You can launch your intercontinental travel journey from Galveston, Texas. Cruise lines originating from the Port of Galveston comprise Carnival and Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines. The Galveston cruise ship port is stationed southeast of Houston, about 70 miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport and 40 miles from William P. Hobby Airport. Its two terminals are based on the north side of Galveston Island at Piers 25-27. The Galveston cruise terminal serves as one of two ports of departure and arrival for Houston, TX. The other is Bayport cruise terminal.
While traveling throughout the United States to get to Galveston, Texas, kick start your travels by staying in some great condo rentals. A quality accomodation will start you off on the right course so that by the time your cruise starts, you are not a bundle of nerves.
While standing by for your cruise to set in motion, there are a few worthy sites to visit in Galveston. Located in the historic port of Galveston, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the story of a rich legacy of seaborne trade and immigration. The Texas Seaport Museum is quarters of the celebrated 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. You can look at the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been specified as one of America’s Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. You can also look for ancestors with a one of a kind computer database containing the names of more than 133,000 immigrants who entered the United States through Galveston. Admission comes with self guided tours of the Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa, a theater presentation and access to the Galveston Immigration Database.
Charming and historic bed and breakfast inns are an additional chance for gaining a traveling education while embarking on your travels. Most inn owners know every historic facet about their bed and breakfast and take pleasure in sharing its history with you over breakfast.
Visitors to the Port of Galveston will enjoy visiting Moody Gardens as an additional destination. Moody Gardens is a non-profit tourism multiplex operated by the Moody Foundation. It features three main attractions that include an aquarium, the rainforest, and discovery/science regions as well as an attraction called Palm Beach. The Aquarium is one of the biggest in the world and is residence to about eight thousand species of fish and other sea life from the Pacific, Antarctic, and Caribbean regions. The Rainforest includes tropical plants and animals and displays a bat cave within waterfalls, trees and plants. The Discovery area consists of science oriented activities and exhibits that include computers for kids. Palm Beach is a landscaped section, primarily for kids, with sandy areas and freshwater lagoons. There is even a 72 par golf course for the adults.
The Port of Galveston is an exciting, attraction filled destination with many gorgeous beach rentals in itself. Fresh, delectable sea food restaurants are waiting for your arrival and prepare your appetite for the interesting cruise ahead.