Aerial view of Carnival Breeze docked at the Port of Galveston

Cruises out of
Galveston

749 departures from the Port of Galveston over the next 27 months, each with confirmed ports of call. Narrow them down by date, trip length, destination, ship or fare.

Next departure Mariner of the Seas on Thu, Sep 10, 2026

See September 2026 departures Lowest fares

By month 27 months Find sailings that fit your dates. By trip length 4 to 14 nights Match a cruise to the days you can take off. By destination 7 regions Mexico and the Western Caribbean, plus the Bahamas and longer trips. By cruise line 6 lines Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian, Disney, and Margaritaville. By ship 17 ships Passenger numbers and each ship's schedule. By price from $45 a night The lowest starting fares, and what they cost per night.

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All 21 in September 2026

Schedule last updated 2026-09-10 · 749 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

The next cruises leaving the Port of Galveston
Departs	Ship	Line	Nights	Itinerary & ports	From
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 back Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Mariner of the Seas	Royal Caribbean International	4	4-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)	from $678 $170 a night · per person interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 back Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Carnival Breeze	Carnival Cruise Line	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)	Check prices
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 back Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Carnival Jubilee	Carnival Cruise Line	7	7-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)	from $631 $90 a night · per person interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 back Sun, Sep 20, 2026	Symphony of the Seas	Royal Caribbean International	8	8-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day Calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas) · Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)	Check prices
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 back Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Carnival Dream	Carnival Cruise Line	6	6-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Belize City (Belize) · Cozumel (Mexico)	Check prices
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 back Sun, Sep 20, 2026	MSC Seascape	MSC Cruises	7	7-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Utila (Honduras) · Cozumel (Mexico)	from $318 $45 a night · per person lowest available fare, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10 Lowest fare shown
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 back Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Mariner of the Seas	Royal Caribbean International	5	5-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)	from $399 $80 a night · per person interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 back Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Carnival Breeze	Carnival Cruise Line	4	4-Night Western Caribbean Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)	from $593 $148 a night · per person interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10

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10
Thursday · 4 nights
4-Night Western Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas · Royal Caribbean International
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Mon, Sep 14, 2026
from $678
$170 a night · per person
interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
SEP
12
Saturday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Breeze · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico) · Progreso (Mexico)
Returns Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Check prices
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12
Saturday · 7 nights
7-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Jubilee · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Sat, Sep 19, 2026
from $631
$90 a night · per person
interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
SEP
12
Saturday · 8 nights
8-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day
Symphony of the Seas · Royal Caribbean International
Calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas) · Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Check prices
SEP
13
Sunday · 6 nights
6-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Dream · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Belize City (Belize) · Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Check prices
SEP
13
Sunday · 7 nights
7-Night Western Caribbean
MSC Seascape · MSC Cruises
Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Utila (Honduras) · Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Sun, Sep 20, 2026
from $318
$45 a night · per person
lowest available fare, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10

Lowest fare shown
SEP
14
Monday · 5 nights
5-Night Western Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas · Royal Caribbean International
Calls at Costa Maya (Mexico) · Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Sat, Sep 19, 2026
from $399
$80 a night · per person
interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10
SEP
17
Thursday · 4 nights
4-Night Western Caribbean
Carnival Breeze · Carnival Cruise Line
Calls at Cozumel (Mexico)
Returns Mon, Sep 21, 2026
from $593
$148 a night · per person
interior, plus taxes, as of 2026-09-10

See all 749 departures by month Last-minute sailings

Where you can go from Galveston

All destinations

Mexico

350 sailings , 4 to 7 nights · from $319

Western Caribbean

316 sailings , 6 to 10 nights · from $318

Bahamas

60 sailings , 7 to 8 nights · from $618

Eastern Caribbean

9 sailings , 10 to 14 nights · from $787

Southern Caribbean

4 sailings , 8 to 14 nights · from $889

Panama Canal

9 sailings , 10 nights · from $851

Other itineraries

1 sailing , 14 nights · from $982

Starting fares per person, usually for an interior cabin and before taxes and fees, checked 2026-09-10. Fares change often, so check the current price with the cruise line.

