ncl excursions st john's

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Visiting st. john’s on a cruise ship.

Our walking tours depart less than 500m (1/3 mile) from the cruise ship dock. You can disembark and be on a tour with us in less than 10 minutes.

St. John’s is fast becoming an internationally-preferred cruise destination. A wide array of cruise lines include the Port of St. John’s on their cruise itineraries. We regularly welcome cruise vessels on itineraries travelling on a trans-Atlantic (North), Adventure Expedition, and Canada-New England itineraries.

For the most comprehensive tour in town, join us on our Signature Downtown St. John’s Walking Tour . From Water Street and Duckworth Street to Bannerman Park and the Colonial Building, you will be captivated by our beautiful city, its fabulous architecture, and warm welcoming people.

Along the way you will be entertained by some great stories. Learn why our government sits on the left, how we turned yarn into nurses, and where the city’s bright colours came from.

You’ll learn all of this and a whole lot more when you take a walk with us on our Signature Tour.

Main Sights

• George Street
• Water Street
• The Anglican Cathedral
• Jellybean Row
• Bannerman Park
• Colonial Building
• The War Memorial
• Harbourfront

Note: This tour involves multiple sets of stairs and some hills. We take frequent breaks but it may not be suited to all.

Where We’ll Meet

COST $45 Adults | $35 Youth (9-14) | Children under 9 are free

DURATION 2.5 hours | 3km

MEETING POINT The bronze statue at the east end of George Street.

WHEN Daily at 10am and 2pm

LANGUAGE 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 We also offer this tour in French & German as a private tour option.

Plans change unexpectedly. We get it. Cancel a public tour 24 hours in advance for a full refund or reschedule.

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St. john champagne catamaran sail & snorkel, st. thomas, us virgin islands.

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• 4 1/2 hrs Estimate Duration

Sail across Pillsbury Sound to the enchanting island of St. John on a catamaran and then snorkel in the turquoise waters just offshore. All that is required of you is to sit back and relax as the catamaran glides along the eastern end of St. Thomas and continues to St. John, the most pristine of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In time, you will arrive at Honeymoon Beach within the Virgin Islands National Park. You will be free to snorkel, stroll along the sugar-white beach and relax as you see fit. You might stretch out on a beach towel, linger in the shade of a coconut palm and swim in the sea with nothing on your mind other than enjoying yourself. On the return cruise to St. Thomas, the champagne will be flowing and an array of cheeses, freshly baked breads and fresh tropical fruits will be served.

• Sail on a sleek catamaran to neighboring St. John, half of which is a national park.
• Snorkel the crystal-clear waters off Honeymoon Beach on the island’s western edge.
• Bask in the sun, relax on the beach and delight in the natural beauty.
• Celebrate the adventure with a tropical beverage from the open bar on the return cruise.

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St. John's (Newfoundland) Canada

The Port of St. John’s is located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Newfoundland. St. John’s is the most populous city and capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the easternmost city in Canada.

For a long time, European fishermen had been in the St. John’s area and drying their catches. It was here, on Signal Hill, that Marconi received the first telegraph transmission across the Atlantic in 1901.

Homes in central St. John’s are traditionally painted with bright colors, making it a popular photo stop.

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Where is located the Port of St. John's Cruise Terminal

Your cruise ship will dock in the heart of downtown St. John’s, at the dock along Harbour Street. From here you can easily walk to explore the city. The city is built on the side of a hill.

The Port of St. John’s is located in a bay protected by mountains and accessible through a small opening in the mountains. The arrival and departure of the ship offer interesting views.

Travelling around the St. John's (Newfoundland) Cruise Port

Activities in st. john's (newfoundland), neighborhoods, jellybean row.

St. John’s is known for its many colourful houses. These series of houses are nicknamed Jellybean Row and can be seen in the center of the city. The intersection of Prescott and Gower streets is an interesting point to take a photo.

Historical sites

Signal hill.

In good weather, from this point you will have a spectacular view of the bay and the city . It was here that Marconi received the first transoceanic telegraph transmission. Several trails run along the steep coasts if you want to go hiking.

St. John’s largest museum features diverse exhibits on history, wildlife and art.

Railway Coastal Museum

Although there are no longer trains running in Newfoundland, this museum traces the history of railways and ferries and explains their importance in the development of Newfoundland.

Johnson Geo Centre

This science museum features exhibits on geology, the solar system and marine life.

Quidi Vidi Village

The fishing village of Quidi Vidi is very photogenic. The Quidi Vidi Brewing Company is located in this village. They produces several beers, including the Iceberg beer, infused with ice cream parlour water.

Cape Spear is canada’s easternmost point. You can also visit the lighthouse keepers house and admire the spectacular views of the Newfoundland coast. The remains of former military installations can also be found here.

Icebergs or Wales sightseeing cruises

Depending on the time of year you visit St. John’s, you can join an iceberg (spring) or whale watching cruise (later in the summer season).

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ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA pls? or is there a private tour from the port? we prefer DIY or just us over joining the cruise excursions

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St. Thomas: which NCL sail/snorkel excursion is best?

By SissyCruise2013 , March 26, 2013 in Scuba and Snorkeling

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My big sis and I will be on the Norwegian Gem in a couple of weeks, and the one port where we're going to book an official excursion is St. Thomas.

Three main goals:

Due to our fear of missing the boat (literally), we've decided to stick to the official NCL excursions. We're not into shopping or hiking, and we definitely want to spend as much time as possible in or near the water.

Our NCL short excursion candidates so far:

• St. John Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel
• Turtle Cove Catamaran Sail & Snorkel
• Captain Nautica Snorkel
• St. John Beach Escape & Snorkel
• Legendary Kon Tiki Beach & Sightseeing

The Castaway Girl Barefoot Sail & Snorkel looks fun but also looks like there's no shade whatsoever on the boat.

Would any of you who have done the excursions in the list above have time to offer some advice? Thank you so much.

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We've been to St. Thomas a couple of times. Both times we went to Coki Beach. I went diving on a boat, with the Coki Beach Dive Club. Others did beach Discovery diving, or just snorkeled or enjoyed at the beach. It was very easy and relaxing.

After lunch we had the taxi/bus to pick us up and did an island tour, ending up at Paradise Point. Stayed there for an hour, before being picked up to get down to the port. No problem getting back to ship on time.

St Thomas is not very big. Lots of open air taxi/buses.

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