Where do cruise ships dock?
A. All cruise ships dock within walking distance of downtown. Carnival Corp. ships (those operated by Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises) dock about a block closer than those ships operated by Royal Caribbean. Galveston’s cruise terminal is situated in an old Spanish-style stucco structure built in 1927 that is architecturally consistent with the rest of the downtown. Q. Where do I stay before or after my cruise? A. Accommodations on Galveston Island range from affordable motels to luxurious resort hotels and condominiums with Gulf views. One of the more popular hotels is The Tremont House (a Wyndham Historic Property), which is within walking distance of the port and used in both Royal Caribbean’s and Carnival’s pre- and post-cruise stays. For something more personal, choose one of the island’s historic bed and breakfast inns for a romantic getaway (The Queen Anne, for example, has won quite a few accolades). Q. Where do I find more tourist information? A. Before your trip, co
