Carnival Expands Baltimore Operations with Second Homeported Ship

Cruise line adds Carnival Miracle to its Baltimore fleet starting in 2027.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Carnival Cruise Line announced it will expand its Baltimore presence for the 2027-2028 season by homeporting two ships in the city for the first time. Beginning in fall 2027, Carnival Miracle will join Carnival Pride in Baltimore, offering guests more cruise options and itineraries to destinations like the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Maarten.

Why it matters

This expansion reinforces Carnival's long-standing commitment to the Baltimore region and gives travelers more variety in cruise options and itineraries departing from the city's port.

The details

Carnival Miracle will arrive on Nov. 20, 2027, following a transatlantic voyage from Italy, and will sail seven-, eight-, and nine-day cruises to the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean, along with 12- and 14-day Carnival Journeys voyages. Carnival Pride will continue its year-round operations from Baltimore, which include cruises to the Bahamas and Bermuda, and continue sails to popular Southern Caribbean destinations.

  • Carnival Miracle will arrive in Baltimore on Nov. 20, 2027.
  • The expanded Baltimore operations will begin in the 2027-2028 season.

The players

Carnival Cruise Line

A major cruise line that is expanding its presence in the Baltimore region.

Carnival Miracle

A Carnival cruise ship that will begin homeporting in Baltimore starting in 2027.

Carnival Pride

A Carnival cruise ship that has been homeporting in Baltimore and will continue its year-round operations from the city.

Christine Duffy

The president of Carnival Cruise Line.

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What they’re saying

“By giving our guests more variety in itineraries and ships, we're giving them more reasons to take a Carnival Cruise vacation.”

— Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line (wbal.com)

The takeaway

Carnival's expansion in Baltimore demonstrates the city's continued appeal as a cruise port and the cruise line's commitment to providing travelers with more options and flexibility when booking their vacations.