Rain on Departure Day/Galveston

[Softservekid1]

If its pouring rain when you drop your bags off is there shelter to wait to board? Umbrella time??

[daveo6313]

Yes, there are covered areas before you get into the port building.

[DeniseTr]

Just be aware the island floods, if you are staying on island night before have alternate routes planned. 

[Softservekid1]

2 hours ago, DeniseTr said:

Just be aware the island floods, if you are staying on island night before have alternate routes planned. 

yes and the parking areas are not covered against flooding.

[Amadawn1]

44 minutes ago, Softservekid1 said:

yes and the parking areas are not covered against flooding.

That depends on where you choose to park. There are some parking garages in converted warehouses that are secure and protected from flooding.  Just look up Galveston cruise parking options. 

[Saint Greg]

1 hour ago, Softservekid1 said:

yes and the parking areas are not covered against flooding.

I think every lot I’ve been in has been raised. Ez, lighthouse, falstaff, discount. The only possible problem is getting to them. In November I had to go down a partially flooded street and it caused $400 damage to my car. But the parking lot was raised and dry.

 

[ABQrobin]

In Feb we sailed out of Galveston, and it was pouring rain on debark day.  We got drenched leaving the ship and getting thru the parking lot to the shuttle.  No kidding, luggage soaked, us soaked and shivering, it was horrible.  It is hard to stay dry there if its raining.  

[DeniseTr]

25 minutes ago, ABQrobin said:

In Feb we sailed out of Galveston, and it was pouring rain on debark day.  We got drenched leaving the ship and getting thru the parking lot to the shuttle.  No kidding, luggage soaked, us soaked and shivering, it was horrible.  It is hard to stay dry there if its raining.  

True, and parking in a garage wouldn't have helped you since tou would still have had to walk to the garage or wait in rain for cab.

[Softservekid1]

3 minutes ago, DeniseTr said:

True, and parking in a garage wouldn't have helped you since tou would still have had to walk to the garage or wait in rain for cab.

Most garages don't guarantee no flooding either. Better check with your insurance if you're covered in a flooded area.