--- title: "St. John's Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s description: "Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches" --- # St. John's πŸ‡¦πŸ‡¬ Β· Antigua and Barbuda Β· Caribbean > "Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.5 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 728 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (132 sailings), Dec (132 sailings), Mar (118 sailings) ## About St. John's St. John's, the vibrant capital of Antigua and Barbuda, is a cruise port that greets visitors with a warm Caribbean embrace. Nestled on a sheltered harbour, the port is just a short distance from the bustling heart of the city, where pastel-coloured buildings and lively streets set the scene. The air is filled with the scent of tropical flowers and the rhythmic sounds of steelpan music, creating an instantly inviting atmosphere. With its mix of colonial charm and modern energy, St. John's is the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for cruise passengers. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** XCD (East Caribbean Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Antigua (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 17.1253, -61.8600 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+St.%20John's/@17.12534,-61.85996,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20St.%20John's&ll=17.12534,-61.85996&z=13) ## Things to Do in St. John's Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure (Pickup Included)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39314380-d7ce-4486-96e0-f6903ec79240.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (703) | 2h | βœ“ | €140 | Viator | | [Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a5f96df9-409e-48f8-b2c5-21f8fe635bc4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (425) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €182 | Viator | | [Antigua Stingray Experience with Hotel Pickup & Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a3a6ff26-7895-4e6e-af7d-24e6ae706f66.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (335) | 3h 10m | βœ“ | €132 | Viator | | [Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e466c01-a6b3-497f-8d74-d71f090c7186.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (651) | 6h | βœ“ | €132 | Viator | | [Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb044c35-40dd-4a87-bec9-0b66548f5f97.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (206) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €82 | Viator | | [4h Antigua Must-Do: Stingray City, Devil’s Bridge & Long Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7f59de15-e939-4c01-9081-8ff6a356af0a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (129) | 4h 10m | βœ“ | €127 | Viator | | [Antigua Explorer Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b8c898d-d17f-4842-8ff4-26a6dd271af9.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (153) | 4h | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [FANTASTIC Green Island and Sea Turtles - Half Day share boat trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b9f5834-d317-466a-922a-14abb9b32340.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (127) | 4h 20m | βœ“ | €132 | Viator | | [Sunset party at Shirley Heights - SHARE round trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c45d4d1-760b-48c1-9341-c681f2e36b39.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (149) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €41 | Viator | | [Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9c84c755-0aae-43ef-b8e4-ca4591501b6a.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (337) | 6h | βœ“ | €133 | Viator | | [SoCoHo Eco Half Day - Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c136dcec-bc48-4c3a-960b-18075ecce9db.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (139) | 4h | βœ“ | €125 | Viator | | [Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c9ce15f5-5474-4628-92d8-6f79cc3ed2cb.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (257) | 6h | βœ“ | €154 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md): 51 nm - [Pointe-Γ -Pitre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/pointe-a-pitre.md): 56 nm - [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md): 86 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-whirlwind-fort-de-france-la-romana~MSC-OPERA-20270312-3.md)** - **Price:** €285 per person (€570 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md) - **Duration:** 3 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-12 - **Itinerary:** Caribbean Whirlwind – Fort-de-France & La Romana ## Featured Cruises from St. John's Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caribbean Escape – St. Thomas & St. Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-st-thomas-st-maarten~MSC-POESIA-20261112-10.md) | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-12 | 10 | €551 | | [Caribbean Island Hop – Tortola, Antigua & St. Lucia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-island-hop-tortola-antigua-st-lucia~NCL-PRIMA-20261115-7.md) | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €588 | | [Caribbean Island Hop – St. Thomas & St. Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-island-hop-st-thomas-st-maarten~RCL-RHAPSODY-20261107-7.md) | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-07 | 7 | €532 | ## Browse Cruises - 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