Green Gables from Charlottetown: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Green Gables independently from Charlottetown saves about $43 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $142 vs $100 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 4 excursions that include Green Gables, median $142 per adult, e.g. "Ultimate Anne Of Green G".
Ship excursions that include Green Gables often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Green Gables tours we compared
- From Charlottetown: Scenic Green Gables Shore Half-Day Tour · $89 · 4.5★ (30 reviews)
- PEI: Anne of Green Gables Express Tour · $100 · 4.9★ (17 reviews)
- Prince Edward Island: Guided Tour with Anne of Green Gables · $114 · 4.6★ (413 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
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.
- Green Gables is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Green Gables excursion from Charlottetown on NCL?
NCL's Green Gables excursions start at a median of $142 per adult (4 options, $99 to $187), converted from €128.
Can you visit Green Gables on your own from the Charlottetown cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $100 per person (3 tours compared, from $89). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Green Gables independently?
Usually: the gap is about $43 per person, or $172 for a family of four, against NCL's price.