Coda_Sarah

oh my gosh that looks delicious! We are going to 150 for the first time in a couple of weeks! Looking forward to try it. We were thinking of ordering the tenderloin for 2 as well.

This is the second time I have heard someone the were on board a little after 10am in the last few weeks.

Can I ask what time you got to the pier? I have an 11 am check in which is the earliest Allure has right now. I was worried about being dropped off at 9:30 thinking it was too early!

Okay, good to know. I was worried being there too early.

I heard the problems are more with local travel from nearby hotels near the port. Lyft/Uber drivers were cancelling rides because they didn't want the short fares. Houston to Galveston is an easy decision for a uber/lyft driver LOL. Maybe Texas City to the port is an easy decision too.

I need some advice regarding transportation to the Galveston cruise terminal. I currently have a private car reserved based on a recommendation from Galveston Saltwater Moms. Saltwater Moms no longer take groups more than 5 people. They recommended a former driver of theirs and I reserved their services months ago. Anyway, they want to drop us off at the cruise terminal at 9:30am. I feel like that's too early. Our check in time is 11am, with the first group, and we are staying in suites. I have gone back to ask again about dropping us off closer to 10 or 10:30.. They are scheduled to pick us up from the there for disembarkation too. All that said, how reliable is uber and lyft now that uber is able to drop off and pick up at cruise terminal in Galveston? We are staying 20 min away in Texas City if that makes any difference. I am tempted to drop them for pick up services. They do not communicate very well. Are Uber and Lyft reliable for pick up to the pier now?

Definitely don’t feel like you have to. We have been on a lot of cruises so we give more when we feel service is above and beyond our expectations or when we feel someone really going out of their way to make our experience feel pampered and enjoyable. The most I have ever given extra is $50. When we eat in the MDR every night with great service, I give a little more.

Wow, that's awesome you can order through the tv, with a set time! Thank you both!

Are you able to order in advance? That's the benefit of the hanging door order. Choosing a time for delivery.

I found out from our private car service that they will need to drop us off at the pier at 9:30am. Our check in time is 11am. Will we be able to enter the terminal at 9:30 or will we have to wait outside? We are booked in a suite if that makes a difference. I feel that's a bit early, but we don't seem to have a choice.

I’m curious if pick up and drop offs have improved with Uber being the in the game. Is it much easier to book an Uber or Lyft for embarkation and disembarkation?

I think you are missing something. We don't want to exclude her. Having her come into the suite lounge with us would have been nice. Yes, I want to spend time in the suite lounge, and I know I will be able to, but we just won't go into the suite lounge for parts of the cruise we will be spending together (a lot) with my MIL.

Thank you. I hope the suite lounge is open early. I am usually up around 7am or so. I LOVE my morning coffee. My routine was going up to the WJ or Cafe Promenade. My brain is still in a fog and my only goal is “get the coffee, get the coffee….get back to the room….get back to the room” LOL! I didn’t think about going to the suite lounge for my morning coffee. It is super close and I’m sure much more quiet LOL. I won’t put the concierge in a spot. There are so many places on the ship. I may ask if it’s okay to just show her the view so she can see the suite lounge view since I heard it’s beautiful there. Thanks to everyone for their input! Oh and do you know what time the suite lounge opens for coffee?

good point. We are staying in a crown loft suite and I believe we are close to the suite lounge too!

That’s exactly what we are looking to do. Thanks for confirming!