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Cruises That Depart From Baltimore, MD

Whether you live in Baltimore or the Port of Baltimore just happens to be your closest cruise terminal, the South Locust Point Cruise Terminal may be your gateway to your next cruise vacation. The terminal offers seating for more than 750 cruisers, with 40 check-in stations to get passengers on their way. A variety of big-name cruise lines service the Port of Baltimore, offering vacations full of entertainment, gourmet food, shopping, gambling, dancing and excursions to port cities around the world.

Carnival
- Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Pride ship leaves Baltimore for the Bahamas for a seven-night cruise. The ship first sails into Port Canaveral, Florida, then on to Nassau and Freeport for a day each in the Bahamas. When you get off to explore the Bahamas, you can choose from excursions such as swimming with the dolphins, shopping tours, all-terrain vehicle rides, private beach breaks, a trip to the Atlantis resort and golfing. On ship, choose from four room styles: interior (no window), ocean view, balcony or suite. The Carnival Pride features a twister waterslide, jacuzzis, a salon, fitness room, library, Internet cafe, casino and adults-only sun spots. Dining options include 24-hour room service, gourmet restaurants, three daily buffets, a steakhouse, a pizzeria, a coffee bar and a sushi trolley.
  
  Carnival
  888-227-6482
  carnival.com
Royal Caribbean
- Embark in Baltimore on the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas ship, which sails to New England and Canada for a nine-night cruise, with port stops in Portland and Bar Harbor Maine; St. John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Boston, Massachusetts. Port excursions include historic walking tours, a horse-drawn trolley tour, shopping, a Jewish heritage tour and a pink bus tour. Back on the ship, adventure seekers can enjoy the bungee trampolines and suspension bridges over the pool deck. The Enchantment of the Seas also features a solarium, fitness center, spa, casino, rock-climbing wall, Latin lounge, coffee bar and shopping. Dining options include gourmet wine and food pairings, a steakhouse, buffets and ice cream. Cabin styles include interior, oceanview, balcony and suite.
  
  Royal Caribbean
  866-562-7625
  royalcaribbean.com
Celebrity Cruises
- Spend two weeks aboard the Celebrity Mercury, from Celebrity Cruises, which sails into the Western Caribbean from Baltimore. Ports include Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the British Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua and St. Thomas, plus five days of sailing. Choose from a variety of shore excursions, including a water park, coastal cruise, private beach, zip lining, roller coasters and cultural tours. The Celebrity Mercury offers a champagne bar, tranquil spa services, a two-level dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the water float by, Internet cafe and dance lessons.
  
  Celebrity Cruises
  800-647-2251
  celebritycruises.com