Pride of Baltimore II
Known by sight in ports around the world, Pride of Baltimore II has served as a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, maritime prowess, and nautical craft for more than three decades (carrying on the tradition of her predecessor, the first Pride of Baltimore). “Baltimore-built” in the style of the city’s famous War of 1812 privateers, she is an iconic tall ship, representing Baltimore and Maryland with unmistakable flair and panache. She has visited over 200 ports in 40 countries and has traveled more than 275,000 nautical miles. Wherever the ship goes, she welcomes visitors.
Experience Pride of Baltimore II! Day sails, guest crew adventures and free deck tours are offered spring through fall in Baltimore and beyond.
You can track Pride of Baltimore II on her local, national and international voyages by visiting the Pride website. Get the latest news from the ship via the Captain's Log and stay current on news and events by subscribing to Sail Mail.
Enter Your Location
Related Trip Ideas
Nearby Places
At the Site
Activities to do
Facilities/Amenities available
Hours
Visit the website for the docking schedule and hours for tours.
(Note: Many places fill to capacity on busy, nice weather days, especially holiday weekends. Please call ahead or visit the official website to get the most up-to-date information before visiting.)
Fees
Prices for tours and sails vary and are available on the website.
Activities
Pride II holds free open houses for the public in all ports of call she visits. During open houses, a 17 minute video is shown on the role of privateers in the War of 1812. Crew members also informally interact with visitors telling the Chesapeake Bay story. Pride II is also licensed to carry six passengers, or "guest crew," on overnight passages between ports.
Pride II also implements an intense education program. While touring in the Bay, she conducts free, one-hour, hands-on School Tours of the ship. Students learn about the role of privateers in the War of 1812 and other highlights of the maritime history of the Bay. They also learn about life aboard a tall ship by rotating among four learning stations. In addition to the School Tour program, Pride, Inc. develops curricula that are delivered to students via the Internet based on the voyages of the ship to different parts of the world. These curricula can be accessed through the Pride's web site.
History
Pride of Baltimore II was commissioned in 1988 to carry on the mission of her predecessor, Pride of Baltimore. Both ships were designed as reproductions of 1812-era topsail schooners, and built in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. Each season the vessel visits dozens of ports of call, and welcomes aboard over 100,000 people for deck tours,sailing charters, day sails, youth programs, private events and overnight guest crew experiences..
Weather
