SST Events    

2025 Events

Dock Party

Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Texas A&M University at Galveston

All are invited to campus from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM to tour the 540-foot training ship and enjoy live music, face painting, barbecue and Blue Bell! All activities are free and open to the public. Tours are offered first-come, first-serve. All ship tours require closed-toe shoes. No skirts or dresses, please. Ship tours are only available for those five years old and up due to safety protocols.

Sail Away Flotilla

Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Texas A&M University at Galveston

The Sail Away Flotilla is an annual Galveston Campus tradition to wish cadets fair winds and following seas as they embark on their summer sea term. Join friends, loved ones, industry supporters and former students to escort cadets, faculty and crew aboard the TS Kennedy through the Galveston Ship Channel.

Please keep in mind, all maritime operations are fluid and subject to change with little notice so plan to be flexible. The departure date and time may vary based on a variety of conditions beyond the control of the academy. We will provide notice on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to communicate any changes in date, location or time. No RSVP is required. 

Launching, recovering and docking at the Galveston Campus Dock is strictly prohibited. 

Homeward Bound

Thursday, July 24, 2025
This event is by invitation only

As we welcome them back to Aggieland by the Sea, cadets will share firsthand experiences from their journey while guests enjoy an unforgettable day aboard the TS Kennedy. Aptly named "Homeward Bound," this event allows our Aggies to share a glimpse of their lives over the past months with family, friends and loved ones. This year's Summer Sea Term took Texas cadets to ports in New York City, NY; Belfast, NI; Halifax, NS and Portland, ME, with a final stop in Houston for families and friends to board the ship for the trip back to Galveston.