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Carnival Tropicale Reservations Now Open, Setting Sail in 2028

September 10, 2026

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE PRESS RELEASE -- PAPENBURG, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026 – Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also…

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Public Invited to Port Mobility Open House Oct. 1

September 08, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (Sept. 9, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves will hold a public meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Cruise Terminal 16, 1602 Harborside Drive, to share highlights, answer questions, and get public input on the port's mobility projects. A presentation will be made at 5:30 p.m. Port staff will man stations with displays and be available to answer questions and discuss the port’s various studies and projects related to…

Port Director Message

More than 200 people attended a public meeting in early 2026 to learn about the port's updated long-range master plan.

Public Input Helps Shape Port of Galveston Future

September 08, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- As the Port of Galveston grows, community and stakeholder engagements have and will continue to be a priority.  We’re a…

Port Director Message

West Port Cargo Complex in August 2026

Port Reports Progress on Major Priorities

August 31, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- It’s turning out to be another exciting growth year at the Port of Galveston. I’m proud to share our progress…

Port News

Port Negotiating Terms of Proposed 5th Terminal with Royal Caribbean Group 

August 26, 2026

Icon Class Ship to Homeport at Pier 14 Terminal GALVESTON, TX (Aug. 26, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves, a major U.S. cruise home port, is in discussions with Royal Caribbean…

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Margaritaville at Sea has a fleet of three ships

Port Welcomes Margaritaville at Sea as 7th Cruise Line

August 25, 2026

New cruise service to begin in 2027, expanding cruise options for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S. GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Port of Galveston is welcoming Margaritaville…

Port News

Port Adds $28,000 to Maritime Education Endowments

August 25, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees is continuing its investment in the future of the maritime industry with $28,000 in additional contributions to maritime education endowments at Texas A&M University at Galveston and Galveston College. The Wharves Board recently contributed $18,000 to its endowment at Texas A&M and $10,000 to its endowment at Galveston College. The funds are net proceeds from the port’s Maritime Day and scholarship luncheon…

Transportation

Cruise passengers crossing Harborside at 25th Street to board a Carnival ship.

$7.4M in Grants to Improve Mobility, Safety

August 21, 2026

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 21, 2026) – With a boost of $7.4 million in grant funding, the Port of Galveston is investing more than $8.5 million in six new projects to continue…

Port News

MSC Seascape docked at Cruise Terminal 16 at night

Fitch Upgrades Port Revenue Bond Rating on Cruise Growth, Strong Financial Performance

August 19, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (Aug. 20, 2026) – Fitch Ratings has raised its rating on outstanding Galveston Wharves revenue bonds to ‘A+’ from ‘A’. Approximately $198.5 million in bonds were issued in…

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