According to the published schedules, two ships were expected in port to day:
Majestic Princess — scheduled for 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Viking Mars — listed on the October schedule for an expected daytime visit.
Thursday, October 1 is shaping up to be a busy cruise day in Atlantic Canada, with ships scheduled in Saint John, Halifax, Sydney and St. John’s. Charlottetown has no ship listed for October 1. Schedules can change, so arrival and departure times should be treated as scheduled times rather than guarantees.
Norwegian Breakaway — Norwegian Cruise Line
The Breakaway is making a Canada & New England call at Saint John before continuing to Halifax.
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal is one of Port Saint John’s cruise facilities serving visiting ships.
Four cruise ships are scheduled to visit Halifax on October 1:
| Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 8:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Cruise Line | 10:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas | 11:25 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Azamara Journey | Azamara | 1:15 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
The Port of Halifax schedule was last updated September 24 and specifically lists all four vessels for October 1.
This makes October 1 a particularly notable day for cruise activity in Halifax, with ships ranging from large Princess and Norwegian vessels to smaller luxury ships.
Three ships are scheduled:
The published Sydney schedule lists all three vessels for October 1.
No cruise ship is currently listed for October 1.
The Port Charlottetown schedule shows the previous call on September 30 and the next scheduled arrivals on October 2.
Three ships are scheduled around October 1:
The City of St. John’s cruise schedule confirms these calls.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
At least 11 cruise-ship calls are scheduled across these major Atlantic Canadian ports on or around October 1.
For regional context, Cruise Atlantic Canada identifies Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and St. John’s among the region’s cruise destinations and reports that the 2026 season includes more than 20 ports across Atlantic Canada.
Sources: Port of Halifax cruise schedule · Port Charlottetown cruise schedule · City of St. John’s cruise schedule · Cruise Atlantic Canada
October 2026
Oct. 3 — Journey (Azamara), 08:30–18:00, MPCT.
Oct. 3 — Vista (Oceania), 08:00–18:00, DJCT.
Oct. 5 — Zuiderdam (Holland America), 07:00–15:00, MPCT.
Oct. 6 — Sunshine (Carnival), 08:00–16:00, MPCT.
Oct. 7 — Majestic Princess (Princess), 08:00–19:45, DJCT.
Oct. 7 — Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean), 09:00–20:40, MPCT.
Oct. 9 — Vista (Oceania), 13:00–16:00 departure on Oct. 10, MPCT.
Oct. 9 — AIDAdiva (AIDA), 07:00–17:00, DJCT.
Oct. 10 — Explora III (Explora Journeys), 08:00–19:00, DJCT.
Oct. 10 — Journey (Azamara), 16:00–TBD departure on Oct. 11, LW.
Oct. 11 — Sapphire Princess (Princess), 07:00–17:00, MPCT.
Oct. 12 — Vision of the Seas (Royal Caribbean), 10:00–16:00 departure on Oct. 13, MPCT.
Oct. 14 — Majestic Princess (Princess), 05:00–16:00, MPCT.
Oct. 14 — Mars (Viking), 08:00–18:00, DJCT.
Oct. 15 — Breakaway (Norwegian), 06:00–16:00, MPCT.
Oct. 15 — Sapphire Princess (Princess), 08:00–18:00, DJCT.
Oct. 17 — Seven Seas Splendor (Regent), 11:00–19:00, MPCT.
Oct. 21 — Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean), 10:00–19:30 departure on Oct. 22, MPCT.
Oct. 21 — Majestic Princess (Princess), 08:45–18:45, DJCT.
Oct. 22 — Seven Seas Splendor (Regent), 07:00–16:00, DJCT.
Oct. 22 — Symphony (Crystal), 10:00–18:00, LW.
Oct. 25 — Zuiderdam (Holland America), 07:00–16:00, MPCT.
Oct. 26 — Vista (Oceania), 13:00–19:00, MPCT.
Oct. 28 — Majestic Princess (Princess), 04:00–15:30, MPCT.
There are 25 cruise calls in October 2026 on this schedule.
Atlantic Canada is heading into another busy fall cruise day on Wednesday, September 30, with ships scheduled in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Schedules can change because of weather, sea conditions and operational requirements, so travellers and local residents should check with the ports for last-minute updates.
Saint John is expecting two cruise ships on Wednesday.
Seven Seas Splendor — Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Arrival: approximately 7:00 a.m.
Departure: 4:00 p.m.
Norwegian Jewel — Norwegian Cruise Line
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Departure: 4:00 p.m.
That will put two ships on the Saint John waterfront during much of the day, bringing thousands of passengers and crew into the city. The Saint John community calendar confirms both September 30 calls and directs visitors to Port Saint John for the cruise schedule.
Port Saint John Cruise Schedule
Two vessels are currently scheduled for Halifax.
SH Vega — Swan Hellenic
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Departure: 2:00 p.m.
Passenger capacity listed by the port: 152
Pier 23
Celebrity Silhouette — Celebrity Cruises
Arrival: 10:30 a.m.
Departure: 6:00 p.m.
Passenger capacity listed by the port: 2,886
Pier 22
The Port of Halifax schedule was last updated September 26 and notes that cruise schedules remain subject to change.
Port of Halifax Cruise Schedule
Charlottetown is also expecting two ships.
Zuiderdam — Holland America Line
Arrival: 7:00 a.m.
Departure: 5:00 p.m.
Passenger capacity: 1,964
Le Bellot — Ponant
Arrival: 9:00 a.m.
Departure: 6:00 p.m.
Passenger capacity: 184
Port Charlottetown currently lists Zuiderdam as On Time, while Le Bellot is marked Time Change, making it particularly important to check the port schedule before heading to the waterfront.
Port Charlottetown Cruise Schedule
MS Vista — Oceania Cruises
Arrival: 10:30 a.m.
Departure: 6:30 p.m.
Passenger capacity: 1,218
Crew capacity: 800
The Port of Corner Brook lists Vista as berthing at the port on September 30.
Port of Corner Brook Cruise Schedule
The broader Newfoundland and Labrador cruise schedule lists additional activity for September 30, including expedition and smaller cruise vessels.
Ocean Albatros — St. John’s
Scheduled time: 7:00 a.m.
Seabourn Venture — St. John’s
Scheduled time: 9:30 a.m.
Seabourn Ovation — Twillingate
Scheduled time: 2:00 p.m.
Star Pride — Indian Harbour
Scheduled time: 1:00 p.m.
The provincial cruise schedule also lists L’Austral at Saint-Pierre, although Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a French territory rather than part of Atlantic Canada.
One point worth watching: the City of St. John’s schedule lists Seabourn Ovation as arriving in St. John’s on September 30 for an overnight call into October 1, while the broader Cruise Newfoundland and Labrador schedule lists the ship at Twillingate on September 30. Because these sources conflict, Seabourn Ovation’s September 30 destination should be considered subject to confirmation.
From the Bay of Fundy to Newfoundland, September 30 will bring a mix of large cruise ships, luxury vessels and expedition ships to Atlantic Canadian communities.
Saint John will have the Seven Seas Splendor and Norwegian Jewel, Halifax welcomes SH Vega and Celebrity Silhouette, Charlottetown has Zuiderdam and Le Bellot, and Corner Brook welcomes MS Vista. Several additional expedition calls are scheduled around Newfoundland and Labrador.
For waterfront businesses, restaurants, attractions and tour operators, it should be another active day in what is traditionally one of the busiest periods of Atlantic Canada’s fall cruise season.
Please note: Cruise schedules can change with little notice because of weather, sea conditions and operational decisions. Check the individual port’s official schedule before travelling specifically to see a ship.
