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The cruise docs indicated that the transfers were paid for, and the Carnival rep at the airport had our names on a list.

Kim,

We were the Make-A-Wish family!

Of course we're reading:-)

Stephanie

We just got off the Magic yesterday, and used Carnival transfers to get from Houston Hobby to the port. We stayed at Springhill Suites, and the shuttle driver knew right where to drop us back off the next day for the transfer. The first bus arrived upstairs from the port to drop off the first departures around 9:20 or so, and was downstairs ready to board us between 9:30-9:40. We were on the way to the port just before 10.

We had 9, and there were only a few more after us who made it on that first bus. Departure time varies depending on how quickly the bus fills, and the size of buses they contact with varies. We got there early (8:10 or so), as we had a large group and wanted to stay together--and there were already several groups waiting. If we had waited until 10 to arrive and check in (as suggested), I'm not sure what time we would have made it to the port, as I don't know how long that next bus waited.

They had multiple buses waiting when we got off the ship yesterday

We were back at the airport by 10:30 or so, but I think that may vary a good deal depending on how long it takes you to get luggage and get out of the port.