Conquest Veteran's Cruisers Help - Taxi Cab Question

[sbnuggie]

Howdy to all of you veteran Conquest Cruisers I need a little help. Tried doing a search over on the gulf departures board but couldn't find the information I was looking for so I come to the general carnival board for help.

 

I have our pre-cruise transportation nailed down finally but now turning to post cruise transportation issues. We are a family of 6 and need transportation from Galveston Port to Hobby airport. I know that Carnival charges $30pp and have been on Galveston.com and got quotes from the various limo companies but we were wondering about cab fares. I've seen a couple of quotes for about $90 - 110 for a cab, flat fee to go from cruise port to Hobby. But what I haven't seen is what type of cab is it and was hoping someone could tell me if they have seen or know of "mini-van" type of cab which would work for the 6 of us.

 

When I think of cab I think of the standard 4 door sedan. But if I could get a cab which would seat 6 (i.e. Chevy Astro Van/Toyota Sienna Minivan) that would be awesome and far more economical at approx $100 flat fee versus the $180 we would be looking at to take a shuttle from Galveston. I see cab companies here at Sac International with these types of cabs so I figured there had to be some at the Galveston Cruise Terminal on Debarkation Day.

 

So...any of you veteran conquest cruisers seen them and even know the name of the company I could call. Thanks again.

[Sargent_Schultz]

I'd suggest contacting Super Shuttle at Hobby to at least get a quote. They don't do normal runs to Galveston, but you can charter a van for your family and room for all kinds of luggage and maybe even some friends.

[sbnuggie]

Good Call...just went online, turns out you can get a van for a flat fee of $100 on super shuttle, the only thing I don't know is the car seat situation, they have a warning but say to call for details. A lot more economical then the shuttles thats for sure, one of our kids will be 4.5 yrs old at the time so this may work.

[Pistol Packin Mama]

On the Veteran's cruise, Al got shuttles for $100 per shuttle each way. Most had 9/10 people it it, so it was about $10 apiece, but it would still be a savings for six, and not so crowded. That was the Super Shuttle. You need to call them for the return trip from the ship asap, because it is a 45 minute drive and they don't come till you call so for an early flight it could be nerve racking. Good luck and enjoy.