We were traveling with my three children (10, 12, 14) and my husband and I...
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We flew Southwest from Tulsa to Houston Hobby - stayed in Galveston for 1 night before our cruise sailing date so we could be sure to get there in time. A friend of ours from the Houston area picked us up and delivered us to our hotel - Harbor House. The hotel was across from Pier 21 - great location - great bay view - we could see the ships from our hotel window. No pool and the continental breakfast was very slim - but so close to the pier. Whatever we missed at breakfast was definitely made up on the ship.