One day in Charlottetown from a cruise ship

Best for: Walkable downtown, Confederation history, harbour photography.

• 0:00–0:15 — Clear customs, exit to Peake's Wharf / Victoria Row
• 0:15–1:15 — Victoria Row shops, Province House exterior, harbour boardwalk
• 1:15–1:45 — Lunch at waterfront café or lobster roll
• 1:45–2:30 — Confederation Centre exhibits or Founders' Hall
• 2:30–3:00 — Last-minute shopping, return walk to terminal
• 3:00+ — Onboard buffer before all-aboard

Walking option: Self-guided — see walking from port.
Taxi/excursion: Skip Green Gables and full-island tours.

Best for: Anne of Green Gables or lighthouse tour plus downtown.

• 0:00–0:30 — Disembark, board pre-booked coach to Cavendish
• 0:30–2:30 — Green Gables Heritage Place and Haunted Wood trails
• 2:30–3:30 — Return drive, quick Victoria Row stop if time allows
• 3:30–4:15 — Harbour photos or Confederation Centre
• 4:15–5:00 — Return to terminal with buffer

Excursion picks: Anne of Green Gables tour, PEI lighthouse tour.

Best for: Cavendish north shore combo, best-of-PEI, or downtown plus rural afternoon.

• 0:00–4:00 — Organised Cavendish north shore OR best-of-PEI tour
• 4:00–5:30 — Downtown lunch, Victoria Row, Province House photos
• 5:30–6:30 — Lobster experience or harbour walk
• 6:30–7:15 — Return to ship with generous buffer

Excursion picks: Cavendish north shore, best of PEI.

Fresh lobster, mussels, and island potatoes appear on every menu. Victoria Row and Peake's Wharf offer harbour-side dining without leaving downtown. Red cliffs and lighthouses reward passengers who book coastal tours — see the PEI guide for scenic highlights.