Saint John’s 2026 cruise season is drawing to a close. As of Saturday, October 24, the published schedule lists four more cruise ship visits, extending from October 25 through November 4.

The remaining arrivals are expected as follows:

These figures come from Port Saint John’s official 2026 cruise schedule, which was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The November 4 visit is the last one shown on that published schedule, making it the expected final cruise call of the season.

For the latest information before visiting the waterfront, consult the official Port Saint John cruise schedule

The latest cruise schedule information  confirms that cruise ships were cancelled in Saint John because of high winds on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

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.

Cruise Ships Arriving in Atlantic Canada — Thursday, October 1, 2026

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.

New Brunswick

Saint John

Norwegian Breakaway — Norwegian Cruise Line

• Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
• Departure: 4:00 p.m.
• Scheduled time in port: 8 hours

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.

Nova Scotia

Halifax

Four cruise ships are scheduled to visit Halifax on October 1:

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.

Sydney

Three ships are scheduled:

• Celebrity Silhouette — 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Oceania Vista — 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Queen Mary 2 — early morning arrival, evening departure

The published Sydney schedule lists all three vessels for October 1.

Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown

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.

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John’s

Three ships are scheduled around October 1:

• Seabourn Ovation — September 30–October 1
• Star Pride — October 1–2
• National Geographic Explorer — October 1, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

The City of St. John’s cruise schedule confirms these calls.

Atlantic Canada Cruise Summary

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Saint John, NB: 1 ship
• Halifax, NS: 4 ships
• Sydney, NS: 3 ships
• Charlottetown, PEI: No ship listed
• St. John’s, NL: 3 ships

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. 1 — Breakaway (Norwegian), 06:00–16:00, MPCT.

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.

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