Private shuttle from IAH, Hobby Airport and Houston hotels to MSC Seascape at Galveston's newest cruise terminal. Flat rate per vehicle, tolls included — from $175.
MSC Cruises began sailing year-round from Galveston in November 2025, with MSC Seascape offering seven-night Western Caribbean cruises. MSC boards at Terminal 16, the Port of Galveston's newest building, about two blocks from the historic Strand district.
Our MSC cruise shuttle picks up your group at IAH, Hobby Airport or any Houston hotel and drives straight to Terminal 16 — no shared stops and no surge pricing. MSC Yacht Club guests can be dropped at the terminal's dedicated VIP entrance.
Share your boarding time from your MSC e-ticket — we plan your pickup around it with a traffic buffer. Booked MSC Yacht Club? Mention it when you reserve so we use the VIP entrance.
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 MSC Cruise transfer in Galveston? Here are answers to our most common inquiries.
MSC Cruises sails from Cruise Terminal 16 (1602 Harborside Dr). It is Galveston's newest terminal facility, located near 16th Street and Harborside Drive.
Terminal 16 is about 42 miles from Hobby Airport (HOU), which takes 45 to 60 minutes, and about 71 miles from Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which takes 75 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes. If you are sailing in MSC Yacht Club, let us know when booking and your chauffeur will drop you at the dedicated VIP entrance area at Terminal 16.
Yes. We track disembarkation morning and meet you outside Terminal 16 to take you back to IAH, Hobby Airport or your Houston hotel.
Tell us your flight, ship and group size — we reply with a fixed price, usually within 15 minutes.
