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Saint John, Canada Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

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The creators provide a detailed overview of their August 2023 visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, while docked at the Marco Polo Cruise terminal. They clarify the distinction between Saint John and Saint John's, Newfoundland, before detailing a walking tour that remains within walking distance of the three local cruise terminals. The video covers the use of the city's pedway system, which utilizes indoor escalators and elevators to navigate the steep terrain of King Street. The group visits several landmarks and local establishments, including Market Square, the historic Saint John City Market, and King's Square. They focus heavily on sampling Canadian foods, such as butter tarts, candied salmon, and beaver tails, while noting the costs in both Canadian and U.S. dollars. The tour also includes stops at the Saint John Police Museum and various local eateries. The creators conclude with practical advice for future cruisers, recommending comfortable footwear for the hilly Uptown area, suggesting a photo project to document the Bay of Fundy tides, and advising travelers to manage the time difference between ship time and Atlantic time.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we'll provide an overview of our August 2023 visit to St John when our ship the Carnival Venezia docked at the Marco Polo Cruise terminal

the cruise terminal building had restrooms free Wi-Fi and an information booth that was staffed by friendly locals who welcome passengers with Maple candy Canadian flags and maps of the area

I tried a London Fog which was invented in Vancouver Canada and consisted of hot Earl Gray tea steamed milk and sweetener

we all thought it was very delicious

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Wear comfortable footwear
โœ“Capture the essence of St John's tides by taking photos of your ship when you disembark and before you re-board
โœ“Check the Port St John website to know where your cruise ship is scheduled to dock
โœ“Remember that St John is on Atlantic time and travel with a watch set to your ship's time
โœ“Use the Discover St John website for free self-guided walking tours

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusing Saint John, New Brunswick with Saint John's, Newfoundland โ€” It's important to not confuse St John New Brunswick with St John's Newfoundland which is located roughly 650 miles or about a thousand kilometers to the Northeast in a different time zone

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key tips for visiting Saint John, Canada as a cruise passenger?
QWhat can you see and do in Saint John during a few hours ashore?
QHow do you navigate the port and city using the pedway system?
QWhat are some Canadian foods to try in Saint John?

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