⚠️ Good to Know
The Port of Baltimore fully reopened following the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The rebuilding of the Key Bridge is not expected to be completed until the fall of 2028.
📍 Baltimore Cruise Terminal Address & Directions
📍 South Locust Point Cruise Terminal (Cruise Maryland Terminal) — 2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD
From the north, the terminal can be reached via I-95 South through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. Keep to the right lane and take Exit 55 on Key Highway, then turn left at the traffic light on East McComas Street. Signs will direct you to the terminal entrance on the right.
Baltimore's port is quite small, so check-in can be fast and simple. The cruise terminal parking lot is located right next door, within easy walking distance. There is plenty of staff outside to collect luggage and inside to check you in.
✅ Baltimore Embarkation Tips
⚠️ Health protocols
Check your cruise line's current health protocols for the most up-to-date information before you travel.
🏷️ Luggage tags
Have your luggage tags already attached for a quick drop-off. If you forget, a small tent with extras is close at hand. You can park after dropping your luggage off.
🕥 Arrival time
Do not arrive earlier than 2 hours after the ship has arrived from the previous cruise. Wait until the embarkation time given by your cruise line to maintain short lines. All passengers must arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure — don't be late!
🪪 Documents
Have your cruise ticket and ID close at hand as soon as you enter the terminal. The building is small and you will be able to join a check-in line immediately upon entry.
♿ Limited mobility
Always ask if there is a dedicated line for those with disabilities. Some ships have a steep winding walkway during boarding, which can be tricky to navigate. Cruise line staff are always willing to help.
🚢 Cruises from Baltimore
Ships must travel 8–10 hours from open water up the Chesapeake Bay and under two bridges to get in and out of Baltimore's harbor. Due to maximum clearance restrictions under the bridges, only smaller cruise ships can sail in and out of Baltimore.
Royal Caribbean
Departs year-round from Baltimore to Canada and New England, Western & Eastern Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.
Carnival Cruises
Offers year-round trips to the Bahamas and the Eastern Caribbean.