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Annapolis, Maryland cruise port guide
Plan a cruise call at Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Port snapshot
City Dock is the historic downtown waterfront; no separate town transfer follows an alongside or tender arrival.
Where your ship arrives
The Harbormaster assigns City Dock space and allows vessels over 125 feet that cannot fit the Charter Dock to tender ashore in smaller craft.
Getting into town
Susan Campbell Park, Dock Street, Main Street, and the U.S. Naval Academy meet at the head of the harbor.
Port shuttle
Central Annapolis needs no shuttle, but 2026–2028 City Dock construction can alter the pedestrian route around Susan Campbell Park.
Taxi and local transport
Use a booked ride for Baltimore/Washington International Airport or sites beyond the compact historic district.
Airport and hotel transfers
BWI Marshall Airport is the principal regional gateway and requires a road transfer from City Dock.
Can you explore independently?
Walk Dock Street, Main Street, Maryland Avenue, and the Naval Academy, preserving extra time if a tender is assigned.
Stay local or take an excursion?
City Dock, Ego Alley, Susan Campbell Park, U.S. Naval Academy, and Maryland State House define central Annapolis.
Accessibility and mobility
Brick walks, tidal flooding, active construction, and tender boarding can change the otherwise short downtown route.
Guide sources
Reviewed July 2026.