jplum13 Posted November 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2017 If we were to have a late flight out of San Juan on the day of departure, would it be possible to check our luggage at the airport, and leave to explore San Juan before returning for our flight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2017 If we were to have a late flight out of San Juan on the day of departure, would it be possible to check our luggage at the airport, and leave to explore San Juan before returning for our flight? I believe they won’t let you go to the counter to drop off luggage before 4 hours before your flight. Last time I cruised out of San Juan I had to wait out by where the restaurants are until 4 hours before flight. At that time I was able to go to the counter to drop off bags and go on through security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We flew home on Saturday, 11/4 on JetBlue and were allowed to check our bags 8 hours prior to departure. We opted to wait at the airport since there's not much to see/do in San Juan right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragethjj23 Posted November 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2017 We flew home on Saturday, 11/4 on JetBlue and were allowed to check our bags 8 hours prior to departure. We opted to wait at the airport since there's not much to see/do in San Juan right now. Must be up to the airlines discretion. AA must only be 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted November 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2017 The last time we flew out of SJU, Southwest didn’t open their counter until 4 hours before the flight, so we could not drop off bags before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsccgt Posted November 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A different SJU airport question. Not asking about TSA pre check line, but is there a first class/business class security line. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 7, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A different SJU airport question. Not asking about TSA pre check line, but is there a first class/business class security line. TIA The onlylines I saw were for TSA Precheck and then the regular line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsccgt Posted November 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks, Darcy. I'm wondering if pre check lines have replaced first class. Our tiny home airport has TSA pre check. Longest regular line I've ever seen is 20 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mismatched Posted November 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) If we were to have a late flight out of San Juan on the day of departure, would it be possible to check our luggage at the airport, and leave to explore San Juan before returning for our flight? Another option is to store luggage: https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/sanjuan.htm Luggage Storage & Lockers - There is Luggage Storage Room in Terminal D, 2nd Level, rates are not known.http://aeropuertosju.com/en/passengers/enfaq/ Does the Airport have a Luggage Storage Room? Yes, the Cooperativa de Servicios de Equipaje can storage your luggage. For more information call (787) 791-3371. You can also write an email to: lacooperativaicr@yahoo.com You can also try storing at the hotel: San Juan Airport Hotel - formerly Best Western. Direct access to the airport terminal. Edited November 7, 2017 by Mismatched update the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancydip Posted November 8, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2017 We flew home on Saturday, 11/4 on JetBlue and were allowed to check our bags 8 hours prior to departure. We opted to wait at the airport since there's not much to see/do in San Juan right now. What was the taxi situation like at the airport? We're flying in 11/18 for a Celebrity cruise. We usually just grab a cab, but I know nothing is normal on the devastated island. What did you find? Also, were there plenty of taxis at the port upon your return? thanks, Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-mish Posted November 8, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Nancy, We were there in October for the 10/7/17 Adventure of the Seas cruise. There were plenty of Taxis both at the airport and the Cruise Terminal. Dan Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy03231 Posted November 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2017 There were plenty of taxis at both the airport and the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2017 There were plenty of taxis at both the airport and the port. I flew into SJU on 11/4 and flew back on 11/11, and I can confirm this was true for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Diva Posted November 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I flew into SJU on 11/4 and flew back on 11/11, and I can confirm this was true for me. What did the cab charge you and was it a flat rate? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2017 What did the cab charge you and was it a flat rate? The cab charged me $23. It was a flat rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raynvic Posted November 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2017 We flew out on Nov. 18th. There is a first class check in line for AA. The TSA preapproved line through security is closed, they are using a Dog in the regular line and regulating how many go through at a time. The Taxi's are regulated, but add a per bag charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Diva Posted November 27, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 27, 2017 December 2, 2017 Adventure of the Seas Quick note. We board on the 25th. We had no problems taking the free transfers. Royal meet us at the baggage carousels and after we collected our luggage we checked in with the bus transfer assistant. Where they checked our set sail passes and our luggage tags. They gave us our health surveys then they lead us across the street to the awaiting luggage truck then on to the bus. Our ride to the port was about 15 minutes. Saw some destruction from the hurricane but I felt things looked better than how I imagined they would be. We were dropped off right at the start of embarkation. We got in line X-ray and check in went smoothly. We walked on the ship and our cabins were ready when we arrived at 1pm. Our luggage arrived before the 5:30 Muster Drill. Nothing missing nothing damaged it was perfect. I have NO complaints about the Free transfer and the luggage service. Going back to the airport will be another thing. We’ll just have to wait and see. We disembark on the 17th. Sent from my iPad using Forums https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=54639789 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted November 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 27, 2017 We flew out on Nov. 18th. There is a first class check in line for AA. The TSA preapproved line through security is closed, they are using a Dog in the regular line and regulating how many go through at a time. The Taxi's are regulated, but add a per bag charge. When we flew out on 11/19, the PreCheck lane was open, so this must vary. Taxis were a non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The Taxi's are regulated, but add a per bag charge. And the bag charge is part of the regulation. Flat fee depending on the One you’re in and zone you’re going to, and a flat per bag charge. I have NO complaints about the Free transfer and the luggage service. Going back to the airport will be another thing. We’ll just have to wait and see. Yeah, I haven’t heard any complaints about the service from the airport. It’s TO the airport where complaints have settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbklj Posted December 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Every where you go in the area is a published flat rate basis, plus $1 per bag. We just returned yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjohn1962 Posted December 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2017 If we were to have a late flight out of San Juan on the day of departure, would it be possible to check our luggage at the airport, and leave to explore San Juan before returning for our flight? We just returned from a week on Jewel of the Seas yesterday. Upon disembarking and exiting the cruise terminal (Pan America Terminal) we were greeted by a gentleman in a blue polo shirt that said SJ happy tours. They offered a tour of old San Juan and storage of our luggage for the entire day, in their vehicle, at $25 per person; we ended at the airport just before 3 PM. It was a great tour and gave us 2 1/2 hours to shop in old San Juan and a nice drive through the city and all the north eastern coastal resort areas on the way to the airport. In our opinion this was the best option for spending the day in old San Juan and getting to the airport for our 6 PM flight; great option if you have no place to store your luggage for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2017 sirjohn1962, thank you for posting. This is helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjomojo Posted December 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I will be in same situation January 20th. I will either be doing a ship sponsored excursion in SJU that includes trip to airport. Or in the past I had luggage held for day at Barrichina restaurant so I may do that instead and visit the forts. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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