Get
ready for an unforgettably spectacular waterborne
tour of one of the busiest ports in the world aboard
the Port of Houston Authority's free public tour boat!
Named for the
legendary military commander who led the fight for
Texas independence from Mexico and later statehood,
the M/V Sam Houston offers free leisurely
90-minute round-trip cruises along the Houston Ship
Channel.
Embarking from
the port's Sam Houston Pavilion, visiting
sightseers aboard the M/V Sam Houston can
enjoy passing views of international cargo vessels,
and operations at the port's Turning Basin Terminal.
The 95-ft. vessel has capacity for up to 90 passengers
and features air-conditioned lounge seating as well
as standing room outside on the boat's rear deck
.
The M/V Sam Houston has been operating as
the Port of Houston's public tour vessel since its
first voyage on July 30, 1958. In 2010, the vessel
received new low-emission fuel engines and a new generator.
The environmental upgrades were made possible through
grants from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan and
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding through
EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program.
Make your reservations now for this rich educational
experience.
COST The tour is free. Reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis are required at least 24 hours in advance.
RESERVATIONS Register
online any time, or call 713-670-2416, Mondays through Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
If you would like to UPDATE AN EXISTING RESERVATION, please send your update to samreservations@poha.com or you may FAX your update to 713-670-1515. Thank you.
Tour
Schedule
No tours are available during the month of September when the vessel is dry-docked for routine annual maintenance.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10 am
& 2:30 pm
Wednesday
10 am
& 2:30 pm
Thursday
2:30
pm only
Friday
10 am
& 2:30 pm
Saturday
10 am
& 2:30 pm
Sunday
2:30
pm only
Holidays
Closed
Regularly scheduled tours may be canceled without advance notice. Before traveling to the Port of Houston, please check this Web site for information on the status of your tour, or call 713-670-2416.
Directions
to M/V Sam Houston Pavilion:
Leave East Loop 610 at Clinton Drive (exit # 28). Proceed
west (right) on Clinton, pass McCarty to Gate 8. Enter
Gate 8 and stay to the right. A security guard and signs
will direct you to the pavilion.
FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, SAFETY & SECURITY
ARRIVAL
Passengers are advised to arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes before their tour launches to ensure adequate time for check-in.
PARKING
Parking at the Sam Houston Pavilion is free. Ample spaces are available for personal vehicles as well as charter vans and buses.
CHECK-IN
All passengers must have a reservation in advance. Passengers age 18 and older must present a valid, government-issued photo identification before boarding the vessel. “Acceptable forms of identification include:
State issued Driver’s License or temporary (with photo printed on the form)
State issued Identification Card
TWIC
Military ID
Passport
Alien Registration Card
Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) or Z-Card
CHILDREN
All children under age 12 must be accompanied by one or more adults. A maximum passenger ratio of one adult for every four children under age 12 is mandatory.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Passengers may not bring food or beverages into the pavilion or aboard the vessel. One free beverage per passenger is offered on the vessel during the tour. CARRY-ON BAGS
Backpacks, over-sized purses and other large bags are prohibited aboard the vessel. Passengers' personal belongings may be subject to searches in accordance with federal regulations.
Welcome to the Port of Houston.
ENJOY YOUR TOUR!
The Port of Houston Authority reserves the right to refuse passage to board the vessel to any person for any reason at any time.
Updated: 11/07/11
Port
of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400
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Houston Authority • All Rights Reserved
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