Homeport guide
Close to the airport and simple once you've sorted parking.
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Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Philadelphia Cruise Terminal, 4 Atlantic Avenue (Navy Yard area, South Philadelphia)
Getting to town
The terminal is about 7 to 9 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, about 10 to 20 minutes by car. Center City is a taxi or rideshare ride away.
There is no passenger parking at the terminal. PhilaPort's embarkation information points cruisers to Park & Jet at the Clarion Hotel, 76 Industrial Highway, Essington, at $16 per day with a free shuttle to the terminal (prepay by phone or email). Taxis and rideshare drop off at the terminal.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
- Reading Terminal Market
- Philadelphia Museum of Art steps
- Old City and Elfreth's Alley
Beaches
- None.
Safety & tips
- Check your cruise line's embarkation sheet: parking is off-site only.
- Seasonal sailings are mostly to Bermuda and New England/Canada.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive at your assigned check-in time; allow for I-95 traffic.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.
Shore excursions that get you back on time
Prefer a guided option in Philadelphia? Browse shore excursions with reviews, and pick one that returns well before all-aboard.
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