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St. Anthony Cruise Port

St. Anthony, Canada · Other

Cruise ships dock at St. Anthony Harbour Wharf, St. Anthony.

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See 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.

🚢 Docked port2 km / 1.2 mi to city centre
⚠️The star sight, L'Anse aux Meadows, is about 45 minutes each way with little public transport, and icebergs and whales are seasonal (best June-July) — line up a tour or car early and leave a good buffer before all-aboard.
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At a glance

Walk-off possibleFamily friendlyTourist info at dockIndependent tours at dockMin. 3h neededAllow 75 min return buffer

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

🚕 TaxiRecommended
💶 C$10-15 in town; C$120+ to L'Anse aux Meadows (≈ €6.7–80 / $7.2–86)

Taxis meet ships; agree a fare for L'Anse aux Meadows or a Fishing Point run.

📍 Taxi rank at the harbour.

🚗 Car rentalRecommended
💶 C$70+ per day (≈ €47 / $50)

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.

🚌 Shuttle bus
10 min💶 Free or small fee

A shuttle often runs from the harbour to the town and Fishing Point during calls.

📍 Shuttle stop at the harbour.

🚶 On foot
25 min💶 Free

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

💱 Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)💵 Cash needed: sometimes💳 Cards widely accepted

Cards work in town; carry some cash for small craft stalls, boat crews or a tip in this remote spot.

Things to do

9 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.

120 min💶 C$12+ site entry (≈ €8 / $8.6)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

45 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 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.

150 min💶 C$70+ per person (≈ €47 / $50)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

75 min💶 C$12+ entry (≈ €8 / $8.6)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

45 min💶 Free entry; products to buy👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 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.

90 min💶 C$20-40 per person (≈ €13–27 / $14–29)📋 Book ahead👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Lunchtime

Grenfell Historic Properties

Short stop

🏛️ Museum

The house and interpretation centre of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, medical missionary of the north coast.

75 min💶 C$10+ entry (≈ €6.7 / $7.2)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

60 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

60 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Clear, calm days

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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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