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One of the best ways to see Baltimore is by water.  Many of Baltimore’s most interesting and historic sites are centered around the inner harbor so sightseeing by boat is a great option. You have quite a few options available – you’ll find links to harbor cruise operators below.

The Spirit of Baltimore has lunch and dinner cruises of the Inner Harbor with buffet meals, live entertainment, dancing, and great views of the city.

The Inner Harbor Spirit offers 75 minute Inner Harbor sightseeing cruises from the Inner Harbor out to Fort McHenry and back. Curies leave several times daily.

Watermark Tours has 45 minute narrated tours of the Inner Harbor, a B’More TGIF cruise, and 1 hour City Lights tours to enjoy the Baltimore skyline at night.

The Urban Pirates .  Set sail aboard the Fearless with the Urban Pirates for a swashbuckling good time.  Family adventure cruises and bookings for special events.

Day Sails on the Pride of Baltimore II .  The Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of a 1812-era topsail schooner privateer.  The Pride doesn’t offer public sails too often, but you may be able to catch one out of Baltimore in the spring.  Check their website for the day sail schedule .

The Baltimore Inner Harbor Water Taxi .  It’s not a cruise boat, but it’s a good way to get around the Inner Harbor and you’ll see the sights along the way. Pay one price and ride all day.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Cruises and Boat Tours

One of the best ways to explore Baltimore's Inner Harbor and other waterfront tourist attractions is by boat, and there is no shortage of vessels traversing the water. From dinner cruises to a pirate ship excursion, below is a breakdown of the many ships and experiences that can be had onboard ships in the harbor.

Please be sure to check with individual companies on dates and prices, as these things change frequently.

Cruises on the Bay by Watermark

April through October Departs From:  Inner Harbor in front of The Baltimore Visitor Center Duration: 45-90 minutes Look For: Red- and purple-bottomed yachts Price: Adults $17; Children ages 3-11 $6; Children under age 2 are free

This cruise company offers narrated tours of the Inner Harbor where you'll learn about the city's maritime and industrial history as well as the resurgence of the waterfront, Federal Hill, and Fells Point . Besides daily 45-minute tours, the company also offers a daily 60-minute tour focusing on Fort McHenry, a 90-minute cocktail cruise on Friday afternoons, and a spectacular 60-minute "city lights" tour on Saturday evenings. Boats have full cash bar service and light snacks, and guests are welcome to bring food on board (but no drinks).Tickets can be purchased online, at ticket kiosks at the dock, or at The Baltimore Visitor Center. To find the boats, look for the red- and purple-bottomed boats. The company also offers cruises in Annapolis and the Eastern Shore of Maryland . For more information, call 800-568-9622.

The Fearless by Urban Pirates

May through October Departs From: Ann Street Pier in Fells Point Duration: 60 minutes on the water Look For: A wood-paneled pirate ship with flags and cannons Price: $20 for riders 3 and over and $10 children 2 and under for family cruises; $25 for all riders on adult cruises

Climb aboard The Fearless, a custom-designed pirate ship that sails through the Inner Harbor. Before you set sail, temporary tattoos, vests, and sashes will be provided, but cruisers are encouraged to come wearing their own pirate garb. The crew will teach you how to talk, sing, dance, and play games like a pirate. Up to six daytime "Family Adventure" cruises are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while the adults-only "Bring Your Own Grog" cruises are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Food and drink ​are not available for purchase onboard the ship, but passengers may bring their own aboard. For the adults-only cruises, coolers full of adult beverages are welcome.

Seadog Cruise by Spirit Cruises

April through October Departs From: Inner Harbor in front of The Baltimore Visitor Center Duration: 50 minutes Look For: Bright yellow speedboats Price: $20 range

Adrenaline junkies of all ages will enjoy a 50-minute sightseeing tour of Baltimore aboard the Seadog, a bright yellow speedboat. Hold on tight as tour guides provide informative and amusing descriptions of Baltimore's most notable landmarks. Beer and wine are available for purchase onboard.

