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Cruises from Baltimore, MD
Mid-Atlantic · Bahamas, Caribbean & Bermuda
From $667 per person · 37 itineraries available · (144 sailings)
Sail from the Port of Baltimore's South Locust Point terminal — minutes from Inner Harbor attractions — for Bahamas, Caribbean, and Bermuda itineraries. A strong drive-to port for the Mid-Atlantic and a fly-in option via BWI airport.
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Lowest fares on 37 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Why cruise from Baltimore?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Inner Harbor pre-cruise — National Aquarium, restaurants, and hotels nearby
- Mid-Atlantic drive hub — DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey within a few hours
- Royal Caribbean and Carnival — mainstream ships on 5–9 night loops
- BWI airport is 10 miles — Amtrak serves Baltimore Penn Station downtown
- Year-round sailings — including winter getaways to warm Caribbean water
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) — about 10 miles south
- DC and Philadelphia are within 1–2 hours by car for regional drive markets
- Amtrak to Baltimore Penn Station plus rideshare to Locust Point
- I-95 to Key Highway exit — follow port signage for passenger drop-off
Terminals & parking
Cruise ships berth at South Locust Point. Official port parking is adjacent to the terminal. Drop luggage before parking when possible. Confirm terminal and parking details in your cruise documents.
Best time to cruise from Baltimore
Summer peaks for Bermuda and family Caribbean sailings. Winter departures attract guests escaping Mid-Atlantic cold — ships still sail but embarkation weather can be chilly.
Spring and fall shoulder weeks often balance price and port comfort. Hurricane season affects Caribbean ports on the itinerary, not Baltimore itself.