City Cruises will end Baltimore Inner Harbor operations April 25, shifting Spirit of Baltimore to Washington

Operations to conclude in late April as vessel relocation begins in March

City Cruises will end its Baltimore operations in spring 2026, closing a long-running lineup of dining, sightseeing and charter cruises based at the Inner Harbor. The company’s final day of scheduled service in Baltimore is set for April 25, 2026.

The shutdown plan includes relocating one of its Baltimore vessels to the Washington, D.C., market. City Cruises said it will move the Spirit of Baltimore to a Washington-area port in March 2026, while its other Baltimore vessel, the Majesty, is expected to continue operating locally through the April 25 end date.

What will change for travelers and event bookings

City Cruises said it will maintain its published Baltimore schedule through April 25. The end of service affects signature products that include dinner cruises, brunch cruises and sightseeing trips that have been marketed as part of the Inner Harbor visitor experience.

For customers with future plans, the company has indicated it will work with guests to manage the transition. This typically includes addressing ticketed reservations and charter contracts that extend beyond the final operating date.

• Last day of Baltimore operations: April 25, 2026
• Planned vessel move: Spirit of Baltimore to Washington, D.C., in March 2026
• Remaining Baltimore operations through closing: Majesty to complete scheduled cruises through April 25

How the decision fits the company’s broader footprint

City Cruises operates under the Hornblower Group, a large operator of sightseeing and dining cruises and water-based transportation. City Cruises has a substantial presence in the Washington region, where it runs multiple vessels and a range of offerings that include dining cruises and water-taxi style services.

In Baltimore, City Cruises has been associated with prominent Inner Harbor vessels used for public sailings and private events. The Majesty joined the Baltimore fleet in 2023, while the Spirit of Baltimore has been positioned as a flagship dining vessel for the market. City Cruises has also highlighted recent mechanical and emissions-related upgrades to the Spirit of Baltimore completed through a federal diesel-emissions grant program.

Local waterfront context and economic implications

The move comes as Baltimore continues to manage waterfront and tourism dynamics shaped by broader regional transportation and redevelopment efforts. While City Cruises characterized the Baltimore exit as a strategic business decision, the change removes a high-visibility attraction that has functioned both as a tourism amenity and an event venue for local organizations, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

City Cruises described the exit as a strategic decision aimed at positioning the business for long-term sustainability, while emphasizing plans to keep operations orderly for customers and staff through the final sailing period.

With service set to conclude on April 25, the coming weeks are expected to be a key transition window for booked guests, event planners, and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor businesses that coordinate with cruise traffic.