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- Port of Galveston to construct 4th cruise terminal for MSC
- GALVESTON WHARVES SIGNS LONG TERM AGREEMENT WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. TO DEVELOP NEW STATE-
- Howdy, Carnival Jubilee! Event at Piers 20-21 Dec. 20
- NEW ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL A 'GAME CHANGER' FOR GALVESTON
- 560-Guest Regal Princess Offers 21 Voyages for Winter 2023 through Spring 2024
- PORT OF GALVESTON OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1
In 2023, the cruise port recorded 362 booked berthings (354 ship calls received) and ~42% increase in passengers (~2,98 million) over 2022. When completed, the newest/4th MSC Cruise Terminal is expected to generate an additional 925 jobs, ~US$177M in revenues, ~US$21M in local purchases. In 2018, the Port's cruise shipping grew by 13%, resulting in USD 1,5 billion in direct expenditures and supported Texas jobs (with total wages USD 1,75 billion).
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Port of Galveston to construct 4th cruise terminal for MSC
In Dec 2017, the port also celebrated its 9 millionth passenger. In 2017 the number grew to 950,000 (economic impact USD 2,3 billion) supporting local jobs. Generated jobs are 20,000 (paying over USD 1,1 billion in total income). Cruise ship vacation-related spending in Texas is accounted for 6,3% of the industry's direct expenditures, and 5,6% of the industry's nationwide overall spending. Jeffrey Thomas, chief engineer at the Port of Galveston, points out a diagram of improvements needed at Cruise Terminal 1 to accommodate larger ships like the Carnival Jubilee.
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On February 7, 2024, Galveston Wharves and MSC finalized the operating agreement for the new terminal complex. Starting in November 2025, in Galveston MSC inaugurates homeporting operations with the ship MSC Seascape. On November 30, 2016, the port completed a USD 13 million project that expanded the passenger area at "Cruise Terminal 2".
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On December 5, 2018, the port authority company (Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves) signed with RCG-Royal Caribbean Group an MoU agreement for the development and concession of a new (Royal Caribbean-exclusive) terminal. On November 21, 2023, was adopted Galveston Wharves' 2024 budget, with projected US$37M in net income, US$72,5M in operating revenues (12% over 2023's), US$35,5M in operating expenses, and ~14% increase in cruise tourists (~1,6M). In August 2021, Galveston Wharves signed an MoU with Stabilis Solutions to build and supply LNG bunkering/shore-to-ship fueling facilities in 2021.
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Galveston cruise port is approx 40 mi / 70 km from Hobby Airport (~60 min drive distance) and approx 70 mi / 110 km from Houston Airport (~90 min drive distance). For fly-cruisers is recommended to use rideshare (larger group travel) services. Lyft is Galveston terminal's exclusive rideshare company (pricing per vehicle /not per person) so Uber is not an option.
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Therefore, we are terminating our product offering here and a login is no more possible. From North or West - take Interstate 45 South, then Exit 1C, Follow the feeder road to Harborside Drive (Highway 275), then turn left onto Harborside Drive and for ~5 mi / 8 km to Kempner (22nd Street). Turn left onto Kempner (22nd Street) and follow the signs to the terminal (Pier 25 or 27). Turn right onto Harborside Drive, then continue to Kempner (22nd Street) - some 20 city blocks. Turn right onto Kempner (22nd Street) and follow the signs to the terminal (Pier 25 or 27). On November 7, 2023, the Wharves Board signed a US$5.3M contract with Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc (1939-founded engineering and architecture company/subsidiary of BAP Development Inc) for a fourth terminal at Pier 16.
Taxi fares are USD 100 from George Bush Intercontinental and USD 75 from Hobby Airport. Carnival’s commitment to Galveston will generate tremendous economic growth for our region, including more jobs, business revenues, and direct payments and sales tax revenues for the city of Galveston. The port will benefit directly with more passenger, dockage and parking revenues. The Regal Princess will sail a total of 21 voyages from Galveston, ranging in length from seven to 12 days, with calls in Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan, among other destinations.
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Payment options are cash, VISA / MasterCard or to pay in advance on the port's website. Four-day cruise parking costs US$45, 5-day - US$ 46.25, and 1-week/7-day – US$78.75. The construction works on "Terminal 3" were planned to start in April 2020, with scheduled completion in November 2021. However, due to the COVID crisis, in early-March RCG requested a 1-year extension for the construction's start (rescheduled for April 1, 2021). The initial plans included in 2021 here to be homeported Allure OTS (starting November 10th), but the ship's homeporting was rescheduled for Nov 2022. In 2022, the Port's cruise business supported 3500 jobs, and generated US$568M in local business revenue plus US$73,5M in purchases by cruise tourists (passengers and crew).
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Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. The ship has a special connection to Texas, as the first Carnival Cruise ship with a bow decoration – appropriately, a Texas star. The Carnival Jubilee is set to embark on its inaugural seven-day Western Caribbean cruise, visiting Mahogany Bay as well as Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
Upon checking before boarding Carnival Vista, the family (all first-time cruisers) was greeted by Rodger Rees (port's CEO) and Pavol Drimaj (ship's Hotel Director). All family members received gifts, including a 3-night hotel package for Island Bay Resort, a basket with gourmet treats, a CVB-logoed gift bag and a Carnival-logoed beach bag with travel essentials. The cruise company also extended the family's standard onboard amenities with VIP services.
The Galveston Ship Channel's authorized min depth is 45 ft (14 m). The driving distance between Galveston and Houston is approx 50 mi (80 km), or ~1-hour drive southeast. Galveston is a port city spread over Galveston Island and Pelican Island, in Texas USA. The city's land area is approx 208 mi2 (539 km2), with population around 50,000.
Guests can stroll on the SeaWalk, a glass-floor walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship, take an inviting dip in top-deck pools and hot tubs and relax in the Sanctuary retreat reserved for adults. From the cruise line’s delicious array of dining options, mesmerizing entertainment and welcoming MedallionClass service, Regal Princess offers something for everyone. See the live map of ship positions in Galveston,schedules for vessels arriving, a port call history, the list of ships currently in port, a company register and the local weather forecast.The LOCODE of Galveston is USGLS. The port's cruise parking rate is US$11.25 per day (subject to change).
Today, Port Galveston is one of the most successful Caribbean USA homeports. Port Galveston cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Galveston, Texas.
Two passenger boarding bridges and a new configuration inside the terminal will help make embarking and debarking more efficient. The new Carnival Jubilee, one of the most anticipated new cruise ships of 2023, has made her final stop before arriving in Galveston, Texas. The Excel-class vessel was officially delivered to Carnival Cruise Line on December 4, 2023, in Bremerhaven, Germany and in the two weeks since, has been making her way toward the Lone Star State. Princess loves Texas and we know Texans enjoy the convenience of having the Love Boat so close by offering a hassle-free drive or convenient fly option to enjoy the beautiful destinations in the Western Caribbean,” said Thornton. Regal Princess begins a series of 21 voyages from Galveston, ranging in length from seven- to 12-days, visiting popular destinations in the Western Caribbean and Mexico like Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan.
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