Rare foodsvcmgr Posted July 10 #26 Share Posted July 10 Very interesting, please provide links when officially released. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS Posted July 10 #27 Share Posted July 10 Celebrity is really moving away from multi-generational cruises. That's Royal's territory. That the Edge class puts the kids club in a windowless area somewhere on the lower decks, and the teen club is literally "The Basement" next to the boarding doors on deck 2. When a ship is revolutionized, the basketball court is removed and replaced with a suite sun deck. They want to be adults only - even if they don't make it a policy like Virgin. On my recent cruise out of Cape Liberty, you wouldn't have known that at all. That could be part of the reason. They'd rather leave the family cruises to Royal, and focus on the longer cruises that are more adult oriented. Summers out of NY, the locals will take whatever ship they can find - even if there's nothing for kids. And, when you put kids on a ship with nothing for kids, it hurts everyone's experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted July 10 #28 Share Posted July 10 5 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: I think it's a combination of both as M class Celebrity would certainly work out of Baltimore. It is not a certainty that M class would fit under the bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 10 #29 Share Posted July 10 57 minutes ago, Charles4515 said: It is not a certainty that M class would fit under the bridge. You may be right - can't find anything confirming the air draft of M class ships but the max clearance under the bridge is 186 ft. Didn't think M class was that high but don't know. RCCL vision class ships may be the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 11 #30 Share Posted July 11 13 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: You may be right - can't find anything confirming the air draft of M class ships but the max clearance under the bridge is 186 ft. Didn't think M class was that high but don't know. RCCL vision class ships may be the limit. No matter. I don't think Celebrity would place an M-Class ship in Baltimore even if it was a fit. Just my opinion. The M-Class seems to be ideal for other more popular home ports. The best we can do in the mid-Atlantic is sail out of Cape Liberty with decent ships and itineraries. Fine with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 15 #31 Share Posted July 15 On 7/10/2024 at 2:04 PM, Baron Barracuda said: followed by 14 night r/t excursions to Quebec in the fall. Yep...those were great and some of our favorite cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 15 #32 Share Posted July 15 On 7/10/2024 at 5:48 PM, DannyS said: They want to be adults only - even if they don't make it a policy like Virgin. ..or Viking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liao Posted July 15 #33 Share Posted July 15 On 7/10/2024 at 5:48 PM, DannyS said: Celebrity is really moving away from multi-generational cruises. That's Royal's territory. That the Edge class puts the kids club in a windowless area somewhere on the lower decks, and the teen club is literally "The Basement" next to the boarding doors on deck 2. When a ship is revolutionized, the basketball court is removed and replaced with a suite sun deck. They want to be adults only - even if they don't make it a policy like Virgin. On my recent cruise out of Cape Liberty, you wouldn't have known that at all. That could be part of the reason. They'd rather leave the family cruises to Royal, and focus on the longer cruises that are more adult oriented. Summers out of NY, the locals will take whatever ship they can find - even if there's nothing for kids. And, when you put kids on a ship with nothing for kids, it hurts everyone's experience. Toddlers have no idea if the room they are in has windows or not and teens won’t notice because the only window they are interested in is the one on the video screen. Loads of families are sailing in Alaska and the Caribbean. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted July 16 #34 Share Posted July 16 21 hours ago, Liao said: teens won’t notice because the only window they are interested in is the one on the video screen. lol..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockschip Posted July 17 #35 Share Posted July 17 On 7/10/2024 at 4:56 PM, foodsvcmgr said: Very interesting, please provide links when officially released. Thanks. The PhilaPort Board approved sailings out of Philadelphia at their meeting this morning. NCL will begin sailing out of Philly in 2026, with other lines expected to follow in the next couple of years. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ship-operations/ncl-revives-philadelphia-homeport-2026-spring-fall-cruises 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare foodsvcmgr Posted July 17 #36 Share Posted July 17 Thanks for the update, I’m glad they changed their thinking to approve cruise home porting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Gal Posted July 17 Author #37 Share Posted July 17 On 7/15/2024 at 8:59 AM, OnTheJourney said: Yep...those were great and some of our favorite cruises. I agree and miss them. I hope Celebrity will bring them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockschip Posted July 17 #38 Share Posted July 17 Here is the full text of PhilaPort's press release: PhilaPort Welcomes Norwegian Cruise Line® to Homeport in Philadelphia Beginning April 2026 Port Starts New Chapter in Tourism (Philadelphia, PA – July 17, 2024) PhilaPort is pleased to announce that it will commence cruise operations in 2026, welcoming Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Norwegian Jewel®, which has the capacity to accommodate 2,330 guests, will homeport from Philadelphia from April 16 through Oct. 17, 2026, featuring 24 calls to the city. During the summer 2026 season, Norwegian Jewel will offer seven-to-nine-day voyages to the island paradise of Bermuda, where the ship will overnight, giving guests more time to enjoy the island’s stunning turquoise waters and pink-sand beaches. When the weather turns cooler, embarking from September 5 through Oct. 7, 2026, Norwegian Jewel will sail 10 and 11-day open-jaw voyages to Canada and New England. The ship will alternate homeports between Philadelphia and Quebec City featuring calls in quainter ports in the region like Saguenay, Charlottetown and Halifax, Canada in addition to well-known ports, such as Bar Harbor, Maine and Boston. The economic impact from cruise vessels is significant. In launching cruise operations PhilaPort anticipates that if growth continues among this segment by 2028, this industry could generate over 2,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs, and over $40 million in annual county and state tax revenue. “The Port of Philadelphia plays a significant role in making our Commonwealth an economic leader on the global stage supporting thousands of local jobs and connecting millions of people with the best of