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Cruises From the Port of Baltimore

Taking a cruise can be a great way to combine luxuries such as gourmet meals and high class entertainment with seeing new parts of the world, all wrapped up in a "floating city." Major cruise lines sail throughout the year to tropical and cold-weather destinations, leaving out of ports around the country. The Port of Baltimore is a home base for some of the largest cruise ship chains in the industry, giving travelers the opportunity to sail in style, create memories and indulge.

Carnival
- Baltimoreans and others within the area of the Port of Baltimore may embark on Carnival's Carnival Pride ship for a seven day cruise to the Bahamas. Choose from cabin styles ranging from an interior (no window) to ocean view to balcony and suite. The ship's ports include Port Canaveral, Nassau and Freeport. Explore excursion options such as the Atlantis resort, Ardastra Gardens, glass bottom boat tour, power snorkeling and riding a Harley Davidson around New Providence. While on the ship, unwind at the pool, spa, fitness center or enjoy entertainment such as Broadway-caliber musicals, comedians, magicians and karaoke. The ship also offers shopping, a casino and various dining options, including 24 hour room service, casual eateries and multi-course gourmet meals.
  
  Carnival
  (888) 227-6482
  carnival.com
Royal Caribbean
- Royal Caribbean offers sailings from the Port of Baltimore to New England and Canada on an eight day cruise, sailing into Saint John, Nova Scotia, Maine, Boston and Bar Harbor. Guests may choose an interior, outside, balcony or suite cabin. Port excursions include walking tours, diving, site seeing, shopping trips and adventure opportunities such as climbing and hiking. Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas ship offers exciting elements not seen on other cruise lines, such as bungee trampolines and suspension bridges. The ship also offers a rock climbing wall, casino, shopping, pools, spa and fitness area. Indulge in eateries such as Boleros, for Latin food, the Chops Grille or a coffee shop. Instead of twice-nightly scheduled dining on other cruise lines, Royal Caribbean allows guests to make their own dining appointments in the upscale restaurants or choose 24 buffets, casual eateries and room service.
  
  Royal Caribbean
  (866) 562-7625
  royalcaribbean.com
Celebrity
- Celebrity Cruises sails out of Baltimore and into the Eastern Caribbean on an eleven day cruise, visiting Haiti, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Kitts and St. Maarten. Guests have a choice of an inside, ocean view, veranda (balcony) or suite cabin. While in port, try excursions like the Bacardi Rum Distillery, Carabali Fourtracks ATV adventure, horseback riding, botanical gardens tour or a walking tour of San Juan. The ship, the Celebrity Mercury, offers an AquaSpa, with exotic treatments, early morning ballroom dance lessons, professional photography sessions, shopping and many dining options.
  
  Celebrity
  (800) 647-2251
  celebritycruises.com