St. John's

Safety: 7.5/10

Antigua

Direct DockEastern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~10 hours

Walk to Town

0 miles — gangway leads directly into Heritage Quay shopping

Currency

XCD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

AST (no DST)

Overview

Antigua's Heritage Quay puts you directly in the heart of St. John's with duty-free shopping steps from the gangway. The island's 365 beaches and UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard make it one of the Eastern Caribbean's most complete port experiences.

Top Excursions

Nelson's Dockyard & Shirley Heights

$55–$854-5 hours

Stingray City

$85–$1153-4 hours

Reef Riders

$90–$1302-3 hours

Zipline Canopy

$95–$1352-3 hours

Devil's Bridge

$40–$703-4 hours

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Free Things To Do

St. John's Cathedral

Visit the iconic twin-towered cathedral, a landmark of St. John's skyline.

Redcliffe Quay Historic Streets

Explore the restored historic quarter with boutiques, galleries, and cafes.

Heritage Quay Browsing

Browse duty-free shops and local vendors steps from the cruise ship gangway.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Hemingway's$$

Big Banana$$

C&C Wine House$$$

Getting Around

Taxis operate on government-regulated zone pricing. No meters — rates are standardized.

Emergency Information

Police

999

Hospital

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre — 268-484-2700

US Consulate

Nearest in Barbados

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