San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the closest airport to the San Juan cruise port, located approximately 15 minutes east of the port. The cruise ship port is located in Old San Juan, making it less than 10 minutes away by car. Taxis from the airport to the cruise port of San Juan are available for a fee of approximately 24 (€21.90) in normal traffic and take just 15 minutes in normal traffic.
Public transportation buses from San Juan Airport to the cruise port are available on the T5 route, with a journey time of 45 minutes. Depending on traffic conditions, there may be delays in arrival and departure times. The driving distance between San Juan Airport and the Port of San Juan is approximately 13 km, with a 20-minute drive or less from the port to the airport. There are plenty of taxis just in front of the port, and private airport transfers from AT offer stress-free and customizable options.
Puerto Rico transportation services between San Juan Airport, Hotels, and Cruise Terminals include Puerto Rico Shuttle Services, which depart every half hour. The road distance between the Port of San Juan and San Juan Airport is 13.2 km, and there is no public transit servicing the San Juan cruise ship terminals. Roundtrip transfers from SJU Airport, Cruises, and Hotels in Puerto Rico Luxury SUVs can take 20 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes free cancellation.
A baggage service from the port is available for around 20 pesos per bag, taking bags directly to the airport and allowing passengers to board their cruise ships. The airport to port distance is 8 miles, and the price change for one-way flights is $1718 (previously 19.90).
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San Juan was my favorite port on my recent cruise. Because of my back pain I can’t walk as far as I’d like so I took a one hour trolley tour for $15 of old San Juan that was wonderful. I was amazed to learn they celebrate Christmas until January 23. Our ship was there till 10 PM so we got to see all the lights in old town which was beautiful. I am having back surgery in a couple weeks so hopefully after I recover, I can walk around San Juan to the beach next time. I’m definitely keeping this in my saved cruise article file. Thanks so much Kevin for your beautiful articles!!!
Such a great article. When visiting on a cruise in Old San Juan that is the best beach to visit and the one I go to all the time. The name is El Escambron. Sadly after Maria the food areas were ruined and won’t be fixed for a few more years but there are clean bathrooms and outdoor showers until 5pm. It is also the surf beach in that part of the island. For a cruise visitor there is WAY MORE than that to do when walking off the ship – for a first time visitor always go to the EL MORRO historical site which is run by the US National Parks and Service. Work your way back to the ship from there. Mafungo was a great choice for Puerto Rican food! Glad you like it and def something visitors should try.
New article is a fun surprise for my morning coffee (just regular, not frou frou 😄). With all your navy time and travel it seems unexpected this was your first time in San Juan. I was there on my only cruise a million years ago. Looks different, much nicer. The Castillo and setting reminds me of the one in St. Augustine. Thanks for bringing us along! :_Flops:
LOL! That’s my ship in your article. The Oceania Riviera. We’ll be setting sail on her next month for the first time, and we’re super excited, because she was just refurbished last December. Oceania is a upper-premium cruise line owned by NCL. The Riviera is currently the newest ship on Oceania for a few more months until the Oceania Vista sets sail in May. Btw, NCL also owns Regent Seven Seas, which is their ultra luxury all inclusive cruise line.
Thanks for the nice travel logue of my hometown. Had you walked a few more feet from Casa Luna on Calle de la Luna you’d have run into my building, right in front of Plaza Barandilla with the big steps. Mofongo is made with green (unripe) plantains. Hence the lesser sweet flavor. The white “government building” is no other than our state Capitol, currently under renovation. Cheers.
Thank you for another great article. I guess I am going to have to make a spreadsheet, cruising bucket list. I prefer to walk, and local food is always on my list. San Juan, is beautiful. Your walking speed is likely 2xs the average. I think there is a way to adjust or fine tune your walking speed in Google maps settings… I can’t wait for your next article. Thank you again for taking us along on your adventures. Safe travels.
