Transatlantic Cruises from Baltimore: What You Need to Know
Short answer: As of now, there are no regularly scheduled transatlantic cruise departures directly from Baltimore. Most cruises out of Baltimore are coastal or Caribbean routes. If you want to cross the Atlantic, you’ll need to depart from a different U.S. or European port. This guide explains why, what alternatives exist, and how to plan.
Current Cruises from Baltimore
Baltimore’s Cruise Maryland Terminal offers many itineraries, but most are round-trip cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, New England & Canada. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
For example, Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas sails from Baltimore to Bermuda, the Bahamas, and to southern Caribbean ports. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Why Baltimore Doesn’t (Usually) Host Transatlantic Crossings
A true transatlantic cruise crosses the Atlantic Ocean, traveling from North America to Europe (or vice versa). That requires longer sea-legs, different ship logistics, and ports that are strategically located for such voyages. Baltimore’s location and depth constraints (and seasonal demand) make it less common as a starting point for those crossings. Also, infrastructure and scheduling make East Coast ports farther north or nearer to Europe more typical departure points.
Past or Exceptional Transatlantic Departures
There has been at least one listing of a *12-night transatlantic cruise* on **Carnival Legend** departing Baltimore and heading to Barcelona. However, that may have been a special repositioning or limited-offer sailing. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
These exceptions tend to be rare and often involve repositioning (when a ship moves between seasonal deployments). That means you’ll find them less often.
Alternative Departure Ports and Best Options
If you are in Baltimore and want a transatlantic cruise, these are good workaround options:
- Depart from major East Coast cruise ports like New York, Boston, or Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral) where there are more crossings.
- Look for repositioning or world cruises that include Baltimore as a stop but not as the starting point for the Atlantic crossing.
- Plan to travel to Europe by flight, join a cruise there, or start a one-way voyage from Europe if that works in your schedule.
