Cruise Maryland Terminal
Maryland Port Administration terminal at South Locust Point, 2001 East McComas Street, next to I-95, with on-site secured parking.
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, on the Chesapeake Bay, is a year-round drive-to cruise homeport for the US Mid-Atlantic. Near the terminal are Fort McHenry, whose 1814 defence inspired the US national anthem, and the Inner Harbor with the National Aquarium. More about Baltimore →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 3 of 3 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Baltimore
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Eastern Time)
Today · Thu 22 OctTypical
2,792 people in port
1 ship · 1 turnaround · ships alongside 07:00 – 16:00
9% quieter than a typical day in Baltimore. Busiest 07:00 – 16:00, when 1 ship is alongside.
Next 7 days
Quietest: Wed 28 Oct · busiest: Sun 25 Oct- Thu22 Oct2.8kTypical1 ship
- Fri23 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sat24 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sun25 Oct3.1kTypical1 ship
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Wed28 Oct2.6kTypical1 ship
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Baltimore day.
Planning a day in Baltimore?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Baltimore cruise port?
Ships sail from the Cruise Maryland Terminal (2001 East McComas Street, South Locust Point), run by the Maryland Port Administration and reached from I-95 exit 55 (Key Highway). Drop luggage at the screening boxes first, then park in the secured long-term lots within walking distance; no shuttle is needed. The terminal opens at 8:00 a.m.
Or two hours after the ship arrives. Taxis and limos pick up in a designated line by the passenger building.
Terminal
Getting to the Baltimore cruise port
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) → Cruise Maryland Terminal
16.6 km · ~15 min by car
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi or rideshare
Variesper vehicle
~15 min
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Baltimore Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Baltimore cruise port
Official port parking
$25/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
Secured long-term lots within walking distance of the Cruise Maryland Terminal: USD 25 per night for cars and SUVs, USD 40 for RVs under 30 ft and USD 50 over 30 ft. No reservation; pay by card on arrival.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Cruise Maryland Terminal secured lotsMaryland Port Administration
Cruise Maryland Terminal
~$25–50/day
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Serves Cruise Maryland Terminal · Reservation: —
Per night, passenger vehicles and SUVs. · RV under 30 ft, per night. · RV over 30 ft, per night.
Special-needs accessible parking on site.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Inner Harbor
$97–480 / night
Waterfront attractions.
Typical hotel
$97–480 / night
Port ~11 minAirport ~19 min
Hotels around the Inner Harbor.
Hotels here
- Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore
- Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor
Fells Point
$169–272 / night
Historic waterfront neighbourhood.
Typical hotel
$169–272 / night
Port ~18 minAirport ~27 min
Cobblestone streets, bars and restaurants.
Hotels here
- The William Fell Baltimore, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
Harbor East
$126–480 / night
Upscale dining and shopping.
Typical hotel
$126–480 / night
Port ~15 minAirport ~23 min
Modern district between the Inner Harbor and Fells Point.
Hotels here
- Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
- Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
- Tru by Hilton Baltimore Harbor East
BWI Airport area
$68–184 / night
Late flights and park-and-stay.
Typical hotel
$68–184 / night
Port ~15 minAirport ~5 min
Airport hotels in Linthicum.
Hotels here
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
- Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
- Hyatt Place Baltimore/BWI Airport
Eating in Baltimore
- Casual lunch per person
- $10–100
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- $20–100
- per person
Prices are approximate.
Where to eat
Inner Harbor
Waterfront restaurants and crab houses.
Fells Point
Taverns, seafood and cafes in the historic district.
Federal Hill
Bars and casual restaurants south of the harbour.
Destination
About Baltimore
Baltimore, on the Chesapeake Bay, is a year-round drive-to cruise homeport for the US Mid-Atlantic. Near the terminal are Fort McHenry, whose 1814 defence inspired the US national anthem, and the Inner Harbor with the National Aquarium. Ships sail from the Cruise Maryland Terminal in South Locust Point, run by the Maryland Port Administration and reached from I-95.
Passengers drop luggage at screening boxes, then park in secured lots within walking distance. Fort McHenry is a national monument with a historic star fort, and the Inner Harbor waterfront promenade has museums and historic ships. Baltimore/Washington International Airport is the nearest airport.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Currency
- USD
Things to Do in Baltimore
Fort McHenry
National monument about 3 miles south-east of the Inner Harbor; $15 entry to the historic star fort (NPS).
National Aquarium
Aquarium at 501 E. Pratt St on the Inner Harbor.
Inner Harbor
Waterfront promenade with museums and historic ships.