Newfoundland & Labrador Cruise Season to Span 197 Days in 2026

Ships moored at a port in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador has revealed its 2026 cruise schedule, which will run for 197 days from April through October.

According to a press release, the season is expected to include over 180 cruise ship visits across nearly 30 ports and destinations, bringing more than 100,000 passengers and upwards of 50,000 crew members to the province.

The season will begin on April 10 with the arrival of Viking Polaris at Woody Point, while Oceania Cruises’ Vista will mark the final call on October 23 at Corner Brook.

“As cruise travel continues to evolve, we are seeing more interest in destinations that offer something different,” said Katelyn Budgell, managing director of Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador.

“Newfoundland and Labrador offers space, quiet, and a true sense of place. It’s an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and experience something more grounded — something many travelers are actively seeking and that’s why they are choosing itineraries that visit our region.”

The 2026 season will feature a variety of vessels, including large ocean liners, smaller luxury ships, and expedition vessels.

Cruise lines scheduled to visit include:

  • Princess Cruises
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Carnival Cruise Line
  • Adventure Canada
  • Viking Expeditions
  • Ponant
  • Lindblad Expeditions
  • Silversea
  • Seabourn
  • Oceania Cruises

St. John’s is expected to remain the busiest cruise port, with 39 scheduled calls, including 13 turnaround visits and six overnight stays.

One of the standout moments of the season is set for September 29, when three expedition ships are scheduled to visit L’Anse aux Meadows on the same day. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage location and the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.

Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador anticipates that overall figures for ship calls, passengers, and crew will be similar to 2025. That year marked the longest cruise season in the region’s history, with more than 180 calls across 24 destinations.