what Philadelphia and the Commonwealth has to offer. Now, with the addition of Norwegian Cruise Line coming to the Port in 2026, millions of Pennsylvanians and passengers from across the region will have another reason to visit Philadelphia’s waterfront,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “With all eyes on Philadelphia as we prepare to host our country’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Port will continue to help support and grow Philadelphia tourism to create economic opportunity for our region, workers, and businesses.” As the birthplace of America, where the country was founded, Philadelphia has a large number of world-class attractions or sights to be seen. In addition, Philadelphia has a variety of ethnic neighborhoods and famous cultural institutions. “As the first passenger cruise line to homeport in Philadelphia in many years, the arrival of Norwegian Jewel is a key milestone for NCL and our partners at the Port of Philadelphia,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We are looking forward to welcoming guests from the area and surrounding cities starting spring 2026 and offering them the vacation of a lifetime.” In terms of economic impact, the industries that will gain the most from the new service include hotels and restaurants. Museums, historical sites, zoos and parks will also benefit, as will provisioning companies and transportation services. "It is tremendous economic news for Philadelphia that Norwegian Cruise Line will begin sailing out of Philadelphia in 2026," said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. "This means tourism travel to our city, jobs for our workers at PhilaPort, and simply put, broader economic opportunity for Philadelphia. We welcome Norwegian Cruise Line to Philadelphia, and thank every individual involved in making this important economic development take place here in our city!" PhilaPort, The Port of Philadelphia, will be preparing over the next 18 months for this new chapter of cruising from the city. Capital improvements are being made to ensure the seamless transfer of passengers from ship to shore and shore to ship. “We have been known as the fastest growing cargo port in North America,” said Jeff Theobald, Executive Director and CEO of PhilaPort. “Now we are pleased to add tourism and cruises to our portfolio.” “Twenty Twenty-Six is going to be a big year for the City of Philadelphia,” said Michael Pearson, Chairman of the PhilaPort Board of Directors. “We are celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday, hosting major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, the PGA’s 108th Championship, as well as NCAA March Madness games. NCL’s weekly cruises will add to the festivities and offer its guests a lot of fun things to see pre- and post-cruise!” The Port of Philadelphia is located in the heart of the richest consumer market in the world. Thirty million people live within 100 miles, or a two-hour drive, of the Port. Now people looking to take a cruise will not have to fly or travel long distances to embark on a voyage. Norwegian Jewel features a variety of accommodations options and amenities for guests to enjoy onboard including 16 dining options, 13 bars and lounges, world-class entertainment, and more. Cruisers will now be able to set sail directly from PhilaPort’s SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex. Over the coming two years, PhilaPort will be working with organizations across the Commonwealth to rebuild its cruise business and releasing additional details as they become available. Norwegian Cruise Line also released today details on its spring/summer 2026 deployment for voyages departing from the US and Canada. Click here for full details on its new 2026 itinerary offerings. For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line’s award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. Click here for images of Norwegian Jewel. # # # About PhilaPort (The Port of Philadelphia) The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of port facilities along the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, as well as strategic planning throughout the port district. PhilaPort works with its terminal operators to improve its facilities and to market those facilities to prospective port users around the world. Port cargoes and the activities they generate are responsible for thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the Philadelphia area and throughout Pennsylvania. About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 57 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 19 contemporary ships sail to 450 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com. 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OnTheJourney Posted July 17 #39 Share Posted July 17 5 hours ago, NJ Gal said: I hope Celebrity will bring them back. I wouldn't count on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelous35 Posted July 24 #40 Share Posted July 24 On 7/11/2024 at 8:40 AM, TeeRick said: No matter. I don't think Celebrity would place an M-Class ship in Baltimore even if it was a fit. Just my opinion. The M-Class seems to be ideal for other more popular home ports. The best we can do in the mid-Atlantic is sail out of Cape Liberty with decent ships and itineraries. Fine with me. I once confirmed that Royal's Radiance class ships can sail out of Baltimore. The Millennium class ships are just about the same size and built around the same time. But that does not mean they could fit under what was the Key Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 25 #41 Share Posted July 25 16 hours ago, marvelous35 said: I once confirmed that Royal's Radiance class ships can sail out of Baltimore. The Millennium class ships are just about the same size and built around the same time. But that does not mean they could fit under what was the Key Bridge. We know Celebrity M-Class ships do a full transport of the PC and fit under the Bridge of the Americas which has a clearance of 200 ft. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is listed as 186 ft. So Radiance Class and M-Class might fit maybe at low tide but it would probably be very tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted July 25 #42 Share Posted July 25 On 7/10/2024 at 4:15 PM, Blockschip said: My understanding is that Philadelphia will be served by at least one cruise line starting in 2026 or 2027. Someone told me it was NCL. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Gal Posted July 25 Author #43 Share Posted July 25 1 hour ago, Wineaux007 said: Someone told me it was NCL. We'll see. I heard that it will be NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted July 25 #44 Share Posted July 25 36 minutes ago, NJ Gal said: I heard that it will be NCL. 1 hour ago, Wineaux007 said: Someone told me it was NCL. We'll see. It is NCL. They have announced mostly cruises to Bermuda in 2026 on the NCL Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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