St. John's Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
| St. John's Harbour | |
|---|---|
The harbour in March 2012 | |
Interactive map of St. John's Harbour | |
| Location | |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Location | St. John's, Saint John |
| Coordinates | 17°07′18.19″N 61°51′09.11″W / 17.1217194°N 61.8525306°W |
| Details | |
| Operated by | Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority |
| Owned by | Government of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Statistics | |
| Website anuport antiguacruiseport | |
St. John's Harbour, also known as Deepwater Harbour, is the largest port in Antigua and Barbuda. Located in the country's main financial hub, Downtown St. John's, the area was chosen as the site of a planned city in 1668.[1] At that time, the harbour was simply known as "The Cove". The French had attempted to attack the harbour during their 1666 invasion.[2][3] The harbour provides services for both shippers and tourists. The facility has a draught of 35 feet (11 m).[4] Ships have no width limit.[5] There are two quays: Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay. There is also a waterfront.[6][7] Part of the harbour is Antigua Cruise Port, which is currently undergoing expansion and is part of the government's strategy to make the island into a homeporting centre. The cruise port can handle up to Oasis-class cruise ships.[7] Historically, seaplanes landed in the harbour before the opening of the Villa Airstrip.[8]
References
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- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda: St. John's City Urban Profile , West Indies | UN-Habitat". unhabitat.org. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Admin (24 March 2023). "Why That Name?". Antigua and Barbuda.
- ^ "Maritime Transport and Ports". Antigua and Barbudaa Investment Authority. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Antigua Cruise Port". www.globalportsholding.com. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Redcliffe Quay at Cruise Terminal in St. John's Antigua". antigua-island.com. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ a b "Port – Antigua Cruise Port". Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Early air travel to Antigua". Antigua Observer Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-21.