Getting There By Water
The Port of Houston, 111 East Loop North (tel: (713) 670 2569 or (800) 688 3625; website: www.portofhouston.com) linked to the city of Houston by the 80km (50-mile) Houston Ship Channel, is a huge complex, the sixth largest port in the world. It handles mainly cargo (see Business Profile) but has also become an important departure point for cruise ship companies, including the Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, with weekly cruises into the Caribbean. There are, however, no ferry services available from the port.
Cruise ships depart from Pier C-7 at Barbours Cut Terminal, where there are limited passenger facilities. Parking is available (US$7 per day) but there is no public transport for getting to Houston.
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Getting There By Water