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DANCEFUN PRE-CRUISE OPTIONS

The DanceFun Staff and Instructors are arriving early to play in Galveston prior to the cruise.  This is actually necessary for those flying from Western US States in order to meet the ship. 

These DANCEFUN PRE-CRUISE options (air, hotel, shuttle service) are designed for those arriving early to Galveston on from Hobby or Bush (IAH) Airports. 

For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time.

 

Staying in Galveston - Holiday Inn on the Beach

Transfers - Shuttle Service

Tour Options in Galveston

Parking / Pier Information

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STAYING IN GALVESTON - Holiday Inn on the Beach

DANCEFUN HOTEL is for those arriving September 24 or 25, 2010

Flying – Shuttle service from Hobby (HOU) or Bush (IAH) Airports is available (see shuttle options below).

Driving –Our Arrangements here also includes free parking for the week and free shuttle service to and from the pier !  The DanceFun staff are staying here and holding a Welcome Party on Saturday.

Holiday Inn on the Beach

5002 Seawall Boulevard 
Galveston, Texas 77551

Holiday Inn Resort has eight-stories of Gulf view rooms on Galveston Island located at the San Luis Resort in the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast! 

Most of the rooms have private balconies overlooking the Gulf or the pool. The Jetty Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as room service. B’Jiggers Lounge offers live entertainment and Happy Hour specials.

 

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Resort on the Beach
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Resort on the Beach


Newly Renovated Lobby

Bar/Lounge
Newly Renovated Lobby
B’Jiggers Lounge

 

King Bed Guest Room
Double Bed Guest Room
King Bed Feature Room
Double Bed Guest Room

Most rooms are ocean views !

The Holiday Inn Resort is centrally located to many Galveston attractions like the beach, Rainforest Café and Adventure Ride, and shopping at the Historical Strand District. Whether you want to take a historic home tour at Bishop’s Palace, Moody Mansion or Ashton Villa or catch a play at The Grand 1894 Opera House, the Holiday Inn Resort is the place to stay. There are several Restaurants within walking distance including an IHOP and RainForest Cafe.

NOTE: Our arrangements with the Holiday Inn provide free shuttle service to above attractions.
Folks can go when they want or take advantage of public transportation in the City of Galveston !!

Hotel Offers:
Restaurant offers Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Lounge has live entertainment and a dance floor !

Rooms Offer:
Most of the rooms have private balconies overlooking the Gulf or the pool.  Desk or Table, Phone with Voicemail and Dataport, AM/FM Clock Radio, Coffee Maker, Iron & Board, Hairdryer, High Speed Internet, 25 inch TV with Pay Per View Movies, Air Conditioning

Entertainment
Cable / Satellite TV
In Room Movies - Pay Per View
In Room Movies - Premium Cable
In Room Video Check-out
In Room Video Games Available

Refreshment / Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Mini Refrigerator

Data Services
High-speed Internet Access
Wireless Data Connection

Workspace / Desk
Work Desk w/ Lamp
Electrical Adapters Available
Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk

Phone / Fax
Phone with Voice Mail
Two-Line Phone

Bathroom / Personal Care
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom

Miscellaneous
Connecting Rooms
In Room Safe
Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
Iron / Ironing Board
Separate Hanging Closet

Hotel Price Includes:

  • Ocean View Accommodations
  • State & City Taxes included
  • Luggage Handling & Tips from hotel to shuttle
  • Cruise Shuttle Included - Transportation from Holiday Inn to the Carnival Cruise Terminal Sunday Morning
  • Free parking during the cruise for those with us that are driving ! (Parking is $70.00/week at the pier)
  • Complimentary High Speed Internet

HOTEL ONLY – 1 Night

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – $69.00/person

SINGLE OCCUPANCY – $139.00/person

HOTEL ONLY – 2 Nights

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY – $138.00/person

SINGLE OCCUPANCY – $278.00/person

For reservations call DanceFun at 1-866-326-2338 or 1-405-282-8989
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Time.

The Holiday Inn also offers live entertainment in their lounge on the weekend and has a dance floor !

