taylortime05 Posted July 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi, I will be flying in on Fri Dec 4 to Houston IAH airport and the cruise leaves the next day. What is the most economical way to get from airport to hotel to the port? What is the most economical way to get from the port when we return back to the airport? What hotels do you recommend? We will be arriving early on Friday. Is there anything fun to do in the area? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted July 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Are you sailing from Houston or Galveston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted July 10, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Are you sailing from Houston or Galveston? We are sailing from Houston Port on NCL Jade Dec 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted July 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You can always read a few of the numerous threads on getting from the airport to the port. Just scroll down and read the threads, then ask specific questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You can always read a few of the numerous threads on getting from the airport to the port. Just scroll down and read the threads, then ask specific questions. Hi, I have scrolled through the posts and if I fly into IAH airport it sounds like I am probably going to spend 100 to get from the airport to the hotel right near the port. I didn't realize that the airport and port were that far apart. A nice person on my roll call suggested Uber so I am going to check into that and see if its any cheaper. I even checked into renting a car for 1 day at the airport and dropping it off by the port but they charge an extra 100 for dropping it off at another location. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher1934 Posted July 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi, I have scrolled through the posts and if I fly into IAH airport it sounds like I am probably going to spend 100 to get from the airport to the hotel right near the port. I didn't realize that the airport and port were that far apart. A nice person on my roll call suggested Uber so I am going to check into that and see if its any cheaper. I even checked into renting a car for 1 day at the airport and dropping it off by the port but they charge an extra 100 for dropping it off at another location. Thank you Try galveston express $25.00 each person one way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortime05 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Try galveston express $25.00 each person one way This would be perfect! But we are cruising out of Port of Houston, not Galveston. Do they have anything similar for Port of Houston? Thanks Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonmom Posted August 2, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We are cruising on the Jade in January and my plan is to book a hotel for Friday night on Hotwire that has a free airport shuttle. That way we will fly in to IAH Friday evening, take the shuttle to the hotel and then take an Uber to the cruise port on Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septrack Posted August 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) We are cruising on Princess out of the Houston Port in Nov. I understand the cruiseline offers transfers from IAH for $24pp to ship. Maybe your cruiseline offers something similar. We will stay at the airport Sheraton and take the free shuttle to the hotel and back to the airport on day of cruise then take the transfer. Best of Luck! Edited August 10, 2015 by septrack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasvegascruising Posted August 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I too am cruising on the Jade in January 2016. The last time I called NCL and asked about their transportation from Hobby, I was told $50.00 per person each way(which I think is pretty high). I am hoping that I was quoted the wrong price and it will go down once the Jade actually gets to Texas. My plan is to fly in on Friday, stay at the Marriott Courtyard(free shuttle service to and from Hobby) and on Saturday morning take the hotel shuttle back to Hobby and get on the NCL bus to port of Houston. I did this back in December for a RCCL cruise out of Galveston and it worked perfectly. If NCL still charges $50 per person each way that will be $100 for both of us and maybe a taxi would be cheaper? Does anyone know what a taxi would cost from Hobby to port of Houston? I would love to hear from anyone that can give us ideas or give their personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonmom Posted August 11, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Uber is currently giving me an estimate of $30-41 from Hobby to Port of Houston, $27-37 from the Couryard Hobby Airport and $60-79 from IAH to the port. Definitely don't pay $50 pp for a bus that requires you to go back to the airport the next day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasvegascruising Posted August 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2015 anonmom, Thanks for the information. What a huge price difference. I thought there would be better options out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCowBell Posted August 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Your plans have changed. Bayport has no ships now as both Princess and Norwegian have pulled out in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted August 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Your plans have changed. Bayport has no ships now as both Princess and Norwegian have pulled out in 2016. Not yet as the ships don't leave until next year. Don't create a panic:rolleyes: The ships are here until the end of their contract and the listed sailing will occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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