mjonis Posted August 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2018 We're using Southwest points, so our flights in and out for our Jan 27th-Feb 3rd cruise out of Galveston means we will be flying in and out of HOU/Hobby. We're arriving the day before (Jan 26th) since weather out of Albany, NY can be tricky that time of year. However, due to schedules, we have to return home when the cruise ends on 2/3/19. And, due to lack of enough points (not to mention the routing), the "early' flights are too close (for my comfort), although the 10:50 a.m. flight would've worked had it not been 3x the points and no food for 9 hours (with the short connections, SW doesn't let you de-plane). So, we're on the 2:45 p.m. from HOU to BWI and then onto ALB. Since there's no lounges in HOU (we're not military), what do we do for say, 6 hours? (assuming we stay on the ship as long as possible-haha). Do we lug the luggage around Galveston while "doing things" there? Or just go to the airport and then kill 3+ hours (I figure an hour to get from the port to the airport, and depending on how busy, 30-60 minutes to get through security/etc.) and Southwest boards like 30 minutes prior, so figure about 11:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. of "free" time? (assuming we leave the cruise port around 9:30 a.m.) Never been to Galveston or HOU. Airport doesn't look like there's any comfortable place to sit/relax (just food court chairs). I may need to bring my butt cushion seat with me. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfclark1962 Posted August 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Explore Galveston’s Moody Gardens. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 11, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Cruise Stop will store luggage 25th and Strand . Plenty to do around Port and Old Town . Museums : Train Museum Petroleum drill Rig and Historical Industry Sub And Destroyer Pirate Elissa Tall Ship Schooner Short Films : Pirate Lafitte Great 1900 Storm Galveston Immigration City Strand walking Post office Street walking LaKings Confectioners Bryan Museum (large and Great ) Bishops Palace Moody Mansion Carriage Rides Carved Tree Tour Pier 21 Restaurants and Bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknguyen Posted August 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Hobby was recently completely redone inside and it's not as bad as you're thinking. It's now servicing international flights. But I wouldn't want to spend that much time in any airport so I get what you're saying. There is a ton to do in Galveston very close to the port. Walking up and down the Strand with shops and restaurants is fun and you can control how much time you spend there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Download Map of Galveston Island Download Map Galveston's East End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjonis Posted August 13, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Awesome, thank you very much. I like that there's a service to hold your luggage whilst you look around. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntrovertCruiser Posted August 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2018 One of the great things about Galveston if you're a nerd like me and enjoying learning is the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum, you actually get to see it as the cruise ships leave port. We visited it before we cruised back in May and as you journey out into the Gulf of Mexico it's cool to see the different kind of oil rigs and see the real life examples of what you just learned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2018 One of the great things about Galveston if you're a nerd like me and enjoying learning is the Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum, you actually get to see it as the cruise ships leave port. We visited it before we cruised back in May and as you journey out into the Gulf of Mexico it's cool to see the different kind of oil rigs and see the real life examples of what you just learned about. Hope you all those rigs lighted up in the middle of the night . It is called Rig Alley. Its a wonderful sight going out or coming into Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjonis Posted August 20, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks again for the suggestions. Looks like there will be enough to keep us occupied. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks again for the suggestions. Looks like there will be enough to keep us occupied. LOL Absolutely ! Welcome and have fun ! Also see Galveston Historic Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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