Shuttle Houston to Galveston

[Giannap]

Could someone let me know how to reach galveston from Houston.

Many thanks.

[saturnrick]

Your best bet is to rent a car one-way with Hertz or Enterprise.

Failing that, I have talked to many who have had great service from Galveston Limo Service.

Whatever you do, DON"T buy Princess transfers!

Have a great cruise!!

[Nancyquilts]

We like the Galveston Limo (okay, it's a van) - regular service from both airports and good pickup at the dock. Nancy

[Laurann]

Hi,

Just last month we used Black Tie Limousine Service from Houston/Airport to Galveston. It was our second cruise out of Galveston, our second time using Black Tie Limos. We reserved a black stretch limo for 6 people. The price would have been the same for a van. Your comfort level all depends on how much luggage you have. The cost was $225.00 EACH way. That cost included taxes and gratuity. That was cheaper than buying the cruise transfers. Not to mention much easier and more relaxing! The website for them is http://www.btlimos.com. We were very pleased with the service both trips. They were very punctual and courteous. We'll definitely use them again when we are in Houston.

[billeelou]

from Hobby/ you did not put down if its Hobby or the one up north...galveston shuttle is good, but if you have a LARGE party a Van rental works better.

[Laurann]

Sorry...We flew into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

We stayed overnight at the Marriott located at the airport. We were picked up from the Marriott main entrance.

[ute_fan]

Here's another link for a shuttle service from Houston / Galveston: http://www.cruiseshipshuttle.com/

 

We used his services for a large group in January, 2004, from IAH to the port of Houston (NCL's departure point), and had some neighbors who used him recently for their family group (about 10 people) in January, 2006. We found him very easy to deal with.

[Quo Vadis?]

Your best bet is to rent a car one-way with Hertz or Enterprise.

 

You're out of luck for weekend cruises. There is a surcharge if the office is not open... after 1 on Saturday.

[MoonPet]

We used Gulf Coast Limo from HOU to Galveston last month and will certainly use them again next year.

 

This may me helpful:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=278096

[Giannap]

Could someone please let me know how to get princess tickets shuttle?

I trust also because I use to travel.

Ciao for now.

[cherylandtk]

Giannap--You can book tickets directly with Princess or ask your Travel Agent to book them (whichever you used). Vouchers come with your cruise documents.

[Giannap]

Cheryl,thank you for the kind info.

I will ask to add the vauchers in my cruise document.

[ojaidenny]

We used Galveston Limo this past week ($50 rt) and agree, it is a van that you are shuttled with. At the air port they have a desk you check it with and wait for the regular scheduled van to arrive. On the way back from the ship, we were not on the list and am glad I save the e-mail confirmation, waited at least a half hour for the next van to return from the airport, drove around Galveston picking up another person and then back to the ship to pick up someone else in an already full van. Very pleasant people though.

But as I said in the title, you get what you pay for. A limo is a lot more romantic, and with a rental car you are more independent, but they cost a little more.