junior8 Posted October 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone I was scheduled for a bermuda cruise on RC....we are leaving tomorrow. We have been changed to st johns and halifax I know nothing of these two ports. Havent much time to research. Any suggestions?? What is best mode of transportation? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forums mobile app Edited October 17, 2014 by junior8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanandjoe Posted October 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Go back to the home page of Cruise Critic. Go to destinations, about halfway down the page. Click on more. When you get to the new page, click on Canada/New England. You'll see a listing of ports. Open each port you'll visit in a new tab, then print the full review of the port. There's lots of information there. Share this information with your roll call. We've been in Halifax twice, and didn't need a shore excursion. Ships dock near the Canada immigration museum, and a short walk down the waterfront brings you to a maritime museum with a Titanic exhibit (Halifax is where most of the survivors went). There's a great park up a big hill, reachable by taxi and by a horse carriage (which may run only in the summer). Take a ferry across the harbor, or (if it's still running), Theodore the tugboat. If you have kids with you (including if you're kids at heart), there's a terrific science museum near the park. Halifax and St. John may be cold this time of year. Be prepared. It's a lot better than sailing toward a hurricane. I suggest you start a new thread "Last minute change of itinerary to Halifax, St. John (NB), and (name your other ports)." That may get more of a response. Canada/New England is beautiful this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted October 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Saint John, New Brunswick....St. John's, Newfoundland.....will make a difference when doing research on the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marys350 Posted October 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Check out Tom's Port Guides for St. John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here is a link to the website where you will find free information and maps with very helpful information about these ports and others. I found this website invaluable in planning my Canada/New England cruise. http://tomsportguides.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior8 Posted October 18, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted October 18, 2014 marys350 and JoanandJoe.....thank you for the information. It came in handy. Off to bed now to get up early and go. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted October 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Check this thread too: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2116058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted October 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Unpack the bathing suits and repack some long sleeve shirts and a good windbreaker. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JessyCruises Posted October 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Saint John, New Brunswick....St. John's, Newfoundland.....will make a difference when doing research on the port. Yup - you don't want anyone to get excited that they might get a chance to get screeched in... :) I wish the cruise lines would stop calling SAINT John ST. John - it just adds to the confusion of people not familiar with the area. Even the Royal Caribbean press release says St. John. I am from Saint John and it drives me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatYourBoatSince2003 Posted October 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Sounds like you have sailed but I'll post anyway in case you have internet access. You may enjoy visiting the Citadel in Halifax. Walking distance to get there (but you'll have a climb uphill to get there!). We quite enjoyed the tour they offer on the hour once you get in- the guide was very informative and had a great sense of humour. The staff is in costume...Nice way to spend a couple of hours. We also enjoyed the Immigration Museum - very heartwarming to hear the stories. Also spoke with a volunteer who had actually worked there in the 50s and 60s and he had some wonderful tales. We had a private tour in Saint John. Probably too late to tell you this but Roy Flowers will definitely give you a great scenic tour - one of the highlights of our New England cruise. # 1 506 651 2978 royscab@hotmail.com If you can find another couple or two to share with you I think you will find it a nice way to spend the day and make the most of your unexpected situation. Good Luck! Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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