FruitStandaficionado Posted August 27, 2017 #651 Share Posted August 27, 2017 August 27, 2017 9:13 AM ROAD CLOSURES: I-45 is shut down from FM 517 to Galveston. Flooding in various areas in Galveston. August 27, 2017 9:12 AM PARKING UPDATE: The Port of Galveston Parking Lots are NOT flooded. Access roads to the parking lots are flooded thus it is not possible to retrieve vehicles from the lots at this time. For additional information please call 409-766-6169. Refunds will be issued to passengers that have had their itinerary shortened. Please contact parking@portofgalveston.com August 27, 2017 9:11 AM Port Condition-Zulu All inbound/outbound traffic suspended. Check back for further updates Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agp_mzk Posted August 27, 2017 #652 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Realizing the magnitude of the disaster, I wouldn't really care all that much about a cruise at this point. People are dying and losing everything...the cruise seems less consequential than it would have beforehand. Well...at least that is how I have felt about travel after disasters when it has happened to me... Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted August 27, 2017 #653 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm not sure what Royal Caribbean is thinking, but if I had to speculate, I bet that Carnival is trying to find alternate ports for the ships to dock and offload people, like they did in NOLA for Freedom & Valor. I suspect (just suspect) that this week's cruises will be canceled outright and refunds given, and they'll try to start all over again next Sat/Sun... people can't get out of Galveston when they debark, and arriving passengers can't get to Galveston, except for the small percentage who were already there when the storm hit. RCCL docking the Liberty of the Seas today helps the 20-30 people who actually live in Galveston. The rest of them will be staying put on the docked ship for a few more days til the flooding in Houston subsides. My thoughts go out to all of you whose vacation plans are messed up by this. I know how much I treasure my vacation time and I know how y'all are feeling. But my heart goes out to all those folks along the coast who are facing life changes thanks to Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKELLEY Posted August 27, 2017 #654 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The whole city of Houston & surrounding city's are closed because of flooding. The run ways at Hobby airport are under water. I know this because I live south of Houston. Even if the cruise ships can dock there is no way people will be able to get out of Galveston. Our rain is supposed last until Wednesday. The people on the cruise ships are not stranded. They have food water & a place to sleep. The people in Houston that have been rescued from flooded houses are stranded. Please keep these people in your prayers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted August 27, 2017 #655 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Because there are many other people already on the island waiting to board. Granted at this point, probably not as many people waiting to board, but if you were sitting in Galveston now, wouldn't you expect the cabin you paid for? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Absolutely. If you're not willing to lose your life trying to get on that ship, I have to question your commitment to cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #656 Share Posted August 27, 2017 New update just now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVMEX2021 Posted August 27, 2017 #657 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Exactly. Tornado warnings hourly. And it is still raining Houston and Galveston are not where you want to be for the next several days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted August 27, 2017 #658 Share Posted August 27, 2017 While I have no specific information, I'd put the chances that the Galveston port opens at near zero in the near term. It's more likely that passengers get off loaded in New Orleans and these cruise ships get taken to Galveston to serve as temporary shelters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVMEX2021 Posted August 27, 2017 #659 Share Posted August 27, 2017 And I certainly don't know where the people getting off the ship's would go. Most roads are not safe right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapieD Posted August 27, 2017 #660 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looks like maybe the rain bands are shifting to the east so maybe the waters can recede a little bit before the showers start back up in Houston. Amazing to get a years worth of rain in a week Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 27, 2017 #661 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The whole city of Houston & surrounding city's are closed because of flooding. The run ways at Hobby airport are under water. I know this because I live south of Houston. Even if the cruise ships can dock there is no way people will be able to get out of Galveston. Our rain is supposed last until Wednesday. The people on the cruise ships are not stranded. They have food water & a place to sleep. The people in Houston that have been rescued from flooded houses are stranded. Please keep these people in your prayers.Sent from my iPhone using Forums So true! T&P for all in this unfortunate situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKELLEY Posted August 27, 2017 #662 Share Posted August 27, 2017 This is in Houston right now. Where most of the water is should be roads. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1769298693098732&id=100000558553138 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob6465 Posted August 27, 2017 #663 Share Posted August 27, 2017 No way ships should be returning or leaving galveston. This storm has hit Galveston/houston bad and all we need is people stranded in their cars and dying. I live 20 min away....it is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Fan Posted August 27, 2017 #664 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Because there are many other people already on the island waiting to board. Granted at this point, probably not as many people waiting to board, but if you were sitting in Galveston now, wouldn't you expect the cabin you paid for? Sent from my iPhone using Forums What a FOOLISH statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #665 Share Posted August 27, 2017 10 at 45 going to Galveston Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #666 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Galveston County calling for citizen volunteers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKELLEY Posted August 27, 2017 #667 Share Posted August 27, 2017 My brother has been in Galveston since Thursday waiting to get on the Breeze. He now lives north of Dallas but we grew up in Friendswood which is a little north of Galveston & we are used to flooding. He knew the possibility of being stranded on Galveston Island when he made the decision to drive there on Thursday. He has a great attitude & is going with the flow. I just talked to him & he said if they don't get to cruise he knows it will be for the safety of all passengers. He is not upset with Carnival or the Port of Galveston. My brother is the type that will make lemonade out of lemons. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettecruiser1 Posted August 27, 2017 #668 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The liberty of the seas will be heading to Miami, arrival late Tuesday. Then heading back to Galveston on Friday, per someone I know on board. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted August 27, 2017 #669 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLHyatt Posted August 27, 2017 #670 Share Posted August 27, 2017 From the City of Galveston: http://www.galvestontx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=541 No cruise ships will return to Port today due to 45 and Hobby Airport closures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TexasRon Posted August 27, 2017 #671 Share Posted August 27, 2017 HOU is being reported as closed until Wednesday IAH thru tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TexasRon Posted August 27, 2017 #672 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Also heard from someone onboard about the Liberty of the Seas diversion to Miami... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaCruiser4200 Posted August 27, 2017 #673 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Also heard from someone onboard about the Liberty of the Seas diversion to Miami... I heard this as well. Basically this week's cruise on Liberty is cancelled? Carnival was much more proactive with planning and will actually be able to dock their ships should the port open Tuesday. Kudos to them Side note-why didn't Liberty go to Nola? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack1 Posted August 27, 2017 #674 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Just a quick update from our son who is currently on the Breeze. He said the captain just announced they are heading for NOLA. Relieved they aren't going to be off loaded in a city that is seriously in disaster mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorncroft Posted August 27, 2017 #675 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Just a quick update from our son who is currently on the Breeze. He said the captain just announced they are heading for NOLA. Relieved they aren't going to be off loaded in a city that is seriously in disaster mode. I think all three Carnival ships will end up being diverted. The cruise lines are throwing in the towel to try to salvage this week's cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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