How Cruises Saved Texas' Only Cruise Port From Bankruptcy

3 days ago · Texas' Port of Galveston almost filed for bankruptcy in the 1990s. Its CEO credits the booming cruise industry for saving the port.

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Can you cruise from Texas from Galveston?

When it comes to cruising from Texas, sailing from the defunct Bayport Cruise Terminal may seem like ages ago. In fact, its sister-port Galveston has grown so large and popular that some people may not even realize there were cruises offered from another nearby port. ...

Are cruise lines expanding in Galveston Florida?

Cruise lines are expanding their presence in Galveston, Florida, located near ports in Mexico and Central America, to attract more Midwest guests. Galveston Wharves courtesy photo. By Robert John Mihovil. Cruise lines are increasingly sailing out of Texas' only cruise port, the Port of Galveston. ...

How much did Texas spend on a new cruise terminal?

The Texas port spent $53 million expanding Carnival's cruise terminal in 2023, a year after Royal Caribbean opened a $125 million terminal. A fourth new, $156 million terminal is set to open for Norwegian and MSC's ship in November. ...

Does Texas have a cruise port?

Texas — known for chili, cowboys, and increasingly, cruises. America's cruising culture is irrevocably intertwined with Florida. No other state has seven cruise ports, including the three busiest in the world, and an established grip on the nearby leviathan Caribbean cruise market. What the Sunshine State doesn't have, however, is Galveston. ...

Does Galveston have a cruise terminal?

Today, Galveston is now the only port offering sailings for the tens of millions that live within the state. But it wasn’t that long ago that it had competition from the Bayport Cruise Terminal. What Was the Bayport Cruise Terminal? ...

Does Princess sail from Galveston?

Norwegian will place one of its newest ships — Norwegian Prima — at the port as well, and Princess also has plans to start sailing from the island. Today, Galveston is now the only port offering sailings for the tens of millions that live within the state. But it wasn’t that long ago that it had competition from the Bayport Cruise Terminal. ...