Cruises leaving from San Juan Puerto Rico

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San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, has the busiest ocean terminal in the West Indies and is one of the cruise ship industries most important ports. The city of San Juan is capable of handling the many thousands of cruise passengers that leave and depart on cruise ships each week. San Juan is the gateway to the Southern Caribbean for most of the cruise ships and the cruise lines.

San Juan as a Port of Embarkation

Puerto Rico is the number-one port of embarkation in the Caribbean, with more than 1.2 million visitors embarking on 700 cruises every year from here. Most cruise lines sell pre- and post-cruise packages that include hotel stays.

Getting to San Juan & the Port

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is on the city’s east side, about 7 1⁄2 miles from the port. Taxi fares from the airport are fixed. The ride to the port takes at least 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Remember you are on an island, just relax and enjoy the ride.

Disembarking

Most of the cruise ships dock at historic Old San Juan, but during very busy times, you may get docked at one of the less convenient cargo piers across the water from the old town, requiring a taxi ride.

Address:

Old San Juan Pier Terminal
Paseo Gilberto Concepcion de Gracia
San Juan, PR

Directions:

From Airport:

When leaving the airport, take Baldorioty Avenue
Follow Baldorioty Avenue to Puentes Dos Hermanos
Stay in the left-hand lane and enter Puerta de Tierra
After three traffic lights you will see the waterfront
Stay on Concepcion de Gracias Avenue and you will see the pier, 10 to 11 miles to pier, the approximate driving time is 40 minutes, depending on traffic

Parking: There are no parking facilities at the Port of San Juan

Where You're Docked

Ships dock at the cruise pier at the bottom of Old San Juan.

Getting Around

Walking: It's walking distance into the compact, and unique Old San Juan. The streets are uneven
and hills are steep so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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