More than 300 sickened on Ruby Princess cruise ship, CDC says
Hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill while on board a Princess Cruises ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (more…)
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Hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill while on board a Princess Cruises ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (more…)
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At least two-hundred and nineteen passengers and crew became ill, experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, from a gastrointestinal illness aboard Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess which has returned this morning to Galveston, Texas following a cruise to the Caribbean. (more…)
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Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO, has been honored as the Galvestonian of the Year by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce for positively contributing to the betterment of the region’s business community. (more…)
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As we begin a new year, it’s worthwhile to reflect on the highlights of 2022. For the port, it was a year of major accomplishments and growth. I’m incredibly proud of my dedicated staff, visionary Wharves Board and committed port partners. (more…)
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The Port of Galveston, fourth most popular cruise homeport in North America, celebrated its 1-millionth cruise passenger of the year on Dec. 22. (more…)
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The Galveston Wharves, a major U.S. cruise homeport, and MSC Cruises, a leading international cruise company, are negotiating the development of a fourth cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston. (more…)
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Ruby Princess departed Galveston this afternoon on a 11-day sailing to Mexico and the Caribbean, marking Princess Cruises’ first cruise from Texas in six years. (more…)
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Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the biggest, boldest adventure has arrived. Today, (Nov. 9, 2022) Royal Caribbean International’s new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, opened its doors and welcomed the Lone Star State’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas. (more…)
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The Galveston Wharves, together with Carnival Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, Royal Caribbean Group, Shell Trading (US) Company and Texas A&M University at Galveston, will work toward potential solutions to develop environmentally beneficial shore power at the Port of Galveston through a non-binding memorandum of understanding. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group’s soon-to-debut, state-of-the-art cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas, is forging connections with the local community by celebrating local art and culture. (more…)
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CRoyal Caribbean Construction Update: New Galveston, Texas, Terminal Nears Completion
The Port of Galveston is investing an estimated $33 million in cruise-related infrastructure projects as the demand continues to grow. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group’s new Galveston terminal, which is opening Nov. 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. (more…)
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“As the cruise industry continues its strong recovery from the peak of the pandemic, the Port of Galveston is expected to set new records in 2023. This is important for the port and the community because our cruise sector generates more than half of our revenues”. (more…)
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“You’ve got to spend money to make money. This old saying certainly applies to the Port of Galveston’s cruise business. We’re investing an estimated $33 million in cruise-related infrastructure improvements now to reap many more millions in future revenues and economic growth for our community and region”. (more…)
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“Since becoming certified in the Green Marine program in June 2021, the Galveston Wharves and its partners are making progress in realizing long-term changes to protect the environment.” (more…)
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“Our waterfront skyline is changing as construction of the Port of Galveston’s third cruise terminal progresses at Pier 10. The dramatic 68-foot-tall building front will be faced with colorful blue panels, vertical accent windows, and the distinctive Royal Caribbean anchor logo”, says Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO. (more…)
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On the heels of the rave reviews of its newest ship Mardi Gras, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its third Excel-class ship – to be named Carnival Jubilee – will be delivered in 2023 and based in Galveston, Tex. (more…)
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The Port of Galveston, the fourth most popular cruise port in North America, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 14, to mark the start of construction of Royal Caribbean International’s new $125 million cruise terminal. (more…)
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Carnival Breeze returns to service today when it departs on a four-day cruise from Galveston, part of its popular schedule of short cruises from that port. The ship is the line’s third to resume service, following the sailings of Carnival Vista from Galveston and Carnival Horizon from Miami in early July. (more…)
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To celebrate Carnival Cruise Line’s resumption of guest cruises from the U.S., Carnival President Christine Duffy, Carnival Vista Captain Andrea Catalani and local officials led a “Back to Fun” ribbon-cutting ceremony officially welcoming guests back on board. (more…)
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