- - , /PRNewswire/ -- (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced its 2026 spring/summer itineraries to the , , , , and , as well as a new season of voyages from the Port of (PhilaPort) for the first time in many years. On , Norwegian Jewel will commence , launching the city as a new cruise destination. Departing from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are currently underway with the local government to develop a facility to welcome cruisers in 2026, Norwegian Jewel's itineraries will feature overnight calls to Royal Naval Dockyard, , providing guests more time to enjoy and discover the island's turquoise blue waters and pink-sand beaches.
This new homeport for NCL will provide residents in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region more access to cruising, as it will be the only cruise line sailing from through .
"We remain committed to delivering more experiences for our guests to create unforgettable memories, so they can vacation better with us," said , president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "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." "The Port of is extremely excited to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line, one of the world's premier cruise lines," said , executive director and CEO of PhilaPort. " has so much to offer, as the birthplace of freedom and the home to much of our nation's history, we look forwar.