Best value per night

Every route by value

A 5-night sailing at $892 costs a lot more per night than a 10-night one at the same price. This table takes the cheapest date on every ship and route and ranks them by fare per night, which is the fairest way to compare trips of different lengths. The median across the whole calendar is $113 a night.

Cruises from Galveston ranked by starting fare per night
Itinerary	Ship	Nights	Ports	From	Per night	Check price
1 7-Night Western Caribbean MSC Seascape Cheapest on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 Check current price →	MSC Seascape	7	3	$318	$45 per night	Check current price
2 5-Night Western Caribbean Carnival Breeze Cheapest on Sat, Jan 16, 2027 Check current price →	Carnival Breeze	5	2	$344	$69 per night	Check current price
3 14-Night Transatlantic Carnival Miracle Cheapest on Thu, May 6, 2027 Check current price →	Carnival Miracle	14	3	$982	$70 per night	Check current price
4 7-Night Western Caribbean Carnival Dream Cheapest on Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Check current price →	Carnival Dream	7	2	$497	$71 per night	Check current price
5 5-Night Western Caribbean Liberty of the Seas Cheapest on Mon, Feb 1, 2027 Check current price →	Liberty of the Seas	5	2	$369	$74 per night	Check current price
6 10-Night Western Caribbean Carnival Miracle Cheapest on Mon, Jan 4, 2027 Check current price →	Carnival Miracle	10	5	$755	$76 per night	Check current price

Ranked on starting fares checked 2026-09-10, divided by the number of nights. This shows how far the money goes, not how good the ship is, and we don't hold ratings or reviews. The port count is there so you can weigh a cheap trip with lots of sea days against a busier one. Fares change, so check the current price with the cruise line.

Before you sail

Where to leave the car, how to get down from Houston, and which of the four terminals your ship uses.

All planning guides →

Parking at the port

More than 5,000 spaces, with lots for each terminal. The port quotes prices through its booking engine and says prepaying online usually costs less than driving up.

Lots and shuttles →

Getting down from Houston

Hobby is about 45 minutes from the port and Bush Intercontinental about an hour and a half. A shared shuttle from either costs $28 each way booked online.

Compare the airports →

Which terminal

Four terminals on Harborside Drive. Royal Caribbean uses 10, MSC and Norwegian use 16, and Carnival and Disney use 25 and 28.

Terminal addresses →

Frequently asked questions

Which cruise lines sail from Galveston?

Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, and Margaritaville at Sea. Between them they have 749 departures on 17 ships from September 2026 to November 2028. Carnival Cruise Line runs the most, with 317.

What is the cheapest cruise out of Galveston?

Among the fares we checked on 2026-09-10, the lowest is $318 per person for MSC Seascape on Sun, Sep 13, 2026, a 7-night trip. That works out at $45 a night. The cheap cruises page ranks the rest.

What is the cheapest month to cruise from Galveston?

September 2026 has the lowest starting fare we recorded, $318 per person. Fares change daily, so use this as a guide rather than a promise.

Are there 3-day or weekend cruises from Galveston?

There are no 2- or 3-night sailings in the schedule we track. The shortest are 4 nights, and there are 134 of them. 510 sailings leave on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. See weekend cruises.

Do I need a passport to cruise from Galveston?

On a round trip that starts and ends in Galveston, U.S. citizens can usually sail with a birth certificate and a government photo ID. Each line has its own rules, and a passport is still the safer choice. Our documents guide has the details.

Which terminal will my ship use?

The port has four cruise terminals on Harborside Drive. Royal Caribbean uses Terminal 10, MSC and Norwegian use Terminal 16, and Carnival and Disney use Terminals 25 and 28. Your boarding documents name the exact one. The terminal guide has addresses and parking for each.

Does Princess sail from Galveston?

Not in the schedule we track. The port lists Princess among its cruise lines, but none of the sailings we follow through November 2028 is on a Princess ship. Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages don't appear either.

Are there adults-only or all-inclusive cruises from Galveston?

None of the ships in our Galveston schedule is adults-only. Virgin Voyages, which only takes adults, has no Galveston sailings here. The fares we show are starting cabin fares, not all-inclusive packages.

How far ahead is the Galveston schedule published?

Our list runs to November 2028. The last few months are thinner because not every line has published that far ahead yet.

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