cruiser407

galveston check-in -- I have gotten there as early as 10:30 in the morning and gotten on the ship with very little wait. If you get there at 11:30-12, be prepared for a mob scene!

So I'm curious about this-we have 2 choices for our transfer from Houston to Galveston. We can take the 8:30am shuttle and get to the port at 10:30am or we can take the 10:30 and get there at 12:30. We are staying in a hotel the night before so we would need to get from the hotel to the airport. What do you recommend? I'd rather not have to get our kids up and wait all morning if the wait will be the same for the 12:30 arrival. ANY advice or thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

After getting quotes from several companies, I finallly decided to go with Airport Transportation/Limo Service. An emoployee at Harbor House recommended this company and I am very glad. The owner is very nice and accommadating. So far, this company appears to provide professional, courteous and reliable service at reasonable prices. They actually monitor your flight so they will know when you actually land insuring you will not have to wait. This is not a shuttle service, therefore, you will not be making several stops before getting to your destination. Give this company a call and ask for a list of their references: they have many. According to the info they faxed to me their prices are as follows:

 

--Houston Hobby to Galveston - 1 to 3 people $95.00; 3 & over $35 per person.

--IAH to Galveston - 1-3 people $135.00; 3 & over $40 per person.

According to the info I received "all fees are included in prices above. Gratuity fee is between you and the driver, it is optional"

 

Also, to get a quote specific to your requirement give them a call.

Airport Transportation Services

Dwayne Johnson

866-926-9300 (toll free)

281-585-7200

832-891-9690 (cell)

 

airportcar@prodigy.net

 

Hope this helps. My group of 7 (4 adults and 3 children) will be using their services on [arriving] April 13 & [departing] April 22. I will be sure get on this board and let you all know if Airport Transportation lives up to my expectations. :rolleyes:

We have the same itinerary-do you know if they are flexible on timing or is there a schedule? We have a shuttle booked but are thinking the timing is not great.

cruiser407 - Can I ask you what limo company you are talking about? I'm currently looking at various ways to get from the airport to our hotel in Galveston and then from the port to the airport. Thanks!

Diana

Diana

Sorry for the delay! I haven't been on here. I am using a company called Galveston Limousine Service 409-744-5466. They have a schedule so I am assuming it will be a shuttle type situation. The $210 is the cheapest I found. Here is the schedule:

Galveston, Texas City, LaMarque, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Dickinson and League City

One wayRound Trip Adult $40$70Child (4-10) $20$35Sr. Citizen $35$60

**OPERATES ONLY ON MONDAY-THURSDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY

We are coming in a day early so the schedule works for us! I hope this helps!

This is our first time on a cruise and on the Conquest! I have a few questions (some may be repeat!) but any help would be appreciated!

1. We are flying into Houston and taking a Limo company to the Port. It is $210 round trip (2 adults and 2 children) from Bush Airport to the Port. Does this sound right?

2. We have an Ocean View room-our TA booked us some type of guarantee. Not sure what that means? Anyone?

3. For the dinners and formal night what is acceptable clothing for my children? They are boys-4 and 7. I'm not looking to go the suit/tux route with them-will khakis and nice shirts be acceptable?

4. So can you bring alcohol on board or not? We aren't huge drinkers but a glass of wine once in awhile would be nice.

5. Anyone have opinions about excursions with my 4 and 7 year old children???

6. We are super excited but we booked this trip not having ANY idea what a cruise was like. Now I am just overwhelmed by all the information! In your opinion what are the top 5 things I need to know.

THANKS SOOOOOO Much!!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate any answers!!!