St John's Cruise Port Guide

St. John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua's colorful capital, on an island said to have 365 beaches, with Nelson's Dockyard and sweeping hilltop views.

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St. John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

About St John's

St. John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, on Antigua's northwest coast. Ships dock right downtown at the cruise piers near Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay.

Antigua is famous for its beaches, its sailing history, and its friendly people. It suits beach lovers and history fans, and it is easy to mix both into a single day.

Things to do

  • Visit Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Take in the view of English and Falmouth Harbours from Shirley Heights
  • Spend the day on one of Antigua's many white sand beaches, like Dickenson Bay
  • See St. John's Cathedral with its twin towers above town
  • Watch the Atlantic surge through Devil's Bridge, a natural rock arch

Average temperatures by month

  1. Jan82°74°
  2. Feb82°73°
  3. Mar83°74°
  4. Apr84°75°
  5. May85°77°
  6. Jun86°79°
  7. Jul87°79°
  8. Aug87°79°
  9. Sep87°78°
  10. Oct86°77°
  11. Nov85°76°
  12. Dec83°75°

Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2025.

Shore excursions in St John's

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Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in St John's. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.

Xtreme Circumnavigation Boat Tour

Circle all of Antigua by speedboat, stopping to snorkel, swim at Stingray City and see Devil's Bridge and the island's quiet bays from the water.

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Scenic Full-Day Tour of Antigua

A guided drive to the island's highlights, including Nelson's Dockyard, the view from Shirley Heights and some of Antigua's famous beaches.

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Tuk-Tuk Rainforest & Beach Hopping

Zip around Antigua in an open-air tuk-tuk, through the rainforest and on to a couple of beaches, for a fun, laid-back half day.

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Sailings that stop in St John's

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Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Oct 13, 2027 - Oct 24, 2027 (11 Nights)
Boston • Bar Harbor, Maine • St John's, Newfoundland • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Gaspesie, Quebec • Saguenay, Quebec • Quebec City, Quebec • Montreal, Quebec
Average Starting Price
$14,449pp
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Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Jul 31, 2027 - Aug 7, 2027 (7 Nights)
San Juan, Puerto Rico • Tortola • Philipsburg, St. Maarten • St John's, Antigua • Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis • St. Croix • San Juan, Puerto Rico
Average Starting Price
$889pp
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Celebrity Summit
Celebrity Cruises
Oct 20, 2027 - Oct 29, 2027 (9 Nights)
Boston • Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic • Samana, Dominican Republic • St. Thomas • St John's, Antigua • Tortola • San Juan, Puerto Rico
Average Starting Price
$954pp
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Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
Oct 15, 2027 - Nov 26, 2027 (42 Nights)
New York, New York • St John's, Newfoundland • St John's, Newfoundland • Cork (Cobh), Ireland • Holyhead, Wales • Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland • Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland • Belfast, Northern Ireland • Portland (Weymouth), England • Tilbury, England • Tilbury, England • Hamburg, Germany • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium • Le Havre, France • Bilbao, Spain • La Coruna, Spain • Porto, Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal • Cadiz, Spain • Ceuta, Spain • Casablanca, Morocco • Funchal, Portugal • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • New York, New York
Average Starting Price
$6,963pp
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Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line
Jul 11, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027 (10 Nights)
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida • Philipsburg, St. Maarten • St. Lucia • St John's, Antigua • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Bahamas • Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas • Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
Average Starting Price
$4,237pp
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20% OFF
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Apr 29, 2027 - May 27, 2027 (28 Nights)
New York, New York • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Atlantic Ocean cruising • St John's, Newfoundland • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Funchal, Portugal • Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain • Arrecife (Lanzarote), Spain • Agadir, Morocco • Casablanca, Morocco • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Lisbon, Portugal • Porto, Portugal • Atlantic Ocean cruising • La Coruna, Spain • Gijon, Spain • Bilbao, Spain • Atlantic Ocean cruising • Bordeaux, France • Bordeaux, France • La Rochelle, France • Bay of Biscay • St Helier, Jersey • Le Havre, France
Average Starting Price
$26,349pp
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Questions about St John's

What is there to do in St John's on a cruise?

My favorites: visit Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; take in the view of English and Falmouth Harbours from Shirley Heights; spend the day on one of Antigua's many white sand beaches, like Dickenson Bay; see St. John's Cathedral with its twin towers above town; watch the Atlantic surge through Devil's Bridge, a natural rock arch.

What currency is used in St John's?

Eastern Caribbean dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.

How far is St John's from the cruise pier?

The pier is in the heart of St. John's, so town is walkable, and taxis can take you to the beaches and English Harbour.

How do I book a cruise that stops in St John's?

Search sailings that stop in St John's on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.

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