Baltimore offers budget travelers a number of cruising options. Three major cruise lines and one small-ship cruise line use the Baltimore Cruise Terminal as the embarkation point for trips to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and the Chesapeake Bay. Trips range from five to 12 nights and operate year-round. The complete cruise schedule is available at baltimorecruiseguide.com.
Carnival Cruise Lines offers a seven-day cruise in 2010 from Baltimore to the Bahamas at prices starting just over $700 per cabin. The Carnival Pride has ports of call at Port Canaveral, Florida and Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas. Three day cruises are listed as a "Fun Day at Sea." Prices vary considerably based on the time of year you travel and the type of accommodations. The Carnival Pride's 12 decks offer pools, whirlpools, a waterslide, casino, restaurants and shows. Children's programs are available. The ship holds 2,124 passengers.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
800-929-6400
carnivalcruise.com
Royal Caribbean offers a five-night cruise from Baltimore to Kings Wharf, Bermuda with prices in 2010 starting as low as $449 for an inside cabin. To get the best deals, sail in September and October. Prices are higher during the summer months. The Enchantment of the Seas spends two days cruising and two days docked in Bermuda. It can carry 2,446 passengers and was fully refurbished in 2005. It features bungee trampolines, suspension bridges across the Pool Deck, a rock-climbing wall and a pool area with an interactive Splash Deck. There are a variety of dining and beverage options.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Royal Caribbean sails for New England and Canada in June for eight nights and in August, September and October of 2010 for nine nights. Pricing for both cruises begins at $849 for an interior cabin. The Enchantment of the Seas makes port calls in Portland, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts. The nine-night cruise includes an extra day at sea.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
