Galveston cruise transportation from Houston
A private car from Houston or either airport to your ship, with room for the luggage. Fixed prices to the port for each terminal and vehicle we have priced; most trips back from the port are quoted by text.
Inset: representative vehicle.
To the port
| Route, one way | Executive Sedan3 seats | S-Class3 seats | Suburban6 seats | Yukon XL6 seats | Navigator5 seats | Escalade6 seats | Sprinter13 seats | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAH to T25IAH Bush Intercontinental to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2567.8 mi, about 1 hr 14 min | $240.82 | $414.82 | $318.63 | $323.63 | $343.63 | $453.45 | $577.45 | Book |
| IAH to T10IAH Bush Intercontinental to Galveston Cruise Terminal 1069.1 mi, about 1 hr 18 min | $250.14 | $428.14 | $329.27 | $334.27 | $354.27 | $467.40 | $585.40 | Book |
| HOU to T25Hobby Airport to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2542.2 mi, about 50 min | $167.18 | $317.18 | $219.35 | $224.35 | $244.35 | $316.53 | $476.53 | Book |
| DTN to T25Downtown Houston to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2551.4 mi, about 57 min | $190.41 | $347.41 | $251.82 | $256.82 | $276.82 | $361.73 | $511.23 | Book |
| GLR to T25Galleria / Uptown to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2556.5 mi, about 1 hr 1 min | $203.52 | $364.52 | $270.05 | $275.05 | $295.05 | $387.07 | $530.57 | Book |
| WDL to T25The Woodlands to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2579.8 mi, about 1 hr 23 min | $270.76 | $453.76 | $360.53 | $365.53 | $385.53 | $511.79 | $622.29 | Book |
| KTY to T25Katy to Galveston Cruise Terminal 2579.1 mi, about 1 hr 22 min | $268.06 | $450.06 | $357.13 | $362.13 | $382.13 | $507.19 | $619.19 | Book |
Back from the port
| Route, one way | Executive Sedan3 seats | S-Class3 seats | Suburban6 seats | Yukon XL6 seats | Navigator5 seats | Escalade6 seats | Sprinter13 seats | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T25 to IAHGalveston Cruise Terminal 25 to IAH Bush Intercontinental69.1 mi, about 1 hr 10 min | $239.08 | $409.08 | $318.17 | $323.17 | $343.17 | $452.25 | $582.25 | Book |
Flat fares, one way, per vehicle. Routes and directions not listed, including most returns and Terminals 16 and 28, are quoted by text. Prices are the operator's trip price; your confirmation states the final total.
Which terminal, which car
- Terminal 252502 Harborside Drive, GalvestonPrimarily Carnival; also select Disney and Princess sailings.
- Terminal 101402 Harborside Drive (Pier 10), GalvestonRoyal Caribbean, including Oasis-class ships.
- Terminal 161602 Harborside Drive, GalvestonMSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
- Terminal 282702 Harborside Drive, GalvestonDirectly across from Terminal 25; primarily Disney Cruise Line.
Sailing day
Many cruisers fly in the day before sailing, because a delayed flight can mean a missed ship. Follow the arrival time your cruise line assigns; the port asks guests to leave time for security screening. Porters at the terminal help unload luggage when you arrive and load it when you return.
Luggage
A week of cruise luggage takes room. For two travelers with large cases, a Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon XL is the safer choice. For families traveling together, the Sprinter seats thirteen with their bags.
The cruise lines
Ships sail from Galveston with Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and MSC Cruises. Your cruise documents name your terminal.
Cruise transfer questions
How much is a private car from Houston to the Galveston cruise port?
From Downtown Houston to Terminal 25: Executive Sedan $190.41, Chevrolet Suburban $251.82. From Hobby Airport: Executive Sedan $167.18, Chevrolet Suburban $219.35. Every route and vehicle is in the table on this page.
Is this a shared shuttle?
No. You book a whole vehicle at a price per vehicle, not seats on a shuttle, from your door or terminal to the ship.
Hobby or IAH, which is closer to the cruise port?
Hobby. It is about 42.2 miles from Hobby to Terminal 25, against about 67.8 miles from IAH, and the price is lower to match.
Can you take a big group to the ship?
Yes. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats up to 13 and has fixed prices on these routes. The Mini Coach (24) and Coach (34) are quoted by text.
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