Before and After cruise questions

[2PinaColadas]

First, I apologize for asking questions that have already been answered, but I am finding answers pre-hurricanes, so I am not sure if they are still accurate.

 

Before cruise-- Where can I purchase 12 packs of COKE/Diet Coke near the port?  (OSJ-Carnival). I hate Pepsi/Diet Pepsi.   Several years ago there was a place at the port, but I don't remember seeing it last time we sailed out of San Juan.  

 

After cruise-- We have a late flight.  We would like to go to the forts and walk around OSJ before going to the airport.  What is a good option for our luggage?  I surely do not want to drag around luggage all over OSJ.  Last time we did this Carnival took our luggage to the airport-- they don't do that anymore 😞  Or if there is a good tour that will take us to the forts then airport that would be great.

 

Thanks!!

 

 

[soonernstlouis]

I would not depend on either CVS not Walgreens  near the Carnival dock having 12 pack/12oz cans; they had 8oz ones when we looked last September and selection was limited so we passed.

 

As for free luggage storage I would recommend Ubering from/to port and Barrachinas Restaurant.  Just Google it or look at the many posts mentioning it in this forum.

[LittleYiaYia]

Sooner has the right recommendation for luggage storage.  They do not sell 12 packs of any colas in OSJ.  Everything is an 8 pack.  I am a Diet Coke Caffeine free drinker and over numerous visits have not been able to find this available.   I have been able to find Diet Coke at CVS.  Sooner is right, the selection is limited.  I visited the Super Max in town and they did not have any Diet Cokes.  Ditto for the liquor/wine store across the street in Plaza De Armas.   I went into the liquor store in the terminal last visit and do not recall seeing any soft drinks.  I have heard of people having success finding good selections at Walmart, but that involves a expensive taxi ride. 

Have a great cruise!   We are looking forward to next month for our visit and cruise from Puerto Rico.

[2PinaColadas]

Okay.  Thank you so much!  I assume they will let us take an 8 pack on board, so I guess I will settle for two of those IF I can find them.  

 

I will check into Barrachinas.  I have read that they have great pina coladas, so this could be a win, win. :)