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 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. |
Carnival Dream |
Saturday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 (Carnival Vista usually gets cruise terminal #1 on Saturdays in Galveston) Sunday Departures - Cruise Terminal #1 |
Allure of the Seas (starting November 2022) |
Due to the Allure of the Seas' size, once the ship starts sailing from Galveston in November 2022 the ship will likely only be able to use Cruise Terminal #3. This cruise terminal's construction is scheduled to begin in April 2021 and last until 2022. Sunday Departures - Cruise Terminal #3 |
Liberty of the Seas |
Sunday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 |
Adventure of the Seas Explorer of the Seas |
Monday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Wednesday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Friday Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 Note: The Adventure of the Seas will be replaced by the Explorer of the Seas for mid-2021. The Adventure of the Seas is scheduled to return to Galveston in November 2021. |
Disney Wonder |
Most Departures - Cruise Terminal #2 |
Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2021