Antigua cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda (Southern Caribbean). Ships berth right in St. John's. Nelson's Dockyard is the longest common drive at about 35 minutes.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $95 | $99 | – | $135 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $145 | $157 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $148 | – | $122 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $160 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | – | – | $100 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $135 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $103 | $177 | – | $90 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $247 | – | $135 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $107 | $118 | – | $115 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | $454 | – | $115 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $127 | $148 | – | $68 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Antigua were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Antigua Carnival in Antigua NCL in Antigua MSC in Antigua
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Dickenson Bay | 4.1 km | ~15 min by road |
| Nelson's Dockyard | 15.7 km | ~40 min by road |
| Shirley Heights | 16.6 km | ~40 min by road |
| Stingray City Antigua | 17.2 km | ~40 min by road |
Distances are measured from Heritage Quay and Nevis Street Pier, St. John's. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.