Philadelphia opens new cruise terminal, Norwegian doubles down on city
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Philadelphia has officially opened its new cruise terminal, marking the latest step in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ’ (NCLH's) return to the city and its long-term plans for the Greater Philadelphia region. Officials from NCLH, parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), joined PhilaPort for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new facility. The opening comes after NCL made its historic return to Philadelphia earlier this year, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in more than 15 years. The permanent terminal now provides a dedicated home for cruise operations in Philadelphia and builds on a partnership between NCLH, PhilaPort and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To mark the terminal’s opening, NCLH announced $50,000 in contributions to communities across Greater Philadelphia through its global Sail & Sustain program and its Strengthening Our Communities pillar. Of that amount, $20,000 will go to Tinicum Township’s local fire department, while $30,000 will be divided among three local Boys & Girls Clubs to support programs and resources for children and families. The new facility, meanwhile, is designed to streamline the embarkation and disembarkation process for cruise passengers sailing from Philadelphia. The terminal supports NCLH’s seven-year agreement with PhilaPort, which runs through March 31, 2033. Cruise operations at...
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Norwegian Gem will operate newly unveiled seven-day Bermuda and Atlantic Coast voyages from Philadelphia in summer 2028, giving travellers throughout the Mid-Atlantic another option for cruising close to home.