FAQs

We make it easy for you: no advanced reservations are required to park in our secured, long-term lots which are located within walking distance of the Cruise Maryland Terminal. Parking rates are payable upon arrival by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Special needs accessible parking is available on site.

Vehicle TypeRates
Passenger Vehicles and SUV's$20.00 Per Night
Recreational Vehicles under 30'$40.00 Per Night
Recreational Vehicles over 30'$50.00 Per Night

Luggage

Upon arrival, passengers will be directed to drop off their luggage in the appropriate luggage boxes for screening and handling. Please have your cruise line-issued luggage tags completed and attached to your bags. If you do not have tags please visit the tent marked “Cruise Luggage Tags” upon entrance to the terminal. It is located on the left as you enter.

After dropping off your luggage, you will then be directed to the appropriate secured, long-term parking lot.

Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

For those passengers not within driving distance, getting to Maryland is easy! BWI links Baltimore to the rest of the world, offering more than 700 flights daily on 30 different airlines. It's called the "easy come, easy go airport" for a reason. This world-class airport makes flying a natural partner to cruising. BWI airport offers curbside taxi service to and from the Cruise Maryland Terminal.

BWI Website

Train (Amtrak / MARC)

Penn Station is the depot for Amtrak's East Coast Acela and nationwide service, making your trip to Baltimore by land, even faster. Both MARC and Amtrak trains roll through Baltimore daily offering convenient schedules. Cruise passengers along the East Coast will find Baltimore’s Penn Station is just 5.5 miles from the Cruise Maryland Terminal. Amtrak BWI is also a convenient choice as it is 11.5 miles from the Cruise Maryland Terminal. The MARC train operates weekdays between Washington's Union Station and Baltimore's Camden or Penn stations, both short taxi rides from the Cruise Maryland Terminal.

Amtrak Train MTA MARC Train

Taxis

Several local taxi companies are available at the Cruise Maryland Terminal. Please note only four (4) passengers are permitted per taxi. Click here for listings.

Taxi Cab Rates

$30 flat rate only from the Cruise Maryland Terminal to the BWI Airport.

  • The flat rate applies regardless of the number of passengers/parties that share a ride. No other charges may be added.
  • Approved by Maryland Public Service Commission Effective April 1, 2008.

To ALL other destinations:
ALL other fares must be calculated by the Taximeter.

Car Rentals

Company
Toll-freeBWI AirportBaltimoreWebsite
All Car Leasing410-235-6665
Avis1-800-230-48981-800-230-4898avis.com
Budget1-800-527-0700410-691-2913410-783-1448budget.com
Enterprise1-800-261-7331410-684-3295410-727-8080
S. Caton Ave.
410-646-0183
enterprise.com
Hertz1-800-654-3131410-684-7900410-837-8336hertz.com
Reliable1-888-882-9730410-761-0200410-727-2777reliablerentalcar.com
Thrifty1-877-283-0898877-283-0898410-783-0302thrifty.com

Limousine/Sedans/Shuttle Services

Limousine and shuttle services are available in the Baltimore area. Consult your yellow pages or contact your travel agent to reserve a limo, sedan or shuttle service. Click here for listings.

All individuals over the age of 18 must show a government-issued photo ID upon entering the Cruise Maryland Terminal (e.g., passport or driver’s license). Only ticketed passengers are permitted to enter the passenger building.

All luggage, cameras and recording equipment are subject to x-ray screening.

Prohibited Items

  • Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Imitation or replica weapons
  • Explosives or explosive component parts such as detonators
  • Fireworks or pyrotechnics
  • Knives
  • Taser (electronic stun guns)
  • Pepper or mace sprays
  • Telescopic or regular batons

Please see your cruise ticket and embarkation information for a complete list of prohibited items dictated by your cruise line.

Visit the U.S. Department of State travel website to learn more details about passports.


Cruise Line Partners

At Cruise Maryland, we proudly partner with premier cruise lines offering a diverse array of exciting itineraries. Whether you’re of sun-soaked beaches, vibrant cultures, or breathtaking landscapes, Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines have something for everyone!

Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas ship and Canival Cruise Line's Pride ship.