Carnval Vista in Galveston

I want to watch the Vista arrive in Galveston on 9/23. Does anyone know about what time it will get there? Also, can anyone local tell me the best place to watch it sail in?

Thank you!

Pier 21 is right next door to the terminal. If you want to see her sail in as she is coming into the channel, your best bet would be to go down by the Ferry landing on Ferry Rd, or go over to Pelican Island and see if you can get a good view from right outside Seawolf park (don't remember what the view of the channel is like from outside the park). You might be able to get a good view (at a bit of a distance), simply by driving down to the tip of the island at Fort Jacinto, but with the ship coming in so early, it will be dark and you may not be able to see much. Sunrise is forecast for 7:08am.

Be advised that there is a 60% chance of thunderstorms for Sunday as well. I'm not a local, but I love going to Galveston and have a pretty good feel for the island.

Thank you for that great information! I appreciate you!

630 I have heard is it's arrival time

Also http://www.galveston.com click "connect" tab. They have video cams all over the island. The "Cruise Video cam" is the best for sail in & sail away.

The marina cam is good to see the ships when they spin around to face the other direction.

In person is better

I want to watch the Vista arrive in Galveston on 9/23. Does anyone know about what time it will get there? Also, can anyone local tell me the best place to watch it sail in?

 

Thank you!

You missed it.

So... it might rain. It will be crowded either way. Here's what works for us.

Drive down 45S and continue on Broadway. Turn left on 19th and go right towards the Oil Rig Museum. There are few spaces there with a lock box pay system that takes $5. You can walk right on the cement dock in front of Olympia Grill and Willie G's with a spectacular view of the ship and where it will turn around.

The weather and tides will play a factor if they turn the ship around early of at sailing.

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You might be able to get a good view (at a bit of a distance), simply by driving down to the tip of the island at Fort Jacinto, but with the ship coming in so early, it will be dark and you may not be able to see much. Sunrise is forecast for 7:08am.

When Disney Magic arrived in Galveston a few years ago a lot of people turned out to watch her arrive. I was one that initially watched from the end of the seawall near Fort San Jacinto. You are correct that you really only see the ship from a distance from there. The good thing was that it's far enough from the pier that I had time to drive over, park near The Strand, and still have time to walk over and watch her dock. It wouldn't be worth watching from near Fort SJ this time since it will still be dark.

Thanks!!