 Sailing Smarts - Cruise Industry
PHILLY'S THE PORT WITH MORE
One: Unbeatable demographics
With 25% of the U.S. population within a 300 mile, 5.5 hour drive from Philadelphia you have access to over 66 million people to fill your ships.
Over 47 million people live within four hours (225 miles).
Two: Geographically desirable
Easy sailing access to
Canada New England or Bermuda.
The
2009 calendar includes 8
sailings to these regions.
Three: Philly’s a go to destination
Philadelphia is a destination unto itself. Over 11 million visitors already come to Philadelphia each year to visit.
Read what they say right here
“Despite Philadelphia’s major league cultural offerings and celebrity appeal,
it still retains small town charm.”
Ritz Carlton Magazine, Fall 2001
“Wherever I am in Philadelphia, I know that I am truly in the birthplace of America. Here on the same streets that our forefathers walked a mere two centuries ago, I can feel the presence of Franklin, Washington, Jefferson and Adams…Philadelphia today ranks as one of America’s great walking cities, a place where you can stroll through three centuries of architecture…Center City is so beautifully contained between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and one can walk from river to river in less than an hour.”
National Geographic Traveler
Four: Easy access makes for happy passengers
Customers consistently rave about how easy it is to get from the highway to the Philadelphia
Cruise Terminal.
*One mile of the major interstate highways, I-95 and I-76
*A 10-minute taxi ride of the Philadelphia International Airport
*And a 15-minute taxi ride of Amtrak’s second busiest train station, Philadelphia 30th Street Station.
Five: Our facility is first-class all the way
It’s no coincidence passengers compliment the facility for its old-world charm and efficient operation. The operation’s so excellent that over 97% of surveyed Philadelphia cruisers in 2007 said they would recommend cruising from Philadelphia to a friend. The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal is located within the former Philadelphia Navy Yard, which is currently being converted into a business park. We offer secure parking for up to 800 vehicles at just $12/day payable in advance.
Six: Philly adds value
When we partner with a cruise line, we conduct cooperative marketing. We provide assistance in working with local tour operators for pre/post tours by offering all in-one pre and post hotel packages that your customers can purchase when cruising from Philadelphia. We also conduct a comprehensive public relations campaign that brings visibility to our tenant lines.
Plus the port fees at The Philadelphia Cruise Terminal are among the best in the Northeast. The tariff for the entire Delaware River in the Greater Philadelphia area is available for download. Even better contract rates are available, so please call to discuss our contract rates.
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