I usually don't leave posts but this warrants one. Your post information was very informative and descriptive. Never been to Galveston so your information made it much more relaxing and I feel that I will be able to navigate through my airport to ship experience much easier. Thank you
Transportation options: Salt Water Moms, Cruzin’ Transportation with Kim Conner and there was one more. Way better than Uber. Both have pages on Facebook with great reviews. Kim or one of her drivers will take you shopping or any other last minute errands you need
Thank you for posting this excellent informational video! It helped us with planning our cruise on the Ruby Princess out of the Port of Galveston. We stayed at the Harbor House Hotel & Marina and enjoyed our stay there and also took advantage of the shuttle to the cruise ship terminal on embarkation day. We did receive a phone call from the hotel prior to leaving for Galveston from the hotel asking if we would need to utilize a shuttle and they reserved a spot for us at that time. Also had dinner at Willie G's and it was excellent! Thanks again and Happy Cruising!
Thank you for sharing this information. As our family will be flying into Houston and cruising on RCCL on Harmony of the Seas in March of 2024. Love the PDF. 😊 Very helpful.
Found you today and found this very helpful. We will be driving from Indiana to the port to celebrate our 25th anniversary😅 Found coupon code to park indoor garage port of Galveston
Hey guys, I printed the PDF as this will come in handy when traveling to Galveston for a cruise. Thank you so much and enjoyed the video and gave it a LIKE :). Rob of Guga and Rob
This was such a helpful video! I was having trouble finding much information on this port. I'm going to check out the Saltwater moms for transport...as first time to Texas I was wondering how I would be able to see a buc-ee's and that would be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
I am a new subscriber to your show appreciate all the information that you're giving out I am from the state of Oklahoma I have cruised before and we'll be cruising on the Jubilee May 11th through 17 2024
Thanks for watching and subscribing!!! Glad you found it useful! If you have any other questions feel free to ask and we'll try to answer. Enjoy your cruise!!
Solid video. I lived in Houston about 20 years ago, am well aware of the traffic issues and constant construction there. I'm sure it's even worse now! I've been reading that Uber reached an agreement with Port of Galveston. Do you know anything about that? And if I can make one critique, it's that your sound is a little quiet. Not saying you should raise your voice, but maybe you can boost your mic level when recording or editing the video?
Yes, the traffic is definitely a bear most of the time even when it's pretty smooth...LOL!! The site still says Lyft is the only one, but updates may not have been made. I haven't heard anything about it though. And, yes and thanks for the critique. It was a little low and I'm becoming more mindful of it in future videos. Thanks for watching!!
Yes, there are two. We haven't received anything directly from Princess regarding parking. We chose Port of Galveston's garage across from the main terminal where Carnival usually docks. I suspect/expect Princess to go out of the terminal next to it where Royal use to go out of. Though this is a Sunday embarkation and I don't thinks Carnival does Sundays, it could very well sail from the main terminal that day. Either way it will be one of those two terminals.
Great info! We’re taking our first cruise out of Galveston in May 2024 on Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Maybe you can answer this question: my partner is mobility challenged and cannot walk long distances. We’re planning to have wheelchair assistance to take him on/off the ship like we did on our Alaska cruise last year. Does Lyft or a limo service drop off and pick up by the cruise terminal? Thank you!
Yes, Lyft and limos will be able to get right up to the terminal. Shuttles drop-offs are close as well.www.portofgalveston.com/91/Cruise-Parking--General-Information Thanks so much for watching!!
Technically you park in the lots across the street from the hotel (it's really close as the street isn't a major road) on embarkation day, or you can move it over there the night before if you choose. You pay the hotel for the parking, it was about 60 bucks plus tax for our 4 day sailing.
That's not entirely correct. If you are cruising Carnival or another ship other than Royal Caribbean and choose either Express Lot, Pier lot 25 or the garage, no there will be no shuttle, because you are right across the street from the terminal. However if you are cruising Royal or choose the econo lots A and B, there is a shuttle provided for passengers and luggage. See this link here. www.portofgalveston.com/91/Cruise-Parking--General-Information Hope this helps and thanks for watching!!
