Chartered in 1839, Galveston
Island, located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, was the
principal port into the southwest during the 19th century. This coastal town has
experienced a recent revitalization, making it one of America’s newest beach
resorts. Better than the beautifully restored Victorian architecture of its
historic downtown district, is the southern hospitality of Galveston’s
residents.
Galveston Island offers something for everyone! Spend the day at a sun-filled
beach, venture into a tropical rain forest, experience life on an offshore rig
or take a trip into the future in space. Galveston Island offers a wide variety
of activities for every age and is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon or
weekend.
Galveston Island's climate during the winter months ranges from the very
infrequent 50's to the low 80's. The Island features beautiful Gulf sunsets and
beaches, with a wide variety of shopping, historic homes and museums and
fantastic dining. In fact, Galveston Island has over 550 designated historical
landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places and over 1500 restored
historic homes. The Island offers over 95 shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Driving Directions - From Houston, take
I-45 South across the Causeway. Once on the island, take the first exit to
Harborside Drive. Continue east on Harborside Drive towards downtown. The Ship
Terminal is on the left at 25th Street. The parking lots are on the right just
before 25th Street
The parking lots are located just
4/10 of a mile from the Cruise Ship Terminal. The parking lots are paved,
drained, fenced, and lighted. Gates will be locked upon vessel departure and no
entry will be available on non-cruise days. Lots are to be monitored by Port
police every two hours.
- NORTH PARKING LOT - Has the
capacity to accommodate 401 vehicles
- SOUTH PARKING LOT - Has the
capacity to accommodate 577 vehicles.
Parking Fees - The
cost is $8 a day and is payable at time of initial parking in order to
facilitate a seamless passenger return process.
Shuttle Service -
After parking, the driver may bring carry-on luggage and board one of five
30-passenger shuttles departing parking lots every 7 to 12 minutes to return to
the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Passenger Drop Off -
Port police will direct vehicles to the passenger drop off area near the
veranda, which is located on the south side of the Cruise Ship Terminal. At the
passenger and baggage drop off, the driver of the vehicle will be instructed by information provided by Port personnel to
proceed to 25th Street (Rosenberg Avenue) to exit the terminal area and proceed
to the remote parking lots.
Traffic Flow - This
system is similar to remote parking arrangements in airports and cruise ship
terminals throughout the U.S.
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