Rare Smokeyham Posted May 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Princess has posted a notice about their sailings out of Galveston which specifically states that you can "Enjoy the beauty of the Western Caribbean and the convenience of Galveston, where you can fly in and sail out the same day!" http://content.princess.com/princess/?jnFQ.yfpDGjw98zwX7yupoQnli24icQhj Since they are so specifically stating this, I'm wondering how others feel, or whether it is still a good idea to fly in the day before? In another thread a poster mentioned the possibility of fog in January, and I know from experience in the San Francisco Bay Area that fog can certainly delay flights. So, would you still fly in the day before? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read52 Posted May 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Galveston does not have an airport. You have to fly into to Houston which has two airports. The closest airport to the port is at least 45 minutes away so you have to think of traffic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted May 19, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Galveston does not have an airport. You have to fly into to Houston which has two airports. The closest airport to the port is at least 45 minutes away so you have to think of traffic too. Thanks for that info. I think I'd be concerned about flight and traffic delays, and not sure I want to risk flying in on the same day. I'm wondering why Princess is so specifically stating that you can do this. Is this a way to entice people with the idea that you don't have the additional costs of a night-before-sailing hotel room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Galveston does not have an airport. You have to fly into to Houston which has two airports. The closest airport to the port is at least 45 minutes away so you have to think of traffic too. Traffic isn't an issue unless there is a circumstantial wreck! And if your in early which you have to be, that can problem solved any way. Lots of different ways to Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 19, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks for that info. I think I'd be concerned about flight and traffic delays, and not sure I want to risk flying in on the same day. I'm wondering why Princess is so specifically stating that you can do this. Is this a way to entice people with the idea that you don't have the additional costs of a night-before-sailing hotel room? Flight is out of your control. Traffic you can solve! Make your plans and enjoy your cruise. Always buy insurance . Anything could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Fly in the day of sail, many are doing it with out a problem . If you want to be totally safe and have control, come in a day early. Buy insurance regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramaofthepast Posted May 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Princess has posted a notice about their sailings out of Galveston which specifically states that you can "Enjoy the beauty of the Western Caribbean and the convenience of Galveston, where you can fly in and sail out the same day!" http://content.princess.com/princess/?jnFQ.yfpDGjw98zwX7yupoQnli24icQhj Since they are so specifically stating this, I'm wondering how others feel, or whether it is still a good idea to fly in the day before? In another thread a poster mentioned the possibility of fog in January, and I know from experience in the San Francisco Bay Area that fog can certainly delay flights. So, would you still fly in the day before? Thanks....[/q I live in TX and drive to Galveston, but I still come in a day early. It means less stress and who wants to spend a vacation stressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted May 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 20, 2012 There are those that will tell you not to worry. What you are reading is advertising. I've spent most of my life in the area and I would never come in the day I was cruising. Flight delays, Houston traffic and fog. Why bother, come in a day early and relax. It's easy for those of us that aren't cruising on your trip to say do this or that, we are not the ones that are going to miss the ship. I wouldn't take the chance. Good luck with whatever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted May 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2012 It's absolutely easy enough to make it to fly into Houston and get to the Port of Galveston on the same day, BUT, we ALWAYS fly in the day before a cruise. I've had way too many flight delays to add that worry to a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 20, 2012 What ever your comfort zone is, just do it! Heck!!!! Come in two days early and enjoy Galveston. It's a wonderful place to visit with many many varied attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted May 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Heck!!!! Come in two days early and enjoy Galveston. It's a wonderful place to visit with many many varied attractions. Good idea! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzin lady Posted May 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2012 DH and I never arrive at the port city the day of sailing. We've seen too many unexpected things happen. Be safe, rather than sorry. Cruzin Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 21, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Buy insurance and come in early. Enjoy your stay in Galveston, and especially the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehn Posted May 21, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Anything is do-able, including flying in the same day. It is all a matter of how stress tolerant you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover19852012 Posted May 21, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I would recommend flying the day before if your schedule and finances permit. I would not want to be overly stressed on the day that I am supposed to depart for my cruise. Of course, it would be more expensive to fly in the day before because you will have to get a hotel room. However, I think the piece of mind afforded by flying in the day before would outweigh the savings flying in the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted May 22, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2012 we have done both...as in flown in the day of the cruise, and flown in before a day or two.... Flying in to HOU or IAH the morning of the cruise should not be a problem. I do like the insurance of flying in the day before just in case something goes wrong. We will usually stay at some random cheap motel along the way the night before. So bottom line is I prefer to fly in a day or two early, but sometimes there are great airfare deals to be had to fly in the morning of....and that allows me more $'s to spend on the ship providing I make it to she ship. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted May 22, 2012 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2012 OP, you are in California, so right off the bat you lose 2 hours going from Pacific time to Central time. You'd have to catch a very early flight if you left on Sunday. And then you might be too tired to really enjoy day 1 of your cruise. Remember, you must be checking in at the ship 90 minutes before scheduled departure time. Also, don't schedule too early a return flight. I'd say 2pm or later to avoid any stress, even it this means sitting at the airport for a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted May 23, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted May 23, 2012 OP, you are in California, so right off the bat you lose 2 hours going from Pacific time to Central time. You'd have to catch a very early flight if you left on Sunday. And then you might be too tired to really enjoy day 1 of your cruise. Remember, you must be checking in at the ship 90 minutes before scheduled departure time. Also, don't schedule too early a return flight. I'd say 2pm or later to avoid any stress, even it this means sitting at the airport for a couple of hours. Thanks .... I am still mystified as to why Princess is emphasizing that you can fly in on the same day. Does not seem like good advice to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted May 31, 2012 #19 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks .... I am still mystified as to why Princess is emphasizing that you can fly in on the same day. Does not seem like good advice to me. It's a not so subtle sales promotion for Princess' eZAir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted May 31, 2012 #20 Share Posted May 31, 2012 What ever one does BUY INSURANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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