About Cruise Park
CRUISE PARK 2815 HARBORSIDE DR. GALVESTON, TX 409-354-8787
Cruise Park opened in 2011. Located on the main thoroughfare (Harborside Drive) between 28th and 29th streets. across the street from the port. Locally owned and operated.
UPDATE ******NOTICE******
Carnival Cruise Line has announced cruises will resume August 1, 2020.
Royal Caribbean has also announced that they will resume cruises August 1, 2020.
May 20, 2020: Royal Caribbean has issued this official update: "Given ongoing global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of most sailings through July 31, 2020, with the exception of sailings from China, which will be suspended through the end of June."
Reservation desk remains open for your convenience.
Official CDC ANNOUNCEMENT
Citing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an extended “no-sail” order for cruise ships operating out of U.S. ports that could remain in effect into middle of July.
The CDC said the order would stay in place for at least 100 days unless the U.S. government determines the coronavirus outbreak is no longer a public health emergency. The order also can be rescinded or modified in advance of 100 days by the CDC director.
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You can check parking space availability for your cruise at the booking calendar.
Regular Parking accommodation is for 7 night cruises (Sat to Sat) and 7 night cruises (Sun to Sun). Sorry, lot is not open for parking for cruises beginning Monday through Friday.
(7 nights) for RCCL cruises
(7 nights) Carnival cruises
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Cruise Park is a Park & Walk lot. No shuttle is provided to or from the cruise terminal.
*** From our lot, distance to the cruise terminal pedestrian crosswalk at 25th Harborside Drive is 1400 feet - That distance is about 5-7 minutes walk, average pace, along New Strand. From there you can cross the street to get to your cruise ship.
Look at the Google map at the top. The "satellite view" gives an excellent orientation of the area.
We suggest to read the reviews, look at the photos, check our map for our location, decide if dropping off passengers and baggage at the terminal is a workable plan, then book to reserve your 7 nights parking for $64.25. Thanks for considering Cruise Park!
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INFORMATION FOR FIRST TIME CRUISERS:
Galveston's Cruise Ship Terminals operate almost in the same manner as many Airport Terminals. Passengers are screened and baggage x-rayed. That being noted, what should you do with your large size baggage before going to passenger check-in? Without question, (per the cruise lines) it has to be checked at baggage to be x-rayed before being taken aboard ship.
(Recommended action before parking) You can drop-off passengers and larger size baggage at the terminal. Just drive to the terminal where your ship is docked. The cruise lines have porters for your convenience, if needed.. This can be done from the comfort of your vehicle before parking. After taking advantage of the drop-off, most customers appreciate that the cruise lines offer this assistance.
Over-size baggage must be checked at "baggage." Only smaller sized items will fit thru x-ray machine at passenger screening. Also, your passengers may go to security check-in while you park. Usually that may be easier and more convenient for everyone. It won't take long to rejoin your party after parking. The cruise terminal is a relatively small facility and easily navigated. Basically, no one becomes "lost."
Reservations may be made now for August, Sept, October, and thru December 13, 2020, for 7 night cruises beginning Saturdays or beginning Sundays.
Saturday and Sunday Hours at the Lot: OPEN 7:00 A.M. Close 2:00 P.M.
BOOKING CALENDAR NOTATION
"If a Saturday or Sunday is half red and half green (in that order) on the booking calendar, you can reserve parking for the week that is green. If the Sunday is totally red, parking is not available for that date."
