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Port Houston is proud to serve as a host location for Fleet Week Houston, welcoming active duty Navy ships, Coast Guard vessels, and their crews to our community. Join us April 15 – 22, 2026 for ship tours, community events, and special celebrations honoring those who serve at sea.
Sign Up For Free Vessel Tour
Active duty ships will be open to the public. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to step aboard and experience what life is like on these vessels.
Important Information
Sign-ups required: All tours are free, but advance registration is necessary.
ID requirements: Guests 18+ must present a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport). Non-U.S. citizens must show a valid passport and complete additional screening.
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years old
- No strollers or pets allowed
- Closed-toe shoes required (flip-flops and heels discouraged)
- Guests must be able to walk unassisted, through tight spaces and ladders
- No public restrooms aboard (facilities available dockside)
- No banners, flags, or political materials permitted
Vessel Locations
Vessel tours will be available at two Port Houston terminals:
- Bayport Container Terminal: Home to one of the visiting vessels
- Turning Basin Terminal: Hosting Navy and Coast Guard vessels
Parking & Transportation
No public parking is available on-site. Visitors must use designated transportation options. Details will be provided during your registration.
Explore the Vessels. Discover the Port
Port Houston is proud to support Fleet Week Houston, welcoming active duty Navy ships and 1,000 sailors to our community. As the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage, we share a strong connection with the maritime industry and the men and women who serve at sea.
Follow Fleet Week Houston on Instagram and Facebook.
Explore Fleet Week Events
Fleet Week Houston includes over 200 events across the region, featuring:
- Public ship tours and group visits for students, youth programs, and nonprofits
- Community engagements including Navy Band concerts, museum activations, and school visits
- Veterans Day celebrations, parades, and ceremonies
- Interactive events such as the Fitness Olympics, Galley Wars cook-off, and “Dancing with the Stars and Stripes”
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Please see FAQs here.
ADA Compliance
At Port Houston, we want to ensure that everyone feels included and enjoys a wonderful experience during Fleet Week. We encourage guests to reach out to us 24 to 48 hours in advance so that we may accommodate any reasonable accessibility requests.
Port Houston is committed to making Fleet Week an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone in our community. Translation services are available in multiple languages, and a translator will also be onsite at Fleet Week events as a courtesy to assist guests in real time.
Whether you need help with tour information, event details, or general guidance, our translation support ensures that all visitors can fully participate in and enjoy the celebrations.
Please note: All U.S. Navy vessels are not ADA accessible, and this will be clearly communicated during the registration process. Many Fleet Week events, however, take place in accessible public areas throughout the Greater Houston area — including concerts, ceremonies, and community activities — ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities.
Port Houston is committed to full ADA compliance. Learn more at the link below.
Translation Services at Fleet Week
Port Houston is committed to making Fleet Week an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone in our community. Translation services are available in multiple languages, and a translator will also be onsite at Fleet Week events as a courtesy to assist guests in real time.
If you need help with tour information, event details, or general guidance, our translation support ensures that all visitors can fully participate in and enjoy the celebrations. Click the link below to see our plan and how you may request translation services.
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