Cruise Terminal 16 (MSC & Norwegian) Near Port of Galveston
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 16 (MSC & Norwegian) at Port of Galveston.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
Address: 1602 Harborside Drive. Terminal 16 is between the downtown terminals (25/28) and Terminal 10. Serves MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. Follow signs from Harborside Drive — the terminal has its own dedicated entrance.
Parking
Terminal 16 Parking Garage (1602 Harborside Dr) is steps from the terminal — park-and-walk convenience. Note: Clearance height is 6'8" — oversized vehicles should use nearby surface lots. Reserve online at portofgalveston.com.
Check-In Tips
- MSC guests: Complete check-in through the MSC for Me app before arrival
- Norwegian guests: Use the NCL app for online check-in and digital boarding passes
- The parking garage puts you steps from check-in — convenient for families with luggage
- Watch the 6'8" clearance if you have a tall vehicle — surface lots available as alternative
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
Terminal 16 is between downtown and the west end — plan your stops accordingly. CVS on Broadway or Walgreens on Seawall are your best bets for any forgotten items. The terminal itself has basic amenities.
Local Tip
Terminal 16 sits at 1602 Harborside Drive between the downtown terminals and Terminal 10, serving MSC and Norwegian. The attached parking garage gives you true park-and-walk convenience — steps from the terminal — but watch the 6'8" clearance if you're in a tall vehicle. Reserve parking at portofgalveston.com. CVS on Broadway and Walgreens on Seawall are your best drugstore stops before heading in.
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