port of galveston

Galveston's getting a brand new cruise ship in 2028, and it's bringing some serious family fun with waterpark slides and adventure courses.

Picture this: sun-soaked decks, laughter ringing out, and a record-breaking cocktail count. History is made as a Gulf Coast cruise smashes a booze consumption record.

Planning a cruise from New Orleans or Galveston? A major cruise line has just made a big change that could save you from last-minute travel headaches.

As the cruise industry continues with record growth, some surprising changes are on the horizon. Here’s what future travelers need to know before setting sail.

A major cruise line has pulled a popular Caribbean port of call from its list of stops for the remainder of 2025 into 2026.

How would you like to take a cruise where you speak the language, your money is good, and the food is what you'd make at home only better.

The deadline to have a Real ID or Star ID in Texas is Wednesday, May 7th. If you don't have that enhanced Texas ID can you still board a cruise ship in Galveston?

The addition of another year-round cruise terminal should offer Louisiana vacationers even more options when it comes to selecting a cruise vacation.

If you have booked passage on an upcoming cruise out of Galveston, Texas you might want to call the cruise line. Which ships and sailings are affected?

Louisiana travelers with cruise plans out of Galveston Texas need to check the status of that cruise. A major cruise line has cancelled multiple voyages.

If you're contemplating packing for your Texas cruise vacation this spring, go ahead and leave these eight items out. You can't bring them on board in Galveston.

If you're cruising out of Texas in the next few months, make sure you make these adjustments before you set sail, unless you want a very expensive surprise.

Texas-based cruises will no longer offer this dining option to guests on any sailings out of the Lone Star State. You can get it on the docks but not on board.

Texas cruise guests who have booked a balcony stateroom in 2025 will want to be aware of the major policy crackdown by cruise lines that serve Texas ports.

Louisiana cruise guests who have booked a balcony stateroom for any cruise in 2025 should be aware that all major cruise lines will enforce this policy.

A major cruise carrier that serves the Port of Galveston has quietly made a change in their buffet policy. Some Texas cruise guests say the change is annoying, until they understand why.

Texas cruisers sailing from the Port of Galveston can save as much as $1,000 on every cruise they take. You just have to know the "tricks" to saving while sailing.

A major cruise line that serves the Port of Galveston has announced a policy change regarding balcony staterooms onboard. Texas cruisers should review the policy before booking their itinerary.

The Allure of the Seas, once a fixture in the Port of Galveston, was involved in a crash earlier this week. The incident was captured on video.

Texas couples heading to many popular cruise ports in the Caribbean in 2025 could be forced to pay an additional fee of nearly $100.