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Welcome to our complete schedule of cruises from Baltimore, Maryland. There are cruises leaving year-round. See what's available in 2024 .

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January 2024

January 6: 13-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean January 7: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises January 14: 14-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises January 19: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean January 27: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean January 28: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises

February 2024

February 4: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises February 8: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean February 11: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises February 16: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean February 18: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises February 24: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean February 25: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises Valentine's Day cruises from Baltimore

March 3: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises March 7: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean March 10: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises March 15: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean March 15: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises March 17: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises March 23: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean March 24: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises March 25: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises March 31: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises

April 4: 8-night Florida & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean April 4: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises April 7: 8-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises April 12: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean April 14: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises April 15: 12-day Transatlantic cruise to Spain on Carnival Cruises April 20: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean April 21: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises April 24: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises April 28: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises

May 4: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 5: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises May 9: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 11: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 12: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises May 16: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 18: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 19: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises May 23: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises May 25: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean May 26: 14-day Greenland & Canada cruise on Carnival Cruises May 30: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean

June 8: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean June 9: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises June 13: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean June 16: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises June 22: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean June 23: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises June 27: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean June 30: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises

July 6: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean July 7: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises July 11: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean July 14: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises July 20: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean July 21: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises July 25: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean July 28: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises

August 2024

August 3: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean August 4: 7-day Bahamas & Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises August 8: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean August 11: 7-day Bermuda cruise on Carnival Cruises August 17: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean August 18: 14-day Greenland & Canada cruise on Carnival Cruises August 22: 9-night Canada & New England cruise on Royal Caribbean August 31: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean

September 2024

September 1: 7-day Bermuda cruise on Carnival Cruises September 5: 9-night Canada & New England cruise on Royal Caribbean September 7: 11-night Canada & New England cruise on Norwegian September 8: 14-day Greenland & Canada cruise on Carnival Cruises September 14: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean September 19: 9-night Canada & New England cruise on Royal Caribbean September 22: 7-day Bermuda cruise on Carnival Cruises September 28: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean September 29: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises

October 2024

October 3: 9-night Canada & New England cruise on Royal Caribbean October 6: 7-day Bermuda cruise on Carnival Cruises October 12: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean October 13: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises October 17: 9-night Canada & New England cruise on Royal Caribbean October 20: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises October 26: 5-night Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean October 27: 7-day Bermuda cruise on Carnival Cruises October 30: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises October 31: 9-night Bermuda & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean

November 2024

November 3: 14-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises November 6: 14-night East Coast Passage cruise on American Cruises November 9: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean November 9: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises November 10: 14-night East Coast Passage cruise on American Cruises November 16: 7-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises November 17: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises November 21: 8-night Florida & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean November 23: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises November 24: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises November 29: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean Thanksgiving cruises from Baltimore

December 2024

December 1: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises December 3: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises December 7: 12-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean December 8: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises December 13: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises December 15: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises December 19: 8-night Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean December 22: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises December 23: 10-night Chesapeake Bay cruise on American Cruises December 27: 8-night Southeast & Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean December 29: 7-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises Christmas cruises from Baltimore New Year cruises from Baltimore

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Cruises from Baltimore September 2024

Caribbean Weather in September

Prior to your Caribbean cruise from Baltimore in September 2024, it would be wise to gain insight into the expected weather conditions for that time of year. September can be a good time to visit the Caribbean on a cruise, with lower crowds and more affordable prices compared to the peak summer months. However, it is important to note that September falls in the middle of the hurricane season, so travelers should keep an eye on weather forecasts and potential storms.

Planning your Bahamas cruise from Baltimore for September 2024?

For those intending to embark on a Bahamas cruise Baltimore in September 2024, it's advisable to gather information on the prevailing weather patterns for that particular month. The Bahamas is a popular destination for September cruises, offering warm weather and beautiful beaches. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the mid to high 80s Fahrenheit (around 29-31 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 84 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Bahamas include Nassau, Freeport, and Great Stirrup Cay. September is a quieter month for cruises in the Bahamas, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Eastern Caribbean cruise from Baltimore for September 2024?

