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NORFOLK PORT IS READY! Icon/Excel Class & More Coming Soon? CME Traveling S4 Ep 58

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Norfolk Cruise Port is the deepest cruise port on the East Coast.

It means the world's largest cruise ships—the Icon-class, Excel-class, and MSC World-class—can now enter and exit Norfolk 24/7 without waiting for high tide!

Norwegian Pearl is going to make 20 transit stops in the 2027 summer at the Norfolk Cruise Port.

We have not cruised out of our home port. See Me Traveling's home port is Norfolk, Virginia.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider cruising from Norfolk for potential cost savings and convenience.
Check for cruise deals that might make Norfolk a viable departure port.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of cruising from NorfolkCompare prices with other ports; Norfolk might become more competitive with new ships.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the Norfolk port dredging mean for cruise ships?
QWhy haven't the creators cruised from their home port of Norfolk?

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Port Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Baltimore, Maryland3 Happy Bacon
Charleston, South Carolina2½ Happy Bacon
Jacksonville, Florida4 Happy Bacon
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Norfolk’s BIG Win! ⚓ Deepest Port on the East Coast is FINALLY HERE! It is officially a new era for CME Traveling’s home port! As of March 18, 2026, the Port of Virginia has completed the $450 million dredging project, making Norfolk the deepest commercial harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 55 feet. What does this mean for YOU? It means the world’s largest cruise ships—the Icon-class, Excel-class, and MSC World-class—can now enter and exit Norfolk 24/7 without waiting for high tide! Today, we’re breaking down the timeline for when these mega-ships might officially call Norfolk home and what the $12 million terminal expansion at Half Moone means for your next vacation. #CMETraveling #NorfolkCruisePort #PortOfVirginia #CruiseNews2026 #IconOfTheSeas #CarnivalCruise #DailyCoffee Talk #virginiatravel Season 4 Episode 58 Thank you for joining us (Curt & Marsha) with @CMETraveling BECOME A CME TRAVELING LOYALTY & REWARDS MEMBER: Join this channel to get access to perks and support our morning LIVE streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnGMPV_OsJtDSgq7zjGw0w/join 🎯 SUBSCRIBER GOAL: Help us reach our 2K goal! Hit that Subscribe button and ring the bell! 🔔 Subscribe at @CMETraveling 📱 CONNECT WITH US: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cme.traveling Facebook: CME Traveling Community Instagram: cme.traveling Email us: watchcmetraveling@gmail.com