Saint John, New Brunswick, sits on the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides. See the Reversing Falls rapids change direction, walk on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks and explore a Victorian uptown.
Ships dock at the Marco Polo / Pugsley cruise terminals at the edge of uptown Saint John.
King's Square and the City Market are 10 minutes away.
A short taxi or bus ride west of uptown.
About 2 hours each way — check tide times.
Two cruise berths at the uptown waterfront.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Marco Polo / Pugsley terminals | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Saint John.
Ride the rapids where the tide pushes the river backwards.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
Saint John City Market (Canada's oldest continuous farmers' market), King's Square and the Loyalist Burial Ground.
Best time: June–October. Cool summers 20–23°C / 68–73°F; fog is common.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F / -3°C | 9°F / -13°C | 13 |
| Feb | 28°F / -2°C | 10°F / -12°C | 11 |
| Mar | 37°F / 3°C | 19°F / -7°C | 12 |
| Apr | 48°F / 9°C | 30°F / -1°C | 12 |
| May | 59°F / 15°C | 39°F / 4°C | 13 |
| Jun ⭐ | 68°F / 20°C | 48°F / 9°C | 12 |
| Jul ⭐ | 73°F / 23°C | 54°F / 12°C | 11 |
| Aug ⭐ | 73°F / 23°C | 54°F / 12°C | 10 |
| Sep ⭐ | 64°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 10 |
| Oct | 54°F / 12°C | 37°F / 3°C | 11 |
| Nov | 43°F / 6°C | 28°F / -2°C | 13 |
| Dec | 32°F / 0°C | 16°F / -9°C | 13 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
Uptown is 10 minutes.
About 10 minutes.
Seasonal loop.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Saint John.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
The Bay of Fundy's record tides, Reversing Falls and Hopewell Rocks.
Saint John's wheelchair-specific highlights tour has explicit lift limits; its similarly named standard tour has steps and excludes mobility difficulties.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Motorized lift; 700 lb and 32-inch limits
Carnival specifies an adapted Handi-Bus carrying up to 700 lb combined passenger/device weight and a maximum width of 32 inches. The itinerary includes Fallsview Park and Old City Market. Book the wheelchair departure and verify the device space, rather than relying on the easy rating.
Steps; mobility difficulties excluded
The standard excursion notes several steps and says guests with mobility difficulties may not participate. It is a materially different access product despite overlapping sights and a similar title.
Planning suggestion: reserve the adapted bus version and agree the market and viewpoint routes, including the time available outside the vehicle.
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