Island Breeze Shuttle

Houston to Galveston Transportation Shuttle

IBS awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Press Release | Thursday, June 22, 2017

Galveston, Texas, USA–June 2017–Island Breeze Shuttle of Galveston Texas today announced receiving the 2017 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

“TripAdvisor is excited to announce the recipients of the 2017 Certificate of Excellence, which celebrates hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition allows us to publicly honor businesses that are actively engaging with customers and using feedback to help travelers identify and confidently book the perfect trip.”

The Certificate of Excellence considers the quality, quantity and recent activity of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Island Breeze Shuttle provides transportation from local Houston area airports / hotels to Galveston Cruise Terminals, Hotels, and Conventions, including scheduled and private car service.

About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With more than 500 million reviews and opinions covering the world’s largest selection of travel listings worldwide — over 7 million accommodations, airlines, attractions, and restaurants — TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that’s right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the world’s largest travel community of 390 million average unique monthly visitors,** all looking to get the most out of every trip.  TripAdvisor. Know better. Book better. Go better.

 

 

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, December 2016
**Source: TripAdvisor log files, Q1 2017

 

 

Things to do in Galveston 2017

By: Dream Vacation Magazine | Monday, March 22, 2017

Galveston, Texas is one of the more popular beach destinations in Texas.  Here are some of the things you can do on our beautiful island.

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More sand added to the beaches

By: Galveston.com | Monday, January 23, 2017

The first of 1 million cubic yards of sand has been pumped onto the beach, in a $19 million project to replenish over 3.5 miles of beach along Galveston’s seawall.

The new project between 12th and 61st is being funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Texas General Land Office, and the City of Galveston. When complete in May, the beaches along this four-mile stretch are expected to be widened by 100 to 150 feet.

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Winner announced during Red Cat Jazz Festival

The Winner is…….

Carly Haynes was the recipient of a gift basket contest sponsored by Island Breeze Shuttle. The contest was held during the Red Cat Jazz Festival in Galveston during May 5-8 2016.  The basket contained all sorts of prizes which were donated by various Galveston merchants.  As you can see from Carly’s face, she was pleased to receive gift cards from Bronco Burrito, Gumbo Diner, Biz Hub Plus, Cindy Moreland Enterprises, Joy Nails, Georges Salon, Fast Signs, and Skinsational.   Wine, wine glasses, candy, and a Galveston t- shirt and hat were included.

IBS named official transportation company for Red Cat Jazz Festival

Island Breeze Shuttle company is proud to be the official ground transportation sponsor for the Red Cat Jazz Festival.  The festival runs from May 5-8 2016 and is hosted at Galveston’s Moody Gardens Resort.

Island Breeze Shuttle will provide shuttle, van and private car transportation for performing artists, dignitaries and attendees visiting the festival this year. Galveston is proud of the tradition of the ongoing Jazz Festival and we can’t think of a better location. With the laid back atmosphere of the beach, sun and yet still close to the 4th largest city in the United States, there is something for everyone. We are proud to provide safe, convenient shuttles from airport to hotel and your Houston to Galveston destinations.

The Red Cat Jazz Festival is the largest fundraising event of the Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society. Each year, the festival features international, national, regional, and local Jazz musicians, to help provide scholarships for deserving high school students attend college, kids to participate in our summer workshops, and to provide FREE concerts to hospitals, senior assistant living facilities, elementary, middle and high schools to promote JAZZ education in the community.

Not only is the festival a celebration of music, but it raises much needed funds for The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society, a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation which started in 2009 to highlight the importance of maintaining the musical heritage of jazz. Each year, they provide children in our surrounding communities with free musical instruments and music-based college scholarships. All of the Jazz Educational Outreach Programs reach hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students each year throughout Houston and Galveston and the surrounding counties. Our education programs place emphasis on the appreciation of jazz music from a historic and cultural perspective. The organization sponsors four main programs: 1) Jazz Cats Summer Workshops, 2) Red Cat Raising Star, 3) Red Cat in the Air, and the 4) Red Cat Jazz Festival in Galveston, TX.

If you haven’t already, purchase your tickets to attend the Red Cat Jazz Festival and Book Your Galveston Transportation with Island Breeze Shuttle.

Port of Galveston Receives Prestigious Quest for Quality Award

Logistics Management’s (LM) Annual Quest for Quality Awards is the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG). For more than three decades, LM’s Quest for Quality has been regarded in the transportation and logistics industry as the most important measure of customer satisfaction and performance excellence.

Galveston has established itself as one of the major hospitality and commercial ports in the nation. Continuous improvement and development make Galveston a top destination for cruise ship departures with easy fly-in access to Houston and Galveston.

 

Photo credit: Timothy LaBranch

Bayport Cruise Terminal Shuttle Service and Transportation

Bayport Cruise Departures are Houston and Galveston’s newest and easiest Cruise Terminal for your Vacation

Book your Bayport Shuttle Service Now!

The Bayport Cruise Terminal is near Barbour’s Cut and the Galveston Bay and provides the one of the easiest drop-off and transfers for the beginning of your cruise vacation. With Princess Cruises and Norwegian Caribbean Lines already departing from the new terminal, expansion is expected to continue with additional lines and destinations.

Island Breeze Shuttle provides convenient private service from Houston airports (both IAH and HOU) to the port and surrounding areas. We provide transportation from your plane arrival to the cruise terminal and back again, making your vacation worry free. Island Breeze Shuttle service will pick up your party at the airport upon arrival, then our drivers load your luggage and additional passengers into our comfortable shuttle vans for a safe drive to the Bayport Cruise Terminal. Enjoy your cruise and upon disembarkation, we pick up your party for the transfer back to the airport or destination of your choice. If choosing to include additional time on your stay in Houston or Galveston, we can reserve your transfer to local hotels for a complete vacation package.

See the latest information about Galveston’s modern Bayport Terminal on the Port of Houston website.

Contact Island Breeze Shuttle to reserve your round trip transportation, from airport to terminal and back, for your Cruise vacation!  Call 409-770-0100 or Reserve Now.

We are excited to announce our new service to Houston Hobby Airport to Galveston!

We are now offering multiple daily departures to/from Galveston from HOU William P. Hobby airport.  Located just 40 minutes from Galveston and the cruise port. Hobby is the largest hub for Southwest airlines which added international service to Mexico and the Caribbean in 2014. AirTran, American Airlines, Delta and Jet Blue also provide service to Hobby. Most major hospitality chains have Hobby Airport locations and when arriving on late flights the day before provide a perfect option for an overnight stay if you arrive too late for a free airport to hotel shuttle services.

Interesting fact – In the 1930’s after many previous name changes the airport was briefly (only a few months) named after Howard Hughes until the federal government forced the name change reasoning that it could not continue to receive federal funding if named after a living individual.

 

 

Special Discounts and Industry Space Available

We offer special discounts to seniors and active U.S. Military personnel and veterans, travel agents, airline employees, and cruise line employees among others…

Group discounts for service between Houston airports and the cruise terminal in Galveston.