Galveston The Port of Galveston currently has two cruise terminals that are sometimes both used on the same days. A common question related to Galveston cruises I have had is regarding which cruise terminal ships usually dock at. Although the cruise terminal assignment can change or vary, this post is intended to be a general guide about which cruise terminal each ship typically or is expected to dock at.
Quick Overview Of Galveston's Cruise Terminals:
Galveston's two cruise terminals are located by each other. The entrance to both cruise terminals at the same place and signage directs shuttles and passenger drop-offs to the correct location. Cruise Terminal #1 is home to most of Carnival Cruise Line's departures from Galveston. However, on days that Carnival has two ships in Galveston at the same time Carnival will use Cruise Terminal #2. Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line always use Cruise Terminal #2. There may be exceptions to these general rules, but this is the typical pattern.
Quick Overview Of Galveston's Cruise Terminals:
Galveston's two cruise terminals are located by each other. The entrance to both cruise terminals at the same place and signage directs shuttles and passenger drop-offs to the correct location. Cruise Terminal #1 is home to most of Carnival Cruise Line's departures from Galveston. However, on days that Carnival has two ships in Galveston at the same time Carnival will use Cruise Terminal #2. Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line always use Cruise Terminal #2. There may be exceptions to these general rules, but this is the typical pattern.
Cruise Ship |
Typical Terminal Assignment |
Carnival Vista |
Saturday Departures - Cruise Terminal #1 |
Carnival Dream Carnival Breeze |
Thursday Departures - Cruise Terminal #1 Monday Departures - Cruise Terminal #1 Saturday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Note: The Carnival Breeze will take over the Carnival Dream's 4 & 5 night cruise itineraries starting in May 2021. At that time, the Carnival Dream will take over the Carnival Freedom 's 6 & 8 night cruise itineraries. |
Carnival Freedom |
Saturday Departures - Currently, the Carnival Freedom's Saturday departures are from Cruise Terminal #1. However, when the Carnival Vista begins sailing on Saturdays the Carnival Freedom will likely have to use Cruise Terminal #2 on Saturdays. This change will occur in Spring 2019. Sunday Departures - Cruise Terminal #1 |
Liberty of the Seas |
Sunday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 |
Enchantment of the Seas Adventure of the Seas (Nov. 2020) |
Monday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Wednesday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Friday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Note: The Adventure of the Seas will take the Enchantment of the Seas' deployment position starting in November 2020. |
Disney Wonder |
Most Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 NOTE: At the end of 2019 there are a few exceptions where the Disney Wonder is scheduled to use Cruise Terminal #1. |
Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2019