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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.

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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.

Jan10Good
Feb8Best value
Mar10Good
Apr10Peak season
May8Best value
Jun8Best value
Jul9Good
Aug9Good
Sep14Peak season
Oct15Peak season
Nov8Good
Dec9Good

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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Port guide

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

TerminalCruise lineNotes
Cruise Maryland TerminalCarnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean2001 E McComas Street, Locust Point; 60,000 square feet, opened 2006, directly off I-95 Exit 55

Your line's documents confirm your exact terminal for sailing day.

🚗 Parking at the port

GarageCruise rateNotes
Cruise Maryland secured lots$25 per day per vehicle (effective April 1, 2026)Walking distance from the terminal; no reservations; pay on arrival by Visa, MasterCard or Discover; accessible parking on site
Recreational vehiclesListed at $40 per night under 30 feet and $50 per night over 30 feet on the passenger pageConfirm current RV rates with the port before you drive
  • 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

It is literally off I-95Exit 55 to Key Highway and straight onto East McComas Street; you can see the ship from the ramp.
Budget $25 a dayPay on arrival by card, no reservation needed.
Take the $30 flat taxi from BWIFour passengers max per cab; larger groups should book a cruise line transfer or two cabs.
Year-round sailingsBaltimore is one of the few Northeast ports with winter Caribbean and Bahamas departures, so no flight to Florida is needed.

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.

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