Stallion Posted August 26, 2017 #401 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Any comments from Galveston area/Interstate 45 area residents on the present availability of gas, food, other accommodations? I'm on Liberty of the Seas now and returning to Dallas I'm aware of the Houston road condition website. Can't remember how much gas I have in the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2017 #402 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I think in the end, one thing RCL should've done regardless of what they're planning to do with the next Liberty sailing was to allow passengers who wants to cancel or switch cruises do so and give cruise credits just like Carnival. I thought they really dropped the ball on that one. Especially after Carnival announced they would do this. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted August 26, 2017 #403 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) If cruising in hurricane season is a bad idea, why don't all the cruise ships leave the gulf and east coast every year from June 1 to November 30? Nobody is complaining about the airlines, and nobody is complaining about Carnival. The only complaint is about the way Royal Caribbean is handling the situation. Poor customer service is not caused by the weather.Completely correct........ Statistically you are more likely to see your cruise altered/cancelled by Royal for a charter, mechanical issues, or outright selling of the ship than any Hurricane. Royal should give those customers affected the option to move to another sailing to ships that would be sailing Saturday/Sunday with empty stateroom anyways. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Edited August 26, 2017 by Beachammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 26, 2017 #404 Share Posted August 26, 2017 According to the link you posted, one just landed from North Carolina...just sayin. There's even one delayed but still arriving here from Houston?! In fact for Arrivals, the majority of scheduled flights into SA are on time or delayed, only a handful have canceled. LOL http://flightaware.com/live/cancelled Nice try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css5 Posted August 26, 2017 #405 Share Posted August 26, 2017 It's not rocket science to look online and find which ships are deployed to other locations (Europe being the most common). This happens every year...to reduce the number of ships in the Caribbean during hurricane season. Again, there are less ships in the Caribbean in the summer because they are in Alaska and Europe, where there is higher demand. Cruise lines make their schedules according to where people want to go, not based on a small chance of a hurricane (admittedly that small chance is higher in hurricane season than not...BUT, it is still a SMALL chance!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2017 #406 Share Posted August 26, 2017 It's a video of port of Galveston, I'm sure it's from earlier today cause Galveston is getting pounded right now by a strong band Thank you. For the few of us that don't live in Texas, it would have been nice to have a label with the photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #407 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Light rain right now in Galv. Channel looks pretty calm. We've arrived and departed in worse weather than this, I promise. I've got pics... If you'd like the link: http://www.galveston.com/cruisevideocam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #408 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Again, there are less ships in the Caribbean in the summer because they are in Alaska and Europe, where there is higher demand. Cruise lines make their schedules according to where people want to go, not based on a small chance of a hurricane (admittedly that small chance is higher in hurricane season than not...BUT, it is still a SMALL chance!!) Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2017 #409 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Light rain right now in Galv. Channel looks pretty calm. We've arrived and departed in worse weather than this, I promise. I've got pics... If you'd like the link: http://www.galveston.com/cruisevideocam/ And yet for some unknown reason, there are no cruise ships there today. I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #410 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Beats me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdad Posted August 26, 2017 #411 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Light rain right now in Galv. Channel looks pretty calm. We've arrived and departed in worse weather than this, I promise. I've got pics... If you'd like the link: http://www.galveston.com/cruisevideocam/ Is the bigger issue having enough employees willing and able to come to the port itself? Security, baggage handlers, immigration, check-in desk staff, etc. adds up to a lot of folks who need to get there from home regardless of how it looks at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #412 Share Posted August 26, 2017 LOL http://flightaware.com/live/cancelled Nice try. Your original link was for departures, not arrivals, try again dear.... http://www.sanantonio.gov/SAT/Airlines-Flights/Arrivals-Departures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted August 26, 2017 #413 Share Posted August 26, 2017 And yet for some unknown reason, there are no cruise ships there today. I wonder why? Could it be because the port is closed:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted August 26, 2017 #414 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Any comments from Galveston area/Interstate 45 area residents on the present availability of gas, food, other accommodations? I'm on Liberty of the Seas now and returning to Dallas I'm aware of the Houston road condition website. Can't remember how much gas I have in the tank Don't know about gas stations although the Galveston Newspaper is maintaining updates of road closures, power outage areas, etc. and there may be something useful to you in the future. Also the Port of Galveston just posted this on island accommodations for displaced cruise passengers should you find yourself stuck on the island when you are able