Galveston cruise ship schedule
Up to four ships can turn around at the Port of Galveston on the same day, and each one brings thousands of passengers across the causeway in the morning and back out in the afternoon. Check your event date here: days with two or more ships mean heavier traffic on I-45, Harborside Drive and Broadway, fuller hotels the night before, and busier restaurants downtown.
Carnival Royal Caribbean Disney MSC Norwegian Princess Other 3+ ships: heavy traffic, book rooms in advance!
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Schedule from the Port of Galveston, refreshed twice a day. Most entries are turnaround days: the ship arrives around 7–9 AM, unloads, and sails again 3–5 PM. “Arrival only” means passengers come ashore but the ship doesn’t reload that day. Terminal assignments can change, so confirm with the cruise line if it matters for your plans.