Censored Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 There is the Pan American port and the cruise port of call in Old San Juan. Trying to determine which port Royal will use now, and which hotel is closest to that particular cruise port. Closer to Airport vs closer to embarkation port? Taking into account taxi fares, free shuttle service if any . Would prefer walking distance to port, but I dont think there is one. Embassy suites is one mile from Airport. Sheraton hotel and casino Old San Juan, Hyatt House, El Convento, appreciate any advise, thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJones Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I believe the Pan American port is for cruises that start/end in San Juan, and the Old Town port is for ships docking for just the day. Censored and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I cruised out of San Juan back in November. We used the pan American port and used uber/taxi to get around. If you can afford it, old san juan was the place to be. Being a mere mortal, I stayed at an airbnb in isla Verde. It wasn't a bad place to stay. There were a limited number of restaurants within walking distance and a lovely beach. I'm thinking the uber ride to the port was about $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessOR Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 We have always stayed at hotels near the port. There are great places to explore that are then within walking distance. The hotels can be pricey, but I’ve done well with Hotwire or Priceline bids. We generally arrive a couple of days early to enjoy San Juan before sailing. Censored 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 San Juan is fairly compact and easy to get around when it comes to the touristy areas, so while your ship may leave out of Pan American, don't hesitate to stay on the beach or in Old Town. The ride from either to the pier is fairly short. Even the airport isn't that far away, but I definitely recommend either Old Town or beach-front for the hotel. We've stayed at Decanter Hotel and enjoyed it. Censored 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Any additional input on places to stay for a cruise beginning in San Juan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillaryG Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 We stayed at the comfort inn in Condado and at the Sheraton (Conference center/casino). Neither are far from the cruise port, but not walkable. Easy to get a taxi at either place and the Sheraton had a shuttle. Not sure how close it would drop off to the port, but nice if you want to go to dinner or sight see while staying. Condado had a lot of restaurants to walk to and the beach was very close (very rough waves). Comfort inn was cheaper, it was clean and had breakfast included. The Sheraton was nicer and was more of a resort, with restaurants on site, large pool with pool bar/food, shuttle to various places, casino, and walking distance to Toroverde entertainment area (restaurants/music/arcade/theater), but more expensive. Both felt safe and both were nice in their own ways. Neesa and Pattycruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 We stayed at the Hilton in Condado. Plenty of taxi's to the cruise port and the easiest most relaxing embarkation I've ever had. Only regret is we flew in 1 day before which didn't give us time to really explore, will do 2 days early next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid4c4 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Last year we stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan. We booked it through RCCL and included transfers. The hotel was nice with a great breakfast. We would stay here again but would Uber to the ship rather than RCCL transfers. Uber would have been much quicker and cheaper than the transfers. Good luck with your cruise. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomammoth22 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 We did two previous cruises out of San Juan, both times we just stayed at the Sheraton Old San Juan and took a cab to the port. It is right across the street from the Old San Juan port, but that isn't the one RC uses for embarkation. We arranged the cab ride early and added an extra hour to get to the port - the traffic getting the last couple of miles was really bad. If you choose this option, seek out Finca Cialitos - FANTASTIC coffee. Not a rush in, rush out type of place but well worth it. Also, for breakfast, Chocobar Cortes. Amazing breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturk Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 We stayed at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Very nice hotel with lots happening and right on the beach. Unfortunately when we were there last month it was quite windy and a little cool so we didn't go to the beach. Plenty of taxis right outside the door and about a 10 minute ride to the port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hilton Caribe, every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 19 hours ago, Pattycruise said: Any additional input on places to stay for a cruise beginning in San Juan? I stayed at Hotel Casablanca. We got in early and the hotel held our luggage for us until the room was ready. It's right in the heart of Old San Juan so real walkable to get to restaurants, bars and shopping. It does get congested the morning of the cruise as everyone is trying to catch their rides to port and it's in an area with lots of one-way streets, so pro tip is to walk a few blocks down to the waterfront by the day use cruise terminal and catch your ride from over there over to the embarkation cruise terminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellsBells71 Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/23/2023 at 11:21 PM, Pattycruise said: Any additional input on places to stay for a cruise beginning in San Juan? The day before the cruise we stayed at Courtyard by Marriott San Juan Miramar. We took an Uber to the Pam American Pier. It was maybe 10 mins away. After the cruise we stayed for 2 more days and stayed at CasaBlanca. They held our luggage until the room was ready. It’s an older hotel but a great location to shopping and the next street over has a tons of restaurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Any updates on this? When we cruised out of PR in 2019, it was at the pier across from the Sheraton in old San Juan. Looks like they are no longer using that pier? I checked my cruise details for march/2024 and it doesn't indicate which pier on my booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Cruises that begin in San Juan always begin across the harbor, it's just the ships that stop for the day that stop at the hotel near the Sheraton. steverk and monctonguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturk Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 From my Guest Ticket Booklet from this past March: Port San Juan, Puerto Rico Pier Terminal Pan American Pier East & West Isla Grande, Santurce, Puerto Rico https://goo.gl/maps/yE1k8WrZLWy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Yeah...our cruise in 2019 stopped there, this one is starting and ending in San Juan. thanks for the info...looking to book a hotel close to the port so glad I didn't look in the Old San Juan area!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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