NCL from Philadelphia

[auntlynne]

It’s been 15 years since cruising left Philly.

2026 - gives them <2 years to clean up the cruise port.

And Philly July 2026 celebrates America’s 250th Birthday



I hadn’t even done the math.

 

[auntlynne]

The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at pier 1 is located in the Philadelphia Naval Business Center. The address is 5100 South Broad Street, Building 3. The Cruise Terminal is close to the center city and is within 1 mile of I-95 and I-76.

The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal building is a renovated naval factory built in 1874, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's often used for special events and private functions.



Distance to the ocean is ~70 miles / 7 hours sailing. That would be similar to sailing from New Orleans, but maybe not such dark water as the Mississippi.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We live in Cape May, I am looking forward to sailing out of Philadelphia, and would be interested in a New England and Canada itinerary!

 

[mmouse37]

We did the Quebec City -NYC itinerary with DCL on a Halloween cruise. Spent three nights in Quebec City at the Frontenac before. Great Time! Too bad they no longer sail from NYC.

We were also on that itinerary!! We loved it!! Pic from the Deck of the Disney Magic. We did a one-way car rental from our home town which was about an 8 hour drive to Quebec. Had a car service from the port in NYC on the way back home (25 minutes from port). That itinerary was a no brainer for us. We just spent the night before cruise but wish we could have spent more time in Quebec!

 

[DisneyConvert]

I did the NYC - Quebec City & then return. It was the Joy during leaf season. Which I just realized these are, too. We had an overnight in QC on the first leg. It is a beautiful city.

Breakfast view from buffet. One of the nicest port areas I have seen. Notice the funicular incline railway from lower level to the hill on which the large Fairmont Hotel sits.

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I haven’t found a cruise line that I enjoy as much as DCL (overall), but others have offered itineraries, more dining options - and better prices (that do make up for any differences). Service is fairly even across the industry for my purposes. Maybe different styles (some have stealth room stewards, but they get the job done).

Wow. That was you!? Beautiful pictures, from what, the 25th Deck? I had been to VilleQuebec (by train, Feb'19) and yes. took that funicular up & walked down. Very touristy, for good reason. Does not disappoint.

We are on NCL Getaway next week from Norlns and well, I am expecting to be disappointed in some way 'cause it's not Disney, even though our first NCL last year wasn't awful. If DW doesn't get food poisoning and I don't hate all the $.05 and $.10'ing that NCL does, the Phil<=>StLawrence itinerary sounds great.

More to come.

 

[auntlynne]

Wow. That was you!? Beautiful pictures, from what, the 25th Deck? I had been to VilleQuebec (by train, Feb'19) and yes. took that funicular up & walked down. Very touristy, for good reason. Does not disappoint.

We are on NCL Getaway next week from Norlns and well, I am expecting to be disappointed in some way 'cause it's not Disney, even though our first NCL last year wasn't awful. If DW doesn't get food poisoning and I don't hate all the $.05 and $.10'ing that NCL does, the Phil<=>StLawrence itinerary sounds great.

More to come.

Haha. The ship is not that tall. But looking down from the Fairmont Chateau to the ship is that much of an elevation change.

I will admit the view of the ship with the beautiful leaves was snagged from Safari. I get some good shots, but not this one. The view from the buffet with the glass reflecting is truly one day we were there.

I think MSC may have been the most annoying at trying to get you to purchase things onboard. NCL knew everyone had drinks, WiFi and specialty dining already (if they wanted it).

Are you going to Roatan? I’ve seen videos of the NCL port there - beautiful water.

And we took a small! boat from Belize City to a small island in the edge of the reef for an afternoon of snorkeling during a layover between weird flight times. Also beautiful water.

You are probably in a diver’s dream itinerary.

When going to dinner, early or late = less wait.

I did enjoy my B2B enough to buy the future cruise deposits. Two $250 certificates gave a $250 onboard credit (which applied to any charge on your folio, including the certificate, itself). I used one a month later and have one I expect to give to my niece (they can be used by anyone). So, yes, I am okay with the experience. Possibly because it’s not another Disney Caribbean cruise. The trivia is good. Stage shows, meh. I like the outdoor promenade with seating.

New Orleans - my mind goes to Central Grocery Muffaletta.

I hope each sojourn you take provides you with positive experiences.

Laissez les bons temps rouler and Bon Voyage!