Booking

I booked this trip through my usual travel agent. Originally I booked a category 6 outside, but decided later on to upgrade to a category 4 outside right before the sailing. More on why in the cabin section of the review. Arrival

Arrival in San Juan from New York was very easy. It is a much smaller airport than where we had come from, and getting our bags and a taxi was quick and easy. We flew in the night before to have some extra time to explore San Juan. I booked a room at the Ritz-Carlton through my company. The hotel is located very conveniently near the airport, and it was only 10 minutes after getting in a taxi that we arrived at the hotel. Really a great place to stay pre cruise. We took a taxi into Old San Juan that night ($20 each way) and had a very nice dinner at the El Convento Hotels tapas bar, El Picoteo (about $100 for 2 with drinks). Very highly recommendeda great introduction to San Juan. Read more