to disembark, or for any of us who may be stuck there waiting to embark. Hurricane Harvey Cruise Rates from Galveston Hotels in the event any cruises cancel. The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to offer the attached discounted rates to any displaced cruise passengers. These rates are only valid in the event of a cancellation and may require a minimum length of stay and boarding pass documentation. Best Western Plus & Suites $69.00 + 15% tax 8500 Seawall Blvd 409-740-4300 Courtyard by Marriott $89.00 + 15% tax (ask for Cruise Displacement Galveston) 9550 Seawall Blvd 409-497-2850 Doubletee by Hilton $69.00-$89.00 + 15% tax 1702 Seawall Blvd 409-762-4141 Four Points by Sheraton $79.00 + 15% tax 2300 Seawall Blvd 409-974-4796 (Contact Tiffany in Sales) Holiday Inn Resort $69.00 + 15% tax 5002 Seawall Blvd 409-740-5300 Hilton Galveston Island Resort $79.00 + 15% tax 5400 Seawall Blvd 409-744-5000 Hotel Galvez $89.00+ 15% tax (must contact Jena & supply cruise documents to book these exclusive rates) 2024 Seawall Blvd 409-765-7721 San Luis $89.00 + 15% tax *price depends of availability 5222 Seawall Blvd 409-744-1500 The Tremont House $89.00+ 15% tax (must contact Jena & supply cruise documents to book these exclusive rates) 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row 409-763-0300 Moody Gardens Hotel $129.00 + 15% tax Seven Hope Blvd 409-741-8484 Casa del Mar $89.00 +15% tax (two night minimum & linen /terry exchange only) 6102 Seawall Blvd 409-740-2431 TownePlace Suites by Marriott $89.00+ 15% tax (ask for Cruise Displacement Galveston) 9540 Seawall Blvd 409-497-2840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #415 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Also no tax on the rooms: Friday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced an expanded proclamation that will suspend the collection of hotel and motel taxes during Hurricane Harvey. The suspension will be through September 6, 2017. Read More: Governor Abbott Suspends Collection of Hotel and Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey | http://kfyo.com/governor-abbott-suspends-collection-of-hotel-and-motel-taxes-during-hurricane-harvey/?trackback=tsmclip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2017 #416 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Could it be because the port is closed:p That seems to be the leading theory. However, it has not been accepted by everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 26, 2017 #417 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Your original link was for departures, not arrivals, try again dear....http://www.sanantonio.gov/SAT/Airlines-Flights/Arrivals-Departures I can explain how to read the information if you can't see it. Many more than a handful of flights have been cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #418 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thank you. For the few of us that don't live in Texas, it would have been nice to have a label with the photograph. Link was on the top of the screen capture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tparker0220 Posted August 26, 2017 #419 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Just landed at Houston Hobby from Boston - looks like about half the flights are coming in and half are cancelled going by the board. Cautiously optimistic here that the port will reopen by Sunday given the favorable change in forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #420 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yay...now to see if you'll have a cruise or nice land vacation;) Just trying to be cheerful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 26, 2017 #421 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I can explain how to read the information if you can't see it. Many more than a handful of flights have been cancelled. I have 20/20 and have been reading for 60 years. Thanks, but no thank you...you must be looking at something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 26, 2017 #422 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Just landed at Houston Hobby from Boston - looks like about half the flights are coming in and half are cancelled going by the board. Cautiously optimistic here that the port will reopen by Sunday given the favorable change in forecast. That's great! Hope you get to sail! Good thing you didn't take the 5am United BOS to IAH, it got diverted to Shreveport.:eek::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted August 26, 2017 #423 Share Posted August 26, 2017 What is it? http://www.galveston.com/strandvideocam/ The Strand, Galveston. Lots more webcams on that site:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseathoning Posted August 26, 2017 #424 Share Posted August 26, 2017 If a professional tells me, in an area that is at sea level or barely above, that there is high probability of water coming in higher than that, I feel I would be making a bad decision to assume the expert is wrong. I am not a meteorologist. But when is someone called Dr. and that person has spent the better part of a decade studying their chosen field tells me there is mortal danger to my personal welfare if I discount their expertise, I am going to bet on the person who has made it a profession, not a hobby, and not a quick search. I am well aware that cruise lines find themselves in a terrible spot and understand why they would want to wait to give up on earned revenue. That is why I feel the onus is to get insurance, and go that route, independent of whatever the bean counters say. People need to traffic in what they know, and make decisions only on what they know. Not what they think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2017 #425 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Link was on the top of the screen capture. It says Strand cam. Being from out of town, I was not aware that the strand was near the port. I can show you lots of picture taken from places that are near other cruise ship port, and I doubt you would know what port it was. Would it have been that hard to just say this is a view of the Strand which is near the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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