Airport and Pier Transfers

GALVESTON TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Hobby International Airport to the Port of Galveston on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION TIMES

Airport-to-pier transportation

All Ships:
To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) no later than 11:30 AM on the day of your cruise.
  • Hobby International Airport (HOU) no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
  • Hobby International Airport (HOU) between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

NOTE Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Pier-to-airport transportation

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:30 PM on the day of debarkation. Transfer service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

PURCHASING TRANSPORTATION

To purchase transportation, guests can either contact their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation by following these steps:

1. Log in to access My Cruise Manager.
2. Click "Categories" located at the top of the web page, then select "Airport Transfers".
3. Once on the "Airport Transfers" page, make your selection.
4. After you have made your transfer purchase, return to Online Check-In and provide your flight itinerary.

Guests who purchase their own air tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be re-entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or provide incorrect flight information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

Transfer service is available from either George Bush Intercontinental or Houston Hobby Airport. After collecting luggage, guests should proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only: 386-753-8231.

Arriving into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH):
Terminal A & B: Opposite of baggage claim carousels, near escalator entrance to the subway
Terminal C: Near baggage claim ten (10)
Terminal E: Use the subway to go to Terminal C; representatives near baggage claim ten (10)

Arriving into Houston Hobby (HOU):
Near baggage claim four (4)

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM.
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH): Terminal C near baggage claim ten (10)
Houston Hobby (HOU): Near baggage claim four (4)

ON THE RETURN HOME

A pier representative will direct guests to their motorcoach once they clear customs and exit the terminal.

CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.


* Transportation rates are subject to change and unused services are non-refundable.

Airport and Pier Transfers

GALVESTON TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Hobby International Airport to the Port of Galveston on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION TIMES

Airport-to-pier transportation

All Ships:
To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) no later than 11:30 AM on the day of your cruise.
  • Hobby International Airport (HOU) no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
  • Hobby International Airport (HOU) between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

NOTE Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Pier-to-airport transportation

Return flights must not be any earlier than 1:30 PM on the day of debarkation. Transfer service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

PURCHASING TRANSPORTATION

To purchase transportation, guests can either contact their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation by following these steps:

1. Log in to access My Cruise Manager.
2. Click "Categories" located at the top of the web page, then select "Airport Transfers".
3. Once on the "Airport Transfers" page, make your selection.
4. After you have made your transfer purchase, return to Online Check-In and provide your flight itinerary.

Guests who purchase their own air tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be re-entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or provide incorrect flight information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

Transfer service is available from either George Bush Intercontinental or Houston Hobby Airport. After collecting luggage, guests should proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only: 386-753-8231.

Arriving into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH):
Terminal A & B: Opposite of baggage claim carousels, near escalator entrance to the subway
Terminal C: Near baggage claim ten (10)
Terminal E: Use the subway to go to Terminal C; representatives near baggage claim ten (10)

Arriving into Houston Hobby (HOU):
Near baggage claim four (4)

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM.
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH): Terminal C near baggage claim ten (10)
Houston Hobby (HOU): Near baggage claim four (4)

ON THE RETURN HOME

A pier representative will direct guests to their motorcoach once they clear customs and exit the terminal.

CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.


* Transportation rates are subject to change and unused services are non-refundable.