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Voykit pocket guide · Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John's

St. John's

Spend 1–2 days in Saint John's to see the cathedral, museum and market; add a half‑day for a cruise‑ship stop.

Saint John's is Antigua's capital and main port for cruise visitors. Its historic sites and market fit into a short stay, while nearby beaches are better reached from north‑west resorts.

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Country
Antigua and Barbuda
Local name
St. John's
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Sep–Nov (hurricane risk)
Stay
1–2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
XCD
Money
Currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
Daily spend
Budget EC$50–70 excl. bed · Mid EC$80–120 excl. bed · High EC$150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Digicel and Flow (APUA's Inet also) sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs — check.
Emergency
Police / ambulance 911 · Fire 999
Plugs
Types A, B, G · 230 V, some 110 V (check) · Many hotels have US sockets; bring a universal adapter.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% service is often added; extra is optional.; Taxis: Round up.; Boat crew: 10–15%.
Water
Desalinated tap water in hotels; many drink bottled.
Toilets
Hotels, restaurants, the cruise port.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Museum entryEC$8 (≈US$3)
Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))EC$15–20
Local bus rideEC$2.50

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

ANU · V. C. Bird International Airport
Main international gateway, about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of town

Typical fares

Airport → Saint John's taxi
about EC$20–25, 5 min
Harbour → downtown walk
≈10 min, free
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Get around

Taxis and local minibuses serve the town; car rentals are available at the airport. Walkable centre, about 10 min from harbour to cathedral.

See and do

Known for

  • St. John's Cathedral
  • Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
  • Heritage Quay cruise port
  • Fort James

Day trips

WhereHowTime
English HarbourTaxi or bus north‑west along the coast, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 min≈30 min round trip
Barbuda (via ferry)Ferry from Antigua’s Codrington Harbour, 90 min≈2 h each way

Sleep

Downtown guesthouses
Budget rooms and apartments within walking distance of market and harbour
Mid‑range hotels near the waterfront
Convenient for cruise‑ship arrivals and taxi drops

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Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Good morning/afternoon before anything else; avoid: Jumping straight to a request
  • Dress: Cover up in town; avoid: Swimwear or camouflage in public
  • Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Market stallholders without asking

Scams and watch-outs

  • Hurricane season peaks Sep–Nov; check forecasts before travel.
  • Cruise‑ship schedules can cause crowds at Heritage Quay; plan visits early in the day.

Generally safe; watch for petty theft in crowded markets and stay aware of hurricane season (Sep–Nov).

One and two days

No timed day plan for Saint John's yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • St. John's Cathedral
  • Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
  • Heritage Quay cruise port
  • Fort James

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

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US consulate in St. John's (check address); other consulates in Antigua and Barbuda listed on government site.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

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