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Thank you so much for the tips!! Which magnetic hooks?

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We have 28 month old twins we're looking to do the same on Oasis in March. Question did you duck tape up a sheet as a 'divider'? Smart!

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Stupid question, where do you get the bottled water from that IS included with the package? Can you request extra bottled water from your room attendent? And I'm assuming no issues taking it off the ship at port?

So crazy!! Can't wait, Oasis 3 more weeks

If your on Royal they have luggage valet. You fill out and form and pay to have your luggage taken directly to the airport. You don't see your luggage again until your at your home airport.

I had stuck my two cents here before the CC database crashed yesterday but my comment disappeared.

 

First of all, the search function hasn't been working consistently right for a while. I've searched a board or thread with exact wording of something I've seen and gotten no results.

 

I think the reason this question keeps being asked is that the answers seem so unsatisfying to those of us flying in. (For the record I haven't yet flown to Houston yet - but with my cruise OCD I've read everything I can find in preparation for our May Navigator cruise).

 

I compare HOU to Galveston to MCO to Port Canaveral. Almost exact distance and time of drive with no traffic (approx 45 miles/minutes).

 

At MCO, we stepped out of the terminal, walked to the car rental, and were on our way in 15 minutes. After spending the day last minute shopping, sightseeing, etc, we drove to the drop off point and immediately were shuttled to the ship 5 minutes away. All this for under $80 for an SUV. (Sedan was quite a bit less, but we had 4 adults that don't know the meaning of packing light :) )

 

In comparison, at HOU there are only 2 agencies that allow a one way dropoff. Avis is a $35-40 cab ride back to the port. Enterprise is on Galveston but closes at noon Saturday, useless for those sailing on Sunday or wanting return rental. There seems to be a huge surcharge to rent from the airport, which requires a shuttle anyway.

 

Most of the airport shuttle vans have 3 departure times, which we would just miss or have to wait for 2 hours. The cruise ship transfers go to IAH not HOU.

 

Our best bet seems to be a taxi or car service for approx $200 for 2 round trip. That's OK, but more than likely we won't sail from Galveston again. I guess there are enough Texans to fill the ships without us!

 

 

 

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I couldn't agree more, transportation is a huge pain in Galveston. We're going down 2 days prior as we wanted to spend a little time in Galveston first however it's a huge pain. In our case Enterprise is already out of cars for May! Sooo Avis it is.. in Texas City. Hoping there are some big changes to come with this big port update. Otherwise I agree it's a pain and expensive. ugh.

To us Carnival is the motel 6, and Royal is Marriott. Unless your talking Allure/Oasis, then hands down Royal.

The class of people you deal with/see on Carnival is the biggest difference, also their ships are so gotty IMO. The service is also much better on Royal. Again agree with others, you get what you pay for.

We've stayed at the Courtyard Marriott on Seawall, its at the far end of the seawall but we enjoyed out stay there in October. We have already reserved the same hotel for our upcoming cruise next month. The staff was very friendly and helpful, they offer free parking for the cruise and even provide a prompt shuttle service to/from the port.

Ekkk how is April cheaper then May?! Would have thought May would be more expensive due to spring break cruisers?!

Wow, great pricing! Might have to jump ship from our current reservation the previous week, same ship.

Was looking forward to Honduras, little french key! But I also love saving $900...

How many days until your next cruise?????? Hopefully it's soon, as I know we all enjoy time spent on the open seas.

 

I only have 78 days until my cruise, and I am already getting ancious to go. I wish it was sooner, then the time on the cruise would just crawl so it seemed longer, lol.

A week from today!!!! Can't wait to see the Allure for the first time!!! YAY!:D

Good find~ Thanks! :D