THE Port of Galveston set a record last week, welcoming its 1.5 millionth cruise passenger of the year. The mark breaks Galveston’s previous record, set last year, and sets it on track to reach more than 1.6 million passengers by the end of 2024. A family aboard Disney Cruise Line’s...
THE Port of Galveston set a record last week, welcoming its 1.5 millionth cruise passenger of the year.
The mark breaks Galveston’s previous record, set last year, and sets it on track to reach more than 1.6 million passengers by the end of 2024.
A family aboard Disney Cruise Line’s recent four-night cruise on Disney Magic saw the destination break its record, with Galveston Wharves Port Director & Chief Executive Officer Rodger Rees on hand to congratulate the milestone passengers.
Galveston’s growing popularity as a homeport is seeing newer and larger ships sail to more destinations.
The port will open its fourth cruise terminal in Nov 2025, a US$156m complex, which will include on-site parking.
“The port’s continued growth as a homeport is great news for avid cruise travellers, for local people who work in cruise-related jobs, and for the entities that benefit economically, including suppliers, maritime services, hotels, restaurants, shops and other businesses,” Rodger Rees enthused.
