MrMan

Has anyone heard new on partnership benefits

https://unity.hardrock.com/en/preferred-partners/royal-caribbean

Could it be it’s a nice touch and they are just trying to be good people, and they recognize that Galveston is a half days drive from markets such as Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Corpus, Ft Worth

You can walk to Regal Princes from both Harbor House or Treamont

Miller’s is by Clarion on the Seawall and great breakfast

Live in Galveston. Take Uber weekly. About $60 to Hobby and $120 to IAH. Never had an issue with getting an Uber. May have a wait if you’re first off the ship as most of the drivers are coming from off island. There are cabs as well at the port

If it’s two of you an Uber would be cheaper and more flexible assuming you are flying to Hobby

I live next to Tremont. 5-10 minute walk depending on your stride 

5 minute walk between those terminals.  To Royals Terminal catch an Uber

Take Vonlane monthly w Uber from downtown Houston.Never had an issue

I live on the island and do it weekly. Between $50-$75 depending on surge pricing.

Fly into Hobby.closer and easier

I live on the island and Uber all the time. Some drivers prefer staying on the island as they make more with more short rides than 1 long one with an empty ride back to the island. Have Uber and lift on your phone. Or better yet pre reserve an Uber to be waiting at the hotel in the app

SSB live a block from terminal as well in Clark and Court Strand lofts. Do we know each other.

I live on the island as well.  Can’t imagine staying at IAH Marriott for vaca when one can stay on the island with restaurants, nightlife and bars. Another option is Hotel Lucerne an new renovated sea wall motel with a hip vibe and great bar. 1950’s retro motel

 Just took a cab

Lots of, assuming here

I would stay in Galveston over Texas City.More to see and do

My suggestion would be to stay on the island.  A lot more to see and do than an airport hotel.

There is a huge outlet mall on I45 in Texas City just before the causeway. Nicer than baybrook. https://www.tanger.com/houston/maps#/ 

Address: 5885 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591

I live in Galveston. Tremont and Harbor House are walkable to port. If there are too of you and you are flying into Hobby, just take an Uber to the island. It will be around $50 and easier than waiting for the cruise line bus and most likely cheaper.  If you have the funds Tremont is right in the action, great bar.  Another classy option is Galvez on the sea wall. There is no commercial service into Galveston airport 

Koops or Queens BBQ

I live in Galveston. Hobby is your best bet. Mainly Southwest, but AA and Delta have flights as well. If you have two people Uber is the easiest as your fare will be $50ish. Galveston airport no longer has commercial service. If you leave the ship at 7:00 walkoff with your luggage and grab an Uber most likely be at Hobby by 10ish.  I would book later on Southwest and if you get to the airport early you can always try to stand by on an earlier flight which is now free for all status on SW

Uber x for 4 will be $100 total, much cheaper than shuttles

On 7/24/2023 at 9:01 PM, txjim09 said:

I would also add that there are a couple luxury bus options from DFW to Houston.  We had to get to Austin to fly to a cruise when local airports all but shut down and our trip on Vonlane was something I'd do again without hesitation.  Redcoach is also an option.  Seats on either are much more comfortable than an airline.

 

Both have bathrooms and Vonlane provides a meal and alcohol for sale!

 

Edit - misspelled "shut" above and was filtered out!

Volane is great. It will let you off downtown Houston Hyatt. Fare is about $120, but the kicker is the $100 Uber ride to Galveston. Your better off flying to Hobby 

On 7/23/2023 at 3:03 PM, Charles4515 said:

Thanks for the tip. I usualy fly Southwest but I have about 99,000 AA Advantage points and $200 in AA gift certificates. 

 

I looked at that car service site and you have to have six minimum and it was I think $1600 round trip. I think you have to book rt. Does not seem like a logical choice.....

Don’t “waist” your points on DaL-HOU. Fares are typically cheap purchases in advance