About the Port
St. Pierre et Miquelon is the last remaining outpost of France's once-vast New France territory, a small archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland that still runs on French language, currency, and culture. Colorful clapboard houses line the harbor of St. Pierre, the territory's compact capital, where the National Museum traces the islands' fishing and smuggling history and the cathedral anchors the town center. The pier sits close to the old town, making the main sights an easy walk.
Beyond the waterfront, the surrounding waters and lagoons support a rich population of seabirds and seals, drawing naturalists and photographers alike. The islands' isolation and Breton, Basque, and Norman roots give the atmosphere a distinct blend of maritime France and North Atlantic wilderness, a rare combination found nowhere else on the continent.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in St Pierre & Miquelon.
Explore the National Museum
Compact but rich collection tracing the archipelago's fishing, Prohibition-era smuggling, and Napoleonic exile history. Allow about 45 minutes; it's a short walk from the pier.
Wander St. Pierre's Colorful Streets
Stroll past clapboard houses and small French bistros around the cathedral, soaking in a genuine slice of France transplanted to North American shores.
Spot Seabirds and Seals
Head to the surrounding lagoons and coastline, where nesting seabirds and resident seal colonies make for rewarding sightings; local boat excursions can extend the reach beyond the harbor.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit St Pierre & Miquelon
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $7,993 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 10 | $8,882 | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 10 | $8,437 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 25 | $14,166 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $7,993 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 25 | $12,941 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $7,280 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $7,993 | |
| Aug 31, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $9,500 | |
| Sep 9, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 11 | $9,900 | |
| Sep 16, 2027 | Windstar | Star Pride | 25 | $17,250 | |
| Sep 20, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 11 | $9,900 | |
| Sep 27, 2027 | Windstar | Star Pride | 25 | $16,326 | |
| Sep 27, 2027 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $13,510 | |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $9,000 | |
| Sep 4, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $9,000 | |
| Sep 13, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $9,000 | |
| Sep 22, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Explorer | 9 | $9,000 |