Houston cruiseport

[Bubba54]

I am looking at the Emerald Princess in February. I am looking for advise as far as parking and where to stay the night before the cruise. Thanks

[JF - retired RRT]

When in Feb? We will be there 2/1 & 2/8.

The Best Western Bayport (used to be a Comfort Suites), shuttle to the port, free parking for 7 days - approx. $160

Comfort Inn Seabrook (we are staying here), free parking, $100, no shuttle but the desk clerk recommended Travel Zone shuttle @ $10 each.

If you park at the port, it is $80 or $75 if you prepay.

 

Are you driving from CA? That is what we do. Long drive, but we consider it part of the vacation.

Edited December 21, 2014 by JF - retired RRT

[CruiserBruce]

There is tons of specific info over on the Gulf Coast Departures board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=414

[caribill]

Park at the port. The main lot is just feet from the terminal, but get there by around noon so you do not have to go to the overflow lot.

[Times Prince]

Definitely park at the terminal. But prepay the $75, guaranteeing a space. There are now 2 ships sailing out of Houston Bayport. We arrived at around 1 PM and they were filling the last rows, but all still within walking distance of the terminal.

[Beermam42]

This You Tube video may help many if you are going out of Houston, Bayport Terminal, This is part one of our cruise on Emerald Princess Dec 7, 2014.

Enjoy.

 

 

Thank You Princess.

[JF - retired RRT]

This You Tube video may help many if you are going out of Houston, Bayport Terminal, This is part one of our cruise on Emerald Princess Dec 7, 2014.

Enjoy.

 

 

Thank You Princess.

 

One of the best videos showing the port arrival and parts of the ship. Very nice.

[Paula_MacFan]

Nice video, thanks for posting!

[DannyMac]

Very good video, should help many of the folks cruising out of Bayport.

[Lineaway]

Great video Beermam. Thanks, I am on Youtube all the time and haven't found much at all. Yours was the first good one. So, where is part 2???????? We are going on the 01/18 cruise and have never gone out of Texas.

[satxdiver]

Park at the port purchasing your permit online in advance and arrive early. It is a level parking lot surrounded by high fencing and secure. You will be very close to the terminal and can easily walk. Only traffic you have to deal with is the incoming pax.

 

Bayport is out in a very large open field. The Best Western (Comfort Inn) is the nearest hotel at 3 miles with nothing but open space in between. The hotel itself is in an open area so expect to drive to a restaurant, etc. Seadrift and Kemah both with hotel available are very small towns with limited resources like restaurants.

 

Seven miles from Bayport is an area known as Clear Lake with many hotels, restaurants and shopping. All major hotel chains are in the area as this is where NASA is located. If at all possible, I would recommend looking in this area for the night before boarding. We always stay in this area as the hotel rates are competitive and restaurants abound.

[srpilo]

This You Tube video may help many if you are going out of Houston, Bayport Terminal, This is part one of our cruise on Emerald Princess Dec 7, 2014.

Enjoy.

 

 

Thank You Princess.

 

Excellent Part 1

 

Any additional parts coming ?

Srpilo

[CharlesOK]

Just for the record, if anyone is a Handicapped Vet in your party with a service connected disability, with proof from the VA, parking is FREE. Check their website, it will explain.

[Bubba54]

Thanks to everyone for all the info. I greatly appreciate it.

JF, I am looking at the 2/8 & 2/15 sailings if I can get everything worked out that I need to.

Beerman42 , thanks for the video. That was cool!

[Textemale]

This You Tube video may help many if you are going out of Houston, Bayport Terminal, This is part one of our cruise on Emerald Princess Dec 7, 2014.

Enjoy.

 

 

Thank You Princess.

GREAT job Beermam42!! Hubby and I both enjoyed the video of the port area plus the ship since we'll be boarding the Emerald at the beginning of February. Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us here.

[PrincessNancy]

Thanks for the informative video Beermam42! Love the tips in the beginning. Never have sailed out of Bayport before--looks pretty easy to navigate. I didn't realize how close the parking area is to the terminal.