How many cruise terminals does Galveston have?
- Galveston has 4 cruise terminals
- All cruise terminals are on Harborside Drive
Where’s my ship?
Unless there’s an unexpected outage or needed repair at a terminal, you will find your ship at:
- Terminal 25 or 28 if you’re sailing with Carnival, Princess, and Disney. These lines use both. The terminals are next to each other, so you simply walk over to the right terminal if you get dropped off at the wrong one.
- Terminal 10 if you are sailing with Royal Caribbean
- Terminal 16, still in construction, if you are sailing with MSC Cruises or Norwegian Cruise Line
If there are two ships from the same line, the bigger ship will be docked at each line’s main terminal listed above and the smaller ship will most likely be at Terminal 28. Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ships (like the Allure, Harmony, Symphony) will be docked at Terminal 10 and Carnival Cruise Lines’ Excel Class ships like the Carnival Jubilee will be at Terminal 25.
What address should I use as destination for Google Maps or Uber/Lyft?
Cruise Terminal 25 (old name: Cruise Terminal 1)
Used mostly by Carnival Corporation ships and closest to the shops and restaurants in downtown. It is home to Carnival Jubilee, the made-for-Texas Excel class-ship that can hold 6,600 passengers.
Address: 2502 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises (select sailings)
- Disney Cruise Line (select sailings)
Cruise Terminal 28 (old name: Cruise Terminal 2)
Yes, it looks like that. I was in a moving car on the other side of the road when I took this photo, but there's really nothing more to Terminal 28. It's a box with x-ray machines inside. Nothing to write to your followers about.
Address: 2702 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
Cruise Terminal 10 (aka Royal Caribbean Terminal)
The nicest Galveston terminal so far, but furthest from downtown. It has plenty of insta-worthy spots like the giant propellers hanging from the ceiling, the Galveston Beach Trio sculpture, a huge Royal Caribbean logo and 10 times nicer waiting area compared to the older terminals.
Address: 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550
- Royal Caribbean International
Cruise Terminal 16 (aka MSC Terminal)
Should be the latest and greatest from MSC Cruises. Opens in November 2025. Will update this post with photos and additional info as soon as available.
Address: Still in construction, official address not yet available
- MSC Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
Good to know for some, useless info for others:
At the time of writing, this elevated pedestrian walkway to cross Harborside Drive to and from Terminal 25 is used only by ghosts. It's a sign holder at best. It has been closed for decades. Use the crosswalk at street level.
