Baltimore Cruise Guide > Cruises from Baltimore > Thanksgiving Cruise
Two ships offer Thanksgiving cruises out of Baltimore, Maryland. It's a unique way to celebrate the holiday, and a favorite of many frequent cruisers. See the full details below.
Thanksgiving cruises are popular for good reason. Gather your family and enjoy the holiday in style. All of the cooking and cleaning is done for you so you can relax. There is a wide variety of entertainment available to keep everyone busy and happy. And there are plenty of beds for even the largest family.
In 2025, two cruise lines offer Thanksgiving cruises from Baltimore. Thanksgiving is November 27 and these cruises include that date.
The 2025 Thanksgiving cruise on Royal Caribbean departs November 21st. It's an 8-night round-trip from Baltimore to Charleston (South Carolina), Port Canaveral (Florida), Miami (Florida) and Bimini (Bahamas). On Thanksgiving Day the ship is scheduled to be at sea.
The Thanksgiving cruise on Carnival Cruises goes to 3 islands in the Bahamas. The round-trip is from Baltimore to Nassau (Bahamas), Princess Cays (Bahamas) and Celebration Key (Bahamas). It departs November 23, 2025. On Thanksgiving Day the ship is scheduled to be at Princess Cays from 8AM to 5PM.
Carnival Cruise Line offers traditional Thanksgiving food on Thursday evening, in addition to the regular entrees. For fun the passengers can participate in the Thanksgiving Duck Hunt and Thanksgiving Trivia. The Macy's Parade is shown Thanksgiving morning at the Carnival Seaside Theater.