There is a small entrance fee to get into the fortress complex, but it’s worth it. Or, you can simply take a taxi from the pier. It’s a much more level walk (just a few stairs) and you’ll pass some historic and scenic lookout points. The other way is to cross the street and go left and keep walking. Along the way you’ll pass small shops, quiet cafés, centuries’ old churches and interesting architecture. Go straight uphill from the port through Old San Juan. To get to El Morro, it’s about thirty minutes to walk there from the port. Click! Welcome into San Juan Harbor with Old San Juan in the distance. Built between 15 to protect its harbor and city from invasion, El Morro features a maze of secret access tunnels and dungeons. Nicknamed El Morro, the massive stone fortress sits on a rocky promontory surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the San Juan Bay. Rising majestically 140 feet above the sea, flying US, Puerto Rico and Spanish military flags, is Castillo San Felipe del Morro. You’ll sail past what is possibly the most spectacular sight in the entire Caribbean. Grab your camera and stake out your space on the port (left) side of the ship for the magnificent approach into historic San Juan harbor. Wake Up to See El Morroįirst things first. Here are my suggestions for what to do in San Juan on your own walking tour. The pier is right across from Old San Juan.
There’s plenty of time to explore the old city, even if you arrive at 3pm and depart at 8pm. What to Do in San Juan on Your OwnĪs an alternative to a planned shore excursion, I always recommend a walking tour through Old San Juan. On a sunset walking tour of Old San Juan to the Fortress. This small volcanic island is lush, tropical and known for its miles of soft sandy beaches and mountainous El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. And good thing, too, because almost every cruise to the eastern Caribbean includes nearly eight hours in San Juan. There is a Hertz car rental inside the Sheraton hotel across the Old San Juan cruise piers.I love a port day San Juan. See the bus station marked in the map above. Bus stops are marked by signs that say PARADA. Busīus company is the Metropolitan Bus Authority. Initial charge is $1,75 and $0,10 for 1/19 mile. Normal taxis (not the taxi turistic) are meters. Rates above are up to 5 passengers and $1 surcharge per luggage piece. to PR Convention Center & Isla Grande Airport – $9.to Condado, Miramar, or Ocean Park hotels – $12.For smaller rides you will pay the following: Taxis in San JuanĪt the cruise terminal you will find the taxi touristic (tourist taxis). It departs from Plaza de la Marina and piers 2 and 4.
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If your ship is docked at Old San Juan Cruise Piers you could use the free trolley to take you to the city centre. You will find the tourist information at La Casita, near Pier 1. Going further afield to Condado, Ocean Park or Isla Verde means you can travel around by local bus or taxi. If you are planning on staying in the city centre you are best off to navigate yourself around town by foot. You could either chose to walk, use the free trolley or take a taxi. From here it is about an 8 block walk to the historic city centre. This cruise port can accommodate up to 7 ships at the same time. The San Juan Cruise Pier (pier 1, 3, 4 and 6) has 4 cruise piers and 2 cruise terminals. If the cruise line does not provide a shuttle you will need to take a taxi which will cost you about 10 US dollar one way, per taxi. You will need transportation to get to the historical city. There is really not much within walking distance of the ship here. It is usually only occupied by Celebrity Cruises and ships who use it as a turn around port (cruise that begins or ends in San Juan) with the exception of Carnival. The Pan American Pier, right at the airport, can accommodate 2 cruise ships. You can verify arrival and departure pier location on this telephone number. If you would like to know where your ship will dock be sure to ask the front desk on board your ship or call 78. The San Juan Cruise Pier is most likely where you will dock although, depending on your cruise line and itinerary, you could also dock at Pan American Pier. There are two docking options in San Juan: San Juan Cruise Pier and Pan American Pier. With about 500 cruise calls a year this is one of the most popular ports in the Caribbean. In high season there can be up to 8 ships per day. Cruise Port Guide San Juan – Puerto Rico docked
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