Cruise Ship Advisory: September 23-28, 2014
From September 23-28, three cruise ships will be making stops in the Port of St. John’s.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Ship: Royal Princess
Arrival Time: 12 noon
Departure Time: 8 p.m.
Passengers: 3560
Crew:1400
Details: The Royal Princess' Northern Europe Grand Adventure is a 15-day cruise that will begin its voyage in Germany and make a stop in the port of St. John's for its inaugural visit. This visit to St. John's will mark a record for the number of passengers on one vessel to visit port. This inaugural visit will have a Harbour Symphony.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Ship: Sea Adventurer
Arrival Time: TBC
Departure Time: TBC
Passengers:118
Crew: 70
Details: The Sea Adventurer is on a 13-night cruise from Greenland making multiple stops in Newfoundland along its voyage, ending its adventure in St. John’s.
Date: Sunday, September 28
Ship: MS Europa
Arrival Time: 8 a.m.
Departure Time: 5 p.m.
Passengers: 408
Crew: 275
Details: The MS Europa starts its 20-day Anniversary Cruise to the Far North in Europe, followed by travels to Iceland and Greenland before visiting Canada.
Ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules.
For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s, please like our new Cruise St. John’s Facebook page, follow us on twitter @CityofStJohns or call 576-2315.
The public is reminded that, during cruise ship visits, parking along Harbour Drive is reduced to accommodate tour buses escorting passengers on excursions. Meters will be bagged in advance of the ship’s arrival to ensure that tour buses and coaches have access to dockside.
The City of St. John’s thanks those who work in and visit the downtown area for their understanding. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets, in Atlantic Place Parking Garage, 351 Water Street and in other lots throughout the downtown.
Media Contact:
Susan Bonnell
Manager, Marketing and Communications
City of St. John's
Phone: 709-576-3906
Cell: 709-690-9285
Email: sbonnell@stjohns.ca