Development Begins on New Philadelphia Cruise Terminal

After greater than 10 years, Philadelphia goes to have a significant cruise ship port once more.   Development on the brand-new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal has formally begun, and the 16-acre web site is scheduled to start out welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line passengers in April 2026.

Norwegian’s Ship Coming to Philly

Norwegian Cruise Line’s first Jewel-class ship shall be coming to Philadelphia for an preliminary April 16 crusing in 2026.  The two,376-passenger vessel, Norwegian Jewel, which was inbuilt 2005, will supply 7-day round-trip itineraries out of the port all by way of the summer season. 

The ship will supply Philadelphia residents sailings to Bermuda, with overnights in King’s Wharf and one other port go to in Charleston, SC. 

There’s additionally a 9-day crusing scheduled for the ship on August 27 which can permit company to take pleasure in 3 days in Bermuda.

In November 2026 Jewel will then transfer to PortMiami earlier than crossing the Atlantic within the Spring of 2027.

The New Terminal

There’s a 7-year berthing settlement between the port and cruise line with an preliminary dedication of 41 sailings per yr.

Norwegian Cruise Line is main development efforts on the land aspect of issues whereas the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) handles the water aspect of the operation.

The brand new terminal shall be proper close to Philadelphia’s worldwide airport, making transportation even simpler for cruise company who fly into town. 

The port estimates the brand new terminal will create about 2,185 jobs and roughly $300 in annual income all through the world.

2026 goes to be a busy yr for the “Metropolis of Brotherly Love” as nicely, because the opening of the brand new cruise terminal will even coincide with the county’s 250^th birthday celebration.

President of NCL, David J. Herrera, stated this about Norwegian Jewel coming to town: “We stay dedicated to our company to create unforgettable recollections, to allow them to trip higher with us. We’re significantly proud to accomplice with PhilaPort to launch cruising within the space, making it much more accessible to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic area.”