--- title: "Saint John Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/saint-john description: "The Bay of Fundy's dramatic tidal wonder" --- # Saint John ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท Canada ยท US & Canada East Coast > "The Bay of Fundy's dramatic tidal wonder" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 83 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (38 sailings), Oct (26 sailings), Nov (10 sailings) ## 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. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** CAD (Canadian Dollar) - **Language:** English, French - **Timezone:** America/Moncton (UTC-3) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected, similar to US ## Location Coordinates: 45.2681, -66.0659 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Saint%20John/@45.26806,-66.06586,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Saint%20John&ll=45.26806,-66.06586&z=13) ## Things to Do in Saint John Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Pete's Historic Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2b7efb8e-6487-4dbc-b635-b914b6711fca.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (398) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ29 | Viator | | [Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/56be9729-3afe-4cbf-a532-a9ad1ea25a5b.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (65) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [3 different tours to choose from](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/450c3642-d551-4bd2-bfbe-3315053beb1e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (33) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ118 | Viator | | [Saint John Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5dbec480-2512-46fe-9a44-b2f6f4bba562.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (40) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ34 | Viator | | [Discover Saint John by Ebike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7d380a12-6e55-4946-986d-fb24c7d9251c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (27) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ58 | Viator | | [River Relics Kayak Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6c547bea-f3b5-47f5-a907-88faf33d02fb.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (23) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ74 | Viator | | [Saint John Highlights & History Cycling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c563ea4e-22f9-45c2-85c7-2e2e872ef0b8.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (23) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ74 | Viator | | [Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0fe9554d-918e-4d4f-813b-26a36c37956d.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (67) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ113 | Viator | | [Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2bb8462c-605a-4e8f-a0fe-d55d83e20c79.md?via=markdown) | 4.1โ˜… (82) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ82 | Viator | | [Best of Saint John Tour with Fort La Tour & Skywalk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/99eb3c01-4733-447a-888d-b85a0766a8e8.md?via=markdown) | 3.9โ˜… (49) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | | [Introduction to Sailing in Saint John, NB](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cec31717-c275-4384-b835-8dceb044f245.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (9) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ64 | Viator | | [New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/13d21013-8f2e-40f4-914a-ea79cb5ff637.md?via=markdown) | 3.8โ˜… (31) | 5h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ144 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Eastport](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/eastport.md): 45 nm - [Bar Harbor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/bar-harbor.md): 105 nm - [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md): 112 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) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.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) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/quick-escape-saint-john-new-york~CCL-FIRENZE-20271025-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ407 per person (โ‚ฌ813 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Firenze](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-firenze.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-25 - **Itinerary:** Quick Escape โ€“ Saint John & New York ## Featured Cruises from Saint John Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Iron Lanterns โ€“ Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 7 | โ‚ฌ622 | | [East Coast Elegance โ€“ Halifax & Saint John](https://cruisello.com/cruises/east-coast-elegance-halifax-saint-john~CCL-FIRENZE-20270527-5.md) | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-05-27 | 5 | โ‚ฌ612 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Saint John](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=saint_john) (83 sailings) ## Browse - [US & Canada East Coast cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)