Baltimore Cruise Port Guide: Cruise Maryland Terminal

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The creator provides a guide for travelers using the Cruise Maryland terminal in Baltimore, which serves as a homeport for Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The video details the arrival process, noting that the terminal is located off Interstate 95 and requires passengers to present boarding passes and government issued photo identification at the entrance. The creator describes the luggage drop off process and recommends attaching cruise line issued luggage tags in advance to ensure a seamless experience. Parking is available in fenced in outdoor lots within walking distance of the terminal for 15 dollars per day, with payment accepted via credit card. For passengers arriving before their scheduled embarkation time, the creator suggests visiting the McHenry Row neighborhood or Fort McHenry National Monument. The video also notes that ships sailing from Baltimore must pass under two bridges with relatively low clearance, which prevents mega ships from using this port. Finally, the creator advises travelers to consult the official Maryland Port Administration website for updated information regarding directions, parking rates, and hotel discounts.
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we sailed out of the port in april 2022 on the carnival legend and were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to drive to and navigate the port
we highly recommend having your cruise line issued luggage tags attached to your bags before arriving at the terminal area
our first tip is to be aware that the cruise maryland terminal encourages guests to not arrive before their scheduled embarkation time
our cruise out of baltimore was no different the first bridge we passed under was the francis scott key bridge
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