After spending five years in Galveston for mandatory maintenance, the TX-10,000, the largest heavy-lift vessel in the U.S., has returned to the water. The massive ship, known for dismantling the Golden Ray shipwreck, is returning to Sabine Pass.
METRO’s repaving project on Washington Avenue moves forward despite a $700,000 Houston-Galveston Area Council mobility study, raising concerns about prioritizing cars over long-term safety and transportation improvements.
For years, luxury cruises were synonymous with Florida’s ports, but now Galveston is emerging as a major cruise hub. With new port expansions, increased cruise line investment, and proximity to millions of travelers, the Texas city is rapidly gaining prominence in the industry.
Carnival Cruise Line has implemented a new age policy for cruises departing from Galveston. Travelers under 21 must now be accompanied by someone over 25, with limited exceptions for married couples and military personnel.
The Wall Street Journal recently "discovered" that Galveston, Texas, is a central cruise hub, treating the news like a shocking revelation. Texans, however, are rolling their eyes—Galveston has been a top cruise destination for years.