Galveston Wharves

Galveston Wharves is the public port authority for the Port of Galveston, a self-sustaining city entity that leases and maintains cargo facilities on Galveston Harbor and runs four cruise terminals. The port sits at the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, has been a maritime commercial center since 1825, and is the fourth most popular cruise home port in the U.S., serving almost 4 million passengers a year. Its mission is to reinvest port revenues into economic growth, jobs and sales tax revenue for the community.

The port handles cruise parking reservations, cargo and vessel business, shipping, ground transportation permits and leasing. Visitors can find a parking map, arrival and departure help, and a military discount is listed for disabled veterans. The main office is at 123 Rosenberg Street in Galveston, and the cruise parking help line is staffed 8 AM to 5 PM daily.