--- 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:** 1.9 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.7h - **Departure Sailings:** 376 - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,203 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-unsplash-uvawcgr49um.webp) Photo by [Sonder Quest](https://unsplash.com/photos/buildings-beside-ocean-during-daytime-UvAWCgR49uM?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-unsplash-zq08xwkbgsi.webp) Photo by [Zixi Zhou](https://unsplash.com/photos/people-walking-on-street-during-daytime-zq08xWkBgsI?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-unsplash-tm4-9wb-i0a.webp) Photo by [Nils Huenerfuerst](https://unsplash.com/photos/an-island-in-the-middle-of-a-body-of-water-tm4-9Wb_i0A?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-unsplash-7wbryl0x-n8.webp) Photo by [Nils Huenerfuerst](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-couple-of-birds-walking-down-a-street-next-to-a-palm-tree-7wBRyl0X_N8?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-unsplash-cbldu-d5cri.webp) Photo by [Peter Hansen](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-bunch-of-colorful-umbrellas-hanging-from-a-building-CBldU-D5CRI?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-pexels-15305907.webp) © [Diego F. Parra / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/cityscape-of-san-juan-on-puerto-rico-15305907/) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-pixabay-602357.webp) © [zarelho / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/graveyard-san-juan-puerto-rico-602357/) - ![San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/san-juan/san-juan-pixabay-7580627.webp) © [ELG21 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/landscape-sea-cliff-islet-7580627/) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 1,672 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jan (314 sailings), Dec (296 sailings), Feb (256 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. ## Your day in San Juan Walk off the pier into Old San Juan; the cathedral and San Cristóbal are 12 to 15 minutes, El Morro about 25. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Pier 3 (Muelle 3), Old San Juan cruise piers (18.46304, -66.11171) - **Ferry to Cataño**: Acuaexpreso Muelle 2, 2 min walk (18.46311, -66.11320) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Castillo San Cristóbal, Paseo de la Princesa, Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, Plaza de Armas, San Juan Gate - Within 30 min: Castillo San Felipe del Morro Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/d914fb38-833b-407c-be53-bc07e34bd8a4.geojson) ### What to see #### Castillo San Felipe del Morro 16th-century citadel over the harbour mouth with walls and a kite-flying esplanade. 25 min walk. (18.47084, -66.12406) ![Castillo San Felipe del Morro](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q550502/7a68df20c1461126-1440.webp) Photo: Joshua Wood, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castillo_San_Felipe_del_Morro3.jpg) #### Castillo San Cristóbal 1700s Spanish fortress with tunnels and ramparts on the land side of the city. 12 min walk. (18.46735, -66.11073) Tours: [Old San Juan 2 Castles Walking Tour: El Morro & San Cristobal](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/5488830P2?via=markdown) from €54 ![Castillo San Cristóbal](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q3748608/6810d30097b2fee9-1440.webp) Photo: Daderot, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_San_Crist%C3%B3bal_(Puerto_Rico)_-_IMG_0173.JPG) #### Paseo de la Princesa Waterfront promenade along the old city wall with shade trees and views of the bay. 10 min walk. (18.46167, -66.11722) ![Paseo de la Princesa](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q49540041/085ebe66571fd79f-1280.webp) Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardo\_mangual/, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Explanada_del_Paseo_de_La_Princesa.jpg) #### Cathedral of San Juan Bautista 1520s cathedral with Ponce de León's tomb and a silver altar from the 1800s. 14 min walk. (18.46573, -66.11770) ![Cathedral of San Juan Bautista](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5052384/c2ab3b2ac658a622-1440.webp) Photo: https://www.flickr.com/people/oquendo/, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catedral_de_San_Juan_Bautista_a.jpg) #### Plaza de Armas Main square of Old San Juan with the city hall and cafés under arcades. 10 min walk. (18.46529, -66.11668) ![Plaza de Armas](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q7203671/2b854687105a3dbc-1440.webp) Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasa/, [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plaza_de_Armas_de_San_Juan_during_Christmas.jpg) #### San Juan Gate Red gate from the 1630s in the city wall, the formal harbour entrance to the old city. 10 min walk. (18.46328, -66.11906) ![San Juan Gate](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q66660890/7b930014cb5774fb-1440.webp) Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puerta_San_Juan_SJU_06_2019_8631.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 9 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **El Yunque**: Car or tour, about 45 min each way. About 5 h in El Yunque. Tour: [Small Group El Yunque Waterslide and Transportation with Photos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/358368P1?via=markdown) from €40 - **Casa Bacardi**: Ferry from Old San Juan, 10 min. About 3 h round trip, 1 h 30 at Casa Bacardi. