Tinicum
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Scientists Study Invasive Snakehead Fish Threatening Native Species at Tinicum’s John Heinz Refuge
A “voracious predator,” the Northern snakehead, is being examined in the waters of the John Heinz Refuge in Tinicum, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Snakeheads eat native fish, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission sees them as an environmental threat. It is illegal to transport them live in the state. “They are…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel set sail to Bermuda from Tinicum on the first cruise trip out of Philadelphia in more than 15 years. Norwegian has…
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Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal
The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The voyage out of Philadelphia marks the first time a cruise ship has docked in the Philadelphia area in 15 years. Norwegian Jewel, part of…
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Why Tinicum Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township. Beginning in April 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will officially make Tinicum its homeport, launching 41 sailings every year through at least 2033. It’s the first time…
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Cruise Ship Terminal Delays in Tinicum, but Ship Will Still Sail
Passengers anticipating an inaugural cruise out of Tinicum will still sail as scheduled, despite delays in constructing the new PhilaPort Terminal, writes Nydia Han and Cheryl Mettendorf for 6abc. Norwegian Cruise Line and PhilaPort say the inaugural voyage will happen from a temporary facility. “There will be no delay for cruise passengers,” according to a…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Lays Out Temporary Plans for Cruise Launch
Passengers for the Norwegian Jewel cruise sailing April 16 out of Philadelphia will use the Clarion Hotel near Philadelphia International Airport to check in, since the new PhilaPort cruise terminal in Tinicum is still under construction, writes Lissa Poirot for Cruisehive. Guests will then be shuttled to and from the Clarion Hotel to the ship…
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Word Is Out About the New Philadelphia Cruise Terminal in Tinicum
Travel and Tour World invites global travelers to embrace the new Philadelphia Cruise Terminal under construction in Tinicum, set to open in spring 2026. “Philadelphia is set to become one of the most exciting travel hubs on the U.S. East Coast,” reports a Dec. 27 article appearing in the publication. The article promises that the…
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What a New Tinicum Cruise Port Could Mean for Delco Jobs, Tourism, and Real Estate
A new cruise terminal is coming to Delaware County, and, according to Tom Toole, team lead of Tom Toole Sales Group at RE/Max Main Line, the ripple effects extend well beyond Tinicum’s waterfront. Beginning in 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line will operate a new homeport terminal in Tinicum Township under a seven-year agreement running through 2033.…
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Lou Turk’s, Tinicum’s Gentleman’s Club, Is Getting a New Name
Lou Turk’s, Delaware County’s only strip club, is changing its name to The Carousel Delco, part of a rebranding for this 50-year-old Delco icon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Referring to itself as a “gentleman’s club,” Lou Turk’s posted the name change Jan. 31 on its Facebook and Instagram pages. “We are still…
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Delaware County Gains Major Travel Option with Tinicum Cruise Terminal
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, currently under construction in Tinicum, is set to offer Delaware County families a convenient new travel option close to home, writes Teri West for Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line will begin operating from the new terminal next to Philadelphia’s airport when it opens in April, with the Norwegian Jewel arriving as…
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Cruisers Weigh In on New Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum Port
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival in April at the newly built PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum Township is generating conversations among cruisers, writes Nusreta Beranac for Cruise Critic. Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl will operate seven-to-nine-day itineraries departing from the Terminal. Destinations include Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard and Charleston, South Carolina. About 41 calls per year…
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Norwegian Jewel Sets Sail from Tinicum: How to Reserve Your Cabin on Philadelphia’s Newest Cruise Route
The excitement surrounding the region’s new cruise ship terminal in Tinicum keeps building, and now it’s official: Delaware Valley travelers can book their spot on the first-ever Norwegian Cruise Line sailing departing from the brand-new PhilaPort cruise terminal in April 2026. This moment marks a turning point for the Port of Philadelphia as it welcomes…
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Cruise Ship Home Port Terminal to be Built in Tinicum Township
A cruise ship terminal will be built in Tinicum Township at the former Hog Island Dock Terminal Facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The terminal was formed out of a partnership between PhilaPort, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and Energy Transfer Marketing and Terminals. Norwegian will be Philadelphia’s exclusive homeport under a berthing agreement…
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PHL Details $500M Rollout to Meet a Busy 2026 Travel Year
When visitors from around the world arrive in Philadelphia in 2026, the managers at Philadelphia International Airport hope they can make a good first impression, writes Mike De Nardo for KYW Newsradio. To help them along, upgrades worth half a billion dollars are coming to the airport. “The focus of the $500 million is passenger-facing infrastructure,”…
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Tinicum Cruise Ship Terminal Offers Fly and Cruise Options for World Travelers
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, being built in Tinicum near the Philadelphia International Airport, offers travelers the convenience of seamlessly transitioning from airport to ocean, writes Sarannya Acharya for Travel and Tour World. “The terminal’s strategic location next to a major international airport is a game-changer for travelers looking to combine air travel with cruise…
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Bad Timing: Tinicum’s Splash Pad Closed as Heat Wave Hits
A splash pad attraction in Governor Printz Park in Tinicum, which would have been a welcome relief for kids from the oppressive heat this week, has, unfortunately, been permanently closed since March 2020, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. The attraction was built in 2019 at a cost of $100,000 and operated for a year,…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Hosts ‘Ethical’ Deer Hunts
Once a year, for four weekends, novice and experienced archers gather in the early morning hours to participate in a Mentored Deer Archery Hunt run by the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the National Deer Association. The purpose of the controlled hunts are to regulate the deer population…
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Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and Tyler Arboretum, writes Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Queer Birders, started in 2021, has grown in popularity, sometimes hosting up to 60 walkers. The Wildlife…
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