St John's, Newfoundland cruise port
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St John's, Newfoundland

The steep walk from the downtown core up to Signal Hill rewards visitors with sweeping harbor views and a glimpse of the city's colorful architecture.

Cape SpearSignal HillThe RoomsQuidi Vidi
Best view
Panoramic harbor vista from the summit of Signal Hill.
Local specialty
Fresh Atlantic cod or a traditional Screech-in ceremony at a local pub.
Must-visit
Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America.
Unique feature
The iconic brightly painted jellybean houses lining downtown streets.

Getting Ashore

The cruise terminal sits in the heart of downtown, offering easy access to the waterfront and colorful historic core.

St. John's Cruise Terminal

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    Downtown St. John'sA short walk to the jellybean houses and waterfront boutiques.
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    Signal HillSteep climb or quick taxi ride to Cabot Tower and sweeping views.
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    Cape SpearShort drive or organized tour to North America's easternmost point.

💡 Pro move: Fog is common in St. John's. Pack a windbreaker and layers; conditions shift quickly.

Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line

Explore the rugged beauty and maritime charm of St. John's.

Cruise LineTypical Berth / ArrivalDock or Tender
Cape Spear National Historic SiteEasternmost point of North AmericaNature/Sightseeing
Signal HillDowntown/HilltopHistory/Views
The RoomsDowntownMuseum/Culture
Quidi VidiEast endVillage/Brewery

Top Excursions

Discover the history and heritage of Newfoundland.

History

Signal Hill & Cape Spear Tour

Visit iconic Signal Hill, site of Marconi's first transatlantic wireless signal, then continue to Cape Spear, the easternmost point of North America.

Signal HillCape SpearLighthouse
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Culture

Jellybean Row Walk

Stroll the vibrant downtown streets lined with colorful Victorian row houses and learn their unique history.

ArchitectureDowntownPhotography
Easy →
Nature

Coastal Wildlife Boat Tour

Head out on the Atlantic for chances to spot puffins, whales, and icebergs along the rugged coastline.

PuffinsWhalesIcebergs
Moderate →
Culture

The Rooms Museum Visit

Explore Newfoundland and Labrador's art, artifacts, and stories at this striking hilltop cultural complex.

MuseumArtHeritage
Easy →

Self-Guided Walks & Hikes

Walk through the colorful streets and enjoy panoramic harbor views.

Signal Hill Walk

Panoramic harbor and city views.

Climb from downtown to the historic signal station where the first transatlantic wireless message was received.

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Waterfront Promenade

Easy harbor stroll.

Stroll the waterfront path past fishing boats, seafood spots, and local shops.

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Jellybean Row Walk

Colorful houses and local charm.

Wander the steep, narrow streets lined with the city's signature painted row houses.

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Weather & Best Time to Visit

Climate normals for St John's, Newfoundland (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy Days
Jan34°F / 1°C23°F / -5°C16
Feb32°F / 0°C21°F / -6°C14
Mar34°F / 1°C24°F / -4°C14
Apr41°F / 5°C30°F / -1°C13
May48°F / 9°C36°F / 2°C11
Jun57°F / 14°C45°F / 7°C12
Jul66°F / 19°C55°F / 13°C11
Aug68°F / 20°C58°F / 14°C11
Sep62°F / 17°C52°F / 11°C12
Oct53°F / 12°C44°F / 7°C12
Nov45°F / 7°C35°F / 2°C14
Dec37°F / 3°C28°F / -2°C14

Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)

Insider Tips

  • Dress in layers
    Weather changes fast. A windbreaker and waterproof layers are essential.
  • Screech-in
    Join a local pub's Screech-in ceremony and become an honorary Newfoundlander.
  • Embrace the fog
    The famous fog adds mystery to the coastline and is part of the authentic experience.
  • Local seafood
    Order fresh Atlantic cod, a true Newfoundland staple.
  • Cape Spear timing
    Visit Cape Spear early for lighthouse photos and possible whale sightings.

