Royal Caribbean Port Galveston Cruise Terminal, Parking & Embarkation

[@topherbec7578]

Thanks for the parking details. You are the only reviewers that I have found that covered it.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a great cruise!

[@CivilGrenade]

Thank you for this video. I am much better prepared. This is so much more organized and less chaotic then the Carnival terminal at Galveston.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment and have a great cruise!

[@katrinaassoumou6400]

Wow! Thank you for this detailed parking choices. I often wondered about the parking arrangements for passengers if they drive. Amen

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Thank you very much Katrina for watching & commenting! 😊

[@pgrutube]

So I just booked the Lot 10/North Lot. Previously I've booked Flagstaff covered parking with a shuttle. The two issue I've had before with parking is 1) the wait times getting back to the parking lot at the end of the cruise can be 10-20+ mins. 2) I have difficulty getting into/out of the shuttles. With Lot 10 we can short walk directly to our car and get out of there. No waiting around and dealing with crowds. No shuttle to deal with. It cost a little more but that's saved as there's no need to tip anyone.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Sounds like a good decision! 👍

[@jld1260]

This has been so helpful thank you so much! Going on Harmony of the Seas in December and while we are super familiar with cruising out of Galveston, this will be the first time with Royal and not Carnival!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thanks for the comment! 😊 It's going to be an amazing cruise on the Harmony!

[@tyblack3487]

Absolutely love videos like this especially when it's an unfamiliar area...thanks!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Thank you very much for commenting! 🙂

[@BlakkFlaggMusic]

Thank you very much for all of the detailed information. I feel like I know exactly what to expect now.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad to hear it- didn't want anyone to go through the stress we had lol. Have a great cruise! 🙂

[@Miguelruiz20]

This is fantastic info! Straight and to the point!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thanks! Glad it's helpful 🙂

[@nidiavega4052]

Thanks for the info! First time cruising and I was so nervous since nobody was talking. About parking.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're very welcome- have a wonderful first cruise! 🙌

[@emjayemjayhawk]

This is a super helpful video! I've been binge watching quite a few of your videos over the past few days and really appreciate all the thoughtful detail y'all include.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- happy to hear that! Have a wonderful cruise! 🙂

[@derrick1542]

Thanks so much for this video! This is exactly the info I have been looking for

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a great time!

[@lawrencef7360]

Thanks for this video! I recently booked Allure for September and had no idea about how parking at the new terminal works. We normally use Park N Cruise which isn't an option for Terminal 10 since they have no shuttle. Since it wasn't a huge difference in price between all the Terminal 10 lots, I just booked the North Lot.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thanks for the comment! Happy to hear the video is helpful! 🙂

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Thanks for the parking info.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- have a wonderful cruise!

[@DineshYadav-jm7nu]

Thanks very good information , only parking is confusing❤❤thanks lot

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- have a wonderful cruise! 😊

[@happycola2689]

Our family planning Jan 2024 cruise with Royal Caribbean. Thank you for a detail parking info.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thanks for the comment! 😊

[@rickdeleon3776]

Thank you for this video!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- have a great cruise! 🙂

[@gilflowers1045]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You bet- thanks for the comment!

[@runawayvaca]

thank you for this!! I'm escorting a group this May and this info is SO helpful!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Happy to hear it's helpful- thanks for the comment! 😊

[@Thegyspy111]

This was such helpful information for first time cruisers like my husband and I

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful! Have an amazing first cruise!

[@sampaiz3138]

Helpful video thank you! My fiancée & I are talking about a cruise on Royal Caribbean for our honeymoon. Though we just got engaged New Years Day '23 so it's still in the works. And neither of us have ever been on a cruise ship before.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Congratulations!! 🙂 A cruise would certainly be an amazing way to spend your honeymoon. Glad the video is helpful- thanks for commenting!

[@jeanettegraham9440]

Thank you for posting! Great information.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thanks for commenting! Happy to hear that it's helpful! 🙂

[@MimiBrumfield]

Great video! It was so helpful to me and my clients! :)

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Happy to hear that! 😊 Thanks for the comment!

[@hellomimi9089]

Thanks for the info! Our cruise will be in May and we make a reservation on N lot.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a great time! 🙂

[@farishamaryali4520]

So helpful!! Thank you so much

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're so welcome- have a great cruise! 🙂

[@laughremixsquad]

This is awesome! 👏🏻 thank you❤

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! 😊 Have a wonderful cruise!

