Cruises from Baltimore from $642
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Where You Can Go from Baltimore
Every card is real, current inventory: live sailing counts and the lowest bookable fare from the Port of Baltimore to each destination, refreshed daily.
68 sailings
Bahamas
Quick escapes to impossibly blue water
Sails year-roundFrom $642
31 sailings
Bermuda
Pink sand a short sail from the East Coast
May to Oct seasonFrom $728
13 sailings
Caribbean
Island-hopping, powdery beaches and year-round sun
Jan to Dec seasonFrom $896
6 sailings
Canada & New England
Lighthouses, lobster and fall color
Aug to Oct seasonFrom $983
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Cruise Lines Sailing from Baltimore
Ranked by how many sailings each line runs from the Port of Baltimore right now. Tap a line for its full guide, ships and deals.
89 sailings
Carnival
Fun, affordable family cruising
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29 sailings
Royal Caribbean
Bold ships, thrilling onboard fun
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Best Time to Sail from Baltimore
Busiest months from Baltimore: April, September, October. Quietest months with sailings, where fares tend to soften: February, May, June.
Sailing counts per calendar month across our current inventory from the Port of Baltimore. Peak months carry the most departures and the strongest demand; quieter months often bring the best value.
Ships Sailing from Baltimore
The ships with the lowest fares from the Port of Baltimore today, with each one's next departure. Every card links to real, bookable sailings.
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Today's Cheapest Cruises from Baltimore
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Getting to the Port of Baltimore and What to Expect
Baltimore is the Mid-Atlantic's drive-to cruise port. The Maryland Port Administration's Cruise Maryland Terminal at 2001 East McComas Street, a 60,000-square-foot terminal opened in 2006 right off I-95 at Exit 55, hosts Carnival and Royal Caribbean year-round on Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean and Canada and New England sailings. BWI Airport is about 11 miles away with a $30 flat taxi fare, Penn Station (Amtrak and MARC) is 5.5 miles, and the secured lots beside the terminal take no reservations.
✈ Getting there
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)The terminal is about 10.5 to 11.5 miles from BWI; taxis charge a $30 flat fare and carry up to four passengers. Cruise line transfers and rideshares also serve the terminal.
- DrivingCruise Maryland's directions: I-95 to Exit 55 (Key Highway), then continue straight on East McComas Street; the terminal entrance is on the right.
- Amtrak and MARCBaltimore Penn Station is about 5.5 miles from the terminal, a short taxi ride.
- Entrance timesThe terminal entrance opens at 8 a.m. or two hours after the ship arrives, but the port asks you not to arrive before the embarkation time on your ticket. Everyone 18 and over needs government-issued photo ID.
⚓ Terminals by cruise line
Your line's documents confirm your exact terminal for sailing day.
🚗 Parking at the port
- Rates are set by the Maryland Port Administration and rose to $25 per day for passenger vehicles and SUVs on April 1, 2026; the port's passenger page still shows the RV rates above, so treat those as subject to confirmation.
- Passengers drop luggage at the terminal on arrival before parking.
- Do not arrive before the embarkation time on your ticket.
✔ Good to know
the Port of Baltimore, 2001 E McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Facts and rates per the port authority, verified September 6, 2026; rates and assignments can change. Sources: Cruise Maryland passenger information · 2026 parking rate notice
Cruising from Baltimore: Your Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Baltimore?
2 cruise lines currently sail from the Port of Baltimore in our inventory, led by Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Each line has its own terminal or shares one; see the terminal table above.
Where do cruises from Baltimore go?
Right now sailings from Baltimore reach 4 destinations. Bahamas and Bermuda carry the most departures, followed by Caribbean, Canada & New England. Short 3 to 5 night getaways and 6 to 8 night weeks make up the bulk of the schedule.
What is the cheapest time to cruise from Baltimore?
Fares track demand. The busiest months from Baltimore are April, September, October; the quietest months with sailings, February, May, June, tend to offer the best value. Every price on this page refreshes daily from live inventory; check the current fares above.
How much is parking at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Effective April 1, 2026, Cruise Maryland charges $25 per day per passenger vehicle, payable on arrival by Visa, MasterCard or Discover, with no reservations needed. The port's passenger page lists RVs at $40 per night under 30 feet and $50 per night over 30 feet; confirm RV rates before you drive.
How far is the Baltimore cruise terminal from BWI?
About 10.5 to 11.5 miles. Taxis charge a $30 flat fare for up to four passengers, and cruise line transfers run on sailing days.
How early should I arrive at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
The terminal entrance opens at 8 a.m. or two hours after the ship arrives, but Cruise Maryland asks that you not arrive before the embarkation time on your ticket. Everyone 18 and over needs government-issued photo ID.
Which cruise lines sail from Baltimore?
Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean sail year-round from the Cruise Maryland Terminal to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada and New England.
Does CruiseHub charge booking fees?
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