I have a cruise that is booked out of Galveston on the Norwegian Jade. Norwegian books our flights. I am trying to do my homework. I don't know what airport they use. Thank-u for the replay.
@@wendysoulliere1305 Ahhh! So check the flight info. The code for Bush is IAH and the code for Hobby is HOU. So that will let you know which airport you’re coming into and leaving from.
Just asking ...if anyone knows.... has the carnival Galveston embarkation process gone back to how it used to be before covid? (the Diamond quest and platinum quest had a separate waiting area)
When were were there I can tell you they did board those groups first and they did come from somewhere further back than we were sitting, but we were closer to the gangway due to mobility assistance. So I can't say for sure where they were exactly sitting.
Thank you for watching!! Admittedly we don't have any experience with NCL and with us being so close we'd never have to fly in, but it's disappointing to hear you'd have so many hoops to jump through to get here.
NCL with their BOGO flights they don't guarantee whether you fly into bush or hobby and if you have 2 flying from two separate areas they won't help you get both to the same airport. Sad.
Uber has now paid the fee to drop people off at the terminal.
Awesome! Thanks for that update!!!
I am not cruising until February 2026. You are the best!!
I usually don't leave posts but this warrants one. Your post information was very informative and descriptive. Never been to Galveston so your information made it much more relaxing and I feel that I will be able to navigate through my airport to ship experience much easier. Thank you
Thank you for watching and we are super excited you found it helpful! Remember to check those links in the the PDF, just in case anything has changed.
Im cruising 12/25 - 1/26 coming from California so this video was helpful thank you
If you are not a teacher you should be. Thanks Professor
Thanks for watching! I’m not a teacher, but I like to talk😂😂
I’ve cruised from Galveston many times. But, I really enjoyed your video guide. Very informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching!
OMG you have no idea how stressed I was until I found your channel! Thank you!🎉
Glad we could relieve some of that stress! Thanks for watching!!
This post was very informative. I live in Texas, cruised from Galveston a lot but still appreciate the information. Please continue posting.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you Sir. This is a very helpful video ❤
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!!
Transportation options: Salt Water Moms, Cruzin’ Transportation with Kim Conner and there was one more. Way better than Uber. Both have pages on Facebook with great reviews. Kim or one of her drivers will take you shopping or any other last minute errands you need
Very helpful information for upcoming cruise in September from Galveston. Thank you so much for sharing and making the PDF🙂
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful.
Outstanding Double T! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!! Hope you find some useful tips in here!
Great information, I book marked this video 😀
Thank you for posting this excellent informational video! It helped us with planning our cruise on the Ruby Princess out of the Port of Galveston. We stayed at the Harbor House Hotel & Marina and enjoyed our stay there and also took advantage of the shuttle to the cruise ship terminal on embarkation day. We did receive a phone call from the hotel prior to leaving for Galveston from the hotel asking if we would need to utilize a shuttle and they reserved a spot for us at that time. Also had dinner at Willie G's and it was excellent! Thanks again and Happy Cruising!
So glad it was helpful and you had a good experience!! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for all the valuable information
Thanks you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
Great info,super informative for someone cruising out of Galveston!
Thank you. So helpful
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this information. As our family will be flying into Houston and cruising on RCCL on Harmony of the Seas in March of 2024.
Love the PDF. 😊 Very helpful.
Found you today and found this very helpful. We will be driving from Indiana to the port to celebrate our 25th anniversary😅 Found coupon code to park indoor garage port of Galveston
We’re glad this proved helpful for you!! Safe travels and enjoy your cruise!!! Thanks for watching!!
Happy anniversary! Hope you had a great trip. We will also be driving from Indiana 😊
Hey guys, I printed the PDF as this will come in handy when traveling to Galveston for a cruise. Thank you so much and enjoyed the video and gave it a LIKE :). Rob of Guga and Rob
Thanks for watching Rob!! Hope you find the info useful!!
