Although Bayport is a fairly new terminal, it sat empty for many years and appears to be closing again in 2016. Houston politics! The terminal is many miles inland requiring transit thru the often narrow & congested Ship Channel. Be prepared for boarding delays caused by weather (winter FOG), or ship and barge accidents blocking the channel. We have been thru there 3 times and once were delayed because the fog required the ship to stay in the Gulf for many hours. Information & status was poor but they did arrange for transportation to the boardwalk recreation area. No charge but food & drinks were on us. Galveston seldom has problems as the cruise docks are very close to the harbor entrance. Just be prepared to experience delays and remember most problems will be resolved. HINT: don't schedule something like a wedding for the first day.
Bayport (Houston) boarding question
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Although Bayport is a fairly new terminal, it sat empty for many years and appears to be closing again in 2016. Houston politics! The terminal is many miles inland requiring transit thru the often narrow & congested Ship Channel. Be prepared for boarding delays caused by weather (winter FOG), or ship and barge accidents blocking the channel. We have been thru there 3 times and once were delayed because the fog required the ship to stay in the Gulf for many hours. Information & status was poor but they did arrange for transportation to the boardwalk recreation area. No charge but food & drinks were on us. Galveston seldom has problems as the cruise docks are very close to the harbor entrance. Just be prepared to experience delays and remember most problems will be resolved. HINT: don't schedule something like a wedding for the first day.