Cruise lovers in the northeast have another option as Norwegian Cruise Line announces sailings out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 2026. The Norwegian Jewel will sail seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda from April through August 2026, staying overnight at the island’s Royal Naval Dockyard. Following the inaugural Bermuda season, Norwegian Jewel will offer one-way Canada and New England cruises alternating between Philadelphia and Quebec City departure ports. Norwegian Cruise Line will be the only cruise line sailing out of Philadelphia through October 2026.
President of Norwegian Cruise Line David J. Herrera said, “We remain committed to delivering more experiences for 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.”
Norwegian Cruise Line’s home port of Philadelphia comes at a good time as 2026 is the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “The Port of Philadelphia is extremely excited to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world’s premier cruise lines,” said Jeff Theobald, executive director and CEO of PhilaPort. “Philadelphia has so much to offer, as the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our nation’s history, we look forward to connecting cruisers with our world class city. This new service rounds out the portfolio of services offered at PhilaPort, and we look forward to this next phase of growth.”
The Norwegian Jewel debuted in 2005 and underwent its most recent refurbishment in 2023. The ship carries a maximum capacity of over 2800 passengers, and currently offers Alaska and Caribbean cruises through the rest of 2024. In April 2025, the Norwegian Jewel heads to Boston for Bermuda, New England, and Canadian itineraries.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s lastest ship, Norwegian Aqua, debuts in April 2025. To book a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, we recommend MEI Travel for a free, no obligation quote and free help throughout your trip.
