NCL Cruise from Philadelphia: Latest News and Updates

Exciting news for cruise enthusiasts! Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has recently announced plans to offer a new cruise itinerary from Philadelphia, starting in 2024.

This new route will feature a 7-night cruise to the Bahamas, with stops in Nassau and Princess Cays.

NCL has been working closely with the Port of Philadelphia to ensure a smooth and efficient embarkation process for passengers.

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The Port of Philadelphia is gearing up for the arrival of an NCL cruise line, which is expected to bring a significant economic boom to the city.

Over the next 18 months, PhilaPort will be making capital improvements to prepare for the cruise line, including work at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal.

Cruise passengers will no longer need to travel to New Jersey, New York, or Baltimore to sail, as ships will now be departing from Philadelphia.

The Port of Philadelphia is known for being the fastest growing cargo port in North America, and now it's adding tourism and cruises to its portfolio.

This development could generate over 2,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs, and over $40 million in annual county and state tax revenue.

Philadelphia is back as a home port for cruise ships, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing sailings to Bermuda starting in spring 2026.

The Norwegian Jewel, a 2,376-passenger vessel, will be the ship used for these sailings, offering a multiday visit to the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda as well as a stop in Charleston.

Norwegian Cruise Line president David Herrera said the company is committed to delivering more experiences for its guests and is proud to partner with the port of Philadelphia to launch cruising in the area.

The sailings will depart from Philadelphia's SouthPort Marine Terminal, which is currently used by ships importing automobiles to the U.S. and will be developed to welcome cruisers in 2026.

Norwegian will offer seven- and nine-night voyages to Bermuda from April 16, 2026 to Aug. 27, 2026, and 10- and 11-night voyages to Canada and New England starting Sept. 5, 2026, through early October 2026.

Here are the specific sailing dates and itineraries:

Norwegian Cruise Line is making a big splash in Philadelphia, announcing that they'll be offering sailings to Bermuda starting in the spring of 2026.

The Norwegian Jewel, a 2,376-passenger vessel, will be the ship of choice for these trips, which will take place on seven- and nine-night voyages from April 16, 2026 to Aug. 27, 2026.

These sailings will include a multiday visit to the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda, as well as a stop in Charleston.

You can expect to set sail from Philadelphia's SouthPort Marine Terminal, a new port complex that opened in 2019.

Here are the details on the sailings:

The Norwegian Jewel is one of the oldest vessels in Norwegian's fleet, having been unveiled in 2005.

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