The 999 passenger cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure, will arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, and depart at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13. The cruise ship was originally scheduled to arrive on Monday, October 12. To accommodate the change in schedule, the Visitor Information Centre located at 348 Water Street will now be open on Sunday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Monday, October 14 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please note that 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 call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour operators and other passenger transportation. However, City parking remains available in other areas throughout the Downtown except for the pedestrian mall area on Water Street. Alternate parking options also include Parking Garage at 351 Water Street, 330 Duckworth (Metro Park), and 1 Clift’s Baird’s Cove (Sonco Parking). It is important to note the parking restrictions in these areas when parking, as they may differ from City restrictions or other locations.