BaltimoreCruise Port
Cruising out of Baltimore? Find the terminal, decide where to park or sleep the night before, and see how to get in from the airport.
Bon voyage from Baltimore
- Terminals
- 1
- Cruise lines
- 2
- Carnival and Royal Caribbean
- Nearest airport
- BWI
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 10.5 mi, about 20 min
- Port parking
- From $25 a day
- 1 port-run lots
Last checked
Terminals by cruise line
Baltimore has one cruise terminal, the Cruise Maryland Terminal in Locust Point, run by the Maryland Port Administration. Carnival and Royal Caribbean both sail from it, so there is no pier to pick. Confirm your sailing on your cruise documents.
Cruise Maryland Terminal
Cruise lines
Carnival, Royal Caribbean
Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Right off I-95 at Exit 55 (Key Highway). Only ticketed passengers go into the passenger building.
2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise Maryland TerminalCarnival and Royal Caribbean. Right off I-95 at Exit 55 (Key Highway). Only ticketed passengers go into the passenger building. | Carnival, Royal Caribbean | 2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 | Map of Cruise Maryland Terminal |
Hotels the night before
Sleeping the night before saves you a morning drive to Locust Point. One hotel is a walk to the ship, and two sell cruise packages that include a ride. "Check rates" opens the hotel on Booking.com. "Cruise stay details" or "Hotel website" opens the hotel's own page.
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row
In Locust Point, a walk from the Cruise Maryland Terminal. It lists no cruise package or shuttle.
- 0.73 mi walk to Cruise Maryland Terminal, about 16 min
Hotel
Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor
Downtown. Its Park and Cruise package has free valet parking and a ride to the terminal for two. Extra guests pay.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 2.8 miles by road
Hotel
Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center
East of downtown. Park N' Cruise includes breakfast, free parking and a free shuttle. Book by phone.
- Port ride included in the cruise package
- Park-and-cruise package
- About 4 miles by road
Baltimore cruise parking
The port runs the lots next to the terminal, and you walk. You do not reserve. Drop your bags at the luggage boxes first, then park in the long-term lot. You pay when you arrive, by credit card.
The price is per day per vehicle. RVs pay more.
Maryland Port Administration lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cruise Maryland Terminal lotsFenced, well-lit and secured. Accessible spaces on site.+ More− LessCruise Maryland raised the rate to $25 on April 1, 2026. Its FAQ page still shows an older price, so go by the rate notice. Per day per vehicle for cars and SUVs from April 1, 2026; RVs pay more. Credit card on arrival. | WalkOpen-airWithin walking distance of the terminal | Open-air | $25a day | Reserve at the port → for Cruise Maryland Terminal lots |
Getting there
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is the airport for Baltimore cruises, about 20 minutes from the terminal. Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles (IAD) are further, in the Washington, D.C. area. Taxis and limos use the line at the passenger building. The terminal sits right off I-95.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI
The closest airport. Curbside taxis at BWI run to the terminal.
- Distance
- 10.5 mi
- Drive
- about 20 min
Ways to the port
- Taxi: Local taxi companies — The terminal's FAQ gives a flat fare between the terminal and BWI that dates from 2008; confirm the current fare before you rely on it Curbside taxis at BWI run to the terminal; up to four passengers per cab. Operator site → for Local taxi companies
- Uber and Lyft: Uber or Lyft — No fare published. Operator site → for Uber or Lyft
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA
In Washington, D.C. A much longer drive than from BWI.
- Distance
- about 43 mi
- Drive
- about 65 min
Washington Dulles International Airport IAD
The farthest of the three. A long drive in; give yourself plenty of time.
- Distance
- about 61 mi
- Drive
- about 80 min
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead saves the pickup line with luggage. Check that your airport and date are covered before you rely on it.
Ports you'll visit from Baltimore
Carnival's Baltimore cruises head to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean and as far as Greenland and the Panama Canal. Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas sails shorter Bermuda and Bahamas trips, plus Canada and New England. This is the 2026 schedule.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Nassau
What is a short walk from the Nassau docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
Bermuda (Royal Naval Dockyard)
What to do around the Royal Naval Dockyard, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
St. Thomas
What is near the St. Thomas docks, plus plans for your hours ashore.
Read the guide →Sailing to
San Juan
What is near the San Juan piers, plus plans for your hours ashore.