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** US Dollar (USD) · €10 ≈ $11 - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 18.4629, -66.1115 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+San%20Juan/@18.4629,-66.11146,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20San%20Juan&ll=18.4629,-66.11146&z=13) ## Things to do in San Juan Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Clear Kayak Tour in Condado Lagoon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fd92b116-69c8-4e63-b821-97f5b172ca15?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,647) | 1h | 8:00 AM–9:00 AM, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator | | [Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/68a108b2-5d63-4d84-b992-ff319c75f217?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (5,207) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €155 | Viator | | [Small Group El Yunque Half Day Tour with Transport: Waterslide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f020b5c-5df6-4aa5-975c-a43dec8002fd?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,067) | 5h | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €81 | Viator | | [Old San Juan and El Morro Castle Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62620971-b55b-40b1-9754-c7eb80409c6c?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (744) | 2h 30m | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €49 | Viator | | [San Juan Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour and Complimentary Videos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ecfac76a-0029-499e-932b-393ada9da904?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (19,160) | 1h 30m | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [ATV Tour in San Juan: Single Rider, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8c326958-c73b-453c-a8dc-fc77c4aa9955?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (2,690) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €136 | Viator | | [Cave, Waterfall and River Adventure in Charco Azul from San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/559579e7-4500-46f1-b39b-791d7b59a59c?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (2,612) | 5h | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM+1 | Fits your port day | €113 | Viator | | [Old San Juan Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/037338a1-41e7-44dc-b4a5-40e07fa819e4?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (2,530) | 2h 15m | 9:00 AM–11:15 AM, 4:30 PM–6:45 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [Mixology Class at Casa BACARDI in Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3240eb6d-b095-4cd2-a834-e5ddce371999?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (1,869) | 1h 15m | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:45 PM, 3:15 PM–4:30 PM, 5:00 PM–6:15 PM | Fits your port day | €81 | Viator | | [Make Your Own Perfume Guided Workshop | Old San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09cc4d3b-17d9-4d57-a23f-3800b7bf9e10?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (306) | 30m | 10:00 AM–10:30 AM, 10:30 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–12:30 PM, 12:30 PM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–1:30 PM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM, 7:00 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €90 | Viator | | [Puerto Rico Jet Snorkel with Turtles and Videos in San Juan](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d2705b0d-f2ae-4c7f-84f6-09aa120aca8e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,482) | 1h 30m | 8:00 AM–9:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €90 | Viator | | [Horseback Riding Tour: San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1846a601-bf57-4e2d-9ecf-81885b3cebb8?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (596) | 2h | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €102 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Ponce](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/ponce.md): 76 km (41 nm) · Puerto Rico - [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md): 122 km (66 nm) · US Virgin Islands - [St. Croix](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-croix.md): 154 km (83 nm) · US Virgin Islands ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.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/sun-kissed-adventure-puerto-plata-san-juan~NCL-GETAWAY-20261116-7.md)** - **Price:** €225 per person (€450 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Getaway](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-getaway.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-16 - **Itinerary:** Sun-Kissed Adventure – Puerto Plata & San Juan ## Cruises from San Juan Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Kissed Adventure – Puerto Plata & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-adventure-puerto-plata-san-juan~NCL-GETAWAY-20261116-7.md) | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2026-11-16 | 7 | €225 | | [Caribbean Escape – St. Maarten & Antigua](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-st-maarten-antigua~RCL-RHAPSODY-20261114-7.md) | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇵🇷 San Juan | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €449 | | [Exotic Escape – San Juan & St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/exotic-escape-san-juan-st-thomas~CCL-MAGIC-20261128-8.md) | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-28 | 8 | €442 | [See all San Juan cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=san_juan) ## Ready to sail to San Juan? 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