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October 2009 Autism Group Cruise

Ship and Port Info
 

Grandeur of the Seas®

A cruise ship so grand we had to call it Grandeur of the Seas. This majestic, 2,446-guest ship comes equipped with a full-service spa, six whirlpools, an outdoor jogging track and a seemingly endless choice of bars and restaurants.


Take a virtual tour of a Vision Class Ship

Ship Highlights
  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Casino RoyaleSM
  • Themed bars and lounges
  • Stunning Centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Solarium with a sliding roof and indoor/outdoor pool
  • Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  • ShipShape® Day Spa and Fitness Center
     
 Ship Facts
  • Maiden Voyage: July 14, 1996
  • Passenger Capacity: 2,446
  • Gross Tonnage: 74,000
  • Length: 916'
  • Max Beam: 106'
  • Draft: 25'
  • Cruising Speed: 22 knots

Conference Facilities

  • 1 conference center
  • 7 alternate rooms for use as meeting/breakout rooms

Port of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Click here for Directions and Parking information.

With a world-class aquarium, major sporting events and fantastic food, Baltimore is filled with things to do and see. The prime spot for activity is the Inner Harbor, where you'll find the Harborside Shopping Pavilion, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the National Aquarium, Port Discovery and much, much more. Plus, there are a number of historical sites nearby, including Mount Vernon and Federal Hill.

 

The One Thing
You Don't Want to Miss

  

For a real family adventure, check out the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor, with an amazing collection of more than 10,000 specimens and 560 species. You'll encounter everything from the gigantic pacific octopus to a blue poison dart frog, and don't forget humpback whales, monkeys, sharks, puffins and more. There's even a simulated rain forest with piranha and sloths, and a coral reef with vividly colored tropical fish.


Other Fun Things to Do

  • Let the kids go wild at Port Discovery, the Kid-Powered Museum. With three floors of interactive exhibits, there's something for everyone.

  • Learn the history of baseball and tour Babe Ruth's Birthplace and Museum, listed as a national historic site.
  • Enjoy a great Italian meal in Baltimore's own Little Italy and then take a stroll through the quaint streets.
  • Catch an IMAX movie or planetarium show at the Maryland Science Center.
  • Visit the Baltimore Zoo, home to more than 2,000 exotic animals in a wooded, 180-acre setting.
  • Walk through Federal Hill, a neighborhood on the historic register, and the Cross Street Market.
  • Our nation's anthem will unfold before you when you visit the star shaped Fort McHenry. Tour the historical site that defended the Baltimore Harbor in the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to pen The Star-Spangled Banner.

Sporting Adventures
If there's one thing that the people of Baltimore are crazy about, it's baseball, played right in the Inner Harbor in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Another exciting sporting event in the area is the Preakness Stakes, part of the prestigious Triple Crown of horse racing. It's held every May at the oldest racetrack in Maryland, the Pimlico Racecourse.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

Given its seaside location, it's not surprising that Baltimore has its fair share of great seafood restaurants. But for a true culinary experience, you'll want to stop by one of the many crab houses you'll come across to try the popular local dish, the Crab Cake. What's so special about it? It's made with Maryland Blue Crabs, which are found predominantly in the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay.