hollon Posted August 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'm going on the Liberty of the seas and noticed the cruiseport is 40 or so minutes away from houston hobby, how do I get to my hotel from the airport - what/who have yall used - my hotel is near the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted August 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2017 You could use a taxi, Uber/Lyft, or one of the many shuttle/limo services such as Galveston Limo. We he a cruise out of Galveston in Feb and plan to use a private shuttle/limo service. You might check the Gulf Coast Departures board too, as this topic gets covered there a lot. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=414 Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollon Posted August 12, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'm going on the Liberty of the seas and noticed the cruiseport is 40 or so minutes away from houston hobby, how do I get to my hotel from the airport - what/who have yall used - my hotel is near the port. Galveston Express is one option mentioned by some. Also, some people rent a car for the week and park it at the port. This way you have a way back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC cruiser Posted August 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I rented a car for a week and parked across the street from the pier. The combined price of car rental and parking was comparable to ground transportation. I then had a car for driving around before and after the cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnteach64 Posted August 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We used Galveston Express, we can't say we were overly impressed with them. Compared to the Florida shuttles they were late and disorganized. I thought Galveston was a generally tricky port to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We used Galveston Express, we can't say we were overly impressed with them. Compared to the Florida shuttles they were late and disorganized. I thought Galveston was a generally tricky port to get to. I've also found transportation and lodging options at Galveston to be inferior to any Florida port we've experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help04me Posted August 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I've also found transportation and lodging options at Galveston to be inferior to any Florida port we've experienced. ihave reserved a hotel in Houston since I get in late sat for a sunday cruise 4/2/2018. I plan on using uber to get to and from the port would you agree with that strategy or go some other direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2017 ihave reserved a hotel in Houston since I get in late sat for a sunday cruise 4/2/2018. I plan on using uber to get to and from the port would you agree with that strategy or go some other direction Depends on the cost of the Uber ride. Do you have an estimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help04me Posted August 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Depends on the cost of the Uber ride. Do you have an estimate? not yet I have never used uber before but other are reporting 42 to 56 $ each way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2017 not yet I have never used uber before but other are reporting 42 to 56 $ each way That does not sound like a bad price if it's for two or more people. For one person, one of the shuttles might be less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help04me Posted August 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2017 That does not sound like a bad price if it's for two or more people. For one person, one of the shuttles might be less expensive. yes that would be for me and my wife thanks I always value your opinions / advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2017 yes that would be for me and my wife thanks I always value your opinions / advise You're welcome, and I also suggest you also follow Dan-P's advice and query on the Gulf Coast Departures forum. You may find more options there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas7df Posted August 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I've used Super Shuttle it was a little more expensive but the service was great. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 12, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We always hired town car for about 120 . most likely will now do Uber . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted August 12, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We sailed out of Galveston back in July, rented a car and stayed up by the NASA space Center, a 30 minute drive to Port, Hotels were cheaper and we left the car at the EZ lot and did self disembarking and drove back to BUSH. Your going out of Hobby so could either stay there or closer if you wanted to save on Hotel cost. We wanted to tour the Space Center so came in 2 days early and decided to just stay there at our hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted August 12, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We drove once and used a car service once. We got in late one night so used the car service $110 and then taxi around the island. I agree with everybody else that Galveston isn't FL when it comes to port services. However, once you are there a must eat place is Cajun Greek the food is excellent and reasonable. A great place to go have a drink and watch the sunset is Woody's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted August 12, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I switched our reservation from a hotel near cruise port to a hotel near Hobby airport I know people say oh but it's an airport area and becarful. But we're only there one night precruise and my DH will not let us out of his site no matter where we stay😉! The $$ I saved in hotel price was enough to cover the transportation to cruise port. And the hotel we are staying at precruise has a shuttle to take us to the hotel. Sent from my SM-J700T1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted August 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We used a town car last time but the cruise line transfer folks were active at Hobby and would have taken us without a reservation. Next trip we are using Cruise Connection - a shared van for around $20 a person. They are taking us to a Galveston hotel from the airport rather than the ship. Downside is that this is at scheduled times, not on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellowjourney Posted August 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We used Galveston Limousine Service back in February. We were very pleased with them and it's only $50 round trip if you book online. http://www.galvestonlimo.com/airport-shuttle.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky213 Posted August 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We used Galveston Limousine Service back in February. We were very pleased with them and it's only $50 round trip if you book online. http://www.galvestonlimo.com/airport-shuttle.asp We used them in March from Bush and the service was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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