Visitors Guide
The largest cruise ship ever to make its way to St. John’s will dock at the waterfront at noon today.
Measuring more than 950 feet in length and weighing 109,000 tonnes, the Grand Princess will dock for seven hours following port stops in Ireland, Scotland, England and Iceland. The massive vessel can accommodate up to 2,600 passengers and houses numerous fitness centers and spas, as well as a wedding chapel, sports bar, art gallery and the largest casino on the open waters.
St. John’s Cruise Committee chairman Dennis O’Keefe said he is pleased with the decision of Parks Canada workers to cease picketing while the ship is in town to allow access to Cape Spear and Signal Hill sites. The committee has events planned for passengers and the ship’s captain will receive the Freedom of the Seaport in a 5:30 pm ceremony, which will feature the Signal Hill Tattoo. A Harbour Symphony performance will send the ship on its way to New York at 7:00 p.m.
