Overview Baltimore is the capital city of the USA state Maryland. Not suprisingly, it is also the largest city in Maryland. It is a city famous for its seaport and harbor area, featuring great seafood. In particular, Baltimore is well known for having some of the best crab cakes around. Aside from being a capital city in itself, Baltimore is not too far away from Washington, DC (the capital city of the United States), so it can get quite crowded on weekends when a lot of people are off from work.
Some random information: The Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (also known by its air city code, BWI) is the most popular airport to fly in and out of Baltimore. The hottest time of the year in Baltimore is typically July, when the average temperature high is around 91 °F (32 °C). January is usually the coldest month of the year in Baltimore, with an average high of 44 °F (6 °C).
Destinations The following destinations can be visited on a cruise leaving from Baltimore, Maryland:
Bermuda
Canada & New England
Caribbean (Eastern)
River Cruises
Currency The official currency of the United States is the dollar.
Language The official language is English.
Tourist Attractions The Inner Harbor is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Baltimore, as there are many places to see and things to do within this area.
Harborplace & The Gallery is a definite hot spot within the Inner Harbor, right in the heart of the city. In this area there are many nice shopping, dining, bars and entertainment options. In fact, there are over 30 eateries and 12 restaurants in this area. Throughout the year various concerts, street performers and special events are held there.
Also located in the Inner Harbor is the National Aquarium, another very popular area to visit while in Baltimore. The Aquarium is actually located alongside Harborplace.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards is the home field of the Baltimore Orioles professional baseball team. It is widely considered to be one of the nicest ball parks in the USA. Ravens Stadium, the home field of the NFL Football Baltimore Ravens, is anther popular professional sports venue in Baltimore.
Of course, numerous hotels are available all around Baltimore. The most popular hotels tend to be those around the Inner Harbor.
Port Location & Parking Fees The Port of Baltimore is located about 20 miles from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). It can take around 30 minutes to get from the airport to the cruise port, depending on traffic.
Taxis are available at the airport, at an average one-way cost of about $20 (subject to change). Another option is to purchase ground transfers through the cruise line.
Address:
Southside Locust Point Marine Terminal
2001 East McComas Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Parking Fees (subject to change):
Passenger Cars: $13 per day
Recreational Vehicles: $25 per day
Buses: $35 per day
