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Port of Galveston cruise port

Port of Galveston Port Timeline

Ship visit history and traffic patterns

73 visits, last 90 days

Last 90 Days

Ship visits by day

Times are Galveston local time (Central Time).

Thu, Oct 22 · 2 calls

Mon, Oct 19 · 1 call

Sun, Oct 18 · 2 calls

Sat, Oct 17 · 3 calls

Mon, Oct 12 · 2 calls

Sun, Oct 11 · 1 call

Sat, Oct 10 · 3 calls

Thu, Oct 8 · 1 call

Mon, Oct 5 · 1 call

Sun, Oct 4 · 2 calls

Sat, Oct 3 · 2 calls

Show 53 more visits

Mon, Sep 28 · 1 call

Sun, Sep 27 · 2 calls

Sat, Sep 26 · 2 calls

Mon, Sep 21 · 1 call

Sun, Sep 20 · 2 calls

Sat, Sep 19 · 3 calls

Mon, Sep 14 · 1 call

Sun, Sep 13 · 2 calls

Sat, Sep 12 · 2 calls

Thu, Sep 10 · 1 call

Mon, Sep 7 · 1 call

Sun, Sep 6 · 2 calls

Sat, Sep 5 · 3 calls

Thu, Sep 3 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 31 · 1 call

Sun, Aug 30 · 2 calls

Sat, Aug 29 · 3 calls

Thu, Aug 27 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 24 · 1 call

Sun, Aug 23 · 2 calls

Sat, Aug 22 · 3 calls

Thu, Aug 20 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 17 · 1 call

Sun, Aug 16 · 2 calls

Sat, Aug 15 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 10 · 1 call

Sat, Aug 8 · 3 calls

Mon, Aug 3 · 1 call

Sun, Aug 2 · 1 call

Sat, Aug 1 · 1 call

Sun, Jul 26 · 1 call

Sat, Jul 25 · 3 calls

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About the data

Ship Traffic at Port of Galveston

Port of Galveston is a turnaround cruise port in Galveston, United States. This timeline lists cruise ship arrivals recorded from AIS position data.

Understanding port visits

A visit is recorded when a cruise ship comes within 30 kilometers of Port of Galveston and stays in the area. Its length runs from the first position in range until the ship leaves.

Planning your visit

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FAQ

Questions about Port of Galveston traffic

How many cruise ships visit Port of Galveston?

Our tracking recorded 73 ship calls at Port of Galveston in the last 90 days, from 7 ships. The number varies by season and cruise line schedules.

Which cruise ships visit Port of Galveston most often?

In the last 90 days, the most frequent callers were Mariner of the Seas, Carnival Dream, Symphony of the Seas.

How is port visit data collected?

Visits come from AIS (Automatic Identification System) ship tracking. When a cruise ship is detected within 30 km of a port, we record the visit automatically.

When is the busiest time for cruise ships at Port of Galveston?

In the last 90 days, Saturday saw the most cruise ship calls at Port of Galveston.

What time do cruise ships typically arrive at Port of Galveston?

Arrival times vary by ship and itinerary. Most cruise ships arrive in the morning, between 6 and 9 AM, and leave in the evening.

Can I track ships arriving at Port of Galveston in real time?

Yes. The live ship map shows cruise ships near Port of Galveston as their positions update through the day.