- Large and small cruise ships dock in Maryland.Maryland state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
Baltimore, Maryland's inner harbor dates back to the 1700s. During the 1970s, the area grew as neighborhoods expanded to include homes, restaurants, hotels, retail and cultural activities. Every week, large and small cruise ships enter and leave the port. They bring in passengers who wish to experience Baltimore and the city's surrounding areas. Travelers depart for destinations such as Bermuda, New England and the Caribbean. Cruise lines that sail from the inner harbor include American Cruise Line, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. - The Carnival Pride leaves from Baltimore every Sunday throughout the year. Carnival offers seven-day cruises to Bermuda, the eastern Caribbean islands or the Bahamas. Passengers can choose to sing karaoke or watch comedy routines at the Pride's Butterflies lounge. You might decide watch sports at the Perfect Game Sports bar or try your hand in the Winner's Club casino. Other activities passengers have the option of engaging in include swimming, dancing, visiting the spa and watching live theater performances.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com - Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Enchantment of the Seas, services Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Travelers can choose from among five-night cruises to Bermuda, seven- or nine-night cruises to the Bahamas, nine-night cruises to either New England and Canada or the Eastern Caribbean, or 12-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean.
The Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Sea ship underwent renovations that were completed in 2005. The cruise line added bungee trampolines, suspension bridges and a larger pool area for the purposes of catering to guests who enjoy adventure. The Latin lounge, Boleros, also opened in 2005. The ship additionally offers a rock-climbing wall, a day spa and a fitness center.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132-2096
305-539-6000
royalcaribbean.com - The American Cruise Line leaves form Baltimore's Inner Harbor for cruises of the Chesapeake Bay (six nights), the Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage (seven nights) and the East Coast Inland Passage (14 nights). American Cruise Line's smaller ships sail on rivers and in harbors that larger ships cannot enter. The ships feature large staterooms, most with private balconies, and including flat screen televisions and wireless Internet access. Passengers can dine in lounges framed with glass windows that allow for outdoor viewing. Large observation decks await passengers sailing on board one of American Cruise Line's ships. Each ships holds no more than 120 guests at a time.
American Cruise Line
741 Boston Post Road, Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
800-460-4518
americancruiseline.com
Carnival Pride
Royal Caribbean
American Cruise Line
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