St John can dock two at the brand new terminal and one more further down the harbor. But I don't think they often get more than one.
St John got its first cruise ship visit when a ship was diverted here because of a storm. I think it was in the late 1980s. Now they get over 80 a year.
When the last minute ship came, people really hustled to welcome them. Ladies got and still get a red rose, men a city label pin. (this is the home of Red Rose Tea). Much is done to welcome cruise tourists. In the past couple years a very nice looking terminal has been built. Outside the terminal there is a huge white tent, not sure what's in it. Local crafters set up in Market Square just on cruise days. Good maps are available for walking around. There is a street near the terminal with four it five bar/restaurants, two new in the last two years. Big Tide brews their own beer. We have eaten rhere twice this trip, food and beer have been very good. There is a lobster restaurant I always thought was in an odd location until I realized it is opposite the cruise terminal. Good spot!
More on excursions and activities later.
St John got its first cruise ship visit when a ship was diverted here because of a storm. I think it was in the late 1980s. Now they get over 80 a year.
When the last minute ship came, people really hustled to welcome them. Ladies got and still get a red rose, men a city label pin. (this is the home of Red Rose Tea). Much is done to welcome cruise tourists. In the past couple years a very nice looking terminal has been built. Outside the terminal there is a huge white tent, not sure what's in it. Local crafters set up in Market Square just on cruise days. Good maps are available for walking around. There is a street near the terminal with four it five bar/restaurants, two new in the last two years. Big Tide brews their own beer. We have eaten rhere twice this trip, food and beer have been very good. There is a lobster restaurant I always thought was in an odd location until I realized it is opposite the cruise terminal. Good spot!
More on excursions and activities later.