disneygirl21 Posted April 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Me and my fiancé are going on the Allure of the Seas sailing 8/5/18 for our honeymoon!!! I have never been to San Juan (this is my 15th cruise!) & he has never been out of the US or on a cruise. What do you recommend for San Juan?? We are doing a snorkel / boat tour in St. Maarten and zip lining in Labadeee. I looked into the ATV's. But I thought some sort of island tour / beach day would be perfect. We are there from 7 am- 2pm. So I don't want to get off the ship and go to a beach at 8 am lol. Any help would be appreciated :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings2001 Posted May 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2018 We were just in San Juan last week on the Freedom of the Seas from 7am - 2pm (all aboard was at 1:30). We are a married couple in our 30s with two children (ages 9 and 6). We got off the boat and walked to the fort (Castillo de San Cristobal) and then after the fort walked back down towards the ship and did some shopping along the way. We stopped to eat at Casa Cortes Choco Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted May 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You can go to El Morro and a walking tour in Old San Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorgirlnh Posted May 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hello, we were in San Juan 4/25. My husband, myself and my 14 year old daughter booked a Segway tour through Segway Tours of Peurto Rico (https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail-g147320-d11455173-Old_San_Juan_Segway_Tour-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html) It was one of the best tours I have done during a cruise and it was the 1st time we were brave enough to book something different than a RCCL shore excursion. Our guide Jose gave us a great history of San Juan and personal insight into what it is like to live on the island. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted May 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2018 We booked a rainforest tour with Ellis for upcoming trip, he'll drop us at the fort. I'll post some notes when back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneygirl21 Posted May 10, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 10, 2018 We booked a rainforest tour with Ellis for upcoming trip, he'll drop us at the fort. I'll post some notes when back. Awesome!!!!! Let me know how it goes!! Hello, we were in San Juan 4/25. My husband, myself and my 14 year old daughter booked a Segway tour through Segway Tours of Peurto Rico (https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail-g147320-d11455173-Old_San_Juan_Segway_Tour-San_Juan_Puerto_Rico.html)It was one of the best tours I have done during a cruise and it was the 1st time we were brave enough to book something different than a RCCL shore excursion. Our guide Jose gave us a great history of San Juan and personal insight into what it is like to live on the island. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy your trip! OOO!!! That may be perfect!!! We were going to do an ATV tour. But those sometimes can be really hit or miss. It was a rainforest tour. I will definitely bring this up to my fiancé! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthrncrusr Posted May 21, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2018 We were just in San Juan last week on the Freedom of the Seas from 7am - 2pm (all aboard was at 1:30). We are a married couple in our 30s with two children (ages 9 and 6). We got off the boat and walked to the fort (Castillo de San Cristobal) and then after the fort walked back down towards the ship and did some shopping along the way. We stopped to eat at Casa Cortes Choco Bar. Kings2001, this is exactly what we plan to do with our kids! Did you have a map you used that you could share or did you just follow signs? Google? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings2001 Posted May 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Kings2001, this is exactly what we plan to do with our kids! Did you have a map you used that you could share or did you just follow signs? Google? Thanks! We just used Google on our phone. It was really a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveScotland Posted June 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I'll be on the Allure next winter and am also wondering what to do given the morning hours we'll be in port. I've been to San Juan three times. Twice I was just in port for a day, but once I stayed two nights post cruise. However, I focused on Old San Juan and may just do the same again as there's a restaurant I like and would enjoy eating in again. At the same time a rain forest tour would be good, too. So, I'll follow this thread and see what ideas pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted June 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Did you see my review/notes? Awesome!!!!! Let me know how it goes!! OOO!!! That may be perfect!!! We were going to do an ATV tour. But those sometimes can be really hit or miss. It was a rainforest tour. I will definitely bring this up to my fiancé! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANDMTRAVEL Posted June 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 12, 2018 We were just in San Juan last week on the Freedom of the Seas from 7am - 2pm (all aboard was at 1:30). We are a married couple in our 30s with two children (ages 9 and 6). We got off the boat and walked to the fort (Castillo de San Cristobal) and then after the fort walked back down towards the ship and did some shopping along the way. We stopped to eat at Casa Cortes Choco Bar. Hi, did the kids like it? I will be there for a short time as well and do not want to leave the Old San Juan area. I am afraid we won't be back on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings2001 Posted June 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hi, did the kids like it? I will be there for a short time as well and do not want to leave the Old San Juan area. I am afraid we won't be back on time. Both kids loved it. We got back to the ship about an hour before all aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted June 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Although its uphill, the fort is less than a 20 min walk from the ship with a moderate pace) you won't be far at all (assuming not docked at PanAmerican) Hi, did the kids like it? I will be there for a short time as well and do not want to leave the Old San Juan area. I am afraid we won't be back on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANDMTRAVEL Posted June 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Both kids loved it. We got back to the ship about an hour before all aboard. Did you use the free trolley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings2001 Posted June 13, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Did you use the free trolley? No, we didn't. We walked up and back stopping to shop along the way. And on the way back we ate at Choco Bar de Casa Cortes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted June 13, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I am reading that the rain forest is very limited right now as far as hiking and where/how far you can go due to Hurricane. Has anyone been there recently? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted June 13, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 13, 2018 https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2630676 I am reading that the rain forest is very limited right now as far as hiking and where/how far you can go due to Hurricane. Has anyone been there recently? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted June 14, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thank you. I think the rain forest for us will wait until another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted June 14, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2018 If you are arriving in daylight, don't miss the sail in. Find a place portside with a good view, take a camera. Old San Juan is a perfect port to do on one's own. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/old-san-juan-walking-tour-1/ The two forts are also interesting, https://www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napper777 Posted June 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Did you use the free trolley? Where does the free trolley pick up passengers and where does it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANDMTRAVEL Posted June 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Do not know yet. Will let you know in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted June 19, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Where does the free trolley pick up passengers and where does it go? https://sanjuanpuertorico.com/trolley-old-san-juan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandchair Posted June 27, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Love Old San Juan! Walk around and explore. We have walked to all of the following from the pier: Do it yourself food tour. If you like chocolate, stop by the Casa Cortes Choco Bar for something delicious. https://www.chocobarcortes.com Or try Cafe Mallorca -- its traditional and full of locals. Nothing fancy, but service was incredible and they were gracious. Search on Yelp for Empanades. You can't go wrong! Other stops: Cathedral of San Juan Bautista - houses tomb of Ponce De Leon El Morro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piescruises Posted June 27, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Go to el yunque if you can get a tour in time it absolutely gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted June 28, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Go to el yunque if you can get a tour in time it absolutely gorgeous. Is this from recent experience please? All reports I have read state it is very limited since the hurricanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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