Port guide · Antigua and Barbuda

St. John’s cruise port

Start with the quays or book an island ride from dispatch.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: St. John’s waterfront [1]
First local stop: Heritage Quay [1]
Another option: Government House Museum [3]

Port essentials

The cruise port connects with the St. John’s waterfront. Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay put shops and city streets within reach of the harbour. Check before you go [1][2]

Best first move

Note the quay on your ship’s instructions. For a trip beyond town, start at the port’s authorised taxi dispatch.

On foot

Can I walk?

Yes for the quays and nearby city streets. Ask the port’s taxi dispatch for transport if planning a beach or another part of the island. Check before you go [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Start at Heritage Quay for the city or arrange a round trip before leaving the port.

Transport alternatives

Walking: Use the quays as the first part of a town loop. Check before you go [1]
Taxi dispatch: Ask the port’s authorised provider about pickup and return. Check before you go [1]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

St. John’s waterfront: The operator lists Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay beside the commercial district. Check before you go [1]

Time ashore

Things to do

Heritage Quay
Browse the port-side shops near the waterfront. Check before you go [1]
Redcliffe Quay
Walk through the quayside shops and courtyards. Check before you go [1]
Government House Museum
Check its visiting arrangements before adding the museum. Check before you go [3]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Keep the quay and return gate on your phone. If coming from a beach or inland, build in road time and check the ship’s all-aboard time.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

St. John’s cruise port FAQ

Where do I find an official port taxi?

Ask at a guest information centre or the taxi dispatch station. Check before you go [2]

What should I confirm before leaving the port?

Note the quay on your ship’s instructions. For a trip beyond town, start at the port’s authorised taxi dispatch. Check before you go [1]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Antigua Cruise Port · Transportation and quays
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Antigua Cruise Port · Passenger FAQ
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism · Government House Museum
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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