Important — read before booking
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador vs Saint John, New Brunswick
Two similarly named cities, two different provinces, two completely different cruise ports. This page exists to prevent itinerary confusion.
This website covers St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador only.
If your cruise visits Saint John in New Brunswick, you need shore excursion advice for that port — not this site.
St. John's = Newfoundland and Labrador
- Province: Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)
- Location: Avalon Peninsula, easternmost major city in North America
- Highlights: Signal Hill, Cape Spear, puffins, icebergs, Jellybean Row
- Typical cruise region: Canada & New England
Explore our St. John's cruise port guide.
Saint John = New Brunswick
- Province: New Brunswick (NB)
- Location: Bay of Fundy coast — not on Newfoundland island
- Highlights: Reversing Falls, Fundy tides, Uptown heritage (different from St. John's NL)
- Also appears on Canada & New England itineraries — but a different port day
How to check which port is on your itinerary
- Open your cruise line booking confirmation or app.
- Find the port name and province or country listed beside it.
- "St. John's, NL" or "Newfoundland" = this site. "Saint John, NB" or "New Brunswick" = different port.
- When in doubt, ask your cruise line directly before booking excursions.
Different excursions
St. John's shore excursions focus on Newfoundland culture, Atlantic puffins, seasonal icebergs, and dramatic Avalon coastline. Saint John NB excursions focus on Bay of Fundy phenomena and New Brunswick heritage. Never assume a tour marketed for one city works at the other.
Frequently asked questions
Is St. John's the same as Saint John?
No. St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador on the Avalon Peninsula. Saint John is a city in New Brunswick on the Bay of Fundy. They are different provinces, ports, and cruise experiences.
How do I know which port my cruise visits?
Check your cruise line itinerary for the province: Newfoundland and Labrador means St. John's NL. New Brunswick means Saint John NB. Confirm on your booking documents and daily planner.
Do they have different shore excursions?
Completely different. St. John's offers Signal Hill, Cape Spear, puffins, and icebergs. Saint John NB focuses on Fundy tides, Reversing Falls, and different Atlantic Canada heritage.
Plan your port day
- St. John's cruise port guide — berths, walking, taxis, weather
- Cruise planner — match excursions to your hours ashore
- St. John's port guide
- Newfoundland cruise guide
Need help choosing?
Tell us your ship, port hours, and interests — we'll suggest St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador shore excursions that fit your schedule and return-to-ship window.