HOUSTON (CW39) – For the first time ever, the inaugural Fleet Week Houston is bringing massive military vessels and more than 1,000 active-duty servicemembers to the Houston Ship Channel.
If you’re heading out to see these ships between April 15-22, you’ll need to do more than just show up. Here is the “gold standard” guide to making sure you actually get on board.
What to Know
- Dates: April 15–22, 2026
- Registration: Same-day online sign-up is required the morning of the tour; no walk-ups
- ID Required: Valid government-issued photo ID is mandatory for all adults
- Security: Visitors must wear pants and closed-toe shoes to board
- Departure: Shuttle buses depart from POST Houston (401 Franklin St)
Which ships are in Houston?
This historic event features three major U.S. Navy vessels and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter docked at the Port of Houston:
- USS Kearsarge (LHD-3): A Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
- USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21): A high-speed littoral combat ship
- USS Cooperstown (LCS-23): Advanced coastal mission vessels
- USCGC Edgar Culbertson (WPC-1137): A Coast Guard fast response cutter
How to watch on CW39+
Can’t make it to the Port? You can still catch the historic arrivals and high-flying action from your couch, office, or on the go. CW39+ is your front-row seat to special events during the inaugural Fleet Week Houston…