Park Smart. Reserve Today

logo
search icon
close-icon

Park Smart. Reserve Today

News

LATEST NEWS

Port Director Message

Port of Galveston Police boat on the water

Port Police Keep Our Waterfront Safe and Secure

March 27, 2026

Our Port of Galveston Police Department does a remarkable job of handling a complex operation. Headed by Chief Kenneth Brown, our staff of 48 is responsible for public safety and…

Port News

Row of orange traffic cones lined up in the foreground with moving vehicles blurred in the background, indicating active roadwork. The Galveston Wharves logo appears in the corner of the image.

Traffic Advisory for Harborside Drive

March 26, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has closed one eastbound lane on Harborside Drive between 14th and 33rd streets for construction work. Drivers in the area should allow additional travel time and…

Master Plan

A conceptual diagram of the Port of Galveston showing areas developed per the port's 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. The Wharves Board adopted the plan in February 2026.

Public Invited to Galveston Wharves Master Plan Open House March 25

March 18, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (March 18, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves will hold an open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Cruise Terminal 16, 1602 Harborside Drive, to share highlights, answer questions,…

Port Director Message

Aerial review of Galveston Harbor and Pelican Island.

New Pelican Island Bridge: We’ve Got to Get This Right

March 12, 2026

You may have read in the news recently about a group led by U.S. Congressman Randy Weber working to determine the best design for a new bridge connecting Galveston and…

Master Plan

A conceptual diagram of the Port of Galveston showing areas developed per the port's 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. The Wharves Board adopted the plan in February 2026.

Port Seeking Input on Updated Master Plan

February 25, 2026

The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the port’s updated 20-Year Strategic Master Plan on Feb. 11, setting a steady course for continued growth in our cruise, cargo and…

Cruise

Traffic routes for cruise terminals 25 and 28 Jan. 6-March 1, 2026

Traffic Routes for Cruise Terminals 25, 28

January 22, 2026

The following traffic routes will be in effect through March 1 for cruise terminals 25 and 28 due to road construction in the area. CRUISE TERMINAL 25 – Carnival –…

Port News

Carnival cruise ship at cruise terminal 25

Port of Galveston Awarded $8.2M in Mobility and Transportation Grants

January 12, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (Jan. 13, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves has received $8.178 million in state and federal funding to improve mobility and pedestrian and traffic safety in and around the…

Port Director Message

Aerial view of internal road construction

2026 a Year of Long-Range Planning, Continued Growth

January 08, 2026

After executing major cruise, cargo and transportation infrastructure projects in 2025, this year the Port of Galveston will complete several current projects and plan for a new era of growth.…

Port Director Message

The Pier 38/39 slip will be filled with dredge materials in 2026 to add cargo laydown area at the Port of Galveston West Port Cargo Complex. The closure structure will be part of a new 1,434-foot-long berth.

Major Cargo Improvements on Track for 2026 Completion

December 22, 2025

While the Port of Galveston made headlines with the opening of its fourth cruise terminal in 2025, next year we’ll celebrate another port milestone – completion of major improvements at…

Site Alerts

Sign Up For Port News

Enter your information to receive news about our port.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Details

Cruise
Parking Help