If you're considering a Eastern Caribbean cruise departing from Baltimore in September 2024, it's important to familiarize yourself with the weather conditions during that month. The Eastern Caribbean is also a good option for September cruises, with its stunning islands and warm climate. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 25-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 84 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Eastern Caribbean include St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Antigua. September is a quieter month for cruises in this region, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Western Caribbean cruise from Baltimore for September 2024?

For those who have chosen to embark on a Western Caribbean cruise from Baltimore in September 2024, it would be beneficial to gather knowledge about the typical weather patterns during that period. The Western Caribbean can be a good choice for September cruises, offering a diverse range of activities and attractions. The weather is usually warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 30-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 85 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Some of the most popular ports of call in the Western Caribbean include Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. September is a quieter month for cruises in this region, so expect smaller crowds and more affordable prices.

Planning your Southern Caribbean cruise from Baltimore for September 2024?

If you're making plans for a Southern Caribbean cruise from Baltimore in September 2024, it's important to familiarize yourself with the anticipated weather conditions for that particular time. The Southern Caribbean is another option for September cruises, offering a more tranquil and intimate experience. The weather is typically warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 90s Fahrenheit (around 25-33 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 85 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Southern Caribbean include Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. September is a quieter month for cruises in this region compared to other Caribbean regions, making it an ideal time to enjoy a more peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Planning your Panama Canal cruise from Baltimore for September 2024?

If a Panama Canal cruise departing from Baltimore in September 2024 is on your itinerary, it's essential to understand the weather expectations for that time frame. The Panama Canal is a fascinating and historic destination for September cruises. The weather is usually warm and sunny, with average daytime temperatures in the mid-80s Fahrenheit (around 30 Celsius) and sea temperatures around 85 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius). Popular ports of call in the Panama Canal include Panama City, Limon, and Cartagena. September is a quieter month for cruises in this region, allowing for a more immersive and in-depth experience.

Baltimore Cruise Schedule September 2024

Uncover the hidden gems of the Caribbean on September 2024 cruises from Baltimore, carefully crafted to showcase the region's breathtaking beauty while adhering to a convenient Schedule. September can be a good time to explore the Caribbean on a cruise, with smaller crowds and more affordable prices. Whether you prefer the lively atmosphere of the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, or Western Caribbean, or the peaceful beauty of the Southern Caribbean, or the history and intrigue of the Panama Canal, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Just remember to keep an eye on the weather during hurricane season.

7-day Bermuda cruise from Baltimore

Carnival pride, carnival cruise line.

Date: September 1, 2024

Ports of Call: Baltimore, Royal Naval Dockyard, Royal Naval Dockyard, Royal Naval Dockyard, Baltimore; View Itinerary

5-day Bermuda cruise from Baltimore

Vision of the seas, royal caribbean.

Date: September 14, 2024

Ports of Call: Baltimore, Royal Naval Dockyard, Royal Naval Dockyard, Baltimore; View Itinerary

Date: September 22, 2024

Date: September 28, 2024

7-day Bahamas cruise from Baltimore

Date: September 29, 2024

Ports of Call: Baltimore, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Freeport, Baltimore; View Itinerary

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Vision of the Seas

Most recently updated in late 2018 (with the exception of routine maintenance in 2022), the 2,514-passenger, 742-crew-member Vision of the Seas offers Royal Caribbean staples like diverse dining venues and nonstop entertainment. Past cruisers especially praise the ship's appealing decor and the Solarium, an adults-only pool and lounge area. 

In terms of food, travelers can choose from the main dining room, the buffet and several casual eateries. Cruisers recommend springing for a meal at the ship's specialty restaurants, which range from the Chops Grille steakhouse to the Izumi Asian venue. Food in the main dining room received mixed reviews, but travelers praised the service around the ship.

When it comes to daytime activities, guests can try rock climbing, swim in the pools (which can become crowded) or play games in the casino. There are also sushi- and cupcake-making classes available.

In terms of lodging, Vision of the Seas touts four staterooms categories: Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. Interior cabins range from 136 to 252 square feet, while Suites on the opposite end of the spectrum range from 243 to 1,140 square feet. Opt for a balcony-equipped Suite and you'll enjoy cushier extras like whirlpool bathtubs. All cabins include amenities like flat-screen TVs and vanity areas. 

Vision of the Seas departs from Baltimore for itineraries in the Caribbean, New England and Canada.

Norwegian Sky

Completely refurbished in 2022, Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers and 899 crew members. Updates include fully renovated staterooms, new dining options, refreshed bars and lounges and more. There is now a full-service Starbucks on board as well. 

