Located on the Gulf Coast, Galveston was established as a major commercial port during the 1800s. It’s home to amazing architecture, with each building having its fair share of history to tell. The town is also known for its long seawall, which offers you amazing gulf views. After grabbing your Texas-style breakfast at the historic Strand District, you can explore the museums, amusement parks, well-preserved Victorian mansions, attractive beaches and tasty seafood restaurants that Galveston has to offer. When you are done exploring the best attractions in Galveston, it is now time to set sail from this historic jewel and enjoy a cruise. Check out some of the best day cruises in Galveston, Texas.
1. Explore the area while on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
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Posted by Vadim Troshkin on Sunday, 4 March 2018
Before coming to an end to your vacation in Galveston, Texas, one activity you have to enjoy before going back home is sailing on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This is an activity that takes about an hour of your time. During this trip, you get to hop aboard a replica of a paddlewheel boat that was built in the 1980s. Colonel Paddlewheel Boat features two spacious rooms, namely The Texas Room and The Galveston Room, which are available for private parties. The Texas Room can host up to 240 guests while The Galveston Room hosts up to 200 guests, making both rooms perfect for social gatherings. If you’re planning to book this cruise, do note that the departure times are subject to change due to weather conditions, and boarding normally starts 30 minutes before sailing, with gates closing 20 minutes after.
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Address: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554, United States
Website: Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Price: Adult: 12.95 USD, Child (ages 4-12): 10.95 USD, Senior (ages 65 and up): 10.95 USD
2. Discover historic towns in near Galveston
Posted by GalvestonCruises.com on Sunday, 23 June 2013
GalvestonCruises.com is a local corporation whose main focus is to arrange sailing trips from the city of Galveston. Whichever cruise you’ll prefer, you’re guaranteed to have enough time to stop by various towns and shop for jewelry, native handicrafts and popular souvenirs in selected shops and boutiques. If you’re a history buff, you’ll love the cruise that passes through ancient Mayan ruins, where you can explore the thrilling remnants of a once-great civilization. Water sports lovers are also not left behind as they can enjoy several activities including windsurfing and scuba diving.
GalvestonCruises.com
Address: 523 24th St, Galveston, TX 77550, United States
Website: GalvestonCruises.com
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 7:30am - 7pm; Fri: 7:30am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4pm;
3. Discover dolphins tours on BayWatch Dolphin Tours
Posted by Baywatch Dolphin Tours on Sunday, 8 March 2020
You can find BayWatch Dolphin Tours at Pier 21, which is located in front of Harbor House Hotel. This family-operated business is known for offering boat tour services at an affordable price. Normally, this tour takes about 45 minutes to complete, during which you can learn a lot of things and spot dolphins. On this tour, you’ll go on a spacious and safe 34-foot longboat, which has a 36-passenger seating capacity. This tour is highly recommended for groups of friends, families, and even groups of co-workers. Given its spacious nature, the boat is also a perfect venue for events such as birthdays, get-togethers, family reunions, team building activities, or any other occasion you can imagine. Visitors are always allowed to bring their own food and drinks onboard.
BayWatch Dolphin Tours
Address: 2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, United States
Website: BayWatch Dolphin Tours
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
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4. Go on a romantic cruise
Posted by iCruise.com on Thursday, 7 February 2019
If you have always dreamed of discovering the Bahamas or the Caribbean, iCruise is more than willing to make that dream come true. It does not matter how long you want your cruise to be — be it four days long or a week-long — iCruise will make sure that you have a chance to discover amazing locations as you relax and take a break from your usual, hectic daily routine. Additionally, if you prefer a much longer cruise and would want to travel somewhere else like Spain, cruises from Galveston, TX available for you to book all year round. All you have to do is to look at iCruise’s calendar of cruises leaving from Galveston.
iCruise
Website: iCruise
Opening hours: 24 hours.
5. Enjoy attractions near the city with Cruises From Galveston
Shake up your weekend routine and escape from the weekday rush with a cruise to your preferred destination by enjoying the services offered by Cruises From Galveston. No matter where your destination is, you’re sure to experience a genial atmosphere on board, complete with good service and excellent food in all of the company’s available ships. The cruise is known for its unique kids’ club spaces, modern adult areas and Alaska itineraries. Even though the services offered do not include many adventurous attractions, such as waterslides or Ziplines, this experience is good for families, thanks to the friendly crew and other passengers you can socialize with. Limited optional dining is also available.
Cruises From Galveston
Website: Cruises From Galveston
Opening hours: 24 hours
Explore Galveston, Texas in a unique way
If you are done exploring all the highlights, worry not. There are still a lot of things for you to discover nearby. For some fun and unique activities, book one of the cruises above, and explore attractions you’ve never seen before.
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