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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA historic Texas cruise hub where history and culture live on

Galveston

Galveston · United States · View on map

A historic port town on the Texas Gulf Coast and a major departure port for Mexico cruises. Nineteenth-century Victorian architecture, beaches, historic Strand attractions, and family-friendly Moody Gardens add to its relaxed Texas atmosphere.

Port location

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Galveston · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 50,000
Population
A subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild. Watch for the hurricane season (summer to autumn).
Climate
English (Spanish is also used)
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
April to June and September to November (warm, though some of these months fall in hurricane season, June to November)
Best time to visit
Local food
Gulf shrimpfresh Gulf seafoodTex-Mex cuisinebarbecue
Sights
The Strand Historic DistrictPleasure Pier amusement parkMoody GardensBishop's Palace
Monthly average high / low temperatures
17°
9°Jan
19°
11°Feb
21°
15°Mar
25°
17°Apr
28°
22°May
31°
25°Jun
32°
27°Jul
33°
26°Aug
31°
24°Sep
27°
20°Oct
22°
15°Nov
19°
10°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GALVESTON · about 1.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.80
Water 500 ml
$5.25
Coffee
$12.50
Inexpensive meal
$5.00
Local beer
$6.22
Big Mac

Prices in Galveston. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
75–90 min

About 92 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Oct 2028

6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston

Carnival Jubilee/ Carnival Cruise Line
Galveston›Cozumel›Costa Maya›Galveston
Indicative fare
From $679.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
6 nightsRound trip · 2 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Sep 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston

MSC Seascape/ MSC Cruises
Galveston›Costa Maya›Roatan›Cozumel›Galveston
Indicative fare
From $299.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Galveston

Norwegian Viva/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Galveston›Cozumel›Harvest Caye›+2›Galveston
Indicative fare
From $739.00
Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Galveston, Texas”, “Port of Galveston” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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