Thank you for the information about this port.
Thanks so much for watching!!! We’re glad you found it helpful!
Great video
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you guys so much. This was very informative.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching!!
This is very informative, and you touched base on all aspects of travel if anyone is coming to Galveston to this port. I give this 5 out 5 ⭐️
Hey guys!! Appreciate your feedback. Wanted to make it as useful as we could. Thanks for watching!!!
@@TrippingTexans You did just that and more 👍🏼
Thank you this was very helpful
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it helpful.
Cruising out of Galveston in late April, so this was great info! Thanks!
So glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!! Enjoy your trip!
Great info !! we are planning our trip to Galveston in Sept for a RC cruise on Allure OTS
Thanks so much for watching! Happy you found it helpful.
Great vlog. We are Texans as well DFW area. We will be cruising out of Galveston Nov 2023 (Harmony of Seas)
Thanks so much for watching. We hope you find it useful and enjoy your cruise. We love Oasis class!!!
@@TrippingTexans We love those Aqua Suites!!! Oasis Class is the class!!!!!
Your video popped up in my feed tonight. Great info! Thank you! Will be cruising out of Galveston in November. 😊
Thank you so much for watching!! We hope you find it helpful and enjoy you cruise!!!!
Great information, John!
Hey there!!! Thank you for watching!!
Excellent video!! You’ve helped calm my anxiety so much as a first time cruiser, thank you!
So glad we could help!! Thank you so much for watching!!!
Thanks for this video, it was so informative and answered all my questions.BIG THUMBS UP 👍🏾
Thanks so much for watching!! Glad you found it helpful!!
Thank you!! one of the best Guide's I have watched, learned a few things and only live 3 hours from this port, and have cruised a lot.
Thanks for watching!! And thanks for the kudos! Glad we were able to impart something new!
This was such a helpful video! I was having trouble finding much information on this port. I'm going to check out the Saltwater moms for transport...as first time to Texas I was wondering how I would be able to see a buc-ee's and that would be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching! Glad this was able to help you out and yea, kinda have to see Buc-ee’s😂😂
I am a new subscriber to your show appreciate all the information that you're giving out I am from the state of Oklahoma I have cruised before and we'll be cruising on the Jubilee May 11th through 17 2024
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! We really appreciate that and glad you found the video helpful. Jubilee should be exciting. Enjoy!!
This is awesome. I love all the information. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching. We hope you find it useful should cruise out of Galveston.
@@TrippingTexans thank you I will.
Going on a cruise in August out of Galveston. I’m in the NYC area, this was great information. Thank you! #newsubscriber
Thanks for watching and subscribing!!! Glad you found it useful! If you have any other questions feel free to ask and we'll try to answer. Enjoy your cruise!!
Thank you! This video is so helpful! I might be sailing out of there in the year or so.
We're so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!!!
Man I’ve been going to Galveston since I moved here and didn’t know about half of the locations that you mentioned!
There are definitely some gems packed on that little island.
@@TrippingTexans I see! My next trip will definitely be different, thanks for the info
Solid video. I lived in Houston about 20 years ago, am well aware of the traffic issues and constant construction there. I'm sure it's even worse now!
I've been reading that Uber reached an agreement with Port of Galveston. Do you know anything about that?
And if I can make one critique, it's that your sound is a little quiet. Not saying you should raise your voice, but maybe you can boost your mic level when recording or editing the video?
Yes, the traffic is definitely a bear most of the time even when it's pretty smooth...LOL!! The site still says Lyft is the only one, but updates may not have been made. I haven't heard anything about it though. And, yes and thanks for the critique. It was a little low and I'm becoming more mindful of it in future videos. Thanks for watching!!
We will be taking Princess cruise on 4/9. This is helpful. Princess has not yet communicated on where to park.
We'll be on the Ruby Princess in a few days as well. Thanks for watching and enjoy your cruise!!