The ship now offers 10 restaurants, about half of which are specialty venues. There are plenty of family-friendly facilities, including youth-appropriate kids clubs, a video arcade and a dedicated kids pool. The ship also offers sports courts, a fitness center and a full-service spa.

When it comes to lodging, there are four cabin categories to choose from: Inside, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite. While Inside, Oceanview and Balcony cabins provide between 121 and 226 square feet of space, Suites span 402 to 835 square feet.

Norwegian Sky departs from Miami , Baltimore , New York City , Dominican Republic and Quebec City  for sailings in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, New England and Canada.

Carnival Legend

First introduced in 2002, the 2,124-passenger, 930-crew member Carnival Legend last received routine cosmetic updates in 2022. It is home to traveler favorites like the Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina and Tequila Bar, Guy's Burger Joint and the RedFrog Pub. The ship provides a wide array of entertainment and activities to satisfy multigenerational crowds.

Young cruisers (ages 2 to 17) can play at organized, age-appropriate clubs while adults attend a show at the comedy club or hit the casino. The ship was also one of the first to include the Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea.

When it comes to lodging, about 80% of the ship’s staterooms offer ocean views, and a large number of those cabins feature balconies. While Interior staterooms are more budget-friendly, Balcony and Suite category rooms are worth the splurge, according to recent passengers. All staterooms include flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service.

The ship's food options include two main dining rooms, a steakhouse, a sushi restaurant, a buffet with everything from pizza to Chinese fare and more.  

Carnival Legend departs from Baltimore , Tampa , Rome , Barcelona and London  for sailings in the Bahamas , the Caribbean, Bermuda , Canada, the Panama Canal and more. 

Carnival Pride

Eighty percent of the staterooms aboard the 2,124-passenger, 930-crew member Carnival Pride provide ocean views, which is more than what the majority of the fleet's other ships offer. While those on a budget can opt for Interior staterooms, Balcony, Ocean View and Suite category cabins offer more space and scenery.

Either way, much of your time will likely be spent outside of your cabin, thanks to Carnival Pride's myriad of onboard activities. Cool off in one of the pools, splash around in the water park or tackle the 214-foot-long waterslide. Kids can head to age-appropriate youth clubs while adults grab a cocktail at one of multiple bars. At night, passengers can attend comedy shows and musicals or enjoy the nightclub and piano bar.

What's more, a renovation in 2014 equipped Pride with "Fun Ship 2.0" dining, including the popular Guy's Burger Joint and the specialty Bonsai Sushi eatery, plus amenities like the Seaside Theater and the Alchemy Bar. An even more recent refurbishment in February 2019 freshened the ship's public areas, renovated the arcade and more. 

Carnival Pride departs from Rome , London , Baltimore and Tampa, Florida , for sailings in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Europe and the Panama Canal. 

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Travel Envy? Eliminate It By Visiting Three Cities in Seven Days.

Get ready for seven nights of exciting cruising through the Caribbean when you reserve your cabin on the Carnival Pride from Baltimore and back.

This cruise is particularly exciting because you will only stop in very uncommon destinations such as Freeport. This is a typical route for the Pride.

This includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises! At under $145 a day, this deal is.

The Carnival Pride

The Pride Carnival, based in Baltimore and refurbished only one year ago in 2023, is a top-rated Ccl Spirit class ship that can house more than 2,100 travelers.

The Pride Carnival wows guests with a casino, four jacuzzis, a waterslide, a gym, a basketball court, and a spa.

Pricing Information

The accompanying graph shows the price over time for each type of cabin. Since it was first listed on November 12th of last year, The price of a stateroom on this cruise has varied between $675 and $1,434 including $180 in taxes and port fees.

Your Itinerary

This itinerary spends three port days and three days at sea. Major features include visits to rare cities like Freeport.

Alternate Sailings

The Pride sails this route five times this year in addition to fourteen times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Legend. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.

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7 - Day The Bahamas from Baltimore, MD

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Day 1: Baltimore

Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea

Day 4: half moon cay, day 5: nassau, day 6: celebration key.

Day 7: Fun Day at Sea

Day 8: baltimore.

