Saint John Cruise Port
Saint John, Canada · Other
Cruise ships dock at Water Street Cruise Berth (Diamond Jubilee / Marco Polo), Saint John.
Plan my port daysWalk-off Bay of Fundy port; the City Market and uptown are steps away, with Reversing Falls and Fundy sights a short drive or tour.
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Port summary
Ships dock at the Diamond Jubilee or Long Wharf terminals right beside uptown, so the City Market, King's Square and heritage streets are a flat 10-minute walk; the Reversing Falls tidal rapids, Irving Nature Park and Carleton Martello Tower are a short taxi away, while the Bay of Fundy's St. Martins sea caves and Hopewell Rocks need a tour or rental car and careful tide timing.
Cruise docks
Water Street Cruise Berth (Diamond Jubilee / Marco Polo)
The main downtown cruise berth at the foot of Water Street, served by the Diamond Jubilee (Marco Polo) terminal; a short walk from uptown and the City Market.
Latitude: 45.268747, Longitude: -66.062046
See dock on port map →Long Wharf
A second downtown cruise berth just north along the waterfront, used on busy days; also a short walk from uptown.
Latitude: 45.274923, Longitude: -66.067696
See dock on port map →Getting to Saint John
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for the City Market stalls or a tip.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedSaint John city highlights and the Reversing Falls Rapids
≈ 3 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€55$62
Do it yourself
€28$31
Save ≈ €27Save ≈ $30 (49% off)
Ships dock right downtown, so uptown is a flat 10-minute walk: the covered City Market is free to browse, King's Square is a public park and Loyalist House charges about C$5. Reversing Falls is 4 km west — a C$12 taxi or the seasonal hop-on trolley — and it only impresses at slack or full tide, so check the day's tide times before you go.
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St. Martins fishing village, covered bridges and Fundy sea caves
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€61$68
Save ≈ €14Save ≈ $16 (19% off)
St. Martins is about 50 minutes east on Route 111, so a pre-booked rental car (collected uptown after the walk from the terminal) is the flexible DIY. The village, covered bridges and beach are free; the sea caves are only walkable around low tide, so plan the drive around the tide chart. A C$100+ round-trip taxi rarely beats the ship price for one or two people.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansThe Uptown Highlights Walk
City Market, Loyalist squares and Prince William Street — Saint John's best in a flat, easy loop.
Reversing Falls & City Market Classic
The tidal phenomenon and the market hall — Saint John's two must-sees in one unhurried half day.
St. Martins Sea Caves & Covered Bridges
A 45-minute coastal drive to red sandstone caves you walk into at low tide, two covered bridges and a lobster harbour.
Jet Boat Rapids Rush
Thirty minutes of standing waves, spray and Bay of Fundy power on the only boat that rides the Reversing Falls.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Saint John?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Saint John, Canada. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Saint John?
- Yes. Saint John is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Saint John centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Saint John?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Saint John independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Saint John and are cards accepted?
- Saint John 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 Saint John 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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