Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and PhilaPort Celebrate Opening of Cruise Terminal

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company oof Norwegian Cruise Line, and PhilaPort celebrated Thursday, Sept. 27, the official opening of Philadelphia’s new cruise terminal.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks another milestone in the return of cruise operations in the city.

The opening follows Norwegian Cruise Line’s historic return to Philadelphia earlier this year, when it became the first cruise line to sail from the city in more than 15 years. The completion of the permanent terminal establishes a dedicated home for cruise operations.

As part of the celebration, NCLH announced $50,000 in contributions to support communities across Greater Philadelphia. The contributions are part of the company’s global Sail & Sustain program and its Strengthening Our Communities pillar, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting and investing in the communities where it lives, works, visits and operates.

“Today we celebrate being part of this community,” said Daniel Farkas, executive vice president, chief development officer, and general counsel at NCLH. “Through our global Sail & Sustain program, we believe in investing in and strengthening the communities we serve.” 

The new cruise terminal supports NCLH’s seven-year agreement with PhilaPort through March 31, 2033, reinforcing the company’s long-term presence in the market. Norwegian Jewel is sailing now from Philadelphia through Sept. 26, 2026, with Norwegian Pearl arriving to the city in November 2026 offering voyages from five to 14 days to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Bahamas, as well as Canada and New England through April 2028. NCL also recently unveiled new seven-day Bermuda and Atlantic Coast voyages from Philadelphia onboard Norwegian Gem in the summer of 2028.