Saint John has closed out a record cruise season with 83 calls and over 196,000 passengers, according to a press release. The Crystal Serenity marked the final call of the year on Nov. 6.

The 2025 season’s close highlights the Saint John tourism ecosystem’s resilience and the region’s signature hospitality alongside the Bay of Fundy’s appeal as a premier cruise destination.

“Our 2025 cruise season was one full of tests that our tourism partners and cruise operations team passed with flying colors. Our focus on elevating the passenger experience continues to pay off, and we salute our cruise community for raising the bar yet again in 2025,” said Natalie Allaby, director of cruise, marketing, and engagement at Port Saint John.

This year, five vessels made their inaugural visits to the Bay of Fundy, including the first visit from Virgin Voyages.

The port also marked its busiest week on record in the height of the fall season in early October. During this week, 15 vessels, including unscheduled hurricane-diverted ships, arrived over a five-day period, bringing more than 32,000 passengers.

This year’s success adds to the 3.5 million cruise passengers that have been welcomed to Port Saint John since 1989.