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USA · Ships call at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal opened in 2026 on a 16-acre site next to Philadelphia International Airport. Independent guests check in and drop bags at the terminal. Center City and the historic district are about 6 miles away, usually 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Ships leave from PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, 4 Atlantic Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153. (Source: PhilaPort)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
Where the Declaration of Independence was signed, with the Liberty Bell across the street.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
A big indoor food market, good for a cheesesteak before boarding.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
A major art museum, known for the “Rocky Steps” out front.
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
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Transatlantic From Venice to Philadelphia: Spain & Malta
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Bermuda Round-Trip Philadelphia: Bermuda
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Bermuda Round-Trip Philadelphia: Bermuda
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Caribbean Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas
NCL Cruises · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean Round-Trip Philadelphia: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas
NCL Cruises · Norwegian Pearl
Bermuda Round-Trip Philadelphia
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The best months to visit Philadelphia by cruise ship are April, May, June. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell; Reading Terminal Market; Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Philadelphia.