Tentative Saturday Schedule for DanceFun Staff & Instructors
3:00 pm            Hotel Check-in 
5:00 pm            Dinner together (TBA)
7:00 pm            Welcome Dance Party at Holiday Inn Lounge
9:00 pm            Live band at Holiday Inn Lounge

Sunday (Tentative - get update at Saturday Dance)
9:00 am Luggage Pick up
10:00 am Board Shuttle for Pier

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TRANSFERS – SHUTTLE SERVICES – 2 Options

Galveston Limo Service (Airport Shuttle)

This shuttle service is a must if you arriving a day early or staying at least a day late. 
The Carnival Shuttle Service is ONLY for the day of Embarkation or Debarkation
and ONLY within certain flight times on those days.
If you are arriving a day early or a day late, we recommend this service.  We’ve had good service in the past.
This will require advanced booking and your flight times.

Round Trip Transfer Includes:
(Shuttle Service available for Bush or Hobby International Airports)

  • Shuttle Service from Airport to Holiday Inn
  • Shuttle Service from Cruise Terminal to Airport

One Way Transfer Includes:
(Shuttle Service available for Bush or Hobby International Airports)

  • Shuttle Service from Airport to Holiday Inn OR from Cruise Terminal to Airport

Bush International Airport (IAH) / Shuttle Service

                     One way           Round Trip 
Adult                $55                   $90
Child (4-10)       $25                   $45
Senior Citizen   $40                   $80

Last Shuttle from Bush International Airport at 6:00 pm

Hobby Airport (HOU) / Shuttle Service

                        One way           Round Trip 
Adult                 $45                   $80
Child (4-10)        $20                   $40
Senior Citizen    $35                   $70

Last Shuttle from Hobby International Airport at 7:00 pm

 

Carnival Shuttle Service

Serving Bush Intercontinental Airport              (IAH)            70 mi / 90 min

Carnival Shuttle Service is a good and reliable service, but ONLY for the day of Embarkation or Debarkation and ONLY within certain flight times on those days.  IF you are arriving on the day of Embarkation before 1:00 pm, we recommend this service. Note: Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are non refundable.

  • Serves the Port of Galveston from Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Service is $40.00 each way or $80.00 round trip per person
  • Available on days on embarkation & disembarkation only
  • Carnival Meet & Greet Service starts 11:30 am
  • Latest Flight Arrival by 1:00 pm
  • Earliest Flight Departure after 1:30 pm
  • Appliable to guests using Carnival's Fly Aweigh air program
    Between Houston Intercontinental (IAH) or Houston Hobby (HOU) Airports and the Port of Galveston:
    One Way: $40.00     Round Trip: $80.00


Serving Hobbi Intercontinental Airport              (HOU)           42 mi / 60 min

The Carnival Shuttle Service is a good and reliable service, but ONLY for the day of Embarkation or Debarkation and ONLY within certain flight times on those days.  IF you are arriving on the day of Embarkation before 1:30 pm, we recommend this service. Note: Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are non refundable.

  • Serves the Port of Galveston from Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Service is $30.00 each way or $60.00 round trip per person
  • Available on days on embarkation & disembarkation only
  • Carnival Meet & Greet Service starts 11:30 am
  • Latest Flight Arrival by 1:30 pm
  • Earliest Flight Departure after 1:30 pm
  • Appliable to guests using Carnival's Fly Aweigh air program
    Between Houston Intercontinental (IAH) or Houston Hobby (HOU) Airports and the Port of Galveston:
    One Way: $30.00     Round Trip: $60.00

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TOUR OPTIONS IN GALVESTON

Arrive early and try a tour of the island - lots to see !

Dolphin Tours Baywatch Dolphin & Harbor Tours
21st & Harborside
Phone: (832) 859-4557
On the 45-minute narrated Bayatch tour, you'll see dolphin in their own natural habitat, the historic Galveston harbor, a World War II submarine and destroyer, the Tall Ship Elissa, as well as drilling rigs, ferry boats, and the mighty ship channel.
  Airboat Tours

Capt. Hal Newsom's Airboat Tours of Galveston Bay
14302 Stewart Rd.
Phone: (409) 632-0089

Experience a unique and thrilling airboat ride adventure.