Spirit of Baltimore by Spirit Cruises

Year-Round Departs From:  561 Light St. (near the Maryland Science Center) Duration:  Various Look For: Y achts with panoramic views Price:  $42 and up

Experience the waterfront while enjoying lunch, brunch, dinner, or cocktails aboard the Spirit of Baltimore. In addition to great views of the city, most cruises include a meal and some form of entertainment, whether it be dancing or live performances. There are lots of themed and holiday cruises throughout the year, including moonlit jazz cruises and Independence Day excursions. With a capacity for more than 400 people, this ship is best for large parties.

Water Taxis

Year Round Departs From: 17 locations throughout Baltimore Duration: Time varies depending on location Look For: Blue and white boats Price: $12 for adults, $6 for children (tickets are good for unlimited rides for one day)

Another great—and inexpensive—way to experience Baltimore's waterfront is on a water taxi. These boats travel to and from various locations, including the Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry, Fells Point, and Canton . Stops are clearly marked on land, just find one and wait for the next boat.​

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Baltimore Harbor Cruises

Enjoy the Spirit of Baltimore , Baltimore's original local day cruise line. They offer lively brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. The Inner Harbor Spirit offers 60-minute scenic narrated sightseeing tours of the historic Inner Harbor. The boats are fully-enclosed and climate-controlled.

Watermark Cruises offers short 45-minute narrated harbor cruises in Baltimore. See iconic Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Fort McHenry and the Key Bridge. They depart frequently throughout the day. There are also TGIF cruises on Fridays and "city lights" cruises on Saturdays.

The Baltimore Water Taxis are a wonderful transportation system and harbor cruise around the Inner Harbor. Multiple boats operate every day. They cover several routes and stop at all the attractions: Harbor Place, Fells Point, Locust Point, etc.

American Sailing Tours offers 90-minute trips on the Summer Wind steel-hulled schooner. See all of the local sights. In the evening they have romantic sunset sails.

Baltimore Harbor Tour

• Cruise through Baltimore's Inner Harbor on this sightseeing boat tour
• Enjoy views of sights like the USS Constellation, and the National Aquarium
• Learn about Baltimore along the way with a prerecorded historical narrative
• Hop aboard on Light Street, just steps from the Maryland Science Center
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• 1-hour narrated sightseeing tour of Baltimore's historic Inner Harbor
• The best views of storied sites such as the USS Constellation, Fells Point, the National Aquarium, the John W. Brown Liberty Ship
• Engaging narration throughout the cruise
• Cocktails, wine, and beer available for purchase from stocked cash bar
• Light concessions available for purchase from on board snack bar
• Outdoor seating on our spacious deck
• Entry/Admission - City Cruises Baltimore
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• 561 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA Departure Point: Inner Harbor
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• In order to follow current safety guidelines, this cruise is currently only offering outdoor seating options. We would just recommend you bring a hat, light sweater or jacket and of course your shades.
• Infants ages 2 years and under are free of charge (meal not included)
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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• 811galenw 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful evening I'm 67 years old and arguably the best food I've ever had in my life. I accidently booked the wrong date, and the 800 number would not change . However, Octavia at the sales office right by the boat was able to fix. I really appreciated her efforts! Read more Written July 15, 2023
• U8390EMjoannal 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best experience The experience was amazing. Went for my wife birthday. Server we had was great. The food was excellent. And I usually get motion sickness but I didn’t. They had the speed perfectly set. That I was able to enjoy myself. Thank you for a memorable night!!!! Read more Written July 11, 2023
• colemanbyrd 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful view of the city Gorgeous views. The buffet was good. The margaritas were too sweet. But, one of my friends had a strawberry drink she thought was delicious. Good atmosphere and easy boarding. Read more Written May 30, 2023
• DonC136 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Exceptional Experience This was the highlight of our time in Baltimore. The crew was awesome, and the service was exceptional. We enjoyed the delicious buffet, and harbor view at night was a real treat. It gets cool after dark, so wear something warm. Read more Written May 20, 2023
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The best way to see Baltimore! Join us for a 45-minute narrated sightseeing cruise through Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Learn about the renaissance of Baltimore’s waterfront and this interesting city’s history, and see the attractions of the Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry, the Domino Sugar sign, Under Armour headquarters, the Key Bridge, and more.

TUESDAY SPECIAL: Buy one adult ticket, get one child ticket free!

Please note that we only accept credit card, debit card, and contactless payments at our Baltimore location.

