Next Ship Expected  to Visit

20-Jun-26   Sat 07:00 16:00   Venezia Carnival  4232 Passengers

The 2026 cruise season in Saint John is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent years, with major cruise lines returning to the Bay of Fundy from spring through late fall.

Highlights of the 2026 Season

• The season began unusually early on April 8, 2026, when Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady made an unscheduled inaugural visit to the city.

Port Saint John expects dozens of ship calls throughout the season, including several first-time visits by cruise vessels.

• Cruise traffic peaks during September and October, when fall foliage cruises arrive in Atlantic Canada.

Major Cruise Lines Visiting

Cruise ships scheduled for Saint John in 2026 include:

• Royal Caribbean
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Virgin Voyages
• Princess Cruises
• Oceania Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas
• Azamara
• Seabourn

Notable Ships Scheduled

Some of the ships expected in Saint John during 2026:

• Valiant Lady
• Norwegian Escape
• Carnival Venezia
• Zuiderdam
• Volendam
• Vision of the Seas
• Celebrity Silhouette
• Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise Terminals

Ships dock primarily at:

• Marco Polo Cruise Terminal
• Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal
• Long Wharf (during busy multi-ship days)

What Cruise Visitors Usually Explore

Popular attractions for passengers include:

• Reversing Falls
• Saint John City Market
• Irving Nature Park
• Fundy Trail Parkway
• Bay of Fundy shore excursions and sea caves near St. Martins.

🚢 First Cruise Ship of the Season Diverted to Saint John

Saint John is set to welcome its first cruise ship of the 2026 season under unexpected circumstances.

The Valiant Lady has been diverted from its original itinerary due to adverse weather conditions in Bermuda — a situation that isn’t uncommon during storm activity in the Atlantic, as cruise lines often reroute ships to ensure passenger safety.

Instead of Bermuda, the vessel will now make a stop in Saint John, bringing an early boost to the local tourism season.

🗓 Arrival: April 8 at 6:30 a.m.
🗓 Departure: April 9 at 4:00 a.m.
👥 Passengers: Approximately 2,000

While unplanned, these diversions can be a welcome surprise for the region, giving visitors a chance to explore Saint John and supporting local businesses early in the cruise season.

For the 2025 cruise season at Saint John, New Brunswick, the data indicate:

• Ship visits: ≈ 78 vessels.

• Cruise passengers: ≈ 180,000 guests.

Below Is A sample gallery of  visiting ships.

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We’re thrilled to announce that the luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity will arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick on Thursday, November 6, 2025—marking not only a spectacular visit, but also the official close of the 2025 cruise season for the port. Cruise

🎉 What’s special about this visit

• The ship is scheduled to arrive at 09:00 AM and depart at 19:00 (7:00 PM).

• With approximately 740 passengers on board for this call, it’s a graceful finish to a busy season.

• This port call is officially listed in the daily vessel report for the Port of Saint John as “Visiting Cruise Ship” on November 6.

✅ Why it matters

For Saint John:

• This visit wraps up the 2025 cruise-ship schedule, signalling the end of waterfront activity until next spring. According to port data, the 2025 season runs through to this date.

• Each cruise call injects economic activity into the region—local shops, tours, restaurants and port services all benefit from the influx of visitors.

• It’s a chance for the port and the city to celebrate a strong season: reflect on the visitor numbers, the local business engagement, and look ahead to 2026.

🛳 For visitors & ship-spotters

• If you’re in Saint John that day, arriving around the harbour in the morning will give you a front-row seat to this luxury vessel docking.

• Dress warmly and bring a camera—the November harbour light can be stunning, and the “end of season” energy gives it extra atmosphere.

• For the cruise passengers aboard the Crystal Serenity, they’ll enjoy what the city has to offer: waterfront views, local history, the vibe of the Fundy City setting.

🗓 Quick snapshot

• Ship: Crystal Serenity

• Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

• Arrival: 09:00 AM at Port of Saint John

• Departure: 7:00 PM

• Passengers onboard: ~740

• Significance: Marks the official end of the 2025 cruise ship season for the port

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Here’s to a memorable send-off for the 2025 season in Saint John—and to the promise of welcoming many more ships in the years ahead!