Galveston Transportation Tips by H-TownJourneyman Top 5 Page for this destination

Take A Cruise!

In recent years, the Port of Galveston has become a popular departure & arrival point for many of the biggest cruise lines in the world. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity cruise lines all use Galveston for cruise vacations all around the world, including the Caribbean, South America, and the Atlantic. In most cases, using Galveston as a port can be relatively cheap, and with the Strand district directly adjacent to the port, you can enjoy a little shopping, dining, and entertainment before or after your trip as well!

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Type: Ship/Boat

Website: http://www.galvestoncruises.com/

Bolivar Ferry

If you are coming to Galveston by car from east Texas, or while on the island you are looking for a little something out of the ordinary to do, the Bolivar Ferry is a short but fun alternative. The ferry runs between the eastern end of the island and the western tip of the Bolivar peninsula. The trip takes about 10-15 minutes to cross the 2 1/2 mile channel, and pedestrians as well as cars are able to board. There are some nice views of Galveston Bay from the ferry, and quite often dolphins can be seen following along it's route. If coming from Galveston, the Bolivar peninsula has some great seafood restaurants, as well as some nice beaches such as Crystal Beach. And best of all, it's completely free to ride!

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Type: Ship/Boat

Website: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/MNT/ferryops/ferryops.htm