Private shuttle from IAH, Hobby or any Houston hotel to your Carnival ship in Galveston. Flat rate per vehicle, timed to your boarding window.
Carnival is the largest cruise line in Galveston, running a multi-ship, year-round program. That means Saturday and Sunday mornings at Terminals 25 and 28 are busy. Our Carnival cruise shuttle gets you there at your assigned arrival time with no stops on the way.
Your chauffeur meets you at the airport or hotel, loads your bags, and drops you at the correct Carnival terminal curb where porters take your checked luggage. After the cruise we pick you up at the same terminal.
Choose an arrival time in the Carnival app and share it with us — we plan your pickup around it for a seamless boarding experience.
Up to 6 passengers + 6 bags. Our best-value private shuttle.
From $175 one-way
Luxury SUV from $200 (up to 6 + 6 bags) or Chevrolet Suburban $225 (up to 7 + 6 bags). Our most popular cruise vehicles.
From $200 one-way
Up to 14 passengers + 14 bags. Ideal for families and groups.
From $325 one-way
Up to 2 passengers + 2 bags. Perfect for couples.
From $175 one-way
Need 15–28+ seats? See group cruise transportation.
Have questions about your Carnival Cruise transfer in Galveston? Here are answers to our most common inquiries.
Carnival ships sail from Cruise Terminal 25 (2502 Harborside Dr) and Cruise Terminal 28 (2702 Harborside Dr). Your terminal is printed on your Carnival boarding pass — we confirm it before your pickup.
Carnival's own transfers are priced per person. Our private shuttle is priced per vehicle, so for 3 or more travellers it is often similar or lower — and you leave on your schedule, not a bus timetable.
Yes. We meet you outside Terminal 25 or 28 on disembarkation morning and drive you to IAH, Hobby or your Houston hotel.
Carnival runs several ships year-round from Galveston, including newer ships like Carnival Jubilee. Ships change over time — check Carnival's site for your sailing.
Tell us your flight, ship and group size — we reply with a fixed price, usually within 15 minutes.
