Norwegian Cruise Line will become the first operator to sail from Philadelphia when the city’s port begins cruise operations in 2026.
Norwegian Jewel will sail seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda from 16 April 2026 from the PhilaPort SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are currently underway develop a cruise facility.
Norwegian Jewel’s Bermuda itineraries will include overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda and NCL will be the only cruise line sailing from Philadelphia until mid-October 2026.
NCL President David J. Herrera said: “We are particularly proud to partner with PhilaPort to launch cruising in the area, making it even more accessible to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region.”
PhilaPort Executive Director Jeff Theobald said: “We have been known as the fastest growing cargo port in North America. Now we are pleased to add tourism and cruises to our portfolio.
“The Port of Philadelphia is extremely excited to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s premier cruise lines.
“Philadelphia has so much to offer, as the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our nation’s history, we look forward to connecting cruisers with our world class city. This new service rounds out the portfolio of services offered at PhilaPort, and we look forward to this next phase of growth.
Following Norwegian Jewel’s first Philadelphia season, the ship will operate 10- and 11-day Canada and New England itineraries, alternating embarkation posts between Philadelphia and Quebec City.
Other highlights of NCL’s US and Canada 2026 programme include Norwegian Aqua returning to New York City for its second Bermuda season.
Norwegian Breakaway will become the largest NCL ship to offer regular turnarounds in Boston with seven-day Bermuda voyages between April and November.
NCL is expanding its short-cruise offering with nearly 40 voyages to the Bahamas from Miami in spring/summer 2026 onboard Norwegian Getaway, while Norwegian Prima will extend its season in Port Canaveral, sailing seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.
NCL’s 2026 Alaska season will start in late April with some of the newest ships in the region, including Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy, while Norwegian Jade will operate a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver, British Columbia and the new-to-NCL homeport Whittier, Alaska with no days at sea.
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Norwegian Jewel will sail seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda from 16 April 2026 from the PhilaPort SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are currently underway develop a cruise facility.
Norwegian Jewel’s Bermuda itineraries will include overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda and NCL will be the only cruise line sailing from Philadelphia until mid-October 2026.
NCL President David J. Herrera said: “We are particularly proud to partner with PhilaPort to launch cruising in the area, making it even more accessible to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region.”
PhilaPort Executive Director Jeff Theobald said: “We have been known as the fastest growing cargo port in North America. Now we are pleased to add tourism and cruises to our portfolio.
“The Port of Philadelphia is extremely excited to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s premier cruise lines.
“Philadelphia has so much to offer, as the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our nation’s history, we look forward to connecting cruisers with our world class city. This new service rounds out the portfolio of services offered at PhilaPort, and we look forward to this next phase of growth.
Following Norwegian Jewel’s first Philadelphia season, the ship will operate 10- and 11-day Canada and New England itineraries, alternating embarkation posts between Philadelphia and Quebec City.
Other highlights of NCL’s US and Canada 2026 programme include Norwegian Aqua returning to New York City for its second Bermuda season.
Norwegian Breakaway will become the largest NCL ship to offer regular turnarounds in Boston with seven-day Bermuda voyages between April and November.
NCL is expanding its short-cruise offering with nearly 40 voyages to the Bahamas from Miami in spring/summer 2026 onboard Norwegian Getaway, while Norwegian Prima will extend its season in Port Canaveral, sailing seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.
NCL’s 2026 Alaska season will start in late April with some of the newest ships in the region, including Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy, while Norwegian Jade will operate a series of seven-day open-jaw sailings between Vancouver, British Columbia and the new-to-NCL homeport Whittier, Alaska with no days at sea.
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