Driving to the Port of Galveston Boarding the Carnival Dream

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Come along with us as we drive down to Galveston, take a ferry , park at the garage and board the Carnival Dream. Our first time to sail on the same ship twice#carnivaldream #carnivalcruise #galveston

Komentáře • 66

  • @fredmckinney8933
    @fredmckinney8933 Před 5 dny +2

    Thanx! We'll be setting sail on the Dream in February. Also, I've never been to Houston or Galveston before.

  • @AudreyDerleth
    @AudreyDerleth Před měsícem +1

    Love the videos! Will be traveling on this ship for the first time in September! I am sooo excited!

  • @scottsmith9201
    @scottsmith9201 Před rokem +5

    I'm not fond of the embarkation process but I love the feeling I get when I walk on the ship. Thanks for posting!

  • @sharoncruisingscene
    @sharoncruisingscene Před rokem +5

    We board the Dream for the first time in January!! Can't wait!

  • @saratheriot4702
    @saratheriot4702 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this video. 47 more days and I'll be sailing away. Never sailed out of galveston.

  • @AdventuresAhead
    @AdventuresAhead Před rokem +4

    I like unpacking first too. Josh… not so much 😂
    Can’t wait to see your adventure! Thanks for sharing and great vlog!

  • @KristieS09
    @KristieS09 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this! We haven't cruised in 7 years and we're using the same parking garage. Seeing the most up to date info and cruise tips is very helpful.

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      Thanks so much Kristie that means a lot to us. We try to be helpful when we are not goofing around. lol

  • @rileyanddakota8932
    @rileyanddakota8932 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m so happy for this video! This has helped me a lot and this is the exact ship we will also be on

  • @ANTOINETTEATFUN
    @ANTOINETTEATFUN Před rokem +4

    Never been to Galveston before. Love driving up and seeing that cruise ship! Let the fun begin

  • @tiesam8805
    @tiesam8805 Před rokem +4

    GPS was worried about you driving into the Gulf! Lol

  • @davewhiting5169
    @davewhiting5169 Před rokem +2

    Great information you guys. We are sailing from Galveston in 2024 for the first time and this helps. We enjoyed the Dream in 2017 😀

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      Thanks Dave! We try to avoid shuttles when we can. This was a great spot to park just remember if you park here or any of the spots without a shuttle ,the ships may park in opposite spots when they return I realized that the hard way LOL

  • @nadiagarcia6225
    @nadiagarcia6225 Před rokem +1

    Thank so much for all this information, It will be my first time and I was scare because my English is to poor and was difficult for me to fine information but you explained so well and I could understand very well because you speak clearly and slowly ❤. Thanks. I’m free of stress thanks to you.

  • @cruisenuts2846
    @cruisenuts2846 Před rokem +2

    We love Galveston Port we go out of there a lot we are only 4-1/2 hour drive away. great video thanks

  • @ANTOINETTEATFUN
    @ANTOINETTEATFUN Před rokem +2

    I'm so ready to cruise right now

  • @ANTOINETTEATFUN
    @ANTOINETTEATFUN Před rokem +1

    Great video. Thank you for sharing

  • @texasgirl8446
    @texasgirl8446 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I always book a suite so I board first before the big crowds

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před 11 měsíci

      Awesome. We have boarded early with Faster to the Fun. but we are about to turn Platinum so always board early after that

  • @TMoore018
    @TMoore018 Před rokem +1

    Thanks this helps a lot knowing the terminal a little before. We’re going on this cruise next May and be our second time cruise and on the Dream.

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! We are so jealous! We love this ship so much ! Have a safe trip

    • @TMoore018
      @TMoore018 Před rokem

      @@TheTravelingGilberts we’re still debating on flying or driving right now. Probably be the same price with the way fuel keeps rising.

