Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy from Saint John: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy independently from Saint John saves about $80 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $187 vs $107 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 3/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 5 excursions that include Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy, median $187 per adult, e.g. "Ultimate Hopewell Rocks".
Ship excursions that include Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy 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 Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy tours we compared
- From Saint John: Round-Trip Bay of Fundy Bus Shore Excursion · $77 · 4.4★ (136 reviews)
- Saint John: Guided Bay of Fundy Shore Excursion by Bus · $137 · 4.0★ (1 reviews)
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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.
- Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy is a long transfer from the Saint John cruise port, so traffic or a late ferry eats directly into your buffer.
Questions
How much is the Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy excursion from Saint John on NCL?
NCL's Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy excursions start at a median of $187 per adult (5 options, $128 to $296), converted from €168.
Can you visit Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy on your own from the Saint John cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $107 per person (2 tours compared, from $77). It is a long transfer, so book a tour that starts at the cruise port and finishes at least 60 minutes before departure.
Is it cheaper to book Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy independently?
Usually: the gap is about $80 per person, or $321 for a family of four, against NCL's price.