GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I will be sailing out of Galveston January 11, 2015 on Royal Caribbean's Navigator. It has been several years since I have sailed out of Galveston and would like some guidance. I will be driving from Oklahoma on interstate 45 The day before. A couple of places I have checked on in Galveston are already booked. I am not opposed to staying in the Houston area or even a little north maybe Huntsville or Conroe. I also need information on parking at the port. I wouldn't mind a park and stay situation in Galveston if I can find one under $200. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Bunches!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted April 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2014 A lot of the hotels in Galveston have great deals for cruisers. Stay the night, leave your car for the duration of the cruise, and free shuttle to the cruise port. The San Luis is one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkmom514 Posted April 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) There should be a good selection of hotels in Galveston for under $200 at that time. Some will have free parking and/or a shuttle. We're going in a couple of weeks and are staying in Texas City. It's about a 20 minute drive to Galveston from there. We're parking at Galveston Park 'N Cruise across from the port (outside: $55/wk, inside: $65/wk). EZ Cruise is a little cheaper, but we have a brand new car and want indoor parking. You can usually get a promo code for EZ Cruise. Edited April 25, 2014 by mkmom514 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramaofthepast Posted April 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I will be sailing out of Galveston January 11, 2015 on Royal Caribbean's Navigator. It has been several years since I have sailed out of Galveston and would like some guidance. I will be driving from Oklahoma on interstate 45 The day before. A couple of places I have checked on in Galveston are already booked. I am not opposed to staying in the Houston area or even a little north maybe Huntsville or Conroe. I also need information on parking at the port. I wouldn't mind a park and stay situation in Galveston if I can find one under $200. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Bunches!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hotel prices in Galveston have skyrocketed over the last year. We stayed out at Texas City the last time we sailed from Galveston - Country Inn and Suites, I think. It was about $125/night. It was just before the causeway over to the island, so it was only about a 30 minute drive in the next morning. We use EZ Cruise parking; they shuttle you and luggage to and from the terminal - no hassle. Their properties are fenced and protected with cameras and patrols. Never had a problem! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thank you all so much!! I knew I would get great help! Happy Sails!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted April 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) I will be sailing out of Galveston January 11, 2015 on Royal Caribbean's Navigator. It has been several years since I have sailed out of Galveston and would like some guidance. I will be driving from Oklahoma on interstate 45 The day before. A couple of places I have checked on in Galveston are already booked. I am not opposed to staying in the Houston area or even a little north maybe Huntsville or Conroe. I also need information on parking at the port. I wouldn't mind a park and stay situation in Galveston if I can find one under $200. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Bunches!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums If you decide to use a parking service, I suggest EZ Cruise. I left my wallet in the van. Drove north two hours before I realized it. I called them and the driver already had reported it and turned it over to the owner. Two hours later, the owner meets me & returns me my wallet. He's had my bsusiness ever since. Edited April 25, 2014 by Goodtime Cruizin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I just signed up for the discount coupon for EZ Park. Is that the same as EZ Cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Traveler Posted April 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2014 When we stay the night before we stay at the Holiday Inn and get free parking. Otherwise we use Lighthouse Parking. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummgood Posted April 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2014 We stayed at courtyard Galveston Gulf front in Dec for our Disney cruise and it was really nice. The price was good as far as I remember. We used lighthouse parking which has covered spots and they were great. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted April 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I just signed up for the discount coupon for EZ Park. Is that the same as EZ Cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm not sure. We've always used EZCruiseParking dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think I did see an EZ Cruise website. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted April 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) We stay at the Hilton. Offer free parking and free shuttles. Some dates are blacked out as two night minimum, but they will override this if you call the hotel direct and book over the phone if you mention you are cruising. Edited April 25, 2014 by Spurschick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train460 Posted April 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 25, 2014 If galveston is out I would then start going north. La marque. Dickenson, clear lake. tons of hotels along the gulf freeway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry&Darla Posted April 25, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2014 this is from the galveston.com website shows which hotels/motels offer what. http://www.galveston.com/parkandcruise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 25, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That's great! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehillcruiser Posted April 25, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Lighthouse has always been good for us and they are opening an uncovered lot right by the regular lot and selling a space for $40 for a 7 night cruise for a limited time so I booked it for Nov cruise. http://www.lighthouseparking.org/ Edited April 25, 2014 by overthehillcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzin lady Posted April 25, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2014 They are wonderful. I believe the current discount word is "anysail." Cruzin Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelchristian92610 Posted April 26, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 26, 2014 We stay in Texas City. Much cheaper than Galveston, and only 15 minutes away. We also prefer to use indoor parking at Park n Cruise. I also like the idea of not having to cram in a shuttle bus, so Park n Cruise is great because you can just walk across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 27, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted April 27, 2014 That sounds really good. We are thinking about staying in Texas City. Thank you all for your information. There is a group of about 30 of us, all so it's nice to be able to give them some different options. You know, "different strokes for different folks," kind of thing. I am the biggest researcher of the group so your help is greatly appreciated!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredofshaw Posted April 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2014 We chose to stay in Texas City as well and park at Galveston Park N Cruise. Saving over $60 doing it this way. Where in OK are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train460 Posted April 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2014 just want to stay closer to I-45 or so if staying in Texas City. The closer to 146 you get the closer to all the chemical plants you will be along with the said smells. My 02 michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 29, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Theredofshaw I am from Eufaula/McAlester area. You? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinLovesToCruise Posted April 29, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thank you, train460!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzin lady Posted April 30, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 30, 2014 We never stay in Galveston. Check: Webster, Clear Lake, NASA, Kemah, Texas City. All of these places are close to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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