Port Facilities

The Port of Galveston's facilities are located:

• 9.3 miles from the open sea, or 30 minutes sailing time
• Alongside the the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
• At the entrance to Galveston Bay
• On the north side of Galveston Island, with property and facilities on adjacent Pelican Island

Galveston Channel

The Galveston Channel:

• Has an authorized minimum depth of 45 feet
• Is 1,200 feet wide at its narrowest point
• Provides direct access to the open Gulf of Mexico

Cargo Pick Up and Delivery Information

For more information about cargo pick up and delivery, please contact the Port of Galveston at (409) 766-6169.

For General Information

For more information about the Port's facilities, please contact the Port of Galveston at (409) 765-9321.