Get to Know Carnival Pride

Carnival Pride charms, alright — it's a treat for your eyes, your taste buds... and of course, your fun buds. Invite them all to come enjoy the vacation that this ship is proud to offer. Carnival Pride invites you to dine refined, from the zen-like simplicity of Bonsai Sushi ™ to the art deco ocean liner inspiration of the Normandie Restaurant, to the American-Traditional style of Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. And of course there's real, delectable substance under all that style. But for something a little more casual, loosen your tie... or maybe just throw it away and grab a main course (and fries) from our main man Guy Fieri, at Guy's Burger Joint ™ . The Mexican heat's optional at BlueIguana Cantina ™ , but make your next stop Cherry on Top ™ — our candy-and-more store — where everything's sweet. And to raise a glass to important sacrifices of the past, Heroes Tribute Bar makes remembrance its primary objective. You'll find yourself with room to move at the Beauties Dance Club, and a hard time sitting still at Playlist Productions ™ . All around this cruise ship you'll discover even more ways to stay cool, like an adult-only pool at Serenity, a fun-only midship pool featuring a retractable roof, plus Carnival Pride's splashy onboard waterpark, Carnival WaterWorks ™ . And if all the waterslide action leaves you needing a little extra unwinding, we recommend you dry off and head to the Cloud 9 Spa ™ . Alongside the pool is the big-screen, big-fun Carnival Seaside Theater ™ , while Seuss at Sea ™ is a good time for kids who love a good rhyme too. (Like we do!) Camp Ocean ® , Circle "C" ® and Club O2 ® prove that we've got spots for cool kids of all ages.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a new port for Caribbean cruises: the Port of Baltimore. 

Norwegian has begun its first-ever season cruising out of the Port of Baltimore, from which it will be kicking off a Caribbean season beginning in late November. 

On November 27, Norwegian will begin operating a mix of 12-day voyages to the Caribbean on its Norwegian Sky ship. NCL is also sailing a five-day Bermuda cruise on November 22. 

Norwegian Sky will also return to Baltimore in September 2024. 

“We’re very happy to have Norwegian, one of the top cruise lines in the world, sailing from the Port of Baltimore,” said Maryland Port Administration – Port of Baltimore Interim Acting Executive Director Brian Miller. “Our cruise terminal’s unique location allows for easy access for cruise passengers from many Eastern and Midwestern states. Our local market is also one of the wealthiest in the nation. These are significant reasons why we’ve been successful as a cruise port.”

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Carnival Legend - September 2, 2023

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14 Night Canada & New England: Carnival Journeys

from Baltimore, Maryland

The September 2, 2023 cruise on the Carnival Legend departs from Baltimore, Maryland. On this 14 Night Canada & New England: Carnival Journeys sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Legend sets sail on a Saturday (September 2, 2023) and returns on a Saturday (September 16, 2023).

The Carnival Legend was built in 2002 and is amoung Carnival's 26 ships in it's fleet. The Carnival Legend is included in the cruise line's Spirit Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Carnival Legend vs all other Carnival ships.

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Not only was the Star Spangled Banner was written in Baltimore, but the city also hosts several of the nation's most respected visual and performing arts institutions. In addition to being rich with history and culture, Baltimore is family friendly, offering a multitude of attractions and activities for children and adults alike.

Not only was the Star Spangled Banner was written in Baltimore, but the city also hosts several of the nation's most respected visual and performing arts institutions. In addition to being rich with...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. Explore the Carnival Legend Deck Maps and make sure to view our list of Ship Venues and Features. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Nanortalik includes some of Greenland's most beautiful fjords, the country's only natural forest and dramatic, rugged mountains. The district's population of c. 2,700 is divided between the town of Nanortalik itself, five villages and a number of sheep farms. The main occupations are hunting and fishing.

Nanortalik includes some of Greenland's most beautiful fjords, the country's only natural forest and dramatic, rugged mountains. The district's population of c. 2,700 is divided between the town of...

Frozen, gleaming white fjords and glaciers, looming icebergs, pale green fields dotted with sheep farms and towns of brightly painted blue, red, yellow, green and white houses are the hallmarks of Southern Greenland, and especially Qaqortoq, the 'White Palace'',one of the region's largest villages. Greenland's only fountain splashes gently in a pleasant square while the harbour is alive with locals bringing in the day's catch.

Frozen, gleaming white fjords and glaciers, looming icebergs, pale green fields dotted with sheep farms and towns of brightly painted blue, red, yellow, green and white houses are the hallmarks of...

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Corner Brook

Corner Brook is located on the southern shore of the Bay of Islands, a long inlet on the island of Newfoundland. The greater area is made up of hilly lowlands surrounded by the Long Range Mountains, an extension of the Appalachian Ridge. The valley was created by a retreating glacier at the end of the last ice age and allows for great views of the bay.

