Explore on your own rating
Compact walkable capital at the pier.
Where ships dock
- Charlottetown cruise terminal, downtown waterfront
Getting to town
Victoria Row is 5–7 minutes away and Province House/Confederation Centre about 10.
Cavendish (Green Gables) is about 40 km away, roughly 45 minutes by car: tour, taxi or rental.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are widely accepted; U.S. dollars are sometimes accepted at a poor rate.
Entry: Canada: a valid U.S. passport is recommended. By sea, Canada also accepts a passport card, an enhanced driver's license, or (on some closed-loop cruises) birth certificate plus photo ID; cruise lines may require more. (CBSA, checked Oct 2026.)
Top sights nearby
- Province House and Confederation Centre
- Victoria Row
- Green Gables Heritage Place (tour)
Beaches
- PEI National Park beaches (Cavendish; far)
Safety & tips
- Try PEI mussels and potatoes.
- Green Gables needs half a day.
- Bring a passport.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Cavendish allow 60 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.