Saint John, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Cruise Port

Saint John

Capital and chief port of Saint Helena.

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Overview

Saint John is a cruise port in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It lies on the coast at approximately -15.924, -5.718.

About Saint John

Jamestown is the capital city of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, located on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is also the historic main settlement of the island and is on its north-western coast. Before the development of the port at Rupert’s Bay, it was the island’s only port and the centre of the island’s road and communications network. It was founded when colonists from the English East India Company settled on the island in 1659 and was briefly occupied by the Dutch East India Company in 1673 before being recaptured. Many of the buildings built by the East India Company in the 18th century survive and give the town its distinctive Georgian flavour.

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Around Saint John

Overlooking Jamestown from the south
Overlooking Jamestown from the south
Jamestown Valley
Jamestown Valley
H.M. Prison
H.M. Prison
Jamestown Main Street
Jamestown Main Street

Nearby cruise ports

Straight-line distance from Saint John.

Where to stay

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Cruise season & schedules

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