Saint John is a seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The Port of Saint John is Canada's third-largest by tonnage with a cargo base that includes dry and liquid bulk, break bulk, containers, and cruise.
Saint John, NB, Canada Cruise Port Guide
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A Canadian port destination with excellent facilities and access to beautiful Canadian attractions.
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Weather & best season
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers Average temperature: 6°C (43°F).
Best season: June, July, August, September
Port information
- Timezone
- AST (UTC-4)
- Language
- English, French
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Overview
Things to do
Saint John is a seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The Port of Saint John is Canada's third-largest by tonnage with a cargo base that includes dry and liquid bulk, break bulk,. Saint John was the most populous city in New Brunswick for more than 230 years until the 2016 census, when it was. As of 2021, Saint John is the second-largest city in the province, with a population of 69,895 over an area of 315.59.
- Saint John is a seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada.
- The Port of Saint John is Canada's third-largest by tonnage with a cargo base that includes dry and liquid bulk, break bulk,.
- Saint John was the most populous city in New Brunswick for more than 230 years until the 2016 census, when it was.
- As of 2021, Saint John is the second-largest city in the province, with a population of 69,895 over an area of 315.59.
Climate
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
- Climate type
- Humid continental
- Average temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Best months
- June, July, August, September
- Rainy season
- Year-round
Politics & entry requirements
- Government
- Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
- Stability
- Highly stable
- Visa requirements
- Visa-free for US citizens and many others. eTA required for visa-exempt foreign nationals.
- Entry requirements
- Valid passport required. eTA required for visa-exempt travelers (except US citizens).
Size & capacity
- Terminals
- 1
- Berths
- 2
Traveler questions
What are the entry or visa requirements for Saint John, NB?
Visa-free for US citizens and many others. eTA required for visa-exempt foreign nationals. Valid passport required. eTA required for visa-exempt travelers (except US citizens).
When is the best time to visit Saint John, NB on a cruise?
Best months: June, July, August, September. Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
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Cruise relevance
Saint John, NB matters to cruise planning because port time, transport distance, and all-aboard timing shape how much of the destination you can realistically enjoy. Embarkation from Saint John, NB can simplify flight planning when airports and hotels align; compare total trip cost versus other homeports.
Best time to visit
June, July, August, September
Tips for travelers
Before leaving the ship in Saint John, NB, save the pier location, ship time, and any shuttle details offline. Hydrate and pace walking in heat; schedule meals so you are not rushing back from distant districts.
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Ships to explore
- Caribbean Princess (Princess Cruises)
- Carnival Breeze (Carnival Cruise Line)
- Carnival Celebration (Carnival Cruise Line)
- Carnival Conquest (Carnival Cruise Line)
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