Port officials say cruise traffic up in Baltimore, even more cruises expected next year

Port officials say cruise traffic up in Baltimore

BALTIMORE — Officials at the Port of Baltimore say cruise ship traffic is up this year.

Port officials say 60 cruises have sailed so far this year, up from 27 last year. And they say a total of 81 cruises are expected to depart this year, breaking the record of 60 cruises set in 2004. Next year, 92 cruises are scheduled.

Port officials say the 81 cruises are expected to have an economic impact of $152 million.