Corner Brook is located on the southern shore of the Bay of Islands, a long inlet on the island of Newfoundland. The greater area is made up of hilly lowlands surrounded by the Long Range Mountains...

Port of Baltimore suspends ship traffic after bridge collapse: What it means for travel

Travel is being impacted by Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse along Interstate 695 in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Drivers were immediately directed to take alternate routes through the city, following the early morning incident. What’s less clear is what the bridge collapse may mean for upcoming cruises in and out of Baltimore.

“Vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore is suspended until further notice,” the Port of Baltimore posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Live Updates: Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses after ship hits it; construction crew missing

Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., whose district includes the bridge and the port, called the collapse an “unthinkable horror” and said he had spoken with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the White House. 

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“They are responding with all of the assets at their disposal,” he said in a statement. “Our prayers right now are for the missing individuals and victims of this tragedy. We thank God for the effective service of our first responders.”

Here’s what we know.

Which cruises go to Baltimore?

Several major cruise lines serve Baltimore. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s leading trade group, published itineraries in the 2024 calendar year include a dozen ships making 115 stops in Baltimore.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy and collapse of the Key Bridge that occurred last night and extend our support and heartfelt prayers to all those impacted,” CLIA spokesperson Anne Madison said in an emailed statement. “We join everyone in extending our thanks and appreciation to the first responders and emergency workers in Baltimore, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other professionals who are working with one goal in mind—to save lives. We are closely following this situation.”

Carnival’s website shows Carnival Pride and Carnival Legend also have sailings into or out of Baltimore set for April. 

Carnival Legend will temporarily move operations to Norfolk, Virginia.

The ship's current cruise, which left for a planned round-trip sailing from Baltimore on March 24, will end in Norfolk on Sunday. Passengers will then receive free bus rides to Baltimore. The vessel's next cruise will sail round-trip from Norfolk later that day.

“Our thoughts remain with the impacted families and first responders in Baltimore,” Carnival president Christine Duffy said in a statement. “We appreciate the pledge made by President Biden today to dedicate all available resources to reopen Baltimore Harbor to marine traffic as soon as possible. As those plans are finalized, we will update our future cruise guests on when we will return home to Baltimore, but in the meantime, we appreciate the quick response and support from officials in Norfolk.”

The cruise line has not yet shared plans for Carnival Pride. Carnival's parent company, Carnival Corp., said the temporary change in homeport is estimated to have an impact of up to $10 million on adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income this year, according to a news release .

Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, which left from Baltimore on March 23 , will return to Norfolk instead on April 4. "Our guests on board will be provided compensation and complimentary shuttle transportation as well as Wi-Fi and phone calls to adjust their travel arrangements," a spokesperson said in an email.

The ship's April 4 and 12 cruises will leave from Norfolk, too. "Our guests booked to sail with us will receive compensation due to the necessary adjustments made to their vacations," the spokesperson added. "After returning from the April 12 cruise, Vision will head to the Bahamas for its previously scheduled maintenance."

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American Cruise Lines has roundtrip sailings from Baltimore scheduled in May, according to its website.

“We will monitor the situation and make adjustments to future cruises if needed, but at the present time our schedules remain unaffected, and our thoughts remain with those affected by the immediate situation and rescue efforts underway,” an American Cruise Lines spokesperson told USA TODAY.

Norwegian Cruise Line doesn’t appear to have any Baltimore sailings until September on Norwegian Sky . The line will stay in contact with the port and share any changes with passengers and travel partners, according to a spokesperson.

"In the meantime, we wish the city of Baltimore strength during this very unfortunate event," they said in an email.

Alternate routes for the Baltimore bridge

Most drivers can take Interstate 95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) or Interstate 895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) to avoid the collapsed bridge. However Maryland Transportation Authority notes there are some exceptions .

Vehicles carrying hazardous materials, including more than 10 pounds of propane, are not allowed in the tunnels. Additionally, vehicles more than 13-feet and 6-inches high or 8-feet wide may not use the 1-895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Vehicles more than 14-feet and 6-inches high or 11-feet wide may not use the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel. 

Those vehicles should use the western portion of I-695 instead.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Over a Dozen Voyages in 2025 — What to Know

Guests impacted by the cancellations will receive a full refund and a 10% discount in the form of a Future Cruise Credit towards any sailing through Dec. 31, 2025.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling over a dozen cruises 2025.  The cruise line is nixing multiple voyages throughout next year, Norwegian confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Friday. "The recent 2025 itinerary cancelations are a result of varied events including the ongoing situation in the Red Sea and Israel, modified dry dock schedules for ship enhancements, a full ship charter, and lastly, to accommodate the demand for shorter close-to-home voyages to the Bahamas," a spokesperson for the cruise line told T+L.

