--- 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 🇦🇬 · Antigua and Barbuda · Caribbean > "Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.4 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 43 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,010 - **Cruise Lines:** 13 ## Photos - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-john-s/st-john-s-pexels-9138709.webp) © [Erik Mclean / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-city-near-body-of-water-9138709/) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607632113846-1be97b1ee944?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTgxMTZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Jonathan Cooper](https://unsplash.com/@theshuttervision?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591662009738-101c8274b660?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODk5MTF8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Erik Mclean](https://unsplash.com/@introspectivedsgn?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-john-s/st-john-s-pixabay-4884501.webp) © [falco / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/antigua-caribbean-sea-island-4884501/) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-john-s/st-john-s-pixabay-4884508.webp) © [falco / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/antigua-caribbean-sea-island-4884508/) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-john-s/st-john-s-commons-166144024.webp) © [Dr. Thomas Liptak / CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St._John%27s_Antigua_Cruise_Port_2.jpg) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571573399484-b354d2a9e3be?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTAxOTd8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Erik Mclean](https://unsplash.com/@introspectivedsgn?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-john-s/st-john-s-pexels-9138710.webp) © [Erik Mclean / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-photography-of-buildings-in-the-city-9138710/) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 1,074 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (222 sailings), Dec (218 sailings), Mar (171 sailings) ## About St. John's St. John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, on a deep harbour on Antigua's northwest coast. The British settled Antigua in 1632, and the country became independent on 1 November 1981. Ships dock at piers on the edge of town. Heritage Quay is closest to the centre, and Redcliffe Quay, with its restored warehouses, is a minute away. The other piers are a little farther out but still walkable. St. John's Cathedral, about an 8-10 minute walk uphill from the piers, is the third church on the site, since earthquakes in 1683 and 1745 destroyed the first two. The present building dates from 1845. Nelson's Dockyard at English Harbour, a Georgian naval base and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016, is about 30 kilometres away, 45 minutes by taxi. The national dish is fungee and pepperpot, a firm cornmeal and okra mash served with a thick stew of salt meat and vegetables. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the currency, and US dollars are widely taken. ## Your day in St. John's Ships berth at Heritage Quay, steps from the shops and downtown St. John's. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Heritage Quay Pier, south edge (17.12107, -61.84763) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, Redcliffe Quay, Heritage Quay, Heritage Market Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/8f9c06bc-587e-4206-b849-c46a6d1bd120.geojson) ### What to see #### St. John's Cathedral Twin-towered cathedral rebuilt 1845-48, on the town's highest ground. 9 min walk. (17.12269, -61.84192) ![St. John's Cathedral](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q4265706/92e010404ff8ef81-1440.webp) Photo: D'Arcy Norman, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Exploring_st-_john's_antigua_-_5.jpg) #### Museum of Antigua and Barbuda In the 1747 Court House: Arawak finds and sugar locomotives. 5 min walk. (17.12218, -61.84391) ![Museum of Antigua and Barbuda](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2912720/2a13d67d63c00ca7-1440.webp) Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ANTIGUA_MUSEUM.jpg) #### Fort James 18th-century harbour fort with old cannons and a harbour view. Taxi, about 10 min. (17.13080, -61.86347) ![Fort James](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5471402/5786db3748720f1b-1440.webp) Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FORT_JAMES%2C_ST._JOHN'S%2C_ANTIGUA.jpg) #### Redcliffe Quay Restored 18th-century warehouses, now shops and cafés. 3 min walk. (17.12012, -61.84553) #### Heritage Quay Duty-free shops and restaurants beside the berths. 1 min walk. (17.12121, -61.84585) #### Heritage Market Produce market at the south end of town. 8 min walk. (17.11720, -61.84378) ### Day trips Based on 9 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Nelson's Dockyard**: Car or tour, about 35 min each way. About 4 h 30 round trip, 3 h at Nelson's Dockyard. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) · €10 ≈ EC$30 - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/Antigua (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 17.1210, -61.8476 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+St.%20John's/@17.12099,-61.84763,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20St.%20John's&ll=17.12099,-61.84763&z=13) ## Things to do in St. John's Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure (Pickup Included)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39314380-d7ce-4486-96e0-f6903ec79240?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (703) | 2h | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €140 | Viator | | [Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e466c01-a6b3-497f-8d74-d71f090c7186?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (655) | 6h | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €131 | Viator | | [Antigua Stingray Experience with Hotel Pickup & Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a3a6ff26-7895-4e6e-af7d-24e6ae706f66?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (337) | 3h 10m | 8:10 AM–11:20 AM, 12:10 PM–3:20 PM | Fits your port day | €132 | Viator | | [Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb044c35-40dd-4a87-bec9-0b66548f5f97?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (206) | 3h 30m | 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–7:30 PM, 4:30 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €82 | Viator | | [Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a5f96df9-409e-48f8-b2c5-21f8fe635bc4?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (427) | 3h 30m | – | Fits your port day | €181 | Viator | | [Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9c84c755-0aae-43ef-b8e4-ca4591501b6a?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (337) | 6h | – | Fits your port day | €132 | Viator | | [SoCoHo Eco Half Day - Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c136dcec-bc48-4c3a-960b-18075ecce9db?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (140) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Fits your port day | €125 | Viator | | [Sunset party at Shirley Heights - SHARE round trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c45d4d1-760b-48c1-9341-c681f2e36b39?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (149) | 3h 30m | 3:30 PM–7:00 PM, 3:40 PM–7:10 PM, 3:45 PM–7:15 PM | Fits your port day | €41 | Viator | | [FANTASTIC Green Island and Sea Turtles - Half Day share boat trip](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b9f5834-d317-466a-922a-14abb9b32340?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (127) | 4h 20m | 8:15 AM–12:35 PM | Fits your port day | €132 | Viator | | [Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0fcaf2aa-1ac0-4cd1-accc-bbfa88f9cdcf?via=markdown) | 4.2★ (70) | 4h | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €60 | Viator | | [SoCoHo Jeep Safari - Historical Sites - Lunch - Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bc0ccfbc-ba04-42ad-bb77-098956c188b7?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (61) | 6h | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €113 | Viator | | [The Only 4x4 Adventure to Rendezvous Bay - Wilson Castaway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f1f267db-c342-4e45-8def-ff6f34157ae8?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (77) | 4h 30m | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM | Fits your port day | €73 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md): 94 km (51 nm) · Saint Kitts and Nevis - [Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/pointe-a-pitre.md): 104 km (56 nm) · Guadeloupe - [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md): 161 km (87 nm) · Netherlands ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.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 →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-saffron-run-caribbean-to-martinique~MSC-OPERA-20270311-4.md)** - **Price:** €237 per person (€474 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:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-11 - **Itinerary:** Spice & Saffron Run – Caribbean to Martinique ## Cruises from St. John's Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caribbean Escape – St. Maarten & Antigua](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-st-maarten-antigua~RCL-RHAPSODY-20261114-7.md) | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇵🇷 San Juan | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €449 | | [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 | 🇵🇷 San Juan | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €588 | | [Cobalt Horizon – Aruba, Curacao & Antigua](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-horizon-aruba-curacao-antigua~PCL-KP-20261219-8.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale | 2026-12-19 | 8 | €570 | [See all St. John's cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=st_john_s) ## Ready to sail to St. John's? 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