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AIR / SHUTTLES / PIER INFO

AIR ARRANGEMENTS
Most of us will be attending the 2010 AA International Convention prior to the cruise in San Antonio TX.  We suggest that you purchase 2 one way tickets: one TO San Antonio and one RETURNING from Houston.  Our packages provide the transportation you will need from San Antonio after the convention and the needed accommodations in Galveston before the cruise.

If are coming just for the cruise, you will need to fly into Houston to either:
Bush International Airport (IAH)
Hobbi Airport (HOU)

However we do not book airfare. We like a website called kayak.com which is a great place to shop most airlines at once AND then purchase directly from them which we feel is best. It will even search other search engines like Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity at the same time too if you would like. It's a nice search tool.

TRANSFERS – SHUTTLE SERVICES – 2 Options

Galveston Limo Service (Vans)
This shuttle service is a must if you arriving a day early or staying at least a day late.  The Carnival Shuttle Service is ONLY for the day of Embarkation or Debarkation and ONLY within certain flight times on those days. If you are arriving a day early or departing a day or more after the cruise, we recommend this service.  We’ve had good service in the past. This will require advanced booking and your flight times.

Round Trip Transfer Includes:
(Shuttle Service available for Hobby or Bush International Airports)

  • Shuttle Service from Airport to Holiday Inn
  • Shuttle Service from Cruise Terminal to Airport

One Way Transfer Includes:
(Shuttle Service available for Hobby or Bush International Airports)

  • Shuttle Service from Airport to Holiday Inn OR from Cruise Terminal to Airport


Hobby Airport (HOU) / Shuttle Service

                        One way           Round Trip 
Adult                 $45                   $60


Bush International Airport (IAH) / Shuttle Service

                        One way           Round Trip 
Adult                 $55                   $70


Carnival Shuttle Service

Serving Bush Intercontinental Airport              (IAH)            70 mi / 90 min
The Carnival Shuttle Service is a good and reliable service, but ONLY offered on the day of Embarkation or Debarkation and ONLY within certain flight times on those days.  IF you are arriving on the day of Embarkation before 1:00 pm, we recommend this service.

  • Serves the Port of Galveston from Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Service is $40.00 each way or $80.00 round trip per person
  • Available on days on embarkation & disembarkation only
  • Carnival Meet & Greet Service starts 11:30 am
  • Latest Flight Arrival by 1:00 pm
  • Earliest Flight Departure after 1:30 pm
  • Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport:
  • You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port. Transfer time generally begins around noon depending on flight arrivals.

Serving Hobbi Airport              (HOU)            42 mi / 60 min
The Carnival Shuttle Service is a good and reliable service, but ONLY offered on the day of Embarkation or Debarkation and ONLY within certain flight times on those days.  IF you are arriving on the day of Embarkation before 1:00 pm, we recommend this service.

  • Serves the Port of Galveston fromHobbi Airport (HOU)
  • Service is $30.00 each way or $60.00 round trip per person
  • Available on days on embarkation & disembarkation only
  • Carnival Meet & Greet Service starts 11:30 am
  • Latest Flight Arrival by 1:30 pm
  • Earliest Flight Departure after 1:30 pm
  • Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport:
  • You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port. Transfer time generally begins around noon depending on flight arrivals.

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Parking / Pier Information

Texas Cruise Ship Terminal on Galveston Island
Pier #25
2502 Harborside Drive
Galveston, Texas 77550
Travel Time:

  • 42 miles from Houston Hobby International Airport; travel time is approximately 60 minutes.
  • 70 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport; travel time is approximately 90 minutes.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT: 

  • I-45 South
  • Take Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275)
  • Turn left (East) onto Harborside Drive
  • Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street
  • Turn left onto Kempner/22nd Street
  • Proceed to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25

PARKING: (Rates subject to change by Port Authority)

  • 4-day cruise: $45.00
  • 5-day cruise: $50.00
  • 7-day cruise: $70.00

Port of Galveston Parking Lots A & B

  • Guarded and lighted; 24 hour surveillance and police patrol.
  • Accepted forms of payment: U.S dollars; VISA and MasterCard.
  • Pre-payments may be made by visiting www.portofgalveston.com.
  • No advance reservations required.
  • Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.
  • Vehicles occupying two or more spaces will be charged double the rate.

Embarkation:

  • Luggage must be unloaded at the cruise terminal curbside prior to parking; the shuttles do not handle luggage during embarkation.

Debarkation:

  • Return directly to Parking Lots A and B to retrieve car without luggage and then pick up the guests and luggage at the terminal curbside.
  • Depart the terminal on luggage-capable shuttles; there will be a short to moderate wait time.

    Note: This is only provided in parking lots where luggage drop-off is indicated on the parking lot sign.