tttony123 Posted July 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Sailing on Freedom in September, but our return flight out of Puerto Rico doesn't leave until later in the afternoon. Just wondering what my options are. I'd do the Bacardi Tour and Airport transfer, but I'm affraid they'll have us at the airport WAY too early and we'll be sitting around killing time all day. Any thoughts or suggestions on this would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2018 There a bar/restaurant called Barranchina's in Old San Juan that will store your bags for free. You could make that your base of operations, do the Bacardi tour on your own, and spend more time walkign around San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 6, 2018 We've used Barrachina''s. Very convenient and recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 6, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2018 There is no luggage valet service in San Juan is there? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted July 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 6, 2018 There is no luggage valet service in San Juan is there? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttony123 Posted July 6, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks for the quick reply. We're going to have to get this figured out. $200 to end up at the airport 5 hours early doesn't sound like a great way to end my vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpro Posted July 6, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 6, 2018 When you exit immigration there is an independent tour stand on the left side that will take you and your luggage on a 2 1/2-3 hour tour of Condado and Old San Juan that will help you kill some time. They drop you off in old San Juan for an hour or so to allow you time for lunch and/or sightseeing. They then take you to the airport and drop you off for your flight. The cost this past April was $30 a head, just a few dollars more than a taxi ride for a single. The mini buses hold about 12 to 15 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2018 NopeThanks for the reply. I didn't think so because of agriculture inspection. Or whatever reason they don't do it there. I think we have a 2:30 p.m. flight and didn't feel like dealing with my luggage but we will figure something out. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for the reply. I didn't think so because of agriculture inspection. Or whatever reason they don't do it there. I think we have a 2:30 p.m. flight and didn't feel like dealing with my luggage but we will figure something out. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app They used to have it in San Juan. I don't know why RCI stopped it but I don't think it is because of the agricultural inspection since the service was offered in the past. We have used the Barrachina in the past. It is conveniently located at 104 calle Fortelezza and your luggage us safe there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttony123 Posted July 7, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Any idea how much taxi is to Barrachina? And then to Baccardi? And back? Does it make more sense to stick with the tour? Or am I being ignorant and there is a much better way to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Any idea how much taxi is to Barrachina? And then to Baccardi? And back? Does it make more sense to stick with the tour? Or am I being ignorant and there is a much better way to do this? Taxi prices are by zone in San Juan. From the ship to Old San Juan (Barranchina's) would be around $10 plus $1 per bag plus whatever fuel surcharge is in effect. Figure $15-$20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted July 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 7, 2018 They used to have it in San Juan. I don't know why RCI stopped it but I don't think it is because of the agricultural inspection since the service was offered in the past. We have used the Barrachina in the past. It is conveniently located at 104 calle Fortelezza and your luggage us safe there. We have used it in San Juan as well, worth every penny and then some. Is there still a place outside the airport that will store bags? Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 7, 2018 We have used it in San Juan as well, worth every penny and then some. Is there still a place outside the airport that will store bags? Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk Sorry, I don't know about luggage storage outside of the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted July 7, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I don´t know about San Juan and I know it´s not offered everywhere, but in many places around the world you can find Hotels offering day rooms. If I have to fly home same day after a cruise it´s usually a late afternoon / evening flight and I always try to find a Hotel offering me a place to stay, drop my luggage and have somewhere to relax and freshen up before the flight. There´s websites out there you can find via google offering day rooms, but sometimes contacting a Hotel directly can find you a result as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danp Posted July 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 7, 2018 years ago there was a place in the airport to leave your bags,so as we had a late flight we used it.Bad idea.when we went to recover our bags the worker was no where to be found.We asked a person working near by if they knew where he was and they contacted him.Well we about an hour till he showed up and was VERY close to making our flight,so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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