The affected itineraries are as follows:

• Norwegian Epic - , Feb. 20, 2025, Nov. 1, 2025, Nov. 11, 2025
• Norwegian Jade - Mar. 4, 2025, Mar. 13, 2025, Mar. 24, 2025
• Norwegian Pearl - Apr. 19, 2025, May 5, 2025, May 16, 2025, Oct. 15, 2025
• Norwegian Sky - May 27, 2025, Jun. 5, 2025
• Norwegian Spirit - Jan. 1, 2025, May 17, 2025
• Norwegian Star - May 18, 2025, May 29, 2025, Jun. 9, 2025,
• Norwegian Viva - May 27, 2025, Sep. 20, 2025, Sep. 29, 2025

The spokesperson also shared with T+L that guests impacted by the cancellations will receive a full refund and a 10% percent discount in the form of a Future Cruise Credit towards any sailing through Dec. 31, 2025. "In addition, we understand the inconvenience and frustration this disruption may cause affected guests, so we have shared alternative sailings similar to their original booking," the spokesperson added, encouraging impacted guests to head to contact the company at 1-800-327-7030 for more information.  

In February 2024, NCL also announced it would no longer dock in Venice, Italy, due to restrictions of the waterways.  “While we have made every effort possible to maintain these calls to Venice, the tender operation and overall experience this provides our guests has fallen short of the standard we aim to deliver,” a spokesperson from NCL told T+L at the time.  Despite the cancellations, the cruise industry continues to rebound since COVID-19 closures. The industry is expected to grow to 130 million global passengers in 2026, which is up from 73 million global passengers in 2022, according to a 2023 report from the Cruise Lines International Association. 

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What the Bridge Meant to Baltimore

The victims, the history, the void. Residents reflect on their collective pain, and the city’s strength.

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By Anna Betts and JoAnna Daemmrich

Anna Betts reported from New York, and JoAnna Daemmrich reported from Baltimore.

Blue-collar workers crossed it. Families went crabbing around it. Teenagers celebrated new driver’s licenses by traversing it. And couples were known to get engaged near it.

Completed in 1977, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a practical, final link to the beltway of roads that circled Baltimore Harbor, a much-needed solution to reduce Harbor Tunnel congestion. But for so many, it was more than that.

For some, it symbolized the working-class communities around it — for others, the city itself. The bridge also served as a reminder of a storied chapter in history: Near Fort McHenry, the bridge is believed by historians to be within 100 yards from where Key was held by the British during the War of 1812, when he witnessed the siege of the fort in September 1814 and wrote the poem that became the national anthem. (A star-spangled buoy commemorates the supposed spot.)

And the Key Bridge was simply a presence in people’s everyday lives. Since the collapse last week, residents have been processing the loss on many levels, from profound grief for the six workers who died, to concern for the immigrant communities affected by the port’s shutdown, to a sense of emptiness that has cast a pall over their memories.

Here are a few reflections from Baltimoreans, condensed and edited for clarity.

Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, physician who grew up on the east side of Baltimore

“There’s not a lot of things that tend to unite this city, unfortunately, but this is one of them. Every single Baltimorean felt that bridge fall down. That’s our London Bridge. That’s our Golden Gate Bridge. It was like a friend constantly saying hello to me in the morning.

The bridge was one of the first jobs really available to a lot of the immigrant populations in Baltimore city. My dad, who worked as a painter on the bridge, said if you were an able-bodied person that knew how to do any level of construction or painting and you’re an immigrant, chances are you worked on that bridge.

Up until the bridge was built, you hear these stories from the locals, it would take hours sometimes to get to any place that was reasonable to work at, because of the back roads they had to take. The bridge was a lifeline to schools and work. That’s where my heart is at: These everyday people that live out there just lost a lifeline connection to these big resources such as supermarkets, schools, work.

Not to sound cheesy, but it was a bridge to the American dream. And the first and last hands touching that bridge were immigrants that came here to pursue that.”

