Galveston
Texas’ Historic Island City
Approx. 12 hours
Flight from LondonAvailable direct to IAH
Approx. 13 hours
Flight from ManchesterAvailable indirect to IAH
Air/Cruise Ports & Distances
📍George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
70 miles to Galveston - Approx. 1 hour 15 min drive 📍Galveston Cruise Terminal
0.5 miles to Downtown Galveston - Approx. 5 min drive or 10 min walk🔑 Key Selling Points
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Rides, games and cotton-candy fun all set over the Gulf waters. It’s nostalgic, lively, and a favourite with families.
Moody Gardens
Glass pyramids house a rainforest, aquarium and discovery centre. It’s part science, part spectacle, and always engaging.
The Strand Historic District
Victorian buildings turned into shops, galleries and restaurants give this district a charming, walkable feel. It’s where the city’s past meets its social heart.
Galveston Beaches
From lively stretches with water sports to quieter sands, the island’s shoreline is perfect for sun, surf and strolls.
Dolphin Tours
Cruises from the harbour often spot dolphins leaping through the wake. It’s a simple excursion that always delights.
🏨 Recommended Hotels
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston – On the Beach
Family-friendly hotel with pool and beach right across the road.
📍Seawall Blvd
Beachfront, Pool
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Beachfront resort with tropical pool and relaxed dining.
📍Seawall Blvd
Beachfront, Pool
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel
Historic boutique with elegant rooms steps from the cruise port.
📍Downtown
Close to Cruise Port, Central Location, Boutique, Historic
Grand Galvez Resort & Spa
Iconic Gulf-front hotel with spa, pool, and grand historic charm.
📍Seawall Blvd
Beachfront, Luxury, Spa, Historic