St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada
Port Adventures
Cosmic Curiosity For Families (SS09)
Nature
$81.00* (ages 10 and up), $76.00* (ages 5 to 9)
2.5 to 3 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Understanding the Cosmos
Learn about impact craters, moon phases, the mars rover and more at the Johnson GeoCentre.
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Travel to the 37,000 square-foot Johnson GeoCentre, located approximately 15 minutes from St. John's.
Discover the answers to some of the cosmos' greatest mysteries like, “How much would you weigh on another planet?” and “What are comets made of?”.
Take a cosmic journey through the night sky in an exploration of the solar system. Get a feel for just how large (and forceful) Jupiter really is. Examine a comet up-close. Learn about impact craters, moon phases, far-away galaxies and awe-inspiring nebulae.
Finally, take a jaunt around Mars with our new “Mars Rover Curiosity” exhibit.
After approximately 2 hours at the GeoCentre, return to the pier.
Great Newfoundland Lobster Boil (SS08)
Signature Collection, Cultural
$261.00* (ages 10 and up), $212.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3.5 to 4 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
A Festive Lunch Feast
Delight in a culinary experience you won't soon forget on this amazing excursion.
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Meet your guide and travel through Old St. John's to Bowring Park Bungalow. Here, you'll enjoy an authentic Newfoundland lobster boil.
Savor a traditional meal of whole Atlantic lobster, potatoes, various salads and a host of other fresh seafood followed by a locally made berry dessert.
Enjoy stories over lunch about the history and culture of Newfoundland - like when the first settlers arrived lobsters were so plentiful they washed ashore in piles!
Take a walk on the park trails and visit the Peter Pan statue before venturing to historic Signal Hill.
Spend approximately 20 minutes at Signal Hill. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the city, harbor and rugged coastline, as you stand in sight of the continent's most easterly point in the distance.
Learn about the 18th-century battles and 20th-century aviation wonders. It was here on this site that the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901.
Travel back to St. John's and return to your ship at the pier.
Puffin Watching Adventure (SS01)
Nature
$161.00* (ages 10 and up), $131.00* (ages 3 to 9), $131.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Puffins a Plenty
Board a double decker boat and cruise out to Witless Bay to see puffins, other seabirds and miles of dramatic coastline.
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Depart the St. John’s pier and travel approximately 45 minutes along scenic roads to the fishing village of Bay Bulls. Board a double decker boat for a tour of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, the largest puffin colony in North America.
Along your expedition of the dramatic North Atlantic coast, you will see thousands of seabirds such as murres, razorbills and kittiwakes. Depending on the weather, you may also see icebergs and whales. The photographic moments are endless.
After your approximately 2-hour voyage, return to Bay Bulls and take the drive back to the St. John’s pier. Explore the downtown area on your own or return to the ship.
Rum and Rascals (SS04)
Cultural
$101.00* (ages 21 and up)
3 to 3.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Crossroads of the New World
Taste rum while learning about St. John and travel to Newman's wine vault and the Quidi Vidi Brewery for samples.
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Partake in one of the most pleasant and most ancient traditions of travel—the sampling of local alcohol! For over 500 years, the streets and lookouts of old St. John's, Newfoundland have hosted the world's explorers, pirates and princes. Over 5 centuries before modern Europeans arrived in the New World, Norse Vikings visited Newfoundland and exchanged their early meads and beers for the native’s blueberry wine. Raise a glass on the oldest streets in North America with your Newfoundland hosts and the ghosts of history.
Depart the St. John’s pier for an approximately 15-minute scenic drive to Signal Hill. Explore for roughly 45 minutes and take photographs. You’ll enjoy a magnificent view of the city, the Disney Magic cruise ship in port and the rugged coastline while observing the continent's most easterly point in the distance. Informational plaques and a local host will help you learn about the site's 18th-century battles and 20th-century aviation wonders. It was here that the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901, inspiring Life Magazine to name this site the birthplace of the Information Age. You will also enjoy a sampling of Cabot Tower Rum.
