Departure port

Baltimore

Mid-Atlantic · Bahamas, Caribbean & Bermuda

From $889 per person · 26 itineraries available · (114 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.

Why cruise from Baltimore?

How this homeport fits real trip planning.

  • 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.

Routes worth knowing

A mix of trip lengths — not only the cheapest short cruise.

Ships sailing from Baltimore

Ocean ships with upcoming departures from this homeport.

Worth a look from Baltimore

Mixed signals from 26 itineraries — not only the lowest short fare.

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