Press Room

  1. CARNIVAL VISTA SETS SAIL FROM GALVESTON

    The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that Carnival Cruise Lines newest, largest, and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista, sailed on its first voyage from its new homeport today Sunday, September 23. Read on...

  2. PORT PROMOTES MILUTIN to DIRECTOR of PORT OPERATIONS

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  3. PORT OF GALVESTON BOND RATING UPGRADED by S&P GLOBAL

    Standard and Poor’s Global (S&P Global) recently announced an upgrade to the Port of Galveston’s bond rating from a “BBB+” to an “A-“. The new investment grade rating has a stable outlook. Read on...

  4. SHIP CALLS and CARGO VOLUMES CONTINUE to GROW

    The Port of Galveston announced on Thursday strong results for the month of June 2018. Read on...

  5. PORT OF GALVESTON ASSISTS IN GUATAMALAN VOLCANO RELIEF EFFORTS

    The Port of Galveston assisted in coordinating the shipment of relief supplies for families displaced by the volcanic eruption in Guatemala. Read on...

  6. PORT OF GALVESTON WINS THREE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS

    Port Recognized for Exemplary Public Relations Read on...

  7. FIFTY CLUB HONORS PORT POLICE OFFICER

    Garrison Clay "Officer of the Year" Read on...

  8. SHIP CALLS AND CARGO VOLUME ON THE RISE AT PORT OF GALVESTON

    The Port of Galveston announced on Wednesday strong results for the month of March 2018. Read on...

  9. PORT RECEIVES HIGHEST REWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

    The Port of Galveston was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). Read on...

  10. PORT OF GALVESTON CELEBRATES 3RD ANNUAL PORTS DAY

    The Port of Galveston is proud to mark April 5th as Western Hemisphere Ports Day. Led by the AAPA, the Port joins hundreds of ports in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, to highlight and celebrate the value of ports. Read on...

  11. HARBORMASTER RECEIVES PUBLIC SERVICE COMMENDATION

    Mr. Brett Milutin, the Port of Galveston’s Harbormaster, was recently recognized by the United States Coast Guard for his service to the regional port community during Hurricane Harvey. Read on...

  12. GALVESTON ISLAND PORT OF CALL COMMITTEE STEAMS AHEAD

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  13. 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW

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  14. PORT OF GALVESTON ENDS YEAR WITH CRUISE MILESTONE

    Sets Record for Most Passengers and Sailings in One Month Read on...

  15. PORT OF GALVESTON WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

    GALVESTON, Texas (December 18, 2017) – The Port of Galveston welcomed its newest staff member today. Laura C. Camcioglu is the Port’s new Director of Administration. Read on...

  16. CCL TO INCREASE CAPACITY ON SHORT CRUISE PROGRAM FROM GALVESTON WITH ARRIVAL OF CARNIVAL DREAM

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  17. VISION OF THE SEAS SETS SAIL ON FIRST CRUISE FROM GALVESTON

    GALVESTON, Texas (November 7, 2017)- Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas began its home port seasonal sailing itinerary from the Port of Galveston with a 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on Monday, November 6, 2017. Read on...

  18. PORT OF GALVESTON APPOINTS NEW PORT DIRECTOR

    Rodger Rees Named New Port Director Read on...

  19. PORT OF GALVESTON MAJOR ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTOR TO NORTH AMERICA'S CRUISE INDUSTRY

    Study Shows Significant Increase in Cruise Activity Read on...

  20. PORT OF GALVESTON AWARDED $1 MILLION FEDERAL SECURITY GRANT

    The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Read on...