Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Galveston from the best seat in the house—on the water! The Galveston Historical Harbor Tour takes you on a 45-minute narrated cruise through the island’s fascinating past and stunning harbor views.

As you glide across the harbor, you’ll hear captivating stories of Galveston’s role in Texas history, the maritime legends that shaped the Gulf Coast, and the tales behind its most famous landmarks. From the tragic hurricane of 1900 to the booming port era, this tour brings history to life in a way you’ll never forget.

Highlights include:

A scenic cruise through Galveston’s historic harbor

Expert narration packed with local history and legends

Stunning views of the harbor, ships, and wildlife

A fun, family-friendly experience for all ages

Perfect for history lovers, families, and anyone wanting to experience the real Galveston, this tour offers a unique perspective of the island’s past while enjoying the fresh Gulf breeze.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Restroom on board

Bottled water

What To Expect

Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

You will see the history of the Galveston Harbor

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Galveston Historical Harbor Tour – Maritime & Heritage Cruise

Reviews

5.00

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Captain Ben is Awesome!
258amberf,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Ben was wonderful . He had a great sense of humor, very friendly and played great music! Relaxing and enjoyable tour. Saw dolphins, learned a little about the tall ship and battleship and even saw a concrete ship.
Treat Yourself To a Nice Time
tracil640,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The dolphin/history cruise is a nice way to spend 45 minutes. It is entertaining as well as informative - I am a local and saw things, such as the cement ship shipwreck, that I had never seen before. Captain Adam was humorous and knowledgeable and presented the information in a fun, easy to understand format. The only negative was fighting the traffic from all the cruise ships to get there but considering the experience as a whole it turned into a minor inconvenience. Treat yourself to a nice time and take this cruise.
A beautiful ride on the Galveston Bay. Highly recommended.
Tom B,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. A lot of information was explained. We had the chance to see some dolphins. There was great music & I was inspired so much that I had to get up & dance. Some ladies wanted to join me.
Totally worth it
Q2321ROdesirees,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun! Great way to spend the day & learned lots. The captain was very friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. Lots of dolphins jumping. Highly recommend.
Gulf trip
b0bc0leman,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After having to reschedule our trip, we were more than satisfied with the trip and the captain. We would definitely recommend this trip to our friends.
Great adventure!
Tour650308,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very fun and entertaining experience. Our guide did a fantastic job! We will definitely be back! We had family in from out of state. They really enjoyed the tour as well!
Captain Andy and crew are the best
453delainec,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very enjoyable experience. We actually didn’t go on the historical tour, but the dolphin tour. Captain Andy made it entertaining for both kids and adults. We not only got to see dolphins, but we got a mini History lesson. Thanks again, Captain Andy and crew.
Meant to get on...
Nancy W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Meant to get on historical cruise but ended up on dolphin cruise. Still was fun. The guide was fun and so good with the kids letting them set on the captain seat with him
Amazing information and awesome fun! Highly Recommended!!!
Rich R,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome trip! I have been on the other one before with a competitor and this experience was much, much better. They were very knowledgeable about Galveston and its history and the time flew by. Highly recommended! I learned so much about Galveston that I did not already know
Take the Tour!
AngelaH3129,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’ve been coming to Galveston for years and this was our first time taking the Dolphin Tour. We were excited to try something new in Galveston and we were not disappointed! Definitely a neat experience (so many dolphins) and a great way to see Galveston from a different and new viewpoint as someone who has been going to Galveston for 40+ years! 10/10 recommend.