Carnival Jubilee parking at Galveston means a Port of Galveston lot near Cruise Terminals 25 and 28, or a private lot close by. Port lots run about $179 to $240 for a 7-day cruise. Portside is expanding to Galveston, so join the waitlist for a reserved spot near the terminal.
Carnival Jubilee sails year-round from Galveston with Carnival, typically from Cruise Terminal 25. Carnival's newest Excel-class ship and one of the largest sailing from Texas. Portside is not at Port of Galveston yet, so join the waitlist for a reserved spot near the terminal.
Carnival Jubilee is a year-round Carnival ship at Port of Galveston. It is Carnival's newest Excel-class ship and one of the largest sailing from Texas. Carnival is Galveston's largest year-round operator, sailing to Mexico and the western Caribbean from Cruise Terminal 25. Most Carnival Jubilee guests reach Galveston by car, driving in from Houston, League City, Texas City and Dickinson and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a shuttle is in demand here.
Carnival Jubilee typically departs from Cruise Terminal 25 at Port of Galveston, Galveston Cruise Terminals on Harborside Drive, at the east end of the island where I-45 ends. Assignments shift by season and sailing, so confirm the terminal on your boarding pass. Knowing it ahead of time lets you plan the drive and the drop-off before you leave home.
Carnival ships use Cruise Terminals 25 and 28 (Port of Galveston), and the port's own lots are the main option. The Express Lot is the closest port lot, steps from Terminal 28 with no shuttle. The SMP Garage at 25th Street and Harborside Drive is the covered choice, also with no shuttle. Economy Lots A and B on Harborside at 33rd Street are the lowest port rate and include a free shuttle.
| Port lot | Getting to the terminal | 5-day cruise | 7-day cruise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Lots A and B | Free shuttle | $129 | $179 |
| Express Lot | Walk, no shuttle | $151 | $210 |
| SMP Garage (covered) | Walk, no shuttle | $172 | $240 |
Lot locations: Port of Galveston cruise parking. Prices with taxes and fees: Cruzely, October 5, 2026. The port prices by availability, so get a current quote before you sail.
Private lots sit close to Terminals 25 and 28 as well, but the port says it is not affiliated with them. Portside has no Galveston lot yet, so the waitlist below is how to hear when a reserved option opens.
On-site parking at Port of Galveston runs about $20 to $35 a day depending on whether it is covered or uncovered and which lot you choose, while private off-site lots typically run from about $17 to $19 a day before taxes and fees. Most Galveston lots charge by operational day, which is the number of cruise nights plus one, so a 7-night sailing is billed as 8 parking days. On a full Carnival Jubilee embarkation day the closest spaces go first, so a guaranteed reserved spot is worth locking in.
Portside is not at Port of Galveston yet. Joining is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near the terminal and hold a spot for you before you sail.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingMost Carnival Jubilee guests use a Port of Galveston lot near Cruise Terminals 25 and 28. The Express Lot and the SMP Garage are a walk from the terminal, and Economy Lots A and B on Harborside at 33rd Street use a free shuttle. Your boarding pass shows the terminal. Portside has no Galveston lot yet, so join the waitlist for a reserved spot.
For a 7-day cruise, Cruzely's October 2026 guide puts the port lots at $179 in the Economy Lots, $210 in the Express Lot and $240 in the covered garage, with taxes and fees included. A 5-day cruise is $129 to $172. The port prices by availability, so reserve through its site to see the rate for your own sailing.
No. Carnival does not run the lots. The Port of Galveston runs them, and it says its cruise parking is the only operation affiliated with Carnival. Private lots nearby are independent, and the port is not responsible for vehicles or transport at those lots. Port reservations can be changed or canceled up to 24 hours before sailing, with a $10 cancellation fee.
Carnival Jubilee sails from Galveston year-round. Schedules and itinerary lengths change, so check Carnival's own site for your exact sailing and count one parking day more than your cruise nights. Join the Portside waitlist 90+ days ahead so we have time to hold you a spot if a lot opens.
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Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.