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Cruises from Philadelphia, PA
Delaware River · Bermuda & New England
From $679 per person · 42 itineraries available · (80 sailings)
Cruise from Philadelphia Cruise Terminal on the Delaware River — seasonal sailings to Bermuda and Canada/New England with Independence Hall and Reading Terminal Market steps from the waterfront.
Best deals from Philadelphia
Lowest fares on 42 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Why cruise from Philadelphia?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Historic pre-cruise — Old City, museums, and Philly food within minutes
- Bermuda summer routes — warm-island sailings without a Florida connection
- Canada/New England fall — foliage cruises on select seasonal schedules
- PHL airport is 10 miles — Amtrak 30th Street connects the Northeast corridor
- Drive market for Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Philadelphia International (PHL) — about 10 miles southwest
- Amtrak 30th Street Station is a short rideshare from the waterfront terminal
- I-95 and I-76 feed the port — allow time for Delaware River bridge traffic
- Many guests stay in Old City or Center City the night before
Terminals & parking
Philadelphia Cruise Terminal is at Penn's Landing on the Delaware River. Parking is available nearby — confirm lot location and rates for your sailing. Seasonal operations mean fewer sailings than Florida hubs.
Best time to cruise from Philadelphia
Summer sailings target Bermuda — May through September when island weather is best. Fall brings Canada/New England itineraries when offered on the schedule.
Philadelphia cruising is seasonal — not year-round like Florida ports. Book early when schedules publish for your target month.