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.
