need info please! galvaston hotel to hobby airport

[SIENA6334]

I have searched this board and am having a terrible time getting info to get to hobby from hotel on seawall blvd. I would so appreciate any information re shuttles, taxi, etc and an idea of costs. We are doing repo cruise on carnival freedom in feb. and I know absolutely nothing about texas. I really tried the search feature and some answers were over a year old. Thanks!!!

[Langoustine]

Rather than search this board, just Google "Shuttle Galveston to Houston Hobby" and you will find lots of information. Note the spelling; it may help.

Edited May 18, 2014 by Langoustine

[Loves_Dogs]

Hey fellow Buckeye-

I cannot give you a recommendation as I have not used any of these, but here are a few places you can check out.

 

https://www.cooltoursgalveston.com/

 

http://www.galveston.com/airporttransfers/

 

http://www.texasairportcar.com/rates---info.html

 

http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/HOUAirportShuttleHouston.aspx

[05mak05]

I also did quite a bit of research for family members and determined that the cheapest way was to book Houston Yellow Cabs : https://houstonyellowcab.com/taxiservices-city.aspx?city=Galveston+Cruise+Terminal

As it turned out, we picked up our family from Va. at Hobby and took them to our hotel on Seawall Blvd. Once we were on the ship, they booked transfers back to Hobby from RCI at $32 per person. They departed the ship at 8:30 am. Since they hadn't booked a return in advance, we weren't sure if reservations for a cab were required or not. I wouldn't think so but they played it safe. Years ago friends used Galveston Limos and were pleased. I'd suggest calling Carnival and asking them about a return transfer, calling Houston Yellow Cab and also Galveston Limo. Let us know if we can be of further help. Enjoy your cruise!

[SIENA6334]

Thank you so much for the information!!! We are planning on staying in Galveston 2 or 3 days after the cruise since we have never been there before. I'll check yellow cab - am a little worried because evidently we are in town during "Mardi Gras" which I didn't know Galveston had. We are heading home on 'Fat Tuesday' so I hope it doesn't become a problem. Again, thank you for the information!!!

[Host Kat]

... we are in town during "Mardi Gras" which I didn't know Galveston had. We are heading home on 'Fat Tuesday' so I hope it doesn't become a problem...

 

Howdy SIENA6334 and may I be the first to welcome you to Texas and Galveston Island!

 

For information about Galveston's Mardi Gras, click here http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/ for last year's Mardi Gras website. Click General Information then History in the drop down menu for information about Mardi Gras being observed as early as 1867.

 

Kat

Edited May 27, 2014 by Host Kat >^..^<
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[SIENA6334]

Again, I am very thankful for the info. I was afraid no one would reply. I have decided to quit worrying and just have fun! we booked the holiday inn resort galveston on the beach. I am looking into cool tours and plan on having as much fun as I can pack into 3 days!!!

[Loves_Dogs]

Again, I am very thankful for the info. I was afraid no one would reply. I have decided to quit worrying and just have fun! we booked the holiday inn resort galveston on the beach. I am looking into cool tours and plan on having as much fun as I can pack into 3 days!!!

 

I am currently on Navigator of the Seas out of Galveston and we used Cool Tours for our transportation and I highly recommend them. We booked them from Hobby Airport to our hotel in the NASA/Clear Lake area and then again from the hotel to Port Galveston on cruise morning. They were on time, professional, and even took us the scenic route of Galveston sharing facts and history of the island. Would definitely use them again.

 

Cruising out of Galveston has been a wonderful experience. The people are so friendly and helpful. Wish I would have had 3 days to spend here. Hope you have a GREAT cruise!

[Host Kat]

... I really tried the search feature and some answers were over a year old...

 

Howdy again SIENA6334!

 

Sorry, but I meant to put this in my previous post.

 

To help you use the search feature as best you can, click here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=969846 for the Sticky titled How To Perform More Detailed and Specific Searches on the Boards.

 

I hope this additional information will be helpful!

 

Kat

[SIENA6334]

THANK YOU!! I am always open to suggestions and help:p

[Host Kat]

SIENA6334,

 

Glad to be of service,

 

Kat

[mmadhatter]

Thanks...good info