Carnival to Bring Second Ship to Baltimore in 2027
While Florida and Texas remain the most popular cruise ports in the US, many guests prefer sailing from ports closer to home. For cruisers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, Baltimore has long been a convenient option, though one that has historically been limited to a single ship. That will change in late 2027, when Carnival brings a second ship to Baltimore for the first time ever, expanding cruise options from the port.
Carnival Miracle Sail from Baltimore in 2027 and 2028
Carnival Miracle will begin sailing from Baltimore on November 20, 2027. The ship will operate a mix of 7, 8, and 9 day itineraries to the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. Most sailings will include stops at Carnival’s private destinations, Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
Carnival Miracle will also offer two Carnival Journeys sailings. These longer 12 to 14 day cruises will visit more exotic destinations, including Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Maarten.
Carnival Miracle Itineraries
- 7-day: Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key
- 8-day: Nassau, Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay
- 8-day: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key
- 9-day: Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Maarten
- 12-day: St. Croix, Antigua, Martinique, St. Maarten, St. Thomas
- 14-day: St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Thomas
The Carnival Miracle just completed a retrofit in May 2025 where they added a poolside movie screen, Heroes Tribute Bar, and revamped casino.
Miracle Will Join the Pride in the Port
Carnival Miracle will join its sister Spirit Class ship, the long-time Baltimore favorite Carnival Pride. These smaller ships are favorites among many guests thanks to their more compact size, easy-to-navigate layouts, and some of the best space ratios in the Carnival fleet.
Both ships feature many Carnival staples, including poolside movies, Guy’s Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, and BlueIguana Cantina. They also offer pools with retractable ceilings, making them well suited for colder-weather sailings from Baltimore, as well as an aft Serenity adults-only area with a dedicated pool and hot tub.
Both ships will offer similar itineraries from the port.
Not the Ship That Was Expected
The announcement of Carnival Miracle coming to Baltimore may be surprising to some. The port can only accommodate smaller ships due to bridge height restrictions that vessels must pass under to reach the terminal. As a result, only a small percentage of the cruise ships currently in service can operate from Baltimore.
While one of those bridges, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed in 2024 and will likely be rebuilt with greater clearance, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge continues to impose a permanent height restriction, though proposals for a higher replacement have been discussed. Because of these limitations, it was widely assumed that only Spirit Class ships would continue sailing from Baltimore.
However, during a meeting with members of the press onboard Carnival Celebration in April 2025, Carnival’s president Christine Duffy indicated that Baltimore would receive a Conquest Class ship in 2027. Those plans now appear to have fallen through, with Carnival Miracle ultimately filling the role instead.
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