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We were flying international to Canada so if not for the 12:15pm flight, which got us home by 7:30pm that night, we would have been getting home after 11pm with a child who had to go to school the next day. So I was happy to pay the premium to make sure we didn't miss our flight, but booked the class of airline ticket to make sure we could change our flights if we did end up arriving late. So actually the important take away is to have a good backup plan available just in case you can't get to the airport on time.

Hi - we used Cruise Driven this past Sunday. We self disembarked and were picked up at 8:15am and our driver got us to IAH by 9:30am. $150+tip to transport our family of 3, but we got there quickly and easily made our 12:15pm flight. It only took us 1/2 hour total to check-in and get through security - we were at the gate by 10am. In retrospect, I think we could have just called for an uber and saved a few bucks, but I didn't want to take the risk of missing our flight if we had challenges with getting a driver.

Hi - I'm sailing on Harmony this weekend and was hoping to bring my Air Strait - I love this hair tool, but this post is making me think not to bother. Any recent cruisers have success using their Dyson on board?

Also interested in hearing about Malecon21, if anyone has gone recently - especially about the beach. I read a review that said the water is very shallow to swim there and not much to see if you want to snorkel. A great beach day is our preference, food/drink isn't so important for us. I like that the min cover charge to get into Malecon21 is only $40 for the freedom plan, this is why I'm leaning towards booking this beach club. I read a review that said if you don't spend your full cover charge (ie in this case $40) that the establishment frowns on you. Is this true?

Jumping in on this old post to ask about the rocky/coral beach at Buccanos. We're looking to go there in about a week - do we need to bring water shoes or is entry managed ok in bare feet? We will definitely be snorkeling during our time there.

Hi - we reserved with Cruise Driven, who was recommended to us by Saltwater Moms. Paying a premium ($150 for our group of 3) for them to make sure we get there on time. Yes they know our schedule and are planning to pick us up 745-8am at the port to get us to IAH in time for our 12:15 flight. I don't want to wait on group shuttles or battling uber cancellations/lines at the port.

Yes thanks for this. I did book flights that allow changes if we are delayed just in case! Hope the weather will be cooperative for us in late April

Super, thanks for this @firefly333

Hi - is planning to disembark Harmony with our bags by 730am reasonable in Galveston? Booked a 12:15 flight out of IAH and want to make that flight. Budgeting 2 hours to get to the airport, though it should take less than 1.5.

Thank you for this. Is there construction normally taking place on Sundays? If yes, how much of a delay should one typically expect - ie add 1hr to the drive to IAH - would it get worse than that?

I'm also going through the same decision making process for Sat April 20. Looked into Moody but its attractions are pricey and we likely won't be up for much on a travel day. I like the idea of a hotel that shuttles from IAH and has a good mall/restaurant nearby then uber to port the next day. Hoping someone has a great recommendation!

Super - thank you, greatly appreciate it !!

Hi I have a similar question to this one. I'm looking at booking a 12:15pm direct flight home to Toronto from IAH as I'm travelling with my 75yr old mom and would prefer a direct flight over connecting. The next direct flight doesn't leave IAH until 6:30pm. Since we clear customs in Canada, all we need to do is go through check-in/baggage drop and security. I'm thinking if we get off the boat by 8am and even budget 2hr to get to IAH, is 2hr enough to be at the gate on time? I'm getting very nervous when I read about fog delays, other weather issues that may impede our plans. RCCL Harmony is to dock at Galveston at 7am on Sun Apr 28. Advice here would be appreciated!

Also interested in hearing about people's ziplining experience. My 75yr old mom wants to come with us and I'm wondering if there is any challenging climbing with this or is it all downhill. Also looking at Victor Bodden.

I was hoping you'd get an answer to your question as I have the same one, we'll be on Harmony in April. I think you should take RCCL out of your thread subject