Saint John

🇨🇦 New Brunswick Canada

The Bay of Fundy's dramatic tidal wonder

1.2

Avg. Ships / Day

9.6h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Sep – Oct

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35 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Saint John

Saint John sits on the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world. The water level shifts by up to 16 metres twice a day, exposing the rocky ocean floor at low tide. The Reversing Falls Rapids, where the St. John River meets the incoming tide, are worth watching from the lookout or the pedestrian bridge above. Fort Howe gives a view over the harbour and the city's Victorian-era buildings. The City Market, running since 1876, sells smoked salmon, dulse seaweed, fiddleheads, and handmade crafts under a ship's-hull ceiling. Loyalist House, an 1810 Georgian home, has original furnishings and survived the Great Fire of 1877. The Irving Nature Park, a short drive from port, has walking trails along the Bay of Fundy shore. Moose, seals, and bald eagles are all regular sightings. Fish and chips or a lobster roll are easy to find near the waterfront.

Port Location

Things to do in Saint John

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call

Pete's Historic Walking Tour

Pete's Historic Walking Tour

4.9(339)2h 30m11:00–13:30, 14:00–16:30
Fits your port day
From $33per person
Viator
Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

5.0(62)3h13:00–16:00, 17:00–20:00
Fits your port day
From $92per person
Viator
Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

4.2(213)6h
Fits your port day
From $101per person
Viator
Saint John Walking Tour

Saint John Walking Tour

4.4(40)2h
Fits your port day
From $39per person
Viator
3 different tours to choose from

3 different tours to choose from

5.0(25)4h08:30–12:30, 09:00–13:00
Fits your port day
From $132per person
Viator
Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

4.1(82)5h
Fits your port day
From $93per person
Viator
Best of Saint John Tour with Fort La Tour & Skywalk

Best of Saint John Tour with Fort La Tour & Skywalk

3.9(48)3h09:00–12:00, 13:30–16:30
Fits your port day
From $98per person
Viator
Shore Tours

Shore Tours

4.6(36)6h
Fits your port day
From $763per person
Viator
Discover Saint John by Ebike

Discover Saint John by Ebike

4.9(17)2h10:00–12:00, 13:00–15:00
Fits your port day
From $66per person
Viator
Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure

Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure

4.6(21)5h 30m09:00–14:30, 13:00–18:30
Fits your port day
From $84per person
Viator
New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour

New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour

3.8(31)5h 30m
Fits your port day
From $167per person
Viator
Introduction to Sailing in Saint John, NB

Introduction to Sailing in Saint John, NB

5.0(8)2h 30m17:30–20:00
Fits your port day
From $66per person
Viator

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Ocean Odyssey – Saint John, Halifax & Sydney

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Quick Facts

TimezoneAmerica/Moncton (UTC-3)
CurrencyCanadian Dollar (CAD)
$10 ≈ CA$14
LanguagesEnglish, French
Tipping15-20% expected, similar to US

Todays Weather

6°
Partially cloudy
11 km/h
UV 0

5-Day Forecast

Wed3°
Thu7°
Fri1°
Sat2°
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