Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

05/17/10

Fun time at Waterpark

by Satnite

I must confess, it's always a disconcerting to read less than great reviews about any place I am considering going to. I searched water parks and after reading about another park that seemed to be gang oriented, I figured I'd try my luck here. I wasn't thrilled about the "bacteria" reviews I read but thought this could be only one persons reaction and that the park must keep a pretty good eye on this sort of thing. I think I made the right choice. Nobody can teach the Houston / Galveston anything when it comes to heat and humidity. With that being a way of life spending a day at Schlitterbahn's could be looked at as more of a reprieve than anything else. With so many really fun things there it is funny that the thing I like the best is the spray mist. I can stand under it all day just letting the water rain down over me. It seems to be the perfect combo of cool water and heat balancing each other out. I spent the day there with friends and none of us got sick so I guess any problems they might have had were taken care of.

• Pros: Some very nice reviews
• Cons: Some bad reviews

03/30/10

just wonderful

by Technoviking

Let me say first, do not try and sneak alcohal in. You may get it past the front guys checking your coolers easily, but you won't survive the undercover staff security spying on everyone. Hint: they wear Hawaiin shirts

I've been to the original New Braunfels Schitterbaun...........and it is nasty compared to Galveston. This is definitely the better of the two and is clean. Sea World SA can't hang with a waterpark specialist like Shlitterbahn. The lines can be long like anywhere, but do go when everyone is in school during the week. The rides are great and diverse for all ages. The kids will love it and they have lifeguards swarming this place, even the 6" water. The price is I guess ok for such a great place.

This is a must see if you like waterparks and the best in the Houston/Galveston/San Antonio area.

• Pros: cleanliness, rides, bring your cooler
• Cons: no alcohal from outside

08/17/09

Staff is Brain Dead and Rude

by houstonmother

The people working at the ticket booths, shops and food kiosks, including managers, were very rude. Don't expect any help from those people. The customers are a big imposition on their time. Not a single smile.

• Pros: Fun once you are on the rides
• Cons: Staff, including management, extremely unhelpful

07/28/09

Bacteria in the Water

by KMMDAF

I went to the water park last weekend and had a great time. Sunday morning when I woke up I had a huge rash all over my stomach which I thought was a heat rash. It began to spread and now it is on my back, neck, ears, arms and face. I went to the dr. on Tuesday and was told they have seen numerous people in the last month with the same rash as I have and visited Schlitterbahn as well. The dr. told me the bacteria levels in the water were higher than normal, that is why I developed a rash. The bacteria entered through my hair follicles and now i have a rash all over my body. DO NOT GO. This trip was not worth all the trouble it caused me. if you want to go to schlitterbahn go to the one in New Braunfels. its worth the drive and your health.

• Pros: Nice family place
• Cons: Excess bacteria in the water

07/24/08

Very Nice Waterpark

by KarliRocks02

Schlitterbahn Is A Nice Waterpark... For my Family it is a tradition cause we love it.. It is not good as new Branfuels though..It is clean.. There are life guards everywhere.. There are around 15 people around the waterpark cleaning up people's trash.. It is Fun I Enjoy The Rides and I feel so safe on them..... Ive been for 4 years I would know how nice it is.. They let you bring food and drinks in.. You can go To HEb to get the tickets cheaper.. I Love the Galveston Schlitterbahn waterpark..

• Pros: N/A
• Cons: N/A