Galveston, TX

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Galveston, TX serves as the cruise port for Houston and is located about an hour southeast of Houston. Cruises from Galveston depart year-round.

Situated on the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles southeast of Houston, TX, Galveston is a relaxed beach town with a rich history. Magnificent homes on Broadway, many now museums, recall Galveston's era of wealth and prosperity in the late 1800s. Continuing its legacy as the city's social center, The Strand is home to art galleries, shopping and seasonal festivals. Moody Gardens features a rain forest enclosed in a 10-story pyramid, an aquarium and an interactive space exhibit.

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Driving Directions and Parking Information

Port of Galveston
Texas Cruise Ship Terminal
Pier #25
2502 Harborside Drive
Galveston, Texas 77550

The Texas Cruise Ship Terminal on Galveston Island is located 42 miles from the Houston Hobby International Airport and 70 miles from the Houston Intercontinental Airport. Parking is $11.25 per day (rates subject to change by the Port Authority).

Take I-45 South to Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275). Turn left (East) onto Harborside Drive. Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street. Turn left onto Kempner/22nd Street. Proceed to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25.

Galveston, TX Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	59	61	67	74	80	85	87	88	85	78	69	62
Low	48	50	57	65	72	77	79	79	75	68	59	51
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	15	16	19	23	27	29	31	31	29	26	21	17
Low	9	10	14	18	22	25	26	26	24	20	15	11
Precipitation
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Inches	4	3	2	3	4	4	4	4	6	3	3	3
Centimeters	10	8	5	8	10	10	10	10	15	8	8	8
Precipitation Days
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Days	10	8	8	6	6	7	9	9	9	6	8	10
Humidity
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Percent	85	84	85	86	84	81	81	81	81	80	83	85