@@TrippingTexans quick question if you don't mind:. Do they provide you terminal and park directions? It is more than 2 terminals there right?
Yes, there are two. We haven't received anything directly from Princess regarding parking. We chose Port of Galveston's garage across from the main terminal where Carnival usually docks. I suspect/expect Princess to go out of the terminal next to it where Royal use to go out of. Though this is a Sunday embarkation and I don't thinks Carnival does Sundays, it could very well sail from the main terminal that day. Either way it will be one of those two terminals.
@@TrippingTexans thank you. Enjoy your cruise.
@@newlearner5560 The parking is for all three terminals actually. You tell them the ship and the shuttle will drop you right off!
Great info! We’re taking our first cruise out of Galveston in May 2024 on Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Maybe you can answer this question: my partner is mobility challenged and cannot walk long distances. We’re planning to have wheelchair assistance to take him on/off the ship like we did on our Alaska cruise last year. Does Lyft or a limo service drop off and pick up by the cruise terminal? Thank you!
Yes, Lyft and limos will be able to get right up to the terminal. Shuttles drop-offs are close as well.www.portofgalveston.com/91/Cruise-Parking--General-Information Thanks so much for watching!!
@@TrippingTexans Awesome .... Thank you! I could not find this info anywhere on the internet.
Thank-u
Now I need more info about NCL in Galveston TX
When you stayed at HARBOR HOUSE, were you able to leave your car on their property for the duration of your cruise? or extra cost? or ?
Technically you park in the lots across the street from the hotel (it's really close as the street isn't a major road) on embarkation day, or you can move it over there the night before if you choose. You pay the hotel for the parking, it was about 60 bucks plus tax for our 4 day sailing.
@@TrippingTexans thank you
Please talk about handicap person on motility scooter. Renting, on cruise
Are you renting one to bring on with you? Or are you asking about renting from the cruise line?
Good video I’m looking to book port of Galveston parking but it says no shuttle service
That's not entirely correct. If you are cruising Carnival or another ship other than Royal Caribbean and choose either Express Lot, Pier lot 25 or the garage, no there will be no shuttle, because you are right across the street from the terminal. However if you are cruising Royal or choose the econo lots A and B, there is a shuttle provided for passengers and luggage. See this link here. www.portofgalveston.com/91/Cruise-Parking--General-Information Hope this helps and thanks for watching!!
@@TrippingTexans ty I’m on Ruby princess
So she will likely sail out of Pier 28, where Royal use to go out of. Enjoy you cruise!! We have that same ship coming up soon as well.
@@stephaniemyrealtor8141 when are you cruising?? We are on ruby princess next sunday!!
@@kelleyspencer 3-26-
Does certain cruise ships only cruise into only 1 airport?
I'm sorry, but your question is a little confusing. Are you asking about what ships are currently ported and sailing from Galveston?
I have a cruise that is booked out of Galveston on the Norwegian Jade. Norwegian books our flights. I am trying to do my homework. I don't know what airport they use. Thank-u for the replay.
@@wendysoulliere1305 Ahhh! So check the flight info. The code for Bush is IAH and the code for Hobby is HOU. So that will let you know which airport you’re coming into and leaving from.
Just asking ...if anyone knows.... has the carnival Galveston embarkation process gone back to how it used to be before covid? (the Diamond quest and platinum quest had a separate waiting area)
When were were there I can tell you they did board those groups first and they did come from somewhere further back than we were sitting, but we were closer to the gangway due to mobility assistance. So I can't say for sure where they were exactly sitting.
@@TrippingTexans perfect....thanks
I was going to drive from Pensacola FL, but 8.5 hrs is tough.
Thank you for watching!! Admittedly we don't have any experience with NCL and with us being so close we'd never have to fly in, but it's disappointing to hear you'd have so many hoops to jump through to get here.
Substandard software jumped up again. But who wasn't affected this time.
NCL with their BOGO flights they don't guarantee whether you fly into bush or hobby and if you have 2 flying from two separate areas they won't help you get both to the same airport. Sad.