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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship Sets Sail From Philadelphia Port, the First in 15 Years
More than 2,300 passengers are expected as the $50 million PhilaPort terminal begins cruise operations despite construction still underway.
- On Thursday, the Norwegian Jewel docked at the new PhilaPort, marking the return of cruise service to Philadelphia for the first time in over 15 years.
- The new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township remains under construction near Philadelphia International Airport, yet the port's website confirms the Norwegian Jewel will dock and depart on time.
- To accommodate 2,300 passengers, check-in occurs at an airport hotel before guests board shuttle buses to the port, where the Jewel features amenities including the Vibe Shore Club.
- PhilaPort estimates cruise operations could generate 2,185 jobs and $300 million in annual economic output for the Commonwealth, with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker marking the inauguration.
- Norwegian Pearl will expand offerings from November 2026 through April 2028, providing five to 12-day voyages to Bermuda, Canada, New England, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas, with rates beginning at $889 per person.
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Miami, 17 Apr (EFE).- The cruises returned to Philadelphia, cradle of American independence, after 15 years with routes to other cities in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, announced this Friday the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) company in the midst of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States.The cruise company, based in Miami, made an inaugural trip to Bermuda and also reported the next opening of a new terminal …
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