Flight Arrival & Departures
For air arrivals and departures into Houston International Airport, TX (IAH) or Houston/Hobby, TX (HOU) it is recommended that guests allow adequate time for transfers between the airport and pier, customs inspections, and airport security checks. If you would like to purchase a transfer from MSC Cruise Lines, on the day of arrival (March 1) flights should arrive no later than 12:00 noon into either Houston Airport (IAH or HOU). On the day the ship returns, March 8, you should depart either Houston Airport (IAH or HOU) after 1:00 pm. If you do not need a MSC transfer or prefer to use a taxi or Uber, please make sure you arrive at the port no later than 3:00 pm (3 hours before the ship’s departure).
If you are arriving at Houston International (IAH) Airport on the day of sailing, we can arrange for a MSC Cruise Line transfer for $31.00 per person each direction. If you arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU) Airport, the MSC Cruise Line transfer is available for $25.00 per person each direction. These transfers must be added to your cruise booking by February 13, 2026. It is mandatory that you provide the flight details to us when you make your transfer reservation. Please note that both Houston airports are over 1 hour from Galveston.
The port address is Port of Galveston, Terminal 16, 1401 Harborside Dr., Galveston, TX 77550.