising with guests in 2017. Princess Cruise Line advertises the ship has 3 pools and 4 whirlpools available onboard. There are numerous places to dine and be entertained onboard. You can check Princess Cruises' website for the facts and amenities regarding the Majestic Princess. Click Here to view Princess Cruise Line's website. 

          Carnival Cruise Line guests on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee are able to enjoy some of Carnival's specialty dining options for free at dinner (for at least one meal depending on the venue). This includes Cucina Del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, and Chibang. These venues are treated as an alternative to the main dining room on Carnival's XL class ships. In this post, I will take a look at the specialty dining options that are complimentary on these three ships at dinner as well as discuss who is allowed to eat in these places at dinner & when.

How Eating In These Three Venues Works For Guests
Carnival has setup Chibang, Cucina Del Capitano, and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse as alternative venues to the main dining room on Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. T​he time that guests are allowed to eat in these venues for free during dinner depends on which dinner dining assignment guests have. 

• Guests with Your-Time Dining can eat dinner in one of these venues at any time during the open hours at night. These guests can easily check-in using the Carnival Hub App during the open hours at dinner. 
• Guests With Early Seating Dinner -  Guests with early seating are allowed to eat free in these 3 dining venues at dinner, but are not allowed to enter the venue until after 7:30pm. 
• Guests With Late Seating Dinner - Guests with late seating dinner are allowed to eat free in these 3 dining venues, but similar to the guests with early seating are not able to dine at the venue until after 7:30pm. 

Cucina Del Capitano
The Cucina Del Capitano venue on the Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration at dinner is complimentary for each guest for one dinner during the cruise. Each dinner after the first is $8 per meal. On the Carnival Jubilee for the inaugural season Cucina Del Capitano will be complimentary for dinner. 
Cucina Del Captiano serves a variety of Italian themed dishes. Some people have reported that the menu options available in Cucina Del Captano are a little different on these ships.

• Mardi Gras:  The Cucina Del Capitano venue is located on Deck 8 in La Piazza. The Mardi Gras' Cucina Del Capitano has some outside seating available on the Mardi Gras' Lanai. 
• Carnival Celebration: The Carnival Celebration's Cucina Del Capitano venue is located on Deck 8 in 820 Biscayne. The Carnival Celebration's Cucina Del Captiano has some outside seating available on the Lanai. 
• Carnival Jubilee: The Carnival Jubilee's Cucina Del Capitano venue is located on Deck 8. 

Carnival does have a section of the Cucina Del Capitano menu on these three ships that has a few favorite dishes from the main dining room. 

Chibang
​The Chibang venue on Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee serves Mexican and Chinese food. The venue has two separate menus that feature appetizers, main courses, and desserts for each of the cuisine types. You can mix and match which cuisine type(s) you pick as an appetizer, main course, and dessert. 
Guests on the Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration can enjoy one complimentary meal at Chibang during the cruise and can pay $8 for an additional dinner. 

• The Chibang venue is located on Deck 8 near the Havana Bar area on all 3 ships.

Carnival does have a section of the Chibang dining room menu at dinner that has some of the favorite dishes from the main dining room.

Guy's Pig & Anchor: 
The Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee serves BBQ dishes at dinner. The venue is considered an alternative to the main dining room and is complimentary on these 3 ships. The Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse not on these three ships does charge extra for the food served. From what I have seen, the menu is a little different between the ships with Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse where it is not free versus the complimentary dinner menu available on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. 

• The Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse is located on Deck 8 near the back of the ship. Patio Pool (outside) is located right behind the Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse area.

Dining Room Menu Items Typically Available:
The exact dining room menu items available in the alternative main dining room options can vary some, but these are the dishes I have typically seen on the menu in Chibang and Cucina Del Capitano. I do not know for sure if this menu is also available at the Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse at dinner. 

• Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail and Caesar Salad 
• Main Courses - Grilled Salmon, Roast Chicken, and Broiled Striploin Steak
• Dessert -  Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake and Fresh Tropical Fruit

Carnival offering these three specialty dining venues on the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee gives guests on the ships an opportunity to try some exciting food options! However, if guests prefer the traditional main dining room experience eating in the main dining room each night of the cruise is an option as well. 

For more Carnival Cruise food and dining tips please check out my guide:
Click Here For Carnival Cruise Food Guide!
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       Princess Cruise Line's Regal Princess will be sailing from Galveston seasonally in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail from Galveston seasonally in 2026 & 2027, but that is too far out for me to discuss parking.
​         In this post I will take a look at parking lots for Regal Princes cruisers, which cruise terminal the Princess Cruise Line ships sail from in Galveston, and share some basic Galveston check-in information that pertains to both ships. 
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Princess Cruise Line Ships Sailing From Galveston:​

• Regal Princess -  The Regal Princess is scheduled to sail from Galveston seasonally from October 2024 through March 2025 and then return again in October 2025 through March 2026.  
• Majestic Princess -  The Majestic Princess is scheduled to sail from Galveston seasonally from November 2026 through March 2027. 