Continue on an approximately 20-minute drive to Newman’s Wine Vault to visit the historic vaults and sample Newman’s Port wine. The tradition of going underground to participate in a wine tasting dates back to 1679. These same vaults now double as one of Canada’s most haunted venues.
On your way to the Quidi Vidi Brewery, pass Quidi Vidi Lake, the site of the Royal St. John's Regatta—the oldest annual sporting event in North America. Sample local craft beers while watching the rugged Atlantic seascape and listening to local tales of pirates, treasure and marauding polar bears. Learn about screech (a type of Newfoundland rum), iceberg vodka and wines made from the wild subarctic berries of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Your return drive through downtown will feature historic buildings that were once a part of the British garrison, the Government House, several churches and colorful Victorian wooden housing that is characteristic of St. John's architecture.
Sea Kayaking (SS07)
Active, Nature
$181.00* (ages 12 and up)
5.5 to 6 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Get Personal with Marine Wildlife
Hop into a kayak and paddle out with a guide on a 2-hour journey to explore marine wildlife.
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Depart the St. John’s pier and travel approximately 45 minutes along scenic roads to the fishing village of Bay Bulls. Here, you will receive a safety and equipment briefing on your one- and 2-person sea kayaks. This tour is a great fit for first time or well-seasoned kayakers, as level-based instruction is provided.
Join your Level 4 kayaking instructor for an approximate 2-hour kayaking journey across the coastal waters of Newfoundland. This coast is home to many species of marine wildlife.
Return to Bay Bulls for a light snack with a bottle of water and some exploring before returning to the St. John’s pier.
St. John's Coastal Trek (SS06)
Active, Nature
$51.00* (ages 10 and up), $44.00* (ages 8 to 9)
2.5 to 3 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
A Hike to Remember
Walk from the historic landmark of Signal Hill to the village of The Battery on this gorgeous nature tour.
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Depart the St. John’s pier for an approximately 15-minute scenic drive to Signal Hill. You’ll have approximately 25-minutes to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the Disney Magic in port, the rugged coastline and the continent's most easterly point in the distance. Informational plaques and the local hosts help you learn about the site's 18th-century battles and 20th-century aviation wonders. It was here that the Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901, inspiring Life Magazine to name this site the birthplace of the Information Age.
From here, start your approximately 90-minute downhill trek on the Northhead Trail. View spring flowers, the geological fault and dramatic sea cliffs as you make your way through the small fishing village of The Battery. Wind your way down the hill to St. John’s oldest streets. Stroll past small arts and craft galleries and sample local jams made from some of the same berry plants you will see on your hike. Your guide will provide commentary on the flora and fauna native to this area along the way. Note: there are over 300 steps and trails are well established paths that are uneven and can be rocky.
Return to the pier or continue your time in downtown St. John's on your own.
St. John's Highlights (SS03)
Nature
$101.00* (ages 10 and up), $86.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3 to 3.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
See the Best of St. John's
Travel to the scenic vistas of Signal Hill to historic downtown St. John's and the most easterly point in North America.
On this adventure you will...
Depart the St. John’s pier for an approximately 15-minute drive to Signal Hill. Take approximately 40 minutes to explore and take photographs. You’ll enjoy a magnificent, panoramic view of the city and the rugged coastline while admiring the continent's most easterly point in the distance. Informational plaques and the local host help you learn about the site's 18th-century battles and 20th-century aviation wonders. It was here that the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901, inspiring Life Magazine to name this site the birthplace of the Information Age.
You’ll continue through St. John’s downtown, which features numerous historic buildings including the Government House, 2 national historic churches and the colorful Victorian-style, wooden housing that is characteristic of St. John's.
Take brief stops to appreciate highlights like birthplace of the British Empire and the Government House—built the same year as the White House but at a higher cost. Next, travel to Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.
At this famous headland, enjoy the historic lighthouse and dramatic setting of the continent's extreme edge while exploring the tunnels and fortifications that protected the gateway to the New World during 20th-century wartime.