Terry Turbin, pastor of Sonshine Fellowship Church in Dundalk and a onetime carpenter who worked on the bridge foundation

“I’m proud to be able to say I had a part in building it. When they get ready to rebuild it, I would like to work on it, even just one day. I went out on the barge in February 1975. After I got married, and found the bridge was being constructed, I wanted to get on the job and make better money. The bridgework was $8.10 an hour. My first day out, I actually asked myself, ‘Oh God, what did I get myself into?’ It was dangerous work. We were driving the pilings, and at that time of year, the wind was pretty stiff. You had to be very careful. The other part was always looking up to make sure nothing was falling on you. It was really stressful. When you got on dry land, you said a prayer of thanks. I have driven over the bridge a thousand times or more, and I would always tell my family, ‘This is where I was working, I was right under there.’ It was an emotional connection for me.”

Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, a nonprofit that provides services to immigrants in Baltimore

“For me, the Key Bridge was just another crossing. Its magnificence seemed, well, average. In its death, it has become so much more, its secret life revealed as the place where workers came together. Laborers born in places ranging from south Baltimore to central Honduras sharing companionship as they worked long after I had gone to sleep to make sure that my passage was uneventful. A place of heroism where workers toiled in the cold and throughout the pandemic so that my life was easier. Workers who are fathers, brothers, sisters and mothers. Workers who are neighbors, co-workers, friends from church. Workers, who in their commitment to all of us, are the best of America.”

Comfort, and anxiety

Congressman Kweisi Mfume, who represents Baltimore as part of Maryland’s 7th District

“I was a freshman in college when they started building [the bridge]. I was anxious for the bridge to go up because it was a quicker way to get to the other side of the harbor, but it also ended up being a kind of cathedral of architecture in that community because it was a beautiful bridge. You felt very comfortable seeing it, because its sturdiness suggested all is well elsewhere.

On the economic side, there’s a real sense of urgency because that bridge affects so many supply line issues all over the country. It’s a cascading kind of ripple effect that will add to an economy right now in the wrong way. There are a number of small businesses that are impacted, particularly those who deal in import-export.”

John Olszewski, known as Johnny O, Baltimore County executive

"I feel it in the very personal way, and in the very painful way, that the people who live here do. We’re still very much in shock and reeling from the loss, not just from our neighbors, people who are experiencing unspeakable tragedy right now, who were working on the bridge, but also our neighbors who have this incredible uncertainty about what their future means, who are port workers.

It’s the little memories: as a high schooler, driving around the beltway and crossing the bridge because it was the thing to do when you got your license, to spending evenings fishing in the channel. I’d do a little crabbing, recreationally, on the side of the bridge there. I have all these incredible memories, and then to have everything you’ve ever known come to a screeching halt … ” [His voice trailed off and he shook his head.]

A sense of home

Michelle Dobbs, veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative, resident of the Sparrows Point neighborhood who crossed the bridge twice a day

“Coming over the Key Bridge, I’d feel an instant lowering of blood pressure, a feeling that my day is done. It was a symbol of coming home. You’d have a beautiful view of the Baltimore skyline from the top of the bridge. I’d see the sailboats and cruise ships coming in and out; one time, I was lucky enough to see the Pride of Baltimore [a tall ship] come through. It never got old. It was just a part of my daily life. I don’t know when it’s not going to be so jarring. It’s unbelievable to have such an emotional attachment to a bridge.”

Joey Harkum, musician from Pasadena, a suburban area south of the bridge on the Patapsco River

“It’s absolutely important to northern Anne Arundel County — that’s how we get to Dundalk, that’s how we get to Fells Point. It’s so close to our house, there’s debris washing up on our beach now. We grew up right there on the river. We would take out a little boat and sneak out to Fort Carroll and just explore. Whenever people from out of town came, I’d drive them to the bridge and show them all the forts. I named my first band Pasadena. Our first album had a drawing of the Key Bridge, the smokestacks and the bridge, showing that’s where we were from. It was just part of our identity for people who lived south of the city."

Coming together

Shannon McLucas, ranger at Fort McHenry, a national monument about four miles across from the bridge

“Throughout the morning, we had a lot of regulars, locals walking along the seawall. Joggers, dog walkers, parents with babies, some come every morning to walk. They had the same emotional reaction I did at seeing this dramatically changed landscape. It was very busy but very eerily quiet. To me, that’s remarkable. There are moments when we have this shared humanity — from the park, you see the wreckage, but you also see the Coast Guard at work. We talk about the Battle of Baltimore, in 1814. People came from all over, from different walks of life, to defend the city, they came together. Now, 210 years later, this was an accident, but it’s one of those moments where you realize we do have a shared community.”

