This places most of the significant historic and cultural sites, including the iconic El Morro fortress, within easy walking distance. The Old San Juan Piers are at Marina Street, conveniently located at the center of the district. Each is accessible within the limited hours of a daytime port call. San Juan is also a modern metropolis and the city's Isla Verde and Condado resort districts feature trendy hotels, gourmet restaurants, pulsating nightclubs and bars, and upscale shopping.Įl Yunque National Forest is one of several natural attractions found across the greater San Juan region, and cultural attractions include rum distilleries offering tours and tastings. Visitors will find just walking about is a great way to spend time in the city.

The quarter features imposing city walls, massive forts, cobblestone streets and terraced mansions.

San Juan became a Spanish colonial settlement in the 16th century, and today's cruise visitors primarily disembark in what is one of the Caribbean's best-preserved historic districts, known as San Juan Viejo, or Old San Juan.

Limited beach access in the Old San Juan/Condado core districts.

High prices, as restaurant meals tend to be expensive.

Luxury operators Crystal Cruises and SeaDream Yacht Club will also feature San Juan among their 2021Caribbean port calls.įor more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter. San Juan is also found on Caribbean itineraries from premium lines including Celebrity Cruises, Viking and Windstar Cruises. Several Royal Caribbean ships will target San Juan as both a home port - a city from which voyages depart round-trip - and as a port of call in 2021. Its numerous attractions make arriving a day or two early a rewarding option for travelers whose ship home-ports in the city.Ĭarnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, MSC Cruises and other lines all have scheduled multiple San Juan calls for 2021. San Juan is also a modern metropolis with upscale dining and shopping. San Juan attracts ships from across cruising's various categories, due in large part to its rich colonial history and fascinating combination of African, Caribbean and European cultures that are expressed in cuisine, the arts and music. In fact, it's a staple on Eastern and Southern Caribbean departures sailing round-trip from Florida ports such as PortMiami, Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades and Port Canaveral near Orlando. Colonial history, splendid natural beauty and trendy nightlife make San Juan a must-visit Caribbean port of call.

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