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Carnival Pride leaving Kiel, Germany, June 2023, sailing from Baltimore, Maryland

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Cruises from Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore's Cruise Maryland terminal is a few minutes from the Inner Harbor, with sailings to Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Things to do in Baltimore, Maryland

  • Inner HarborThe National Aquarium and historic ships, minutes from the terminal.
  • Fort McHenryWhere the Star-Spangled Banner was written, a short drive or water taxi away.
  • Fells PointCobbled streets, pubs and crab cakes on the waterfront.
  • Washington, D.C.The National Mall and Smithsonian museums, an hour away for a pre-cruise stay.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: shoulder season

Sailings run all year, with Bermuda trips filling the summer and Caribbean runs carrying through winter.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferThe Cruise Maryland terminal is about 12 miles (19 km) from Baltimore/Washington International, 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare. Washington's Reagan and Dulles airports are about an hour away.

Rental cars: Plenty of choice at BWI's rental facility; the terminal has a parking garage.

The airport for Baltimore, Maryland is Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Baltimore, Maryland

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Carnival Pride leaving Kiel, Germany, June 20233.7 ★Carnival Cruise LineCarnival Pride2002 · 88,500 GT · 2,124 guests · Bahamas · BermudaCarnival Pride is a Spirit-class ship completed in Helsinki in December 2001 and christened at Port Canaveral in January 2002 by astronaut Tamara Jernigan. Built to the Panamax…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Baltimore, Maryland?

On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Baltimore, Maryland: Carnival Pride (Carnival Cruise Line).

Which cruise lines sail from Baltimore, Maryland?

Carnival Cruise Line sails from Baltimore, Maryland.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Baltimore, Maryland?

Carnival Pride (Carnival Cruise Line), at 3.7 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Baltimore, Maryland?

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Lounge Frog lists 2 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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