Rare John&LaLa Posted July 25, 2018 #126 Share Posted July 25, 2018 You guys can point out all the flaws you want with cruising out of Galveston. But in reality, none of them really matter. All of the ships that sail out of Galveston, RCL & Carnival each sail full. And the fact there is a thread discussing the addition of another one, a bigger one, is telling of itself.Interesting, gulf coast departures generally are some of the lowest fares in the fleet. I hope to sail Liberty next year or at least 2020 Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted July 25, 2018 #127 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Come on down!!!!:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 25, 2018 #128 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I know Curtis, he was being fecitious and trying to be amusing...not rude. Tug is never rude. He's just a good ole boy! Hey Tug! +1. Curtis is the epitome of the friendly Texan.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket3D Posted July 25, 2018 #129 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Anybody fly into Hobby and use Royal's 'Air to Sea' program? We used that in San Juan...Royal corrals you at airport, loads bags into a truck. Trucks your stuff, and you to ship. I'd do that..worked great..think it was $36 and they guarantee you get aboard ship...or get you to next port on their nickel. I think the rental car issue stopped us since we would fly in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted July 25, 2018 #130 Share Posted July 25, 2018 We drove it many times when we lived in Colorado. (all cruises before 2016, that were out of Galveston which is 4) This is not a hard drive, I-45 goes all the way in to Galveston so not sure why there would be many lost, and really not sure why the need to be so rude. If you feel I was rude I am sorry just the facts Galveston doesn’t have a rental car companies open Sunday. So getting to the port you can drive,take a shuttle or a bus. I-45 is always under construction where they are working changes every month or so. That freeway has a larger number of accidents causes speed, or people they didn’t know the road conditions. I hope with all this conversation that anybody that drives now will slowdown when driving I-45 between Houston and Galveston. Please enjoy your cruise It’s hell to get old. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted July 25, 2018 #131 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Interesting, gulf coast departures generally are some of the lowest fares in the fleet. I hope to sail Liberty next year or at least 2020 Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk JOHN the invite still stands come on down and leave the driving to me. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 25, 2018 #132 Share Posted July 25, 2018 JOHN the invite still stands come on down and leave the driving to me. Sent from my iPad using Forums Fabulous, will keep you posted Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted July 26, 2018 #133 Share Posted July 26, 2018 If you feel I was rude I am sorry just the facts Galveston doesn’t have a rental car companies open Sunday.So getting to the port you can drive,take a shuttle or a bus. I-45 is always under construction where they are working changes every month or so. That freeway has a larger number of accidents causes speed, or people they didn’t know the road conditions. I hope with all this conversation that anybody that drives now will slowdown when driving I-45 between Houston and Galveston. Please enjoy your cruise It’s hell to get old. Sent from my iPad using Forums FYI Per Enterprise Galveston Website Hours : Sunday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMThursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMFriday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted July 26, 2018 #134 Share Posted July 26, 2018 FYI Per Enterprise Galveston Website Hours : Sunday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMThursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMFriday7:30 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Have you ever got a quote for a one way rental from enterprise to the island. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 26, 2018 #135 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Have you ever got a quote for a one way rental from enterprise to the island. Once I tried and they said no. Another time I tried and they quoted a drop off fee of around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted July 26, 2018 #136 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) Have you ever got a quote for a one way rental from enterprise to the island. Sent from my iPad using Forums With all do respect, I am just correcting the statement, maybe out of context, but for others , that may need local Galveston rental service on Sunday for whatever need ; and for others that are willing to pay the pricing for what ever reason . To quote: " Galveston doesn’t have a rental car companies open Sunday " is an incorrect statement. Edited July 26, 2018 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted July 27, 2018 #137 Share Posted July 27, 2018 With all do respect,I am just correcting the statement, maybe out of context, but for others , that may need local Galveston rental service on Sunday for whatever need ; and for others that are willing to pay the pricing for what ever reason . To quote: " Galveston doesn’t have a rental car companies open Sunday " is an incorrect statement. Of course that’s why most passengers folk to book all those cars. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted July 27, 2018 #138 Share Posted July 27, 2018 From Hobby to Galveston has improved dramatically. The widening or the addition of 3 lanes in each direction is about 90% complete. Now from Bush Intercontinental... lookout. From the airport to DT isn't too bad but from DT to Hobby area, wowza. It's really backed up pretty much all day. Personally speaking, I would not rent a car. I would take the shuttle and/or a Uber/Lyft. But that's me. Speaking of ride share, both Uber and Lyft are operating in Galveston now as the state of Texas took the reins of regulation from all local municipalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhouse Posted July 27, 2018 #139 Share Posted July 27, 2018 With technology these days everyone driving should have a navigation app. The last several times we went down to Galveston we were either directed around downtown by taking the East Loop (610) or the Beltway (toll road). