In 2026 NCL Will Be the First Cruise Line to Make Philadelphia a Home Port in Many Years

Philadelphia Home Port

Big changes are coming to Philadelphia in 2026. Not only is the city making preparations to host the county’s 250th birthday celebration, but for the first time in years a cruise ship will be making Philly a home port!

Norwegian Cruise Line will position Norwegian Jewel in SouthPort Marina Terminal Complex in April, 2026, beginning the season with 7-9 day sailings to Bermuda for the summer. Afterward she will turn her sights north, taking guests on 10-11 night cruises through New England & Canada in the Fall.

“We remain committed to our guests to create unforgettable memories, so they can vacation better with us. 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.”

— David J. Herrera, President of NCL

Boost in Tourism

Norwegian sailing out of Philly is paving a way for other cruise lines to consider this a strong home port. There is a huge potential for a boost in tourism as more and more guests travel into the city to begin their cruise vacation.

“With all eyes on Philadelphia as we prepare to host our county’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Port will continue to help support and grow Philadelphia tourism to create economic opportunity for our region, workers, and businesses.”

— Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to visit Philly and take an NCL cruise to Bermuda or the Northeast, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the port inside-and-out, and have an amazing relationship with Royal Caribbean. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.