From Baltimore, Maryland
Cruises from Baltimore to Canada & New England
2 cruise lines in our guides sail from Baltimore to Canada & New England. Here's how the season, length and lines compare, and what to know before embarkation day.
- Best months
- Sep, Oct
- Typical length
- 7 nights round trip from New York or Boston
- Lines
- 2
Which lines sail from Baltimore to Canada & New England?
- Carnival Cruise Line
Laid-back, loud in the best way and unpretentious; flip-flops, burgers by the pool and a comedy show after dinner. - Royal Caribbean International
Energetic, family-friendly and packed with headline attractions; think floating theme park with a good Broadway show at night.
When to go
- January: Few or no cruises, average high 32 degrees F
- February: Few or no cruises, average high 33 degrees F
- March: Few or no cruises, average high 38 degrees F
- April: Few or no cruises, average high 48 degrees F
- May: Cruises run, average high 58 degrees F
- June: Shoulder season, average high 67 degrees F
- July: Shoulder season, average high 74 degrees F
- August: Shoulder season, average high 74 degrees F
- September: Best time, average high 67 degrees F
- October: Best time, average high 56 degrees F
- November: Few or no cruises, average high 47 degrees F
- December: Few or no cruises, average high 37 degrees F
- Best time
- Shoulder season
- Cruises run
- Few or none
Temperatures in Fahrenheit, long-term averages. Climate source.
Cruises run from about May to late October. Fall foliage season (late September to mid-October) is in highest demand and fills early. Summer has the warmest weather; May and early June can be cool and foggy.
Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) can affect this route, especially in September, when post-tropical storms sometimes reach New England and Nova Scotia and force port changes. Fog is common in early summer. Ports can be cool and windy in May and October, so pack layers.
Where you'll stop
Itineraries vary by line and length. These are the ports Canada & New England cruises most often visit:
- Bar Harbor, Maine, United States: Gateway to Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain, plus lobster shacks. A tender port with a daily cap on cruise visitors.
- Portland, Maine, United States: A food-focused harbor city with lighthouses such as Portland Head Light nearby.
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: A lively waterfront, the Citadel, Pier 21 immigration museum next to the cruise terminal, and Peggy's Cove.
- Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada: The Bay of Fundy and the Reversing Falls, where the huge tides push the river upstream.
- Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada: Access to Cape Breton Island, the Cabot Trail and the Fortress of Louisbourg.
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Red-sand beaches, mussels and oysters, and Anne of Green Gables country.
Before you sail from Baltimore
From the south, take I-95 north to Exit 55 (Key Highway) and continue on East McComas Street to the entrance on the right. From the north, take I-95 south through the Fort McHenry Tunnel in the far right lane, then Exit 55 and turn left onto East McComas Street. From BWI, a taxi or rideshare is roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
Cruise Maryland runs secured long-term lots within walking distance of the terminal, with accessible spaces. No reservation is needed. As of October 2026, Cruise Maryland lists $25 per night for cars and SUVs (the rate in effect since April 1, 2026), with higher rates for RVs. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or Discover on arrival. Drop your luggage at the screening area first (tags are available at a tent at the entrance), then park.
- Drop luggage before you park; the terminal routes you to the bag drop first.
- Bring Visa, Mastercard or Discover for parking; American Express is not listed as accepted.
- Pack warm layers for winter sailings; the first day or two can be chilly.
- Check whether Royal Caribbean is sailing in your travel month, since its Baltimore season is not year-round.
Documents: Round trips from New York, New Jersey or Boston are closed-loop cruises. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says US citizens on a closed-loop cruise can re-enter with a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID, and Canada accepts proof of US citizenship plus photo ID for cruise visitors. One-way cruises to or from Quebec City or Montreal are not closed-loop, and you will be flying into or out of Canada, so you need a passport book. US citizens do not need a Canadian eTA. We recommend a passport book for every itinerary. Non-US citizens should check both US and Canadian rules. Check current requirements with your line before you sail.
More detail: our full Baltimore cruise port guide and our Canada & New England cruise guide.
Related routes
Also from Baltimore: Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Bermuda.
Canada & New England from other ports: Boston, Cape Liberty (Bayonne), Montreal, New York City, Quebec City.
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