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Port of Baltimore in Maryland USA
The Port of Baltimore, more than 300 years old and officially named Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, is one of the country’s largest cargo ports. Almost 100 covered and open overseas piers are located at the Port that can handle loading and discharging 173 ships at a time.
Major cruise companies operating from the port include Royal Caribbean RCL, Carnival Cruises and American Cruise Lines. Vessels depart year-round from the Port of Baltimore south to Florida, Bahama’s and the Caribbean. The small ships of American Cruise Lines cruise from Baltimore to the little towns of the Chesapeake Bay. Some sail down the east coast on the protected waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, or to the North and stop in Boston MA or Halifax Nova Scotia.
Long term secure parking is located within easy walking distance of the pier. Baltimore is rich in Maritime History and has long been a port city.
Where to Stay ?
There is a hotel located near the Baltimore cruise terminal but many cruise passengers stay in Downtown Baltimore which includes the neighborhoods of Westside, Mount Vernon, City Centre, Inner Harbor, and Camden Yards. Stay in this area and nearby attractions include the Walters Art Museum, Peabody Institute and Harborplace. The port is a few miles away.
Inner Harbor area is home to many shops, a mall, the National Aquarium, and there are lots of things to do and see. It’s also home to many excellent restaurants and shops. The terminal is 10 minutes away.
If you have a car or looking for a reasonable priced overnight stay, hotels and motels in the the Linthicum Heights area (near the airport), which is about 9 miles away (20 minutes) from the port, are less expensive. Many offer a free shuttle to the airport and pier. You can reach downtown from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport by taxi, shuttle or rail. Distance to downtown is 10 miles.
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Address – Cruise Passenger Ship Terminal
Cruise Maryland Terminal — the Cruise Terminal in Baltimore MD is located at South Locus Point, south of the downtown area.
The cruise facility is set in a former paper-shredding converted 65,000-square-foot warehouse and can accommodate the largest cruise ships.
Address
2001 East McComas Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
phone : 1-866-ICRUZMD or 1-866-427-8963
Directions
When traveling from the south follow I-95 North to Exit 55, Key Highway.
From the ramp, stay straight on East McComas Street. The South Locust Point Cruise Terminal’s entrance is on the right.
When you travel from the north follow I-95 South through the Ft. McHenry Tunnel, be sure to be in the right lane when going through the tunnel.
Take Exit 55, Key Highway. Turn left at the traffic light onto East McComas Street. Follow the signs to the South Locust Point Cruise Terminal’s entrance on the right.
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Nearest airport – International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Baltimore-Washington International Airport — Port of Baltimore in Maryland is well served by Baltimore BWI International Airport, situated around a 10 minute ride from the cruise terminal.
www.bwiairport.com
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Car Parking
Parking — plenty of safe and secure, car parking lots are located directly at the Maryland cruise terminal. Overflow parking is located close by and there will be a shuttle provided.
Cruise passengers sailing from the port can park their car for approximately $15.00 per day (subject to change) and is payable upon entering the facility. Several hotels offer complimentary parking or discounted parking rates for the duration of your cruise.
Rates (subject to change) : more information
Passenger Vehicles and SUV’s : $15.00 per cruise night
Recreational Vehicles under 30′ : $30.00 per cruise night
Recreational Vehicles over 30′ & Busses : $40.00 per cruise night
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Second largest seaport in the Mid Atlantic United States
Baltimore is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States in the state of Maryland, near Washington D.C..
This attractive metropolis is a popular tourist destination with a bustling nightlife, numerous museums, fantastic hotels, great restaurants and attractions. Baltimore is also the second largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic United States after New York.
Whether you’re looking for a downtown hotel or cheap motel with parking near the airport. We can offer you the best deals in Baltimore close to the cruise ship terminal.
The landmark of the city of Baltimore in Maryland is the Inner Harbor, a great place for families to spend the day. There are lots of speciality shops, restaurants for every taste, the Baltimore Aquarium and the Historic Ships. Cargo ships were still loading and unloading cargo at some piers at the Inner Harbor until the late 1970s. Now some vessels are permanently docked at the piers such as the USS Constellation, the last all-sail warship built by the US Navy.
Inner Harbor is also the jumping point for harbor cruises. Sit on the upper deck and enjoy the sun while viewing the spectacular City skyline. Seeing Baltimore from the inner harbor is a must. For families with kids, a cruise with Urban Pirates is a fun and great experience. The crew on the ship is very enthusiastic and do a wonderful job entertaining everyone for the entire boat trip.
A short water taxi ride away is Fort McHenry National Monument. The fort is best known for defending Baltimore Harbor from attacks by the British navy in Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812. The visitor center provides a graphic history of the fort and the war of 1812 in the Baltimore region.
Pre or Post cruise accommodation can be found within close distance of the port entrance. Some hotels and affordable motels offer a complimentary transport shuttle service to/and from the airport, and conveniently transports guests to and from the Maryland Port of Baltimore cruise ship docks at South Locus Point.
see also : Hotels Bayonne Cape Liberty, Brooklyn Red Hook Cruise Terminal and Norfolk Hotels.
Best Hotels near Cruise Terminal (Stay near Cruise Port Maryland Terminal)
