Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 20 Years of Baltimore Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line recently commemorated two decades of operations from Baltimore with a special event aboard the Carnival Pride, recognizing first responders who aided after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Carnival President Christine Duffy led the celebration, which included distinguished guests like Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, Baltimore Deputy Mayor J.D. Merrill, and Maryland Port Administration Executive Director Jonathan Daniels. Representatives from the U.S. Naval Academy were also in attendance.

Duffy expressed appreciation for the ongoing partnership with local authorities and praised the Maryland Transportation Authority Police first responders present for their bravery during the recent bridge incident.

“As America’s cruise line, Carnival launched the first year-round cruise program from Baltimore with Carnival Pride so it’s fitting that we are here today aboard Carnival Pride showing the immense pride we have in providing great cruise vacations from this great American city,” Duffy said.

She also highlighted the impact Carnival has in Baltimore, stating, “We are proud to sail 100,000 people from Baltimore annually, generate millions in economic impact for the city and state with each departure, and honor the courageous individuals who assisted in saving lives during the tragic bridge collapse.”

In addition, Carnival Cruise Line donated $25,000 to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation to support its Energy Security and Infrastructure Resilience program. The recently refurbished Carnival Pride offers a range of itineraries from Baltimore, including trips to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal. Starting in 2025, sailings will also feature stops at Celebration Key, Carnival’s exclusive destination in the Bahamas.