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted July 27, 2018 #140 Share Posted July 27, 2018 With technology these days everyone driving should have a navigation app. The last several times we went down to Galveston we were either directed around downtown by taking the East Loop (610) or the Beltway (toll road). The caveat is the east side of Houston around Beltway 8 has over twenty miles that is toll tag only, no cash, no toll bills mailed. The constables patrol the area and issue citations. You can go online and set up a EZ-Tag Express account, with that requiring some advance planning. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbjen Posted July 27, 2018 #141 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Someone mentioned Celebrity. Celebrity Galaxy used to sail from Galveston, longer cruises, spectacular itineraries, great crews, great food, just flat out super. Their longer itineraries were wonderful but did not meet the demographics of passengers out of Galveston. Sadly, they pulled out of Galveston.Whenever I read posts about longer cruises from Galveston, I flash back and recall the Celebrity efforts that were not successful. I think the demographics of the Houston metro area are now vastly different from 10 years ago. I’ve been here 5 years and seen it change a lot. Hopefully they will give it consideration, now that we seem to be meeting the criteria for an Oasis class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesSummitCruiser1 Posted July 27, 2018 #142 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Question is where does liberty go? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Alternates: Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel Rotan, Belize, Cozumel Occasionally Maya instead of Belize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted July 27, 2018 #143 Share Posted July 27, 2018 We love cruising out of Galveston but need different ports. After 2020, maybe the Allure/Oasis can switch 10 nights to Aruba & Barbados with 4 nighters to Cozumel & back. Or the Liberty can do the long/short & Allure can do the typical 7. Either way, you can get to Houston from Dallas in 90 minutes on the new bullet train starting in 2026 hopefully! In the meantime do the Vision and Enchantment repositioning cruises to/from Galveston for variations in itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted July 27, 2018 #144 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Someone mentioned Celebrity. Celebrity Galaxy used to sail from Galveston, longer cruises, spectacular itineraries, great crews, great food, just flat out super. Their longer itineraries were wonderful but did not meet the demographics of passengers out of Galveston. Sadly, they pulled out of Galveston.Whenever I read posts about longer cruises from Galveston, I flash back and recall the Celebrity efforts that were not successful. Seriously? You're going to post that with data you pulled from the clouds? What are you talking about as far as demographics? Celebrity was here for a short time. Those sailings were full at premium pricing. They had a window to bring one ship here with a long term contract in place for it after the Galveston run. They didn't "pull it out" based on demographics of Galveston. Do you know Galveston has the greatest number of drive-up cruise passengers than any other port in the country? I'd love to see any link to substantiate your claim. Anything. Here are the port statistics for cruise sailings: 2013 - 179 2014 - 181 2015 - 232 2016 - 235 2017 - 255 SMH... Edited July 27, 2018 by BallFour4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikeEagle Posted August 24, 2018 #145 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Port officials nearing deal on third cruise terminalGALVESTON Port of Galveston officials are nearing an agreement with Royal Caribbean to build a third cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston that could cost $85 million and bring the world’s largest passenger ship to the island in 2020. “We’re working toward a really good agreement,” said Ted O’Rourke, chairman of the port’s governing board. “It’s a great opportunity if we are able to put it together.” This was more than a month ago, any updates ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 1, 2018 #146 Share Posted September 1, 2018 This was more than a month ago, any updates ? Thanks Captain on Liberty yesterday during Captains Corner get together, said Liberty leaving Galveston May 3 2020 and plans are an Oasis Class ship coming into Galveston. Captain also said it informally another time on this weeks Liberty cruise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted September 3, 2018 #147 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Captain on Liberty yesterday during Captains Corner get together, said Liberty leaving Galveston May 3 2020 and plans are an Oasis Class ship coming into Galveston. Captain also said it informally another time on this weeks Liberty cruise . Thanks, ssb, hope you had a good cruise! Why is Liberty leaving before summer, if the target for the new terminal and Oasis-class is Fall 2020? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 3, 2018 #148 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks, ssb, hope you had a good cruise! Why is Liberty leaving before summer, if the target for the new terminal and Oasis-class is Fall 2020? Good question. Guess RCL thinks they will have construction completed by then . I am aware of both spring and fall dates . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted September 3, 2018 #149 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Good question. Guess RCL thinks they will have construction completed by then . Oh that would be wonderful! Thanks again for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted September 3, 2018 #150 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Just what we need more drivers on I-45 not knowing where to go. Maybe the signage should be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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