St. Anthony Cruise Port
St. Anthony, Canada · Other
Cruise ships dock at St. Anthony Harbour Wharf, St. Anthony.
Plan my port daysSee the icebergs and whales at Fishing Point and the Grenfell sites in town, then take a taxi, rental car or tour up to the L'Anse aux Meadows Viking settlement.
Remote northern-Newfoundland port; the town, Fishing Point and Grenfell sites are close, but the L'Anse aux Meadows Viking site needs a car or tour.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock (or on busy days tender) at St. Anthony's harbour; the town, the Grenfell historic sites and the icebergs and whales at Fishing Point are all close, while the UNESCO Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows is about 45 minutes north by taxi, rental car or organised tour.
Cruise dock
🚢 St. Anthony Harbour Wharf
The town harbour wharf where cruise ships berth (larger vessels may anchor and tender). Approx coord — exact berth not OSM-tagged; a shuttle or short taxi runs into town.
📍 Latitude: 51.373, Longitude: -55.585
See dock on port map →Getting to St. Anthony
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Taxis meet ships; agree a fare for L'Anse aux Meadows or a Fishing Point run.
📍 Taxi rank at the harbour.
A rental car is the flexible way to reach L'Anse aux Meadows and the coast; pre-book, supply is small.
📍 Pre-book; limited agencies in St. Anthony.
A shuttle often runs from the harbour to the town and Fishing Point during calls.
📍 Shuttle stop at the harbour.
The town centre is about a 25-minute walk from the harbour; the shuttle is easier.
📍 Walk from the harbour into town.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work in town; carry some cash for small craft stalls, boat crews or a tip in this remote spot.
Things to do
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
⭐ Highlight
Walk the excavated Norse camp and reconstructed sod huts where Vikings landed 1,000 years ago.
🕐 Midday; allow for the drive
St. Anthony Harbour & Town
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll the working harbour, shops and craft stores of this remote northern fishing town.
🕐 Anytime your ship is in
Iceberg & Whale Watching Boat Tour
🎯 Activity
Head out from the harbour by boat to get close to icebergs and the humpbacks that feed offshore.
🕐 June-July for the best sightings
Norstead Viking Village
🎯 Activity
A reconstructed Norse port with a Viking ship, costumed interpreters and a chieftain's hall.
🕐 Combine with L'Anse aux Meadows
Dark Tickle Economusée
Short stop🎯 Activity
A working wild-berry economuseum and café making jams from bakeapples and partridgeberries.
🕐 Daytime opening hours
Lightkeeper's Café at Fishing Point
🍽️ Restaurant
A cliffside cafe at Fishing Point serving local cod, seafood and berry desserts with a view.
🕐 Lunchtime
Grenfell Historic Properties
Short stop🏛️ Museum
The house and interpretation centre of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, medical missionary of the north coast.
🕐 Daytime opening hours
Fishing Point Iceberg & Whale Lookout
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Watch for drifting icebergs and feeding whales from the cliffs and lighthouse at the edge of town.
🕐 June-July for icebergs and whales
Fishing Point Head Trail
🌿 Nature
A boardwalk-and-stair trail up the headland for views of the coast, icebergs and open Atlantic.
🕐 Clear, calm days
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in St. Anthony?
- Your ship docks directly at the St. Anthony cruise terminal in Canada.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into St. Anthony?
- Yes. St. Anthony is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to St. Anthony centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Car rental, Shuttle bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in St. Anthony?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see St. Anthony independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in St. Anthony and are cards accepted?
- St. Anthony 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?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the St. Anthony cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- 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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