[@kashanamccauley6850]

Thank You

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure 😊

[@JoseMartinez-je7wy]

Thank you for the information . It's a big help

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a great cruse! 🙂

[@abelvillarreal7958]

Excellent

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thanks! 😊

[@LongTimeCruisers]

Thanks so much for this really well done video! I've been looking, almost daily, for a video showing the arrival at Terminal 10 so that I'm in the know for my Feb. cruise. Lots of videos for the terminal but none with detailed info about the arrival at the terminal. Your details are exactly what I was looking for! 💜🛳

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you very much! Yeah with this brand-new terminal we didn't want others to run into the same problem we did, so happy to hear that it helps! 😊

[@michellestevens2454]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a wonderful cruise! 🙂

[@anthonyonthemove]

VERY good info! Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- have a great cruise!

[@kayel4487]

Very helpful!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@sallylewis5332]

Very helpful information. We haven’t sailed from Galveston yet but will reference this video when we do. And thanks for showing Joanne eating something at the very end. 🤣

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you very much Sally! More of Joann eating coming very soon 🙂

[@charlayned]

This is great. We only live about 15 miles away but getting offloaded and in is a big production number because I have what I lovingly call my "Behemoth" electric wheelchair that my husband has to offload via ramps. So we need to go up to the drop off to do that and our bags while he goes off to park in the North lot. I really wish I had watched this before I booked the lot, I missed the discounts. Oh well, we're doing it again, I'm sure. Last year we went on Adventure of the Seas out of Galveston. I have a 32 inch stainless water bottle that I carry literally everywhere because my medication makes my mouth very dry all the time. Last time, the security guy was going to make me dump it out to go in. I managed to drink enough to hand it to my husband to dump, but the security guy laughed, saying that if I could drink that much of it, I could go on through. I'm hoping your comment about more than 4 oz is going to help. Did you happen to notice if there was bottled water in the vending machines? We're leaving the 30 May for the 7-day and I'm busy doing last minute stuff. Thanks for the video!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thank you so much for the comment! 😊 Yeah they shouldn't be making you dump out water- like you we also bring in a stainless steel water bottle that is usually still half-full at that point, and never had an issue. I think they're more concerned about guests sneaking in alcohol, so at worse you can have them smell it and it shouldn't be a problem. And yup they were selling bottled water at the fast drinks vending machine. Have a wonderful cruise!

[@EftonGeary-gk9lx]

This was great info! Head out on the Allure next month and was trying to decide which lot to use. By the way, I notice in your video at 3:12 that there was a sign to the right of your arrow that says Parking 14 with an arrow pointing straight ahead. Still a bit confusing though.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're very welcome- have a wonderful cruise! 🙂

[@JBlaze03]

Thank you for the informative video. Now I know which lot I am parking in.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- thanks for the comment! 🙂

[@TotallyAwwwesome]

Awesome video--thank you!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment! 🙂

[@you11114]

Very easy to follow. Thanks

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Glad it was helpful- thanks for the comment!

[@lovermonkey]

Thank you very much for the video.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thanks for commenting! 🙂

[@pennyhinson4949]

Oh wow, thanks to let me know the 411 of the new RCCL terminal.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure-thanks for the comment! 😊

[@sbohlar]

Thank you!! We are driving to Galveston and heading out on a 10 day with RC. I was wondering about the parking.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- glad the video is helpful! Have a wonderful cruise! 🙂

[@ginareale5327]

Great job!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂

[@texasgirl8446]

I always park at indoor parking they do the same thing. But the shuttle buses load our bags right were the porter is to take our luggage and put them on the carts and when the cruise is over there is always a shuttle bus waiting to pick us up. Thanks for the info

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thank you very much for sharing your experience!

[@TcOkie57]

I am a new subscriber would like to thank you for all the information that you work so hard for to put on here for everybody I wasn't aware of this port so I definitely going to check into it and take a cruise on on the 7-Day Cruise if possible never been on this ship before so I can't wait to check all the things out I just don't know where to call or who to call to get prices on the ship itself and the name of the ship thank you so much for for all the information that you have given God bless from the state of Oklahoma Latin Okie

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure- thank you so much for the comment & subbing! 😊 Happy to help as we want fellow travelers to avoid our mishaps. Have a wonderful cruise on the Allure- you're in for a great time!

[@karenglaicar5486]

Gŕeat info but it still looks confusing to me. Where would you leave your luggage? Would taking a taxi to the port be easier? Thanks for showing/sharing this info.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Anytime! 🙂 I should've been more clear but you would leave your luggage with a porter at the area called "Luggage Dropoff" (5:10) at the terminal on the outside.

