puddytat

I did more research following everyone's suggestion.  Seems like the the best option for a family of 4 and above, it is the cheapest to use LYFT.   For a couple, a Princess transfer is probably the best bet with the peace of mind.  I found the price  the transfer service from IAH is 79 ish per person, excuse me if I am slightly wrong, I just remembered I did the calculation in my head and figured out it was way to much for my group. But I am also did not continue to research if Princess transfer will work if your arrival/departure day is not on the embarkation/debarkation.

Thank you all for responding to my question.  I will look into hiring a service. 

We are having a family of six going and would like to know the cost pp for the Princess transfer from the port to Houston airport.  Thanks in advance.

Our tour in May went well.  Driver Alfredo and guide Nunzia was friendly and courteous.  They made sure every one on the list(all 14) found them in the busy port of Naples. Our expert guide Bruno in Pompeii was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the experience unforgettable.

I agree with all the comments. It really is very personal. I would say if Hawaii is all you want, then that 5+5 days seemed to be a lot of waste. But most people chose this itinerary is because they enjoy or don't mind the cruising experience.

We have been to Hawaii often both land based and cruising, toured almost every corner of the four major islands and developed our favorite things to do on each of them. Then we like to spend the relaxing days on the ocean, reading, wandering, eating, watching shows, and enjoy musics, while our kids playing in the pool or Kid Club. When the ship docks, we go do one or two of our favorite things on shore. So cruising to us is more like what you don't have to do while vacationing. And sailing out of San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge when the city is starting to lit up is an amazing experience by itself.