Port of Baltimore Cruise Parking

Three ways to park for a Port of Baltimore cruise: park at the terminals for the most convenience, use an off-site park & ride to save money, or bundle parking with a pre-cruise hotel. Here's how they compare and how to choose.

Last updated July 9, 2026

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Compare your options

Cruise parking options near Port of Baltimore
Option	Type	To terminal	Shuttle	Reservation	Covered
Cruise Maryland Terminal On-Site Parking	Port-operated	At terminal	Walk to terminal	Not required	Uncovered
Off-Site Cruise Lot near the Port of Baltimore (e.g., Rightway Parking's Brooklyn, MD lot)	Off-site	~6.3 mi	Included	Required	Varies
BWI-Area Hotel Park & Cruise Package (e.g., Sleep Inn & Suites BWI Airport)	Hotel package	~11 mi	Included	Required	Varies

Our take on each option

Cruise Maryland Terminal On-Site Parking

Best for Anyone who wants zero-hassle, walk-to-the-gangway parking with no pre-booking

Distance: At terminal
Shuttle: Walk to terminal
Reservation: Not required
Covered: Uncovered

Steps from the terminal entrance, no shuttle wait
No advance reservation required
Overflow lot with shuttle kicks in if the main lot fills
Accessible parking available on site

Usually the priciest option per night
Open-air surface lot, not covered
Costs add up fast on longer cruises

Check current price on the official site — no advance reservation needed; pay by card on arrival; RVs cost more than standard vehicles.

See the official parking page

Off-Site Cruise Lot near the Port of Baltimore (e.g., Rightway Parking's Brooklyn, MD lot)

Best for Budget-focused cruisers willing to trade a short shuttle ride for a lower nightly rate

Distance: ~6.3 mi
Shuttle: Included
Reservation: Required
Covered: Varies

Typically cheaper per night than on-site parking
Free shuttle included in the reservation
Booking online in advance locks in the rate

Several miles from the terminal, so you're dependent on the shuttle schedule
Shuttle hours may be limited around specific boarding/disembarkation windows
Requires booking ahead rather than just showing up

Check current price — advertised well below the on-site rate, but you must reserve online in advance to lock it in.

Visit the parking operator's site

BWI-Area Hotel Park & Cruise Package (e.g., Sleep Inn & Suites BWI Airport)

Best for Travelers flying into BWI, or driving a long distance, who'd rather break up the trip with a night's sleep than drive straight to the pier

Distance: ~11 mi
Shuttle: Included
Reservation: Required
Covered: Varies

One package covers lodging, parking for the whole cruise, and round-trip shuttle
Convenient if flying into BWI the day before
Often cheaper than port parking on week-plus cruises

Adds a night's hotel cost even if you don't need it
Shuttle typically runs on a fixed schedule tied to standard embarkation/disembarkation windows
Availability and terms vary by hotel and season

Check current price — the package bundles a one-night stay with parking for your full cruise length plus a round-trip shuttle; compare the total against on-site daily rates for longer cruises.

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If you're driving to the Cruise Maryland Terminal, parking is one of the simpler decisions in this guide — there's effectively one lot right at the pier and two ways to trade a shuttle ride for a lower rate. Here's how the three approaches compare.

The three options

On-site port parking puts you in the terminal's own open-air lot at South Locust Point, close enough to walk to the gangway, with no advance reservation needed — you just pay by card on arrival. Off-site independent lots, like a Brooklyn, MD lot a few miles from the terminal, typically undercut the port's nightly rate but require booking online ahead of time and riding a shuttle in. BWI-area hotel park-and-cruise packages bundle a pre-cruise night's stay with parking for your entire sailing and a round-trip shuttle, which can work out cheaper than port parking on longer cruises.

Baltimore specifics

The on-site lot is a large open-air surface lot, not a covered garage, and RVs are billed at a higher rate than standard vehicles. If it fills, the port runs an overflow lot with its own shuttle to the terminal. Off-site and hotel-package shuttles run on their own schedules, so confirm the hours line up with your ship's actual boarding window before you commit — that detail trips up more travelers than the price does.

Check current price and reservation terms directly with the operator you choose; rates and shuttle hours change by season.

Port of Baltimore parking FAQ

Do I need a parking reservation at the Cruise Maryland Terminal?

No. The port-operated lot does not require an advance reservation — you pay on arrival by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted).

How much does on-site cruise parking cost at the Port of Baltimore?

Check current price on the official Cruise Maryland site — passenger vehicles and SUVs are billed at a nightly rate, with higher rates for RVs, and pricing changes periodically.

Is parking at the Cruise Maryland Terminal covered?

No, it's an open-air surface lot (capacity around 1,500 vehicles), not a covered garage.

What happens if the main parking lot is full?

The port maintains overflow parking nearby with shuttle service provided to the terminal.

Sources & verification

Parking specifics change often. Confirm current rates, shuttle times, and reservation rules with the operator or the official port site before booking.