Galveston Cruise Port Guide: Parking, Hotels & What to Do (Honest Tips)
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Galveston, Texas is the fourth largest cruise ship port in the US and the largest outside of Florida.
We always use a Porta Galveston Express lot which you park right up by the ship.
Your drink package is not going to work while you're in Texas Waters.
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Galveston, Texas is the fourth largest cruise ship port in the US and the largest outside of Florida. It serves Carnival Cruise Line, RCCL, Disney Cruises, NCL, MSC, and Princess Cruises. This video discusses the piers and cruise lines at Galveston, Airports and transfers, Parking, Luggage Collection, Things to See and Do In Galveston, Where to Eat in Galveston. We also talk about how your Drink Package will not work while you are in Texas Waters due to Texas Laws. We are both chemical engineers and enjoy doing the analysis for you. We have only been vlogging since June 2023 and please subscribe to follow us. Thank you for watching! Please feel free to leave comments or ask questions. Content: 0:00 Intro 0:34 Piers & Cruise Lines 0:56 Airports 1:37 Parking 3:25 Luggage Drop Off 4:46 Hotels and Parking 5:29 What to do 5:39 NASA Space Center 5:53 The Strand 6:10 The Seawall 6:27 Paradise Pier 6:53 Moody Gardens 7:22 Food Scene 8:15 Your Drink Package will not work in Texas Waters 8:48 Bring a Bottle of Wine to use in Port Port of Galveston: https://www.portofgalveston.com Space Center Houston: https://spacecenter.org Moody Gardens: https://www.moodygardens.com Luggage Tag Holders: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XPDM4B1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 #caribbeancruise #galvestontexas #princesscruise #carnivalcruise #rccl #disneycruise #ncl #ncl #panamacanalcruise #Disneycruise #msccruise @princesscruises @celebritycruises @Carnival @RoyalCaribbean @norwegiancruiseline Crown Princess, Majestic Princess, Ruby Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Celebrity Cruise, NCL Cruise, RCCL Cruise, Carnival Cruise, celebrity solstice, carnival liminosa, celebrity millennium, Norwegian bliss, celebrity eclipse, sapphire princess, carnival spirit, Norwegian encore, Disney wonder, brilliance of the seas, quantum of the seas, radiance of the seas, eurodam, koningsdam, Norwegian Jewel, Reserve Class Suite, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Spirit, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Sun Princess, Star Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, Celebrity Cruise, celebrity solstice, celebrity millennium, celebrity eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Mardi Gras, Liberty of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Carnival Dream, Harmony of the Seas, Carnival Breeze, Disney Majic, Voyager of the Seas, NCL Prima, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, NCL Breakaway, Brilliance of the Seas, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Paradise, Serenade of the Seas, Carnival Grandeur, NCL Jade, Enchantment of the Seas, The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025