The charming city of Galveston in Texas offers something for everyone. Discover the fascinating history of this former pirate den, admire the Victorian buildings in the city centre and enjoy the undiluted beach life.
Cruise destination Galveston
Jean Lafitte was a pirate in the Caribbean Sea, involved in hijacking ships. Island city Galveston was his home base for a long time. Book a pirate tour to learn all about this illustrious past. Today, Galveston is a civilized city with a pleasant atmosphere, boasting many historic buildings and gorgeous mansions in the city centre.
Galveston is a great place to spend some time during your Caribbean cruise. Go to Moody Gardens, for instance, which guarantees hours of entertainment. This vast complex houses three pyramids. One of them is an aquarium, where you learn all about the marine life of the Pacific, Antarctica and the Caribbean, among others. But there is also a zoo with tropical animals, from monkeys to birds. And a water park with slides. Pleasure Pier on the beach is also worth a visit for its roller coasters and other attractions. End the day by the pier at one of the many restaurants to enjoy a cocktail or some freshly fried fish.
