For the first time since the bridge collapse, cruise ships depart from Baltimore.
Royal Caribbean's ship, Vision of the Sea, set sail from Baltimore on Saturday for a 5-night journey to Bermuda, as per the Port of Baltimore Director, Jonathan Daniels. "Cruising has returned to the Port of Baltimore!" Daniels excitedly declared in a video posted on the Port of Baltimore account.
The next day, Carnival Cruise's Pride departed for a 14-day trip to Greenland and Canada, following Royal Caribbean's lead. Daniels continued, "A week ago, this terminal was serving as an incident command post. Now, it's back to its original purpose - welcoming guests onboard and starting their cruise experience."
A press release published on the Maryland government's website stated that the Port of Baltimore's 700-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep channel will be accessible again by the end of May.
The Port was temporarily closed due to a collision between a 213-million-pound cargo ship called Dali and the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The bridge, spanning 1.6 miles, suffered considerable damage after the bridge and one of its crucial support columns were struck by the ship.
In 2023, the Port of Baltimore saw 444,000 passengers beginning their cruises from this location. The Port endorses 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in Maryland, and the cruise sector brings $63 million to the state's economy, according to information on the website.
CNN contributor Karen Magramo aided in compiling this account.
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After the successful departures of Royal Caribbean's and Carnival Cruise's ships, many travelers might be inspired to plan their own voyages from Baltimore. In the upcoming travel year, tourists are expected to continue exploring the world, fueled by Germany's wanderlust, as shared by tour operators and airlines.
Source: edition.cnn.com
