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For some it's Feb. 13 and for others it's Feb. 1 and for even others it's Feb. 20........or so I read here. 🤓😱☺️
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Uber/Lift from Galveston hotel to Ship?
Texas Tillie replied to swdke's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
Uber is not allowed into the port as they won't pay the fee required. -
No, it was Uber that was not allowed in. However, I saw somewhere recently that Uber has agreed to pay the port fee, but don't know if that's true. Also, there were reports of Uber entering the port and no one stopping them earlier.
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Houston and Galveston questions for any local people.
Texas Tillie replied to waughy's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
The Houston area is HUGE and there is very little public transportation. Spending several days and not having a car will make getting around very expensive. The only real alternative will be Lyft/Uber. Not sure how far out 290 the Cypress Outlet Mall is located, but I'm sure it's at least 25 miles from downtown and probably more. You will not have buses and trains like the UK. -
From what I've heard, he might be a little optimistic. It does seem that most who have been vaccinated that much don't get very sick. Will be interested on your Silver Moon experience since my Silver Muse experience wasn't good. Silversea seems to be much more ship specific on the experience, which is disappointing, as the experience should be consistent fleet wide. Patty
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Are you aware that Uber isn't allowed into the port? They won't pay the access fee. If you use Uber you have to schlep your luggage from the gates to the port area into the terminal.
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Flying into HOU- hotel near terminal or airport?
Texas Tillie replied to tiffcruisers's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
FYI - HOU (Hobby Airport) is in an so-so to iffy neighborhood. IAH (Houston Intercontinental) is in a more remote location but is nothing to write home about. Just want anyone sailing from Galveston the first time to be aware. -
No seafood - best place to eat in Galveston?
Texas Tillie replied to RCmommy's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
Tillman isn't part of the Maceo family except by marriage. I believe his great aunt was married to a Maceo. That being said, we know how those mafia "families" worked. Although, the Texas Italians weren't at the same level as those in New York, Chicago, etc. -
Yep. What percentage actually pay, that's another topic.
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Keith is originally from Long Island and I do not believe I've ever used that phrase in all of my 76 years, although all were in Texas. I'm an educated city girl! 🤪😆🤓 Patty
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Since I check the Facebook Crystal Society page several times a day, as it always shows something new has posted, I figure I'll see it there first. 🤓 Patty
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Keith, love your typos/autocorrects!! Were those saplings Texas live oaks? Patty
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As a Houston native, my advise is don't stay near the airport. It' s a very iffy area. Without a car you are very limited. I've heard that the Children's Museum near the Medical Center, south of downtown is very good. The zoo is in that area too.
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Not all agents are refusing to book with the new Crystal. Call around, I'm sure you can find one who would be more than happy to have your future business. Patty
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Should Silversea be concerned about Crystal?
Texas Tillie replied to commodoredave's topic in Silversea
I reread what I posted and realized that I left out a word, they took 3 regular cabins and made TWO Seabreeze Penthouses. -
Should Silversea be concerned about Crystal?
Texas Tillie replied to commodoredave's topic in Silversea
They took 3 regular sized cabins and turned them into the Seabreeze Penthouses. Seems like that would be possible again on Serenity. Symphony might be a bigger problem as there are so many cabins without verandas. For those of us who are solo travelers, that might be good news as it might allow solo fares to be "reasonable". -
Need help cruising out of Galveston
Texas Tillie replied to lucy2mb's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
There are any number of chain hotels/motels near IAH (Intercontinental Airport Houston) with free shuttles between the hotels and the airport. Be aware that this isn't the greatest neighborhood, although not the worst. Check out Google maps to see which hotels have places to eat next door as you don't want to have to walk far. -
Transportation options for Galveston Port?
Texas Tillie replied to Parkhopper's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
Then book a flight on Southwest into Hobby. It's much closer to Galveston, but also much smaller and therefore much easier to maneuver about. Look into the various suggestions of shuttles listed above. -
It does include a precruise hotel for certain cruises. I have it on the Dec 2 Muse from Singapore. Assume it's because the flights from the US to certain ports are so long. I leave SFO on the 29th and get to SIN on the 1st. International date line and all.
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Should Silversea be concerned about Crystal?
Texas Tillie replied to commodoredave's topic in Silversea
Different strokes for different folks. I had 40 plus cruises on Crystal (and hope that the new Crystal will be close enough to the old Crystal that I can have more) and not once was I ever "subjected" to anything negative. I have a Silversea coming up in a few weeks and am hoping for the best, although I know that entertainment and lectures, as an example, will fall far short of Crystal. -
Think I remember he said that he's taking his car to Florida by train, will be there several days, doing a cruise on Holland America (Eurodam, I think) and then train and car back north.
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Driving to Galveston-looking for advice
Texas Tillie replied to kelkel2's topic in Gulf Coast Departures
Have no idea.