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.

Charlottetown Cruise Port (Prince Edward Island)

Charlottetown, Canada · Other

Cruise ships dock at Confederation Landing — Prince Street Cruise Berth, Charlottetown.

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DIY 9/10

Compact, walkable PEI cruise port at Confederation Landing, with Confederation-era history, an arts centre and easy trips to Anne of Green Gables country.

🚢 Docked port0.6 km / 0.4 mi to city centre

⚠️Anne of Green Gables sights are about 40 minutes away in Cavendish; book a tour or taxi early and allow buffer for the return.

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At a glance

Walk-off possibleFamily friendlyMobility friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 3h neededAllow 60 min return buffer

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

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Getting to Charlottetown

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚶 On footRecommended

⏱ 6 min💶 Free

The historic core is a few minutes' flat walk from the berth; almost everything downtown is walkable.

📍 Step off at Confederation Landing

🚕 TaxiRecommended

⏱ 10 min💶 $8-15 (≈ €5.3–10 / $5.8–11)

Best way to reach Cavendish and Green Gables; agree the fare first as PEI has no rideshare.

📍 Taxi stand beside the cruise berth

🚌 Shuttle bus

⏱ 15 min💶 $10-25 (≈ €6.7–17 / $7.2–18)

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

🚌 Local bus

⏱ 15 min💶 $2.25 (≈ €1.5 / $1.6)

T3 Transit covers Charlottetown; limited evening and Sunday service, so check return times.

📍 T3 Transit stops near the waterfront

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)💵 Cash needed: rarely🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

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

⏱ 45 min💶 Free entry👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Anytime during opening hours

Great George Street

Short stop

🚶 Walk

Historic streetscape from the waterfront to Province House, past St. Dunstan's Basilica

⏱ 30 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Anytime

Founders' Food Hall & Market

Short stop

🛒 Market

Food hall of PEI makers and eateries at the cruise welcome centre

⏱ 45 min💶 Free entry👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Lunchtime

Victoria Row

Short stop

🍽️ Restaurant

Pedestrian street of patios, cafes and shops beside the Confederation Centre

⏱ 60 min💶 $15-30 per person (≈ €10–20 / $11–22)👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Lunchtime or early evening

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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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