Princess Cruise Line returned to Galveston seasonally in December 2022 after a gap of many years of not sailing from Texas. Some long time cruisers may remember Princes Cruise Line has sailed from the Houston Bayport Cruise Terminal in the past before Princess repositioned away from Texas many years ago. It is exciting seeing Princess Cruise Line back sailing from Galveston!

Which cruise terminal do Princess Cruises ships use in Galveston?
Princess Cruise Line sailings from Galveston use Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28 depending on the particular sailing date. Most sailings on the Regal Princess in 2024 depart cruise terminal 28 when the ship is departing on a Sunday. 
For a full list of 2024 Galveston Cruise Terminal typical docking assignments: Click Here To View Galveston Cruise Terminal Typical Docking Assignments

Princess Cruise Ship Parking Lot Options:
Princess Cruise Line cruisers sailing out of Galveston have many parking lots to choose from. The Port of Galveston offers many different lot options close to both Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28. Further, there are many privately owned parking lots located close to the cruise terminal that offer shuttle service. This section will take a look at the many parking lot options available for Princess Cruise Line's Regal Princess guests out of Galveston. 
​Please keep in mind any information included here is subject to change at any time including, but not limited to, pricing, parking lot availability, and parking lot amenities. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots mentioned here nor responsible for the content of any linked websites. I recommend using this research as a starting point for your Galveston Princess Cruise parking research!​

Official Port of Galveston Lots For Princess Cruises:
        The Port of Galveston has multiple parking lots available for Regal Princess passengers. Some of these parking lots offer shuttle service while others involve a short walk to Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28. 

• Economy Lot -  The Port of Galveston's Economy Lot A is located at 160 33rd Street and Economy Lot B is located at 224 33rd Street. The economy lots are considered self-park and come with shuttle service included. Regal Princess guests are usually able to book Economy Lot B on the Port of Galveston's website.
• Express Lot -  The Port of Galveston offers the Express Lot which is located at 2702 Harborside Drive. This lot is very close to Cruise Terminal 28 and still within very close walking distance to Cruise Terminal 25. Due to the proximity to Cruise Terminal 28 and 25, this lot does not offer shuttle service. 
• SMP Garage -  The Port of Galveston's Shearn Moody Plaza (SMP) Garage is located at 150 Rosenberg Street and pretty much across Harborside Drive from Cruise Terminal 25. Regal Princess passengers are able to book the SMP Garage which is self-park and does not include shuttle service. Guests parking in this garage can use the crosswalk at street level to cross Harborside Drive and then have a short walk to either Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28. 

For the Port of Galveston's parking please visit the Port of Galveston website by clicking here. 

Private Parking Lots In Galveston For Princess Cruises:

• EZ Cruise Parking - EZ Cruise Parking is located at 2727 Santa Fe Place. Guests that wish to park at EZ Cruise Parking have the option to book parking with a shuttle or book parking without a shuttle. The lots of EZ Cruise Parking are uncovered, but car covers are able to be purchased. For more information about EZ Cruise Parking please click here to go to the EZ Cruise Parking website.
• Patriot Cruise Parking - Patriot Cruise Parking is located at 3402 Church St. Guests sailing on the Regal Princess  that park at Patriot Cruise Parking have the option of purchasing indoor parking with free shuttle or gated parking with free shuttle. For more information on Patriot Cruise Parking please click here for the Patriot Cruise Parking website.
• Galveston Park N Cruise - The Galveston Park N Cruise is located at 2514 New Strand Street. Guests sailing on the Regal Princess that use Galveston Park N Cruise can choose between indoor parking and gated outdoor parking. This parking lots website states lists the Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises ships that they service. For more information on Galveston Park N Cruise please click here to go to the Galveston Park N Cruise website. 
• Discount Cruise Parking - Discount Cruise Parking recently changed addresses and is located at 433 33rd Street. Guests sailing from Discount Cruise Parking have the option to purchase gated parking with shuttle service for their Regal Princess cruise. For more information on Discount Cruise Parking please click here to go to the Discount Cruise Parking website.
• Port Parking - Port Parking is located at 202 37th Street. Guests sailing the Regal Princess that use Port Parking have the options of purchasing indoor parking with shuttle or outdoor parking with shuttle. For more information on Port Parking please click here to go to the Port Parking website.
• VIP Cruise Parking - VIP Cruise Parking is located at 111 Rosenberg. Indoor cruise parking is available for purchase. The VIP Cruise Parking website states they serve Regal Princess cruisers, but unfortunately at the time of writing the online booking engine was not letting me view the options available to cruisers of these two ships. For more information on VIP Cruise Parking please click here to go to the VIP Cruise Parking website.

There are some hotels that offer packages to be able to park at the hotel during the cruise. I may research these for a future post, but at this point in time do not have this research done.

Some of the parking lots offer discount codes or loyalty programs. I have written a post that shares some information about these programs that I was able to find information out online. Click Here to view my post about Galveston Cruise Parking Discounts & Loyalty Programs. 

