This was my wife and my first cruise with Royal Caribbean. We arrived in San Juan 3 days prior to our cruise as there are only two direct flights from the UK which are on a Wednesday and Saturday flying with Norwegian Airlines.
After a short flight delay, we checked in to the Wind Chimes Boutique hotel in San Juan which was cheap in comparison to all the major hotel chains but it is a small hotel so no problem staying for 2-3 days although would prefer somewhere a little bigger if staying longer.
Our cruise documentation suggested arriving at the cruise terminal after 12.30 but we arrived around 11am and after 45 minutes queuing, we were on board for midday.
Good island to culminating in a visit to magen's bay
good little beach with great food included
good brief island tour a third of the price of Royal Caribbean
Explored town before returning to the ship
Stayed at Wind Chime Boutique Hotel for 3 days prior to our cruise