Blue and Green Posted April 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Need help deciding on an excursion in St John NB in late September. Usually I find it easy to decide when it comes to choosing shore excursions. We often opt for smaller, non-Princess excursions that I find through research on CC or Trip Advisor, but nothing is jumping out at me for St John. Mr. Blue and I are considering renting a car in St John NB so we can drive to St Martins/Bay of Fundy on our own as well as spend time in the Old City Market before returning to the ship. Also debating the Princess Highlights excursion so that we would have a guide to provide information, history etc. I think the Princess excursion will cover more ground (a few minutes here, a few minutes there), but we would likely spend more time doing the things we enjoy if we go on our own. Mr. Blue uses a wheelchair frequently when we travel, but can walk short distances, a flight of stairs if needed. I’m wondering how much he will be able to see at the Bay of Fundy. If we do not spend a lot of time at the Bay of Fundy, is it possible to drive to St Andrews or would that be cutting things to close? Our time in port is 5:30am -4:00pm, but I doubt we will be able to pick up a rental car before 8:00 am or so. Would love to hear some of your thoughts and experiences… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 4, 2018 We opted to book a private tour with some from our rollcall using Dave's Taxi Tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiamo Posted April 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Saint John is a very drive-able city/town. One can easily drive around, see all the sites and be back at the ship in loads of time. You can visit the reversing falls, see Hopewell Rocks, and the Museum all very easily. Love this part of New Brunswick, used to live across the bay in Digby. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4teacher Posted April 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 4, 2018 We were a group of six and had a private tour through Roy's Tours. He was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and Green Posted April 6, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Thanks for your replies. Looks like Dave's Taxi tours has some nice options, but still considering just renting a car. hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomarc Posted April 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2018 What is there near (walkable) the port area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted April 29, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Historic area with lots of shops and pubs, interesting buildings, city market, historic prks etc all within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted April 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I've been to St. Andrews on a bus tour and remember the ride there was over an hour. If you haven't been to Saint John, I would concentrate on it instead of going to St. Andrews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted April 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Is it possible to walk to the Reversing Falls from the cruise port? We are walkers, and typically walk 4 miles a day. We would be up for the challenge. When I checked on the map for the distance, it showed it was about 3 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
descal13 Posted April 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I agree with other posters regarding Dave’s Taxi Tours, they are fantastic! We booked with other people from our CC Roll Call. My husband is disabled, and Dave got him up close and walkable at every sight. It was a wonderful day and we would definitely go again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted May 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Saint John is a very drive-able city/town. One can easily drive around, see all the sites and be back at the ship in loads of time. You can visit the reversing falls, see Hopewell Rocks, and the Museum all very easily. Love this part of New Brunswick, used to live across the bay in Digby. Sent from my iPad using Forums If you opt to visit the Hopewell Rocks that would likely be the only thing you did on that day. You would have a minimum 4 hours driving time there and back plus your time on site. It is also very dependent on the tide schedule as to what you would actually see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted May 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It is walkable to the falls, about half an hour. I have done it myself. The distance is closer to two miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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