Just discovered your website today. I am planning to travel full time in the future as well. I’ve also considered YouTubing. I’m a TV reporter, so it wouldn’t be a stretch. I have 2 daughters (19 and 23,) and my parents live here. So I might start out traveling for a few weeks in a row before coming home for a few weeks repeatedly. Really finding some inspiration in seeing you travels. Thanks!!
I’ve never been to Puerto Rico, but I’d very much like to visit. Some day, I hope. Thanks so much for taking us on a walk. Looks so nice, clean, and it didn’t look crowded! Love the colorful facades on the buildings! And of course, the beach! Like the foot bath tide pool! 😂 Food! Can’t go wrong at a place called Casa Luna! I’ve never tried Mofongo, I’d very much like to. I have 4 plantains right now, getting ripe. Maybe I’ll look for a recipe from a reliable source and make that happen. Of the pictures I’ve seen of Mofongo, yours looked so fancy and wonderful! If you get a chance to try Mofongo elsewhere, do so! I believe it’s one of those dishes that everyone cooks differently, so taste and presentation can vary a lot. Ask if you can order a tiny portion. Onward to new sights!
Great article and don’t know that we ever gave a name to the sunny rain shower…but should have had a rainbow somewhere. At least it was the battery camera recording issue. I learned a long time ago crossing Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) for a daytrip in Yvoire FR that the USB battery that will charge 3 or four phones is an absolute travel necessity. In my case it wasn’t the camera, but my return ticket was on my phone. I had less than 5% battery to show them as I boarded the boat. Lesson learned and now carry the battery with me.
That building is the puertorican Capitol and next time you are in PR go to Raises thats a great restaurant and get the mofongo with churrasco flank stake amazing and also go to the condado area also don tello restaurant is in Cataño area you have to get on a little ferry right next to the cruise port get of the ship and turn left is in the same side of the ships won’t regret it
You are so living your best life! I’ve done one cruise around my own country (New Zealand) and across to Australia, however what I most enjoyed was when the ship emptied out during port stops and I had most of the ship to myself. Having already visited most of the stops before I wasn’t missing anything. I’m definately an ‘enjoy the journey’ traveller too!
Love the update. You really have me interested in trying out a cruise but to keep your costs down how do you have internet while on board to edit articles, etc. That can add up quick and also the gratuities tacked on? How’s the interior cabin going, I guess since you are a former sailor your quarters are luxurious compared to your military time at sea.😂
When choosing a helicopter to fly around in, I don’t know that I want my first reaction to be, “What? That’s so cheap!” 😅 Also, such a random Holocaust memorial. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I lost two great aunts in the camps. I’m all for anyone that wants to honor them, as well as the other people that were lost. Good on the people of San Juan. But…does Puerto Rico have some big Holocaust connection that escapes me? Did they take in refugees or something? Just seems so random! Anyway, gorgeous vlog. Food looked great! And the buildings kind of reminded me of Greece.
How to vlog food with people around: film shots of the food, the restaurant interior, etc. and then do voiceover comments in editing. Or put the camera on your table and quietly talk about the food after filming the plate on delivery to your table. Less embarrassing than putting the camera far away and trying to talk. Also it would be great if you would interview more people you meet along the way (like the restaurant owner talking about the origin of the dish) instead of telling us what they said. Just suggestions to help you feel more comfortable. I’m enjoying your cruise series a lot. I’ve reconsidered whether I really need a balcony room when I have the whole ship to hang out in.
Kevin, great articles. I am sure you are not lacking for article topics, but here are some suggestions: family friendly cruises; possible itineraries from the USA; how to get to common cruise departure ports; various websites from which to book cruise liners; common tricks of the trade (what my kids might call “hacks”); and excursions and value of these.
I have to agree with you about your travel blogging skills. If you look over that historical wall you’ll see a giant barrio where all the criminals live. You should try the sweet plantains, they are the young and small ones, served fried with butter. Regular plantains (Mofongo) are gross, like eating a shoe. It’s the banana no one can eat plain.