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Celebration Key
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Half Moon Cay
- Guide coming
Sailing to
Perfect Day at CocoCay
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Cruise Maryland — Passenger information
- Cruise Maryland — Our terminal
- Cruise Maryland — Home
- Cruise Maryland — 2026 cruise schedule
- Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor — hotel page
- Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center — specials and packages
- Courtyard Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row — Marriott hotel page
- Cruise Maryland — 2026 parking rate notice
- Cruise Maryland — FAQs
Terminals & cruise lines
Where is the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Every Baltimore sailing leaves from the Cruise Maryland Terminal at 2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, in Locust Point beside I-95. Take I-95 to Exit 55 (Key Highway) and follow East McComas Street to the entrance. Carnival and Royal Caribbean both use it, so there is no terminal to choose between. See the terminal.
What cruise lines leave out of the Port of Baltimore?
Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean sail from Baltimore. Cruise Maryland's 2026 schedule lists Carnival Pride and Carnival Legend for Carnival and Vision of the Seas for Royal Caribbean, on sailings through the year. Both lines use the same terminal. See the terminal.
Where do cruises from Baltimore go?
In its 2026 schedule, Cruise Maryland lists Baltimore cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada and New England. Carnival also sails to the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada, while Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas runs 5- to 12-night trips that include Bermuda and Perfect Day at CocoCay. See the ports.
Hotels
Which hotels near the Baltimore cruise port have a shuttle or cruise parking?
Two Baltimore hotels sell cruise packages on their own websites. Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor includes free valet parking and a ride to the terminal for two people, with a fee for extra passengers. The Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center on O'Donnell Street includes breakfast, free parking and a free shuttle, booked by phone. We could not confirm a cruise offer on any other hotel's own page. See the hotels.
Can I walk from a hotel to the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Yes, from the Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row in Locust Point. The walk to the Cruise Maryland Terminal is about 0.7 miles, roughly 16 minutes. That is the closest hotel we could confirm, and it lists no cruise package or shuttle. See the hotels.
Parking
How much does it cost to park at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Parking at the Cruise Maryland Terminal is $25 a day per vehicle for cars and SUVs, since April 1, 2026, according to the port's rate notice. RVs pay more. You pay on arrival by credit card. Some older pages still show $20 a day, which was the rate before the increase. See the parking.
Where do you park for a cruise out of Baltimore?
Most people park in the Cruise Maryland Terminal's own secured, fenced and lit lots, which are within walking distance of the terminal. You drop your bags at the luggage boxes first, then are directed to the long-term lot. The port describes no parking shuttle, and we could not confirm a private lot with a port shuttle on its own page. See the parking.
Do I need a reservation to park at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
No. Cruise Maryland says no advance reservation is required to park in its secured long-term lots at the Baltimore cruise terminal. You pay when you arrive, by credit card. Accessible parking is available on site. See the parking.
Getting there
How far is the Baltimore cruise terminal from the airport?
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is 10.5 miles from the Cruise Maryland Terminal, about a 20-minute drive without traffic. Reagan National (DCA) is about 43 miles and 65 minutes away, and Dulles (IAD) about 61 miles and 80 minutes. BWI is the closest by far. See getting there.
Is there a taxi from BWI airport to the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Yes. Cruise Maryland says BWI has curbside taxi service to and from the terminal, and several local taxi companies serve the terminal, with up to four passengers per taxi. Taxis and limos use the Limo/Shuttle line at the passenger building. The port publishes no current fare, so check it with the driver. See getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
Cruise Maryland says the Baltimore terminal entrance opens at 8:00 a.m., or two hours after the ship arrives, and not to arrive before the embarkation time on your ticket. Check-in must happen at least 90 minutes to 2 hours before sailing, and you must be on board 60 minutes before departure. Parking and luggage drop come first, so allow time for both. See the parking.
Where do I drop off luggage at the Baltimore cruise terminal?
At the Baltimore cruise terminal, drop your bags in the luggage boxes as you arrive, where they are screened and handled, then go on to the long-term lot to park. Put your cruise line's luggage tags on before you arrive. If you have none, a "Cruise Luggage Tags" tent is on your left as you enter. See the parking.
What ID do I need to board a cruise in Baltimore?
To enter the Baltimore passenger building you need your cruise ticket and a government photo ID or passport, and Cruise Maryland prefers a passport. A passport is required for travel to or from Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda. On a closed-loop cruise, U.S. citizens may use proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate with a government photo ID. See the terminal.