Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: $25/night for cars and SUVs, effective April 1, 2026 (Cruise Maryland).
Getting there: BWI airport is about 20–25 minutes away.
Hotels nearby: Inner Harbor hotels are a short ride away.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Cruise Maryland Terminal, South Locust Point
Getting to town
BWI airport is about 20–25 minutes away.
$25/night for cars and SUVs, effective April 1, 2026 (Cruise Maryland).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Inner Harbor
- Fort McHenry
- National Aquarium
Safety & tips
- Fort McHenry is next to the terminal area.
- Allow for traffic from DC.
- Pre-book parking.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.