Galveston to Houston Airport Return Shuttle
Your cruise is over — now get home stress-free. We pick you up directly from the Galveston cruise port and take you to IAH or HOU airport.
What You Need to Know About Your Return Trip
Disembarkation day catches many cruise passengers off guard. Here is everything you need to plan your Galveston to Houston return transfer.
When does your ship dock?
Most cruises dock 6:30–8:00am. Disembarkation runs 7:30–10:00am by luggage tag group.
Flight timing guide
Allow 45 min disembark + 45–90 min drive + 90 min check-in. Do not book before 12pm HOU / 1pm IAH.
We meet you at the terminal
Driver meets you at the disembarkation exit of your specific cruise terminal.
Booking tip: Saturdays and Sundays are the Port of Galveston's busiest disembarkation days. Book your return transfer at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee your vehicle, especially during Spring Break and summer cruise season.
We Pick Up From Every Galveston Terminal
| Cruise Line | Terminal | To IAH | To HOU | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van | SUV | Big Van | Van | SUV | Big Van | ||
| Carnival Cruise | Terminal 25 & 28 | $170 | $260 | $310 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| Royal Caribbean | Terminal 10 | $170 | $260 | $310 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| Disney Cruise | Terminal 3 | $170 | $260 | $310 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| Norwegian (NCL) | Terminal 16 | $170 | $260 | $310 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| MSC Cruises | Terminal 16 | $170 | $260 | $310 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| Shared Shuttle | All terminals | $40/person (min 3) | $40/person (min 3) | ||||
All prices per vehicle unless marked per person. All tolls included. Meet & greet +$50. Child seats +$15 each.
What's Included in Every Return Transfer
Disembarkation tracking
We track your ship's actual arrival, not just the scheduled time, and adjust pickup accordingly at no charge.
Full luggage help
Driver loads every bag at the terminal and unloads at your airport curb.
Child seats available
Infant, convertible, and booster seats available for $15 each — request when you book.
Return Transfer in 4 Easy Steps
1. Book before your cruise
Confirm your cruise line, terminal, disembarkation date and flight home.
2. Disembark your cruise
Come off when your luggage tag group is called.
3. Driver meets you
At the disembarkation exit of your specific terminal.
4. Direct to IAH or HOU
Non-stop, flat rate confirmed. You are home.
Return Shuttle FAQ
Galveston to Houston.
We Have Got Your Return.
All terminals · From $170 to HOU · From $170 to IAH · Shared $40/person · 24/7