Laura Lippman, author

“All I can tell you is that I’m sad and I know others are sad, too. I love my hometown so much. My family moved here in ’65. I remember the riots after the assassination of M.L.K., I remember when homicides spiked in the ’80s, I remember Freddie Gray. It’s a city that’s forever getting knocked down — and getting back up again.

I went to Opening Day of the Orioles, arriving in time for the acknowledgment of those who died on the bridge. It was sincerely moving. As you may know, Baltimoreans shout the ‘O!’ at the end of the national anthem — for the Orioles, but also, I think, for the city. I have never shouted ‘O!’ as loudly as I did on Thursday.”

Miriam Jordan contributed reporting.

Anna Betts reports on national events, including politics, education, and natural or man-made disasters, among other things. More about Anna Betts

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Local news | key bridge collapse updates: gov. wes moore defends speed of federal action after sen. ted cruz said china would move faster, local news | another port of baltimore-bound cruise ship changes course to norfolk.

Royal Caribbean is the latest cruise line to change course due to the closure of the Port of Baltimore.

The port’s Cruise Maryland Terminal is inaccessible because it’s blocked by the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed into the Patapsco River after being rammed into by a massive container ship early Tuesday morning.

A spokesperson Royal Caribbean said Thursday that a ship that departed from Baltimore on March 23 and was scheduled to return April 4 will now conclude its journey in Norfolk, Virginia, instead.

Carnival Cruise announced a similar reroute Tuesday. In both cases, the companies have offered passengers free buses back to Baltimore.

According to the Cruise Lines International Association, Baltimore is the nation’s 29th busiest port for cruise ships, moving about 378,000 passengers annually. Twelve ships were scheduled to dock at the port 115 times during 2024, the association said.

Baltimore’s cruise terminal is home to four cruise lines: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and American Cruises.

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Singaporean firm whose ship took down the Baltimore bridge just cited an 1851 maritime law to cap liability at $44 million

The owner and manager of a cargo ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge before the span  collapsed last week  filed a court petition Monday seeking to limit their legal liability for the deadly disaster.

The companies’ “limitation of liability” petition is a routine but important procedure for cases litigated under U.S. maritime law. A federal court in Maryland ultimately decides who is responsible—and how much they owe—for what could become one of the costliest catastrophes of its kind.

Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private Ltd. owns the Dali, the vessel that lost power before it slammed into the bridge early last Tuesday. Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., also based in Singapore, is the ship’s manager.

Their  joint filing  seeks to cap the companies’ liability at roughly $43.6 million. It estimates that the vessel itself is valued at up to $90 million and was owed over $1.1 million in income from freight. The estimate also deducts two major expenses: at least $28 million in repair costs and at least $19.5 million in salvage costs.

The companies filed under a pre-Civil War provision of an 1851 maritime law that allows them to seek to limit their liability to the value of the vessel’s remains after a casualty. It’s a mechanism that has been employed as a defense in many of the most notable maritime disasters, said James Mercante, a New York City-based attorney with over 30 years of experience in maritime law.

“This is the first step in the process,” Mercante said. “Now all claims must be filed in this proceeding.”

Cases like this typically take years to completely resolve, said Martin Davies, director of Tulane University Law School’s Maritime Law Center.

“Although it’s a humongous case with a very unusual set of circumstances, I don’t think it’s going to be that complicated in legal terms,” he said. “All aspects of the law are very clear here, so I think the thing that will take the time here is the facts. What exactly went wrong? What could have been done?”

A report from credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS predicts the bridge collapse could become the most expensive marine insured loss in history, surpassing the record of about $1.5 billion held by the 2012  shipwreck of the Costa Concordia  cruise ship off Italy. Morningstar DBRS estimates total insured losses for the Baltimore disaster could be $2 billion to $4 billion.

Eight people were working on the highway bridge—a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) span over the Patapsco River—when it collapsed. Two were rescued. The bodies of two more were recovered. Four remain missing and are presumed dead.

The wreckage closed the Port of Baltimore, a major shipping port, potentially costing the area’s economy hundreds of millions of dollars in lost labor income alone over the next month.

Experts say the  cost to rebuild  the collapsed bridge could be at least $400 million or as much as twice that, though much will depend on the new design.

The amount of money families can generally be awarded for wrongful death claims in maritime law cases is subject to several factors, including how much money the person would have likely provided in financial support to their family if they had not died.

Generally, wrongful death damages may also include things such as funeral expenses and the “loss of nurture,” which is essentially the monetary value assigned to whatever moral, spiritual or practical guidance the victim would have been able to provide to their children.

Associated Press writer Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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