--- title: "San Juan Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan description: "Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes" --- # San Juan 🇵🇷 · Puerto Rico · Caribbean > "Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.9h - **Departure Sailings:** 314 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,046 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (262 sailings), Jan (257 sailings), Feb (215 sailings) ## About San Juan San Juan's cruise ships dock directly in Old San Juan, a walled colonial district of cobblestone streets, pastel buildings, and 16th-century fortifications. El Morro, the massive fortress at the tip of the headland, took over 200 years to build and has views across the Atlantic. Castillo San Cristóbal, the other major fort, has tunnels and ramparts that are less crowded and equally worth exploring. La Fortaleza, the governor's residence, is the oldest executive mansion in the Americas. Piñones, a beachside strip east of the city, has kiosks selling alcapurrias, bacalaítos, and fresh coconut water. Mofongo, mashed plantain with garlic and pork, appears on every restaurant menu. The Bacardí Rum Factory across the bay in Cataño is reachable by a short ferry. El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system, is about an hour's drive. Calle del Cristo has handmade jewellery, rum cakes, and batik fabrics. The free trolley covers the historic centre. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 18.4663, -66.1135 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+San%20Juan/@18.46633,-66.11349,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20San%20Juan&ll=18.46633,-66.11349&z=13) ## Things to Do in San Juan Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ecfac76a-0029-499e-932b-393ada9da904.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (19,101) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €35 | Viator | | [Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68a108b2-5d63-4d84-b992-ff319c75f217.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (5,197) | 3h | ✓ | €154 | Viator | | [Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d2705b0d-f2ae-4c7f-84f6-09aa120aca8e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,477) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €90 | Viator | | [Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8be76e25-2a4a-4a7f-a044-234db311b5f9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,438) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €90 | Viator | | [Clear Kayak Tour in Condado Lagoon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fd92b116-69c8-4e63-b821-97f5b172ca15.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,640) | 1h | ✓ | €59 | Viator | | [Half-Day Tour: El Yunque Rainforest and Waterslide Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c6fa0c3-f841-46b4-90aa-836a4099d9c7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,461) | 4h | ✓ | €86 | Viator | | [Small Group El Yunque Waterslide and Transportation with Photos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8bd730c4-08db-46e1-b920-73380e18d609.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (3,870) | 6h | ✓ | €40 | Viator | | [Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/559579e7-4500-46f1-b39b-791d7b59a59c.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (2,583) | 5h | ✓ | €113 | Viator | | [El Yunque Tour with Luquillo Lunch Stop and Transport: 6 ppl Max](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7819ecc5-d094-4a04-be34-fee6114a7a65.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,392) | 6h | ✓ | €86 | Viator | | [San Juan Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a41ac848-9a89-4432-9889-4b38c83bf0af.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (691) | 2h | ✓ | €108 | Viator | | [Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a50594f-d92e-44f9-a129-fcce60fa526f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (682) | 3h | ✓ | €162 | Viator | | [San Juan Bay Day Sail with Drinks Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/84902b3c-dd00-4e2d-99bc-5021b3ab4c61.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (576) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €90 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Ponce](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/ponce.md): 42 nm - [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md): 68 nm - [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md): 85 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-st-kitts-sint-maarten-san-juan~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261107-8.md)** - **Price:** €349 per person (€698 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Adventure Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/adventure-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-07 - **Itinerary:** Cobalt Shallows – St. Kitts, Sint Maarten & San Juan ## Featured Cruises from San Juan Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobalt Shallows – Puerto Plata & Sint Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-puerto-plata-sint-maarten~PCL-CO-20261029-10.md) | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-29 | 10 | €466 | | [Cobalt Shallows – St. Kitts, Sint Maarten & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-st-kitts-sint-maarten-san-juan~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261107-8.md) | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-07 | 8 | €349 | | [Cobalt Horizon – San Juan & Sint Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-horizon-san-juan-sint-maarten~CCL-MAGIC-20261031-8.md) | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-10-31 | 8 | €363 | ## Browse Cruises - 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