We've been on cruises out of San Juan multiple times. Our favorite activity before and after the cruise is always walking around Old San Juan. On arrival day we go to Barrichina to drop off our luggage while we tour around town. On our disembarkation day during this cruise we did something different and signed up with a tour off the boat with "What's up Puerto Rico!". Javier our guide is a ...
The cruise ship drops you off right in old town. We got off the boat early and walked to shopping and the fort. The town is compact and easy to walk around. We would absolutely recommend not taking a shore excursion and walking to sights on your own! ...
We did not take an organized excursion but rather walked on our own through the old town and to the fort. We had no problem with this and were able to take our time on our own. ...
We got off the ship and just explored on our own, it was very cool to be enriched in their culture. Their houses and buildings were old, but colorful. Architecture was amazing. Fun, lively atmosphere and gorgeous. Had a blast just experience their culture. ...
This was the most beautiful port I have been to in the Caribbean. Hands down. 100% recommend going to Fort Cristobal and then walking around San Juan and getting some puerto rican food. Would definitely go again and maybe even cruise from San Juan. ...
Took a rambling, self-guided walking tour of the city and old Castillo. The dock is right downtown, and the fort is about a 10 minute walk through the old city. The fort costs a few dollars, but definitely worth it. ...