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Philadelphia

Philadelphia's cruise terminal sits on the Delaware River in South Philly, with seasonal sailings to Bermuda and Canada.

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Your day ashore, at a glance

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Peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Make the most of your stop

Things to do in Philadelphia

4 recommendations

Choose an easy wander, a local highlight or a bigger day out. Compare practical details before you head ashore.

Getting to your ship

Airport to cruise port

The cruise terminal is about 7 miles (11 km) from Philadelphia International, 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare.

PHL

Philadelphia International

To Philadelphia · one way

Airport lounges

Verified transfer prices from PHL have not been published yet. Check the transport operator before booking.

Rental cars: Available at the airport, though the transfer is short enough not to need one.

Getting around Philadelphia

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Know before you go

Safety ashore

Women travelers

Routine precautions

Editorial baseline for a daytime port visit, based on country-level government advice rather than a women-specific local incident rate. Canada advises normal security precautions in the United States; theft occurs in tourist areas and violent crime varies by neighbourhood, particularly after dark. Check the route locally, keep valuables secure and arrange transport for unfamiliar areas at night. This rating does not establish that every terminal or neighbourhood is safe.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

LGBTQ+ travelers

Extra caution advised

Government advice highlights changing federal gender-marker processes and state or local rules affecting LGBTQ+ travelers. Check the relevant state and your travel documents; this is not a port-specific incident score. Assessment uses country-level government advice; port-specific conditions may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Editorial guidance reflects the cited advice and review date. Laws, attitudes and conditions can differ within a destination. No rating guarantees personal safety.

Pick your moment

When to go

  1. Jan: Low season
  2. Feb: Low season
  3. Mar: Low season
  4. Apr: Low season
  5. May: Shoulder season
  6. Jun: High season
  7. Jul: High season
  8. Aug: High season
  9. Sep: High season
  10. Oct: Shoulder season
  11. Nov: Low season
  12. Dec: Low season
● High season○ Shoulder season◌ Low season

Sailings run in the warmer months only; the terminal is quiet through winter.

Who else is in port?

Port crowding index

100 is average. 150 means 50% more ship passenger capacity than this port’s observed hourly average over the past 30 days; 50 means half the average.

Checking ships in port…

Estimate for tracked catalog ships, based on published passenger capacity, not actual passengers ashore. Port areas are approximate circles around published port coordinates. Only positions reported within an hour at 1 knot or less are counted; ships at anchor may be included. Missing AIS reports and untracked ships can understate crowding. Quiet observed hours count toward the average; collection outages do not.

Set sail

Ships sailing from Philadelphia

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Norwegian Pearl at Astoria, Oregon, May 20133.5 ★Norwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Pearl2006 · 93,530 GT · 2,344 guests · Bermuda · CaribbeanNorwegian Pearl is the third Jewel-class ship, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and in service since late 2006, with about 93,500 gross tons and 2,344 guests at double…

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