Cruises from Philadelphia
Philadelphia currently has no scheduled cruise departures, so the honest answer is that you will drive. Three major homeports sit within two hours: Cape Liberty in Bayonne (90 minutes), Manhattan and Brooklyn (2 hours) and Baltimore (2 hours), with year-round sailings from $409 per person.
Baltimore, about 100 miles, roughly 2 hours via I-95
Cape Liberty in Bayonne NJ, about 85 miles, roughly 90 minutes
$409 to $1,700 per person depending on port and route
Baltimore about $15 per day, Cape Liberty about $30, Manhattan about $45
Sailing from No active cruise terminal, nearest ports Bayonne, New York and Baltimore
We will give it to you straight: no cruise line currently homeports in Philadelphia, and the occasional talk of restarting service at the Navy Yard has not produced a schedule. Anyone selling you a "cruise from Philadelphia" is selling you a bus transfer.
The good news is that Philly sits in the middle of the densest cluster of cruise ports in America. Bayonne is 90 minutes up the Turnpike, Manhattan and Brooklyn about two hours, and Baltimore two hours south with the cheapest parking on the coast. Between them you get Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC, Cunard and Celebrity without a flight.
Season: Year round via Baltimore and New York area ports.
Popular Philadelphia sailings right now
| Itinerary | Length | Line | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda from Bayonne | 5 nights | Royal Caribbean | $459 pp |
| Bahamas from Baltimore | 7 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $409 pp |
| Bermuda from New York | 7 nights | Norwegian Cruise Line | $649 pp |
Fares move daily and the lowest ones rarely stay published. Call (888) 624-7833 and we will pull live availability for your dates across every line sailing from Philadelphia.
Parking at the port
Since every option involves a drive, parking cost should steer your pick. Baltimore is the bargain at about $15 per day. Cape Liberty runs about $30 with cheaper shuttle lots nearby. The Manhattan terminal is the priciest at roughly $45 per day, which adds over $300 to a 7 night sailing.
Where to stay the night before
For early departures, a pre-cruise night near the port beats a 5am start on I-95. Jersey City hotels serve Cape Liberty well, and the BWI airport cluster serves Baltimore at $60 to $90 less per night than downtown options.
Cruise lines sailing from Philadelphia
- Royal Caribbean (via Bayonne)
- Carnival (via Baltimore and NYC)
- Norwegian (via NYC)
- MSC (via Brooklyn)
Where you can sail
- Bermuda
- Bahamas
- Caribbean
- Canada and New England
Ready to sail from Philadelphia?
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Cruises from Philadelphia: your questions
Are there any cruises that leave directly from Philadelphia?
No. Philadelphia has not had scheduled cruise service in years. The nearest departure points are Cape Liberty in Bayonne, the two New York City terminals, and Baltimore.
What is the easiest port to reach from Philadelphia without a car?
Take Amtrak to New York Penn Station, then a 20 minute taxi to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Trains run roughly hourly and the ride is about 75 minutes.
Which nearby port is cheapest overall?
Baltimore usually wins once you count parking at $15 per day and fares from $409. Prices checked: July 2026.
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