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Philadelphia Cruise Terminal Construction: Arrival & Departure - June 2026

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Using the Clarion Hotel for check-in is clearly only a temporary solution until the Philipp cruise terminal is completed.

However, both processes were also some of the smoothest we've been through, which was surprising for us.

Given the circumstances, our overall experience was very reasonable. So, we wouldn't hesitate to cruise out of Philadelphia again.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for a long walk, particularly for guests with mobility challenges or in case of inclement weather.
Follow NCL's process for luggage tags rather than waiting early, as there isn't a convenient place to wait for bags.
Be prepared for a bumpy walk when rolling luggage due to crumbled asphalt in the parking lots.

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Mobility and walking distancesBe prepared for a long walk between the bus drop-off, security, and the terminal building.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does embarkation work at the Philadelphia cruise terminal while it is under construction?
QWhere do passengers park and check in for cruises departing from Philadelphia?
QHow do passengers get from the hotel to the ship and back to the hotel during disembarkation?

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YouTube Video Description

The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just south of the Philadelphia International Airport. We sailed out of the port aboard the Norwegian Jewel on June 18, 2026. At that time, the cruise terminal was still under construction, so we had to complete our check-in process at the Clarion Hotel located in nearby Essington. In this video, we’ll provide a complete overview of our embarkation experience, including parking and completing check-in at the Clarion Hotel, riding the bus to the dock, and boarding our ship. We’ll also share our disembarkation experience from the ship back to the hotel. MORE PORT GUIDES https://www.thejellybeans.net/ OUR FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejellybeans OFFICIAL MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-jelly-beans #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide #PhilaPort #Philadelphia