[@peter39501]

I really enjoy your videos as I think others do too. You seem to be an expert on cruises. What do you use to book your cruises. I have usually gone with Costco or something similar. You might even consider booking a family and fans cruise where your subscribers can all join in the fun. Keep up the good work!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you so much- will do! 😊 We usually use a company called Crucon but we also use others depending on the amount of OBC.

[@peter39501]

@@TravelTouristVideos I signed up for that a long time ago. I think I still get their emails OBC ? onboard charges?

[@lizwasko]

Discount Cruise Parking and other parking facilities are available and have shuttle services.

[@johnorris5680]

Great video. 11 days until Allure of the Seas! We watched all your videos from Allure!! You mentioned Jubilee in the parking video. Are you guys on the inaugural sailing?!?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you very much! 😊 Nope not on that sailing but hopefully get to cruise on the Jubilee in the future. Have a fantastic cruise on the Allure- she's an amazing ship!

[@settle42]

Kind of seems like there was a marker for the Pier 14 as Parking 14. Other than that thank you so much for this guide it helps out tremendously.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment, and have a wonderful cruise! 🙂

[@ruel1072]

..but at 3:15, the street sign on the traffic signal clearly shows an arrow (to go straight) with "Parking 14" next to that arrow.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Yes you're right- though it would've been nice to have a sign on the right side before the intersection because by instinct you'd look toward the terminal. On the shuttle we spoke to several other people who said they had trouble finding the lot (lot 14) as well.

[@davidtiner4094]

I use private parking several blocks away and we are taken to the terminal on a bus. This company picks us up after the cruise at the terminal and delivers us to our car. The cost is about, $80.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

That sounds like a good deal- what was the company and was it for 7 days?

[@colinhowse5130]

​@@TravelTouristVideos can you give me the name of the company and what is their address

[@TravelTouristVideos]

@@colinhowse5130 sure the address to the terminal is: Port of Galveston - Pier 10 1402 Harborside Drive Galveston, TX 77550 Phone number: 409-682-3157

[@InnerStones]

Thanks for the informative video! Were they enforcing assigned port arrival times or could anyone show up anytime?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're very welcome! Nope we've never seen them enforce those times. You can show up earlier no problem which is what we've always done. Have a great cruise!

[@nicki1651]

Thank you, love the video. So we can take a yellow taxi to the terminal? I have heard that some terminals don't allow taxi's or Uber. I appreciate the information.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you! 🙂 Yup there's no restriction for taxi or uber at the terminal.

[@EftonGeary-gk9lx]

Does any parking lot have an advantage in exiting the area faster once you leave the parking lot to go home? Meaning avoiding congestion on the way out. Also, would it be better to drop our luggage off before we park? We have a family of six.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

I would imagine the lots further away would be quicker. But I don't recommend dropping off luggage first since it's super congested around the terminal building- you'd experience the wait we had to endure. Though if you must drop them off 1st then it'd be about an extra 30 minutes, but worth it if the luggage is too much for your family to carry.

[@EftonGeary-gk9lx]

@@TravelTouristVideos Thanks for the info. I ended up getting a covered parking spot in the north lot. Up until yesterday, there were none available. So when I saw it, I grabbed it before it was gone. Paid a little more, but I did manage to get a $15 discount on it. And now, we are right at the terminal. One more question. What is the best way to get into the north lot? Royal Caribbean circle or way?

[@cahoonm]

Thanks! Do they offer wheel chairs?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You bet! They do offer wheel chair assistance- just let them know 30 days advance: www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/accessible-cruising/additional-assistance

[@tammyd7400]

You can even take your own wheelchair if you like. Scooters are also ok up to a certain width due to hallway width and doorway widths. I would suggest you book an accessible cabin so that you have plenty of room to drive your scooter into the cabin, because regular rooms just don't have enough space and you're not supposed to leave scooters in the hallway, because it restricts traffic flow and makes it hard for the room stewards to get their carts thru . . . Some people still leave scooters in the hallway, but it is discouraged. I think people just don't realize how difficult, if not impossible, it will be to drive thru a non-accessible cabin door, so by the time they find out, it's too late, they and the scooter are already on the cruise ship.

[@jennisteve]

Thank you for this video. I reserved pier 14 indoor parking, however, I don’t see any indoor area where you parked? Did you see the indoor facility?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! The Pier 14 indoor lot wasn't finished when we went, but apparently it's been open for a few months now. There's a new coupon code as well for $5 off: MEMORIALDAY23

[@jennisteve]

@@TravelTouristVideos thank you for the reply and the coupon code ! I already prepaid and booked with another coupon code but I appreciate it! The video was very very helpful 🙂

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thank you so much! 😊 Have a fantastic cruise!

