Port Saint John recaps 2024 cruise season of milestonesPort Saint John recaps 2024 cruise season of milestones

New Brunswick's Port Saint John handled 11 overnight calls, 10 inaugural calls, 15 double ship days and six triple ship days during a seven-month cruise season.

The 2024 season wrapped Nov. 4 after 74 calls carrying 163,251 passengers.

New public spaces

This year also saw the grand openings of Ihtoli-maqahamok/The Gathering Space and Long Wharf Landing on Harbour Passage. Together, they offer public spaces where visitors and locals alike can take in sweeping harbor views.

Area 506 PHOTO: PORT SAINT JOHN

The Area 506 Waterfront Container Village, adjacent to the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, installed several additional passenger experience enhancements including village-wide art installations and a large selfie mural showcasing the story of the Bay of Fundy tides.

2024 also marked the groundbreaking for a new provincial museum. Set to open in 2027, the New Brunswick Museum will provide another cultural attraction for visitors.

Economic impact

Cruise tourism generated an estimated $68m in economic impact for New Brunswick.

'We’re proud of the far-reaching impact that cruise tourism has throughout our entire Bay of Fundy region,' said Craig Bell Estabrooks, president & CEO, Port Saint John. '... Our mainstay cruise sector has been a driving force behind the revitalized Saint John waterfront we’re enjoying today.'

Collaborating for unforgettable experiences

Natalie Allaby, director of cruise excellence at Port Saint John, called the 2024 season a 'testament to the strong collaboration between our port team, cruise line customers, sector stakeholders and our welcoming local community' in showcasing the Bay of Fundy Region and ensuring cruise guests had an 'unforgettable experience.'