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What draws so many people to Baltimore? Perhaps it's the top places to visit in Baltimore the world-famous and historic inner harbor which boasts tall ships and reveals the city's maritime legacy. Or maybe it's the star-shaped Fort McHenry, the birthplace of America's "Star-Spangled Banner" anthem. Or maybe it's the world-renowned museums, award-winning restaurants or jazz music scene. Not to mention, the city is a gateway to everywhere from the Northeast and Canada, to the exotic Caribbean islands and Bermuda. Celebrate sports at the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, view world's largest collection of art by Henri Matisse at the Baltimore Museum of Art or gaze at the 55 centuries worth of art within the walls of The Walters Art Museum. Whatever you choose to experience during your cruise from Baltimore, you'll surely come to understand why so many return to Charm City.

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By densol , February 26, 2012 in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !!

Any ballpark figures ? :D

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !! Any ballpark figures ? Thanks

We did the Moscow trip through our cruise ship in late July 2008. Its cost was a little under $1000 pp. Now, that cost through this cruise line is a little over that $1000 pp cost. Now, most are using the high-speed rail connection versus the air flights as we did. I have seen some other numbers from other cruise lines and/or private firms that run $700-850.

Why cheaper or the differences? As cruise lines are pressured to keep their "sticker price" low, they need to make up some "margin" with ship tours, beverages, spa stuff, etc., to help cover their costs and gain some profit. Second, different tours provide various features. Our tour included going inside the famed and spectacular Kremlin Palace. Most Moscow tours don't feature that option and you cannot just walk up there and get in on your own. That Palace is where the Czars were crowned and all of the current/recent Russian leaders assumed their powers.

We could have saved a little if we had used a private tour to go to and visit Moscow, but, with my wife's pushing, we felt it was worth it to pay a little more, do it through the cruise line. If there had been any problems or mix-ups, it was the ship's duty to "make it right" and we would not have to worry.

If you have three days in St. Petersburg and/or have been there before, then the Moscow tour can work out very well. It's not cheap, but in my view, worth it!! Both are a few of my visuals from this super great city with such interesting history and dramatic architecture.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 66,454 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 60,364 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

One of the Kremlin Wall Towers in Moscow:

Walking on the famed Red Square of Moscow:

St. Basil's sits on Red Square and dates back to its 1555-61 construction on the orders of Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV). It commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan and marks the geometric center of the city. This location has been the hub of its growth for Moscow since the 14th century. It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. This church was near destroyed in the 1930’s when Stalin was in control.:

Here is a small sampling of the Kremlin Royal Treasures of the Czars: Eggs & Jewels insicde the famed Armory.:

Moscow’s subways are called the “People’s Palaces” with their marble coverings and unique designs for each of the different and many stations.:

This is the interior for Moscow's most historic church, Assumption Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Dormition, inside the Kremlin walls. It is the mother church of Muscovite Russia. The church stands on Cathedral Square and was built in 1475–1479 by the Italian architect Aristotele Fioravanti. It was erected on the spot of an older 14th century cathedral of the same name:

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic.

We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Here are some of my pictures

Red Square with St. Basil’s at the far end

Kremlin Cathedral Square

Bolshoi Theatre

Treasures at the Armoury

200 ton Tsar Bell

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic. We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Well said, cadreamer! (nice photos, by the way).

We also used Alla. She is just a super person to work with and, if you get a group together, she will accomodate what YOU want to do!! You can check-out her Moscow tour at:

http://www.alla-tour.com/tours/1

As cadreamer suggests, go to your roll call on Cruise Critic & see if you can get a group together.

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :)

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :) jill

Appreciate, Jill, the kind comments! Envy is GOOD!!

Below are a few more visuals on Moscow that are more "interesting". Fascinating to having seen both cities, back-to-back. It really puts all of this unique Russian history and architecture in better perspective.

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 67,001 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

The famed KGB (Secret Police) Headquarters in Moscow where many entered and did not exit (alive) during the 1950’s and 1960’s:

Kremlin Treasures: Royal coaches:

Young Military Officers on the streets of Moscow with Soviet "High Hat".:

These are the series of smaller domes on the top of the Church of the Deposition of the Robe in the Kremlin Cathedral Square area.:

Inside the newly, more westernized GUM Department Store:

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