Explore on your own rating
Walkable uptown right at the pier.
Where ships dock
- Saint John cruise terminals (Pugsley and Marco Polo), uptown waterfront
Getting to town
Market Square is about 5 minutes away and the City Market about 10–12 minutes, uphill.
Reversing Falls is 1–1.5 miles (25–30 minutes with hills); taxis and a cruise-season city bus tour also go there.
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
- Saint John City Market
- Reversing Falls (time it to the tide)
- Bay of Fundy (tour)
Beaches
- None near town
Safety & tips
- Check the tide chart for Reversing Falls.
- Uptown streets are steep.
- Bring a passport.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From the falls allow 30 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.