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Baltimore Cruise Port Guide: Cruise Maryland Terminal

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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 6:34

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Legend
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Legend
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Attach cruise line luggage tags to bags before arriving at the terminal
βœ“Check the cruise maryland website for current parking information
βœ“Visit the mchenry row neighborhood or fort mchenry if you arrive early

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Arriving too early for embarkation β€” The terminal encourages guests not to arrive before their scheduled time; if early, check out nearby areas like mchenry row or fort mchenry

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow easy is it to drive to and navigate the Baltimore cruise port?
QWhat tips are there for sailing out of the Cruise Maryland terminal?
QWhat should I know about parking and arrival times at the port?

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