a-tx-brit Posted August 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Galveston visitor parking. Planning a wedding aboard the Mariner, does anyone know if there is parking for guests who won’t be cruising? Thanks. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snedecor Posted August 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2012 There is metered parking in the Strand area "shopping area" a couple of blocks away from the terminal. There are also parking lots that will allow you to park all day for a fee (can't remember the daily rate, sorry). The closest one I can think of is for the restaurants around pier 21. It's not too bad. It's probably a 1-2 block walk to the eastern-most edge of terminal 1. However, you check in at the western-most edge of the terminal, so you will be walking about 3 more blocks distance at the terminal building. If most in your parties are able-bodied, you'll be fine. Do a google search for: Cruise terminal 1, Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, and it should show you better than I can explain it... Mariner may go out of terminal 2, if that's the case, you're looking at 2-3 more blocks walking. Terminal 2 is farther from parking meters on the strand, and there's not as much around it in the way of private, short term parking. Good luck, and congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-tx-brit Posted August 23, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks,snedecor. Knew I'd find an answer here! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted August 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2012 There is no parking charge at the meters to park downtown on Sunday. The lots at Pier 21 have 3 hours free with vaildation from one of the restaurants. Then is it $4/hour thereafter with a max. of $16. There is a parking lot at the corner of 25th and Strand. Don't know what they charge but it has to be comparable to other lots in the vicinity and it is nearest to both cruise terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 24, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Wedding guests should be able to be dropped off at front of terminal with no issue and the driver then drive out to Harborside and be able to park at his choice and walk back! On the north side of Harborside (port side) there are walk ways at 25th St into terminal areas and vehicular and walk way entrances at 22nd 21th and 20th and pay parking lots in the 24th or 23rd to 20th blocks north of Harborside (port side). There are also parking lots on south side of Harborside and on Strand and 25th. After wedding and off ship go to restuarants like Olympia Grill, Fishermans Warfh, Willie G's, have drink , have parking tickets validated, and watch ship depart and wave good bye to friends! :D Houston Map PDF Download Houston-area map in PDF Format: Houston Metro Galveston Island Map PDF Download Galveston-area map in PDF Format: Galveston (Color Hi-Resolution) Main entrance to cruise terminal for vehicular is 22nd and Harborside!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 24, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2012 The restaurants mentioned are on port with the best views of the ship and departure. They are at 21st and 22nd piers. We like olmpia the best! Then if you like drive to Seawall Blvd and to east end of blvd and east beach and watch ship in Galveston channel turn into ship channel where you have great close view of ship in channel thru jetties and out to sea! See maPs and google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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