Take the scenic return drive back to the pier.
St. John's Highlights - Adult Only Departure (SS10)
Nature
$101.00* (ages 18 and up)
3 to 3.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
See the Best of St. John's
Travel to the scenic vistas of Signal Hill to historic downtown St. John's and the most easterly point in North America.
Travel to the scenic vistas of Signal Hill to historic downtown St. John's and the most easterly point in North America.
Depart the St. John’s pier for an approximately 15-minute drive to Signal Hill. Take approximately 40 minutes to explore and take photographs. You’ll enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the rugged coastline while admiring the continent's most easterly point in the distance. Informational plaques and a local host teach you about the site's 18th century battles and 20th century aviation wonders. It was here that the Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901, inspiring Life Magazine to name this site the birthplace of the Information Age.
You’ll continue through St. John’s downtown, which features numerous historic buildings, including the Government House, 2 national historic churches and colorful, Victorian-style, wooden homes that are characteristic of St. John's.
Take brief stops to appreciate highlights like birthplace of the British Empire and the Government House—built the same year as the White House but at a higher cost. Next, travel to Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.
At this famous headland, enjoy the historic lighthouse and dramatic setting of the continent's extreme edge while exploring the tunnels and fortifications that protected the gateway to the New World during 20th century wartime.
Take the scenic return drive back to the pier.
Tales from the Sea (SS02)
Nature, Cultural
$121.00* (ages 10 and up), $111.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Discover the Real Kraken
Head to The Rooms Provincial Museum to see giant squid and other exhibits before visiting Cape Spear and an aquarium.
On this adventure you will...
Take an approximately 10-minute drive to The Rooms Provincial Museum. Here, you will have approximately 40 minutes to explore the different exhibits and halls, as well as get an up-close view of a giant squid—a rare creature known as a "sea monster" until the 19th century.
Travel through St. John's, where you will learn about the region's dramatic history. For hundreds of years fishing boats from Spain, Portugal and other parts of Europe came here to fish. Five centuries earlier, the Vikings explored these waters, returning to Europe with tales of a rich fishing culture and a mysterious sea monster called the Kraken, known now as the giant squid.
Continue on to Cape Spear, the “Continent’s Edge,” for beautiful views and a photo stop. Explore the lookouts and a World War II tunnel system.
Visit the local mini-aquarium for approximately 35 minutes, with a hands-on introduction to the many sea creatures that inhabit the coastal waters.
Head back to the St. John’s pier where you can explore the downtown area independently or return to the ship.
The Galapagos of Geology (SS05)
Nature
$86.00* (ages 10 and up), $76.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
3 to 3.5 hours
St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada
Rare Earth
Travel to Fort Amherst's geological fault and the Johnson Geocenter for an incredible earth-science learning experience.
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Depart the St. John’s pier for the small fishing enclave of Fort Amherst, where you’ll view a geological fault across the dramatic entranceway to St. John’s Harbor and get an introduction to the geology and history of Newfoundland. While rock hounds will love this excursion, everyone will be impressed by the scenic vistas and sites.
Take an approximately 20-minute scenic drive to Signal Hill. Explore for roughly 45 minutes and take photographs. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city, the Disney Magic in port and the rugged coastline. You'll even be able to see the continent's most easterly point in the distance. Informational plaques and a local host will help you learn about the site's 18th- century battles and 20th-century aviation wonders. It was here that the Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, received the first wireless transatlantic signal in 1901, inspiring Life Magazine to name this site the birthplace of the Information Age.
Continue to the 37,000 square-foot Johnson GeoCentre, a largely underground installation dedicated to the study of the earth. While visiting this world-class facility, discover facts about ancient volcanoes, visiting icebergs and rocks from the center of the earth. Learn why the eastern edge of the continent is a treasure trove of minerals, spectacular scenery and historical sites.
After your approximately 65-minute tour of the GeoCentre, travel back to the pier.