Harbor Tours Galveston Harbor Tours
Pier 22
Phone: (409) 765-8687

Don't miss daily one-hour Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch excursions onboard Galveston Historical Foundation's 50-foot motor vessel, Seagull II. (Closed Tuesdays).
  Duck Tours Galveston Island Duck Tours
2500 Seawall Blvd.
Phone: (409) 621-4771

The Galveston Duck Tour is a unique way to see Galveston Island, taking you along Seawall Boulevard, across Offats Bayou, The Strand Historic District, and The Silk Stocking District.
Galveston Gal Galveston Island Gal
Tours throughout the Island
Phone: (409) 457-5704

Jan Johnson, a 5th generation "BOI," is a freelance writer and step-on tour guide with over 25 years experience.
  Island Tours Galveston Island Tours
502 20th St.
Phone: (409) 765-TOUR
Galveston Island Tours, LLC, is an affiliate of the Galveston Historical Foundation that provides comprehensive destination management services throughout the Galveston-Houston region.
Ghost Tours Ghost Tours of Galveston
25th & Strand
Tour Office: (832) 892-7419
"Ghost Tours of Galveston" is a walking tour of the historic Strand District in Galveston, including informative history, as well ghost stories of the area.
  Bicycle Company Island Bicycle Company
1808 Seawall Blvd.
Phone: (409) 762-BIKE
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Island Bicycle Company has a fantastic selection of cruise, road, mountain, kids and comfort bikes to choose from.
Island Carriages Island Carriages
2528 Postoffice St.
Phone: (409) 765-6951
Experience a tour of Galveston's East End Historical District. A horse-drawn carriage will guide you along tree-lined streets providing you a vantage point to note architectural details of these era mansions.
  Postoffice St. Postoffice Street Arts & Entertainment District
2200 Postoffice St.
Venture onto Postoffice Street for an enchanting blend of art galleries, antique shops and chic eateries.
Historic Strand The Strand Historic District
2100 Strand
The downtown area offers an intriguing selection of shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums within a perfect radius for self-guided tours.
  Treasure Isle Treasure Isle Tour Train
2500 Seawall Blvd.
Phone: (409) 221-0282
Enjoy a 1 3/4 hour, 17 mile narrated tour around the Island City on the Treasure Isle Tour Train!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PARKING / PIER INFORMATION

Texas Cruise Ship Terminal on Galveston Island

Pier #25
2502 Harborside Drive
Galveston, Texas 77550

Travel Time:

  • 42 miles from Houston Hobby International Airport; travel time is approximately 60 minutes.
  • 70 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport; travel time is approximately 90 minutes.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT: 

  • I-45 South
  • Take Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275)
  • Turn left (East) onto Harborside Drive
  • Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street
  • Turn left onto Kempner/22nd Street
  • Proceed to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25

PARKING: (Rates subject to change by Port Authority)

  • 4-day cruise: $45.00 Uncovered
  • 5-day cruise: $50.00 Uncovered
  • 7-day cruise: $70.00 Uncovered / $80/00 Covered

Port of Galveston Parking Lots A & B

  • Guarded and lighted; 24 hour surveillance and police patrol.
  • Accepted forms of payment: U.S dollars; VISA and MasterCard.
  • Pre-payments may be made by visiting www.portofgalveston.com.
  • No advance reservations required.
  • Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.
  • Vehicles occupying two or more spaces will be charged double the rate.

Embarkation:

  • Luggage must be unloaded at the cruise terminal curbside prior to parking; the shuttles do not handle luggage during embarkation.

Debarkation:

  • Return directly to Parking Lots A and B to retrieve car without luggage and then pick up the guests and luggage at the terminal curbside.
  • Depart the terminal on luggage-capable shuttles; there will be a short to moderate wait time.
    Note: This is only provided in parking lots where luggage drop-off is indicated on the parking lot sign.

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For Complete Travel Info, Dance Activities and Reservations: Call: 866-DANCEFUN (866-326-2338) or 405-282-8989