Charlottetown Cruise Port (Prince Edward Island)
Charlottetown, Canada · Other
Cruise ships dock at Confederation Landing — Prince Street Cruise Berth, Charlottetown.
Plan my port daysCompact, walkable PEI cruise port at Confederation Landing, with Confederation-era history, an arts centre and easy trips to Anne of Green Gables country.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock right downtown at Confederation Landing in Charlottetown. The historic core, Province House and Victoria Row are a few minutes' flat walk; a taxi or tour is needed for Victoria Park's far end and the Cavendish/Green Gables day trip.
Cruise dock
🚢 Confederation Landing — Prince Street Cruise Berth
The downtown cruise berth at Confederation Landing on Charlottetown Harbour, beside the Founders' Food Hall welcome centre. Passengers walk straight into the historic core. Occasional tendering only when more than one ship is in port.
📍 Latitude: 46.233, Longitude: -63.1205
See dock on port map →Getting to Charlottetown
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The historic core is a few minutes' flat walk from the berth; almost everything downtown is walkable.
📍 Step off at Confederation Landing
Best way to reach Cavendish and Green Gables; agree the fare first as PEI has no rideshare.
📍 Taxi stand beside the cruise berth
Hop-on trolleys and city tours leave from the waterfront; some Green Gables tours include hotel-style pickup.
📍 Trolley and tour desks on the waterfront
T3 Transit covers Charlottetown; limited evening and Sunday service, so check return times.
📍 T3 Transit stops near the waterfront
Uber and Lyft do not operate on Prince Edward Island; use taxis or pre-booked tours instead.
📍 Not available on PEI
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work for nearly everything; note that Uber and Lyft do not operate on PEI, so use taxis or tours.
Things to do
Province House National Historic Site
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Birthplace of Confederation, where Canada's founding talks were held in 1864
🕐 Anytime during opening hours
Great George Street
Short stop🚶 Walk
Historic streetscape from the waterfront to Province House, past St. Dunstan's Basilica
🕐 Anytime
Founders' Food Hall & Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Food hall of PEI makers and eateries at the cruise welcome centre
🕐 Lunchtime
Victoria Row
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
Pedestrian street of patios, cafes and shops beside the Confederation Centre
🕐 Lunchtime or early evening
Beaconsfield Historic House
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Elegant 1877 Victorian mansion overlooking the harbour, now a museum
🕐 Anytime during opening hours
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Arts complex and gallery, home of the long-running Anne of Green Gables musical
🕐 Anytime; check show times
Confederation Landing Park
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Waterfront boardwalk park at the cruise berth with harbour views
🕐 Anytime
Victoria Park
Short stop🌿 Nature
Waterfront park with harbour views, walking paths and Battery Point cannons
🕐 Dry days for a walk
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Charlottetown?
- Your ship docks directly at the Charlottetown cruise terminal in Canada.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Charlottetown?
- Yes. Charlottetown is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Charlottetown centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt). Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Charlottetown?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Charlottetown independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Charlottetown and are cards accepted?
- Charlottetown uses the Canadian Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Charlottetown cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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