  • @shawnstravelandlife1790
    @shawnstravelandlife1790 Před rokem +1

    Looking to sail out of Galveston on the carnival breeze at the end of June . Can’t wait!!! The good thing is I have relatives in the area and no need for a hotel 👍👍

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +1

      We enjoyed the Galveston Port. It was very smooth when we were there. Have a great cruise. Be safe

  • @hm1derz595
    @hm1derz595 Před 20 dny +1

    The ferry props cut up fish that's why the birds swarm the rear of the boat. Next time go stand at the rear of the boat, bring a bag of cheetos, hold a cheeto out in the air. They'll cone take it out of your hand.

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před 20 dny

      I would do that but I couldn't get Teresa our of the car!!! She is scared of birds!! lol

  • @texasgirl8446
    @texasgirl8446 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I use indoor port parking they have in closed parking locked up at night. The shuttle buses take you right over to the ship. And they are there when you get off the ship I am pleased that nobody can walkthrough the parking lot and brake into my car

  • @rhondab2931
    @rhondab2931 Před rokem +1

    Never been to Galveston port but we’re going on the Vista in February 2024 out of Port Canaveral

  • @sonyajohnson4813
    @sonyajohnson4813 Před rokem +2

    Great video. One question at what point did you get your sail and sign card?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +3

      Hey there Sonya! When they let everyone get to their room around 1pm The sail N sign cards are in the mail drop next to everyone's door No later than 1 usually

  • @Taste-Try-Travel
    @Taste-Try-Travel Před rokem

    What time did you hit the road? (Road trips right before a cruise are the BEST)… it, literally, is one of our favorite parts of a holiday 😀
    Never been on Horizon. Like the design style. I’d call it “glitzy craftsman”… but I’m not a smart man, so….🤪

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +1

      We left our house around 3 We got down there a little before 9 We love just road trip vacations too. It's exciting for me to just go down roads here in Louisiana that I've never been down. It's a weird sickness

  • @user-vx9tj4xr1h
    @user-vx9tj4xr1h Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the details. I heard you say your check in time was 10:30 and you guys boarded the ship at 11:12. Do you know what time it was when you guys parked?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +1

      It was a little before 10. The walk over and check in took about 30 min. the delay was just boarding

  • @butterfly71716
    @butterfly71716 Před 7 měsíci +1

    How much did the ferry and parking garage cost?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před 7 měsíci +1

      The ferry is free. The parking at the SMP parking garage was 20 dollars a day

    • @butterfly71716
      @butterfly71716 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@TheTravelingGilberts Thank you

  • @ParkerSayler
    @ParkerSayler Před 10 měsíci +1

    What did it cost for you to park in that particular garage?

  • @humpty318
    @humpty318 Před rokem +1

    How much is parking?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem +1

      20 a day. there are cheaper options, but they shuttle you to and from. We like the fact that we can just walk instead of waiting for a usually crowded shuttle

    • @humpty318
      @humpty318 Před rokem +1

      That’s $5 cheaper than New Orleans, plus your car is probably far safer from break in than in New Orleans.

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      @@humpty318 They say that the Galveston police department patrols the lots 24/7 Hope thats true

  • @user-xx6ys6pf1g
    @user-xx6ys6pf1g Před rokem +1

    You have to get on a ferry to get to the port?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      No we didn't have to take the ferry but it is a shorter trip from here in Louisiana

  • @ashleynicole4512
    @ashleynicole4512 Před rokem

    I reserved smp garage in advance. How do you get through the gate if you booked in advance? Did you have to show anything?

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      You should have received a confirmation with the QR code. We printed ours, but you can just keep it on your phone if you prefer. There is a guy at the gate who checks you in.

    • @ashleynicole4512
      @ashleynicole4512 Před rokem

      @@TheTravelingGilberts okay awesome! Did they ever send another email closer to your cruise, I don’t have the confirmation email anymore so wasn’t sure if they would send something else or if I need to call parking at the port to get another email sent

    • @TheTravelingGilberts
      @TheTravelingGilberts  Před rokem

      They did not send another confirmation. I'd definitely contact customer service to get another confirmation.