[@mickyuan1952]

@@TravelTouristVideos Do you have any other coupon code?

[@bettytaylor2494]

In assume the elevator inside the terminal is near the escalator ? Will be using mobility scooter .

[@TravelTouristVideos]

It sure is! Have a great cruise!

[@seastheday956]

Question: will they let you check in before 9:30-10 and let you relax in lounge until boarding begins? Our driver is dropping us off early, so they can pu disembark group.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

That's a bit early, but you should be able to get in and wait at the second level lounge area after the last guests have disembarked hopefully by 10 am. Have a great cruise!

[@bettytaylor2494]

Is it a long walk from north parking to the terminal ? Also ate porters available there to help w luggage ? Hard to juggle everything when two hands are on a scooter . 😮Thanks !

[@TravelTouristVideos]

It's a bit of a walk, but you and your luggage can be dropped off and then the car can then be parked. You would check your luggage with porters outside the terminal and the luggage would be delivered to your room before the ship sails.

[@zane767]

Is the north lot in reasonable walking distance? I have a 2 and 4 year old with me

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Probably a 10 minute walk, though if you have another adult traveling with you, you can drop them off and then park.

[@kimberlymouser9943]

Thank you for the informative video! I found a code “INDOORPARKING” for $20 off when I selected indoor parking at pier 14 lot.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Our pleasure! Wow that's a nice discount- thanks for sharing!

[@jduffin]

What time was your check-in time

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Don't remember exactly- 12 PM? If you show up before the check-in time it's not a problem.

[@donnaholmes8921]

We have to reserve parking ahead of time?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

It's a good idea as it will save you time, and the parking lot you want might be sold out by the time your cruise starts.

[@claywood2169]

Did you have a dinner package?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Nope not for this cruise- usually we find the food at the main dining room is pretty good, though occasionally we'll try out one of the specialty restaurants.

[@angelaherring5443]

Do they provide shuttles from the parking lots.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

They sure do! It was odd though that they also posted taxi prices to drive from the terminal to the parking lots even though the shuttles are free.

[@angelaherring5443]

@@TravelTouristVideos I’d wait for the shuttle. Even the tip you give the driver would be cheaper than the taxi.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Agree 100%- that's what we did and we didn't even have to wait as a shuttle was already there.

[@prestonknott4708]

Do you have to have a passport?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Most of the time, yes, but depending on the ports, some cruises might only require a birth certificate, but it's best to have the passport. If there is any doubt, it's best to confirm with your travel agent or Royal Caribbean.

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Got an email from [e-mail] that the newest coupon code is: LOVE2CRUISE23 Save $10 on a reservation at any Port of Galveston cruise parking lot with promo code. Discount is good through Feb 28, 2023

[@TheJaysteppat]

That Promo code is expired

[@TravelTouristVideos]

There's a new $5 off code (from their email): APRILSAVINGS23

[@UniNetwork]

@@TravelTouristVideos Thanks! What a pain looking for coupons, and who knows about those risky websites

[@TravelTouristVideos]

@@UniNetwork Yeah I hear ya- most codes I tried when booking didn't work either. Have a great cruise! 🙂

[@JesusCahue]

SUMMER23 $10 OFF

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gmbh8443]

Im out 🗿

[@johnahearn3]

SUMMER23 code good through June 30,2023 for $10 off any parking

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Nice- thanks for that!

[@gmbh8443]

8:15 what is that kind of muster station 🗿😡 No LifeBoats?! Or else...mm theres time to ask all my questions 🥲😍

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Yup that's the way it is nowadays- just a place to go if there is an emergency. But there were some lifeboat views in this one and will have more in a future video 🙂

[@gmbh8443]

@@TravelTouristVideos thats not enough 😡 its cuz most ppl have protested against jt 😭😭😭😭

[@TravelTouristVideos]

I actually read that some cruise lines are thinking about switching back to the old way because apparently this new method takes up too many crew members' time for boarding day.

[@gmbh8443]

@@TravelTouristVideos where you read that?! 😳 Also.. ppl Can scam.. by not watching or whatever they needed.. cuz there.. you only need to get scanned by the Crew and nothing Else…. ? Are there no video to watch?

[@TravelTouristVideos]

Forgot where- but it was about Carnival I believe. And yes here you just check-in with the crew and that's it. No video & they didn't show how to put on the lifejacket.

[@MajorMeow]

Great video! Thank you!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You're very welcome- have a fantastic cruise! 🙂

[@markrvp]

Thanks for this video!

[@TravelTouristVideos]

You bet!