Cruises Calling Here

Upcoming cruises that call at St John's, Newfoundland. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.

Azamara Journey
Azamara Cruises
Reykjavik → Montreal
⚓ Calls 20 Aug 13:00 - 21 Aug 18:0018 nights11 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 08
View itinerary · 11 ports
18 days, one-way from Reykjavik to Montreal
  1. 08 Aug 22:00Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland
  2. 10 Aug 08:00 - 18:00Grundarfjordur, Iceland
  3. 11 Aug 08:00 - 18:00Isafjordur, Westfjords Iceland
  4. 15 Aug 08:00 - 20:00Nanortalik, Greenland
  5. 16 Aug 08:00 - 18:00Paamiut, Greenland
  6. 17 Aug 07:30 - 17:00Nuuk, Greenland
  7. 20 Aug 13:00 - 21 Aug 18:00St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  8. 22 Aug 08:00 - 16:00Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands, France
  9. 24 Aug 10:01 - 20:00Saguenay, Quebec Canada
  10. 25 Aug 09:00 - 22:00Quebec City, Canada
  11. 26 Aug 06:00Arriving in Montreal, Quebec Canada
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$5949from / pp
National Geographic Explorer
Lindblad Expeditions Cruises
Reykjavik → St Johns NL
⚓ Calls 24 Aug15 nights14 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 09
View itinerary · 14 ports
15 days, one-way from Reykjavik to St Johns NL
  1. 09 AugDeparting from Reykjavik, Iceland
  2. 10 AugFlatey Island Iceland
  3. 13 AugPrince Christian Sound Greenland
  4. 14 AugQassiarsuk, Greenland
  5. 15 AugQaqortoq, Greenland
  6. 15 AugHvalsey, Greenland
  7. 16 Aug - 17 AugDavis Strait Canada-Greenland
  8. 18 AugLower Savage Islands Canada, Nunavut
  9. 19 Augcoastal cruising
  10. 20 AugBattle Harbour NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  11. 21 Augcoastal cruising
  12. 22 AugL'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  13. 23 Augcoastal cruising
  14. 24 AugArriving in St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
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$32586from / pp
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Piraeus-Athens → New York
⚓ Calls 30 Aug 07:00 - 17:0026 nights18 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 11
View itinerary · 18 ports
26 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to New York
  1. 11 Aug 17:00Departing from Piraeus-Athens, Greece
  2. 13 Aug 08:00 - 15:00Valletta, Malta
  3. 14 Aug 12:00 - 20:30Naples, Italy
  4. 15 Aug 08:30 - 20:30Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy
  5. 16 Aug 08:00 - 20:00Livorno, Florence-Pisa, Italy
  6. 17 Aug 07:00 - 18:00Cannes, France Riviera
  7. 18 Aug 11:00 - 19 Aug 22:00Barcelona, Spain
  8. 21 Aug 08:00 - 20:00Malaga, Spain Granada
  9. 22 Aug 10:30 - 18:00Portimao, Portugal
  10. 23 Aug 07:00 - 24 Aug 12:00Lisbon, Portugal
  11. 26 Aug 10:00 - 19:00Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores Portugal
  12. 30 Aug 07:00 - 17:00St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  13. 31 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands, France
  14. 01 Sep 08:00 - 17:00Sydney NS, Nova Scotia Canada
  15. 02 Sep 10:00 - 18:00Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
  16. 03 Sep 17:30 - 04 Sep 15:00Boston, Massachusetts
  17. 05 Sep 11:30 - 18:30Newport RI, Rhode Island
  18. 06 Sep 07:00Arriving in New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
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$54498from / pp
Amera
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Bremerhaven → Montreal
⚓ Calls 03 Sep 08:00 - 17:0022 nights12 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 21
View itinerary · 12 ports
22 days, one-way from Bremerhaven to Montreal
  1. 21 Aug 18:00Departing from Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany
  2. 24 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Runavik, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