Arriving At The Cruise Terminal & Dropping Off Luggage For A Galveston Princess Cruise:
1.  Make sure you verify with Princess Cruises the terminal that your ship will be departing from. Princess uses both Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28, which are both located next to each other off of Harborside Drive. The terminal can vary depending on the sailing date so make sure you confirm where you will need to go.
2.  Drop your luggage off at your ship's cruise terminal. The luggage drop-off at each of Galveston's cruise terminals is clearly marked with signage and porters wearing the official vests should be able to assist you. If you are arriving via a parking lot shuttle they will help direct you to what you need to do to get your luggage dropped off. Be careful not to not accidentally drop off your luggage at the wrong cruise terminal! 
3.  Make sure you keep your boarding pass, documentation, and anything else needed for the boarding process with you (do not accidentally let this stuff get in the checked luggage). 
4.  Follow the directions of the terminal staff and signs at your respective cruise terminal. The staff are usually friendly and able to easily point you in the right direction throughout the check-in process. 
5.  Make sure you follow any other check-in instructions sent to you from Princess Cruises and bring all of the correct items/documents needed to board. 

For more Galveston Cruise Tips please visit my Galveston Cruise Guide section of the website by clicking here. 

The 2024 Carnival Cruise Christmas decoration schedule is now released on Carnival Cruise Line's website for most ships except the Carnival Venezia, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Sunshine. The below dates represent the scheduled date that each Carnival ship is scheduled to be decorated with the big tree in the atrium or lobby, garland, and a variety of other Christmas decorations (exact decorations vary by ship).  
Please note, since the time I originally shared this schedule the Carnival made updates to the decoration dates. This shows that dates can easily change. 

• Carnival Breeze -  Monday, December 2, 2024
• Carnival Celebration - Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Conquest - Friday, November 29, 2024 
• Carnival Dream -  Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Carnival Elation -  Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Carnival Freedom -  Monday, December 2, 2024
• Carnival Firenze - Friday, November 29, 2024
• Carnival Glory - Friday, November 29, 2024
• Carnival Horizon -  Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Jubilee - Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Carnival Legend -  Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Liberty -  Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Luminosa - Sunday, November 24, 2024
• Carnival Magic -  Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Mardi Gras - Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Carnival Miracle -  Monday, November 25, 2024
• Carnival Paradise -  Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Carnival Panorama -  Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Carnival Pride -  Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Radiance -  Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Spirit - Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Carnival Splendor - Monday, November 25, 2024
• Carnival Sunrise -  Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Carnival Sunshine - Monday, December 2, 2024
• Carnival Valor - Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Carnival Venezia - Friday, December 6, 2024
• Carnival Vista -  Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Christmas decoration schedule is subject to change. 

2024 Carnival Cruise Christmas Events & Activities:
Below is a summary of the events and activities Carnival has scheduled to take place on the Christmas cruises. Some of the events happen on longer cruises so I have tried to mark those accordingly. The exact entertainment could vary by ship depending on a variety of factors so please keep in mind any information is subject to change. 

• ​Spirit of the Season Moments - This includes a Christmas tree lighting. Typically this event is hosted in the ship's atrium lobby by the cruise director onboard. When I cruised the Carnival Breeze in 2021 the Christmas tree was in the atrium lobby throughout the cruise and the first night the tree was turned on for guests to start enjoying. 
• Caroling Event -  I saw this event on the Carnival Breeze in 2021 and guests were able to join the cruise director & Fun Squad to sing a variety of Christmas carols. 
• Ugly Sweater Contest 
• Holiday Show - The Holiday Show usually happens in the main show lounge and has the cruise director, singers, and dancers. Guests will hear a variety of Christmas songs performed with a Christmas fireplace setting background. I saw this show on the Carnival Breeze in 2021 and it was enjoyable live music that was Christmas themed. The show lasted less than 30 minutes and was only shown once on my cruise. 
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - This event is scheduled for cruises 5+ nights excluding cruises on Carnival Elation, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, and Carnival Sunshine. Other ships sailing on 5+ night voyages should feature this show. The Cruise Director will narrate the story "Twas The Night Before Christmas" and the string trio will be a part of the performance.
• Operation Happy Holidays - This event is where guests can drop off a card that is addressed to a Carnival Crew member. As this cards are randomly distributed guests typically just address it to crew in general and not to a specific crew member. Carnival has cards for sale at Cherry on Top onboard for guests that need Christmas cards. 
• Christmas Service -  On December 24th or December 25th the ships are scheduled to have a non-denominational service. The exact day picked will depend on the ship's itinerary & location. Carnival notes this event will have hymns and prayer. 
• Guess The Song: Holiday Music:  Only on 5+ day cruises
• Holiday Trivia 
• Holiday Bingo - Carnival's website says you wear a holiday sweater and you can get an extra card free with your Bingo purchase. 
• Arts & Crafts 
• Youth Program Activities
• Holiday Snow Friends Hunt -  Only on 5+ day cruises. Carnival notes guests will be able to look for hidden friends for a prize. 
• Holiday Movies -  Ships with Seaside Theaters will be hosting holiday themed movies. Ships that do not have Seaside Theaters will show movies in a lounge or dedicated space onboard. The Dive In Movies should be announced in the November 2024 timeframe. 

For a full description of these events and more information please click here for Carnival's website which was my info source. Link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's website. 

​All of this information is subject to change and is not designed to be comprehensive. ​