NovemberBaby Posted November 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Just wondering for those have recently been to San Juan airport. We'll be flying in the day of our cruise (Celebrity Summit) next week, and I was wondering how is trying to catch a cab or should I get a service to pick us up? TIA for your info Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We just returned yesterday and there were plenty of cabs both at the airport and cruise port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberBaby Posted November 6, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We just returned yesterday and there were plenty of cabs both at the airport and cruise port. Ok perfect!! Do you know how much it is? From airport to port of call Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bedfordmom Posted November 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On the Dawn they are pushing their transfer to the airport. so plenty of taxis is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It was $24 each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberBaby Posted November 6, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On the Dawn they are pushing their transfer to the airport. so plenty of taxis is good news. Someone on our roll call used RCCL's transfers and almost missed their flight while waiting for their luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Someone on our roll call used RCCL's transfers and almost missed their flight while waiting for their luggage. They had a close enough flight to almost miss it, but they didn’t walk off with their luggage? Eek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2017 They had a close enough flight to almost miss it, but they didn’t walk off with their luggage? Eek. Nope, they thought they had plenty of time but ended having to wait for almost 2 hours to get their luggage from the box truck. They then had to do the USDA inspection, check in, bag drop and get through security. We did the self-debark, took a taxi, used a porter at the airport and did check in, USDA inspection, bag drop and through security (TSA precheck) in about 15 minutes. We had tons of time but opted to go the taxi/porter route to help the economy in PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberBaby Posted November 7, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Do people bring Bubba's on the ship, like at a resorts? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancydip Posted November 8, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2017 We just returned yesterday and there were plenty of cabs both at the airport and cruise port. Thanks so much! We're arriving 11/18 for the Summit, and while I prefer taxis, was concerned. Great news. We'll be supporting the economy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Nope, they thought they had plenty of time but ended having to wait for almost 2 hours to get their luggage from the box truck. They then had to do the USDA inspection, check in, bag drop and get through security. We did the self-debark, took a taxi, used a porter at the airport and did check in, USDA inspection, bag drop and through security (TSA precheck) in about 15 minutes. We had tons of time but opted to go the taxi/porter route to help the economy in PR. What does that mean, from the box truck? I was picturing them waiting in the terminal for their luggage but you’re obviously describing a process I’m unaware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 8, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2017 What does that mean, from the box truck? I was picturing them waiting in the terminal for their luggage but you’re obviously describing a process I’m unaware of. For RCCL transfers people go on a bus and their luggage is loaded on a box truck. When you get to the airport you need to find the truck your luggage is on and retrieve it. This is all done on the sidewalk outside the terminal. People have reported waiting hours for their luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2017 For RCCL transfers people go on a bus and their luggage is loaded on a box truck. When you get to the airport you need to find the truck your luggage is on and retrieve it. This is all done on the sidewalk outside the terminal. People have reported waiting hours for their luggage. Well that sounds awful. Is that just for San Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Well that sounds awful. Is that just for San Juan? I'm not sure. We never use the ship transfers. We prefer to self-debark (we tend to pack lightly) and either take a cab or arrange our own transportation. For San Juan this was doubly important to us because we wanted to help their economy by using the taxi drivers and porters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I cruised on the Celebrity Summit on November 4-11 from San Juan. I noticed plenty of taxis at both the airport and the port. I took a taxi to the port; it cost $23. I was offered a free shuttle by Celebrity to the airport, which I took. It was a long wait before we got moving (about 40 minutes), but I was literally one of the first people off the ship and everyone else had to catch up. It's possible Celebrity may offer free shuttles to and/or from SJU for current and near-term future cruises, so it might be worth asking around about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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