San Juan-Pan Am Pier

[Orator]

What is the best way to get to Old City from Pan Am Pier?

Thanks

[darrencantwait]

cab is really the only way I can think to get from Old San Juan to the Pan Am Pier. Buses cannot really get into central Old San Juan. Although the Pan Am pier seems so close because it is right across the channel, it would be a VERY long walk to go all the way around the channel.

[Orator]

Thought so. Been to SJ many times, never docked @ Pan Am.

[mari10]

"The Solstice will be docking at the Pan Am International dock which is NOT in the Old San Juan area. It is a 10-15 minute cab ride. I am not certain how far the beaches are from where the Solstice will be docked.

I spoke to Celebrity and they do not have shuttles into Old San Juan from the ship, everyone will have to take cabs."

Marion

Solstice 11-30-08

 

I just read this on a Solstice Roll Call.

I just assumed we would be docking in Old San Juan, and I could just get off the ship and walk around. Oh well, it may turn into a stay by the pool and drink day....

Mari

[wrp96]

Solstice is scheduled for Pier 3 in Old San Juan, not the Pan Am Pier. http://www.continentalshipping.com/Nov2008.htm

[mari10]

Solstice is scheduled for Pier 3 in Old San Juan, not the Pan Am Pier. http://www.continentalshipping.com/Nov2008.htm

 

That would be great news!

Mari

[phoenix_dream]

What is the best way to get to Old City from Pan Am Pier?

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You did not say if you were departing from San Juan, or visiting San Juan? If the former, you will likely be at the Pan Am. As others have said, the only viable option is taxi. It is a quick ride, and not that expensive. As for docking, usually Celebrity docks in town. Check the link in previous post and you can find info on your ship.

[Plumfy]

Can you help?

 

On that website it said 'Summit - PADE'

 

What does that mean? How can you tell which Pier that is?

 

Thanks

[YOW]

Can you help?

 

On that website it said 'Summit - PADE'

 

What does that mean? How can you tell which Pier that is?

 

Thanks

 

That's the Pan American Pier -- east dock.

[cokersouth]

Orator,

if you look at the website WRP96 gave you it will show Pier 3. I'm not sure when you are traveling but you can tab on cruise arrive and it will bring up all the months.

 

Solstice is scheduled for Pier 3 in Old San Juan, not the Pan Am Pier. http://www.continentalshipping.com/Nov2008.htm

 

wrp96

[capegranny]

Can someone tell me where I find out what pier a particular ship will be using in a certain port? Is it on Celebrity's website?

[hancock]

If your ship is just visiting for the day, it will dock in Old San Juan. If your Celebrity cruise begins or ends in San Juan, the ship will be at the Pan American pier.

[Orator]

Appreciate all the good answers. Thanks.

[phoenix_dream]

Can someone tell me where I find out what pier a particular ship will be using in a certain port? Is it on Celebrity's website?

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No - you will not find the info on Celebrity's web site (although that would be a great idea!). You need to go into the web sites of each of the individual ports you are entering. Most have schedules of cruise ships.

[caribbeanchickie]

anyone know how much a cab will cost from Old San Juan to Pan am pier?

 

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[CarolRick]

anyone know how much a cab will cost from Old San Juan to Pan am pier?

 

Thanks

 

It is cheap - about $15.

[caribbeanchickie]

It is cheap - about $15.

 

Great, THANK YOU!

[CruisingTheWaves]

good to hear we'll be docking in town and can just get off. this is my boyfriend's first cruise and first trip to the caribbean. i normally don't get off in san juan but i figured we would for him since this is the first island we come to. all we wanted to do was walk around old san juan and i don't that's worth taking a long cab ride. decent amount of ships in port, hope it isn't extremely crowded.

[snausman]

good to hear we'll be docking in town and can just get off. this is my boyfriend's first cruise and first trip to the caribbean. i normally don't get off in san juan but i figured we would for him since this is the first island we come to. all we wanted to do was walk around old san juan and i don't that's worth taking a long cab ride. decent amount of ships in port, hope it isn't extremely crowded.

 

Old San Juan is a wonderful town to walking around in. The old fort has a great view and is really fun also. There are alot of really nice places to eat and to shop! This is always a fun port!

 

Laura