  3. 26 Aug 08:00 - 18:00Reykjavik, Iceland
  4. 27 Aug 07:00 - 14:00Grundarfjordur, Iceland
  5. 03 Sep 08:00 - 17:00St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  6. 05 Sep 09:00 - 18:00Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
  7. 06 Sep 07:00 - 13:00Madeleine-Magdalen Islands, Cap-aux Meules, Quebec Canada
  8. 07 Sep 12:00 - 20:00Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec Canada
  9. 08 Sep 08:00 - 14:00Sept-Iles, Quebec Canada
  10. 09 Sep 12:00 - 10 Sep 17:00Saguenay, Quebec Canada
  11. 11 Sep 08:00 - 19:00Quebec City, Canada
  12. 12 Sep 08:00Arriving in Montreal, Quebec Canada
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Price on request
Amera
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Round-trip from Bremerhaven
⚓ Calls 03 Sep 08:00 - 17:0050 nights25 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 21
View itinerary · 25 ports
50 days, round-trip Die grose Herbstreise in 50 Tagen mit MS Amera
  1. 21 Aug 18:00Departing from Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany
  2. 24 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Runavik, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
  3. 26 Aug 08:00 - 18:00Reykjavik, Iceland
  4. 27 Aug 07:00 - 14:00Grundarfjordur, Iceland
  5. 03 Sep 08:00 - 17:00St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  6. 05 Sep 09:00 - 18:00Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
  7. 06 Sep 07:00 - 13:00Madeleine-Magdalen Islands, Cap-aux Meules, Quebec Canada
  8. 07 Sep 12:00 - 20:00Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec Canada
  9. 08 Sep 08:00 - 14:00Sept-Iles, Quebec Canada
  10. 09 Sep 12:00 - 10 Sep 17:00Saguenay, Quebec Canada
  11. 11 Sep 08:00 - 19:00Quebec City, Canada
  12. 12 Sep 08:00 - 13 Sep 23:00Montreal, Quebec Canada
  13. 14 Sep 08:00 - 23:00Trois-Rivieres, Quebec Canada
  14. 15 Sep 07:00 - 19:00Quebec City, Canada
  15. 16 Sep 12:00 - 20:00Baie-Comeau, Quebec Canada
  16. 18 Sep 08:00 - 18:00Corner Brook NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  17. 20 Sep 08:00 - 20:00Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
  18. 22 Sep 08:00 - 23:00Boston, Massachusetts
  19. 23 Sep 08:00 - 17:00Provincetown MA, Massachusetts
  20. 24 Sep 07:00 - 16:00Newport RI, Rhode Island
  21. 25 Sep 09:00 - 26 Sep 15:00New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
  22. 02 Oct 13:00 - 20:00Horta, Faial Island Azores Portugal
  23. 03 Oct 08:00 - 18:00Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores Portugal
  24. 06 Oct 09:00 - 18:00Vigo, Spain Galicia
  25. 10 Oct 09:00Arriving in Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany
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Price on request
ms Volendam
Holland America Cruises
Boston → Montreal
⚓ Calls 26 Aug 07:00 - 15:0010 nights10 portsDeparts 2026 Aug 22
View itinerary · 10 ports
10 days, one-way from Boston to Montreal
  1. 22 Aug 15:00Departing from Boston, Massachusetts
  2. 23 Aug 08:00 - 14:00Eastport ME, Moose Island Maine
  3. 24 Aug 10:00 - 19:00Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
  4. 26 Aug 07:00 - 15:00St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  5. 27 Aug 08:00 - 16:00St Anthony NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  6. 28 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Corner Brook NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
  7. 29 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Havre-Saint-Pierre, Quebec Canada
  8. 30 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Baie-Comeau, Quebec Canada
  9. 31 Aug 08:00 - 17:00Quebec City, Canada
  10. 01 Sep 07:00Arriving in Montreal, Quebec Canada
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$1899from / pp
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