PhilaPort Cruise Terminal
Cruise FAQ
Find important information about getting to the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, parking, passenger drop-off, embarkation and disembarkation. For questions about reservations, check-in requirements, itineraries or onboard services, please contact Norwegian Cruise Line directly.
Plan your visit
Getting Here • Parking • Shuttles • Rideshare • Airport Transportation
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal is located at 4 Atlantic Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport. Use Entrance A.
For southbound traffic, the Cruise Terminal is accessible via I-95 South Exit 14 (Bartram Avenue/Essington Avenue) through 2027. For northbound traffic, the Cruise Terminal is accessible via I-95 North Exit 15.
There is no passenger parking available at the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal.
Guests who wish to park may use the Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport, located at 76 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA 19029. Parking is $16 per day, per vehicle, and complimentary shuttle transportation is provided between the hotel and the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal.
Prepayment is highly recommended. Guests may arrange parking by calling the Clarion Hotel at 610-521-9600, daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or by emailing [email protected].
Yes, complimentary shuttle service is currently available for guests parking at Park & Jet – Philadelphia at the Clarion Hotel.
Guests using other transportation options should arrange for rideshare, taxi or private transportation directly to and from the Cruise Terminal.
You may also check with local airport hotels to see what they offer.
Guests are encouraged to use Uber, Lyft, taxi service, or arrange to be dropped off and picked up by a family member, friend or other private transportation provider.
Passenger drop-off is located directly in front of the embarkation area of the Cruise Terminal.
For pickup following a cruise, guests should wait until they have fully disembarked, collected their luggage and are ready for pickup before requesting a rideshare or contacting their driver.
Vehicles dropping off embarking guests will not be able to access the Cruise Terminal before 9:30 AM.
Guests who purchase Norwegian Cruise Line airport transfers will be transported between Philadelphia International Airport and the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal.
Guests should contact Norwegian Cruise Line directly for information regarding airport transfer availability, reservations and pricing.
Cruise Day Information
Check-In • Boarding • Luggage • Accessibility • Disembarkation
Guests should proceed directly to the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal at:
4 Atlantic Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Guests arriving independently may drop off their luggage before entering the terminal and then proceed inside for security screening and check-in. Terminal access is not available before 9:30 AM.
Guests should not arrive before 9:30 AM and should plan to arrive during the check-in window selected through their MyNCL account. Guests arriving before 9:30 AM may be asked to leave the terminal area and return later.
Online check-in must be completed through MyNCL between 21 and three days before the sailing date.
Upon arrival, guests may drop off their checked luggage before entering the terminal. Inside, guests will proceed through security screening and cruise check-in before boarding the ship.
Guests should keep their travel documents, medications and other essential items with them throughout the embarkation process.
Luggage drop-off is available outside the Cruise Terminal before guests enter for security screening and check-in.
Guests should print and attach their luggage tags before arriving, as physical tags are not mailed. Medications, travel documents and other essential items should be kept in a carry-on because checked luggage will not be accessible until it is delivered onboard.
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal is fully accessible. Wheelchair assistance will be available for guests who have requested it; however, wait times may vary depending on arrival patterns and demand.
Guests who are able to do so may wish to bring their own wheelchair, walker or other mobility aid for additional comfort and convenience. Guests requiring specialized accommodations should contact Norwegian Cruise Line before their sailing.
Disembarkation is generally expected to take place between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Guests should allow additional time to collect their luggage, clear the terminal and travel to their next destination.
After disembarking:
- Guests with vehicles parked at the Park & Jet – Philadelphia located at the Clarion Hotel may take a complimentary shuttle back to the hotel.
- Guests who purchased a Norwegian Cruise Line airport transfer will be directed to their transportation.
Guests using Uber, Lyft, taxi service or private transportation may be picked up directly at the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal using 4 Atlantic Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153 as the pickup address.
- Guests using Uber, Lyft, taxi service or private transportation may be picked up directly at the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal using 4 Atlantic Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153 as the pickup address.
Guests should wait until they have fully disembarked, collected their luggage and are ready for pickup before requesting a rideshare or contacting their driver.