diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/arrivals.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/arrivals.dm
index a6888e3150..d60a832279 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/arrivals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/arrivals.dm
@@ -148,7 +148,8 @@
 		force_depart = FALSE
 	. = ..()
 	if(!. && !docked && !damaged)
-		console.say("Welcome to your new life, employees!")
+		if(console)
+			console.say("Welcome to your new life, employees!")
 		for(var/L in queued_announces)
 			var/datum/callback/C = L
 			C.Invoke()