In Port: St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador 🇨🇦

As the only international port call of Summer Sea Term 2026, St. John’s has provided unforgettable opportunities for exploration, learning, and adventure.

For sunrise, Capt. Mac led a group of students on a hike to the ...top of Signal Hill, where they were rewarded with breathtaking views overlooking the Atlantic and the entrance to St. John’s Harbour. Another group of students took on the challenge of hiking approximately 12 miles along the East Coast Trail to Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America.

While ashore, students, faculty, staff, and crew visited the Marine Institute of Memorial University, one of North America’s premier maritime education and training centers. The institute features world-class ship bridge and engine room simulators, as well as the world’s largest flume tank, where researchers and industry partners test vessel designs, fishing gear, and marine technologies in controlled conditions. Like Maine Maritime Academy, the Marine Institute is a proud member of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU), sharing a commitment to advancing global maritime education and training.

The visit also included a tour of the Canadian Coast Guard station, providing students with an up-close look at the vessels, personnel, and operations that help keep Canada’s waters safe.

From rugged coastal trails to world-class maritime facilities, St. John’s has been a remarkable stop on this year’s voyage.

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The STATE OF MAINE will depart St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, today, June 16, at 12:00 p.m. (NDT), continuing its Summer Sea Term voyage as it sets course for its next port call in Port Everglades, Florida.

Join us as we send the crew off with fair winds and following seas as ...they begin the next leg of their journey. A livestream will be available beginning at 11:45 a.m. (NDT) to follow the departure from St. John’s Harbour.

Livestream and Summer Sea Term Blog:
https://mainemaritime.edu/tssom-training-cruise-blog/2026-summer/ship-departure-charleston-sc-livestream/

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Three days. Three harbors. Countless lessons under sail.

The crew of Schooner Bowdoin has officially begun the underway portion of their summer voyage, departing from Castine and sailing through Rockland Harbor, Tenants Harbor, and into Portland. Along the way, students have gained ...hands-on experience setting sail, sailing off anchor, standing watch, navigating coastal waters, and working together as a crew aboard Maine Maritime Academy’s historic schooner.

From fresh southwest breezes in Penobscot Bay to a grand entrance into Portland Harbor under sail, each day has brought new challenges, new skills, and unforgettable experiences.

Follow along with the voyage and read the latest entries from the ship’s log on the Bowdoin Blog:
https://mainemaritime.edu/schooner-bowdoin-cruise-blog/

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The first international port call of Summer Sea Term is officially underway: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador!

Early this morning, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE made a spectacular arrival in St. John’s, Newfoundland, passing through the iconic Narrows and entering one of North ...America’s most historic and picturesque harbors.

For many of our students, this marks their first visit to Newfoundland and an exciting opportunity to experience a new culture, explore the city’s rich maritime heritage, and enjoy all that St. John’s has to offer.

As the ship tied up alongside the waterfront, anticipation was high among the crew and cadets eager to step ashore and begin exploring this vibrant coastal city. From colorful row houses and rugged coastal scenery to world-famous hospitality, St. John’s promises to be a memorable stop on this year’s voyage.

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