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CaribbeanFrom San Juan

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've kayaked a couple times before and I need to tell you that I uh I I I fell in I fell in I I don't know what to tell you I fell in

if there is free excursions available uh call them out where you will stop you were stopping uh the cruise ports right in Oldtown San Juan you can do an awful lot just walking off the ship

this is the wheelchair accessible version of that and uh certainly same price so it could be worth it

long day Excursion so a lot a lot of people enjoy this so another uh National Park if you're trying to get all the national parks under your belt that is for you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check for free excursions when the ship stops in Oldtown San Juan
Book the crafting cocktails excursion early due to limited group size
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for walking and stairs on excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety when walking off the shipSan Juan is comfortable for walking and shopping, unlike some other Caribbean islands
Choosing the right excursionConsider free walking options in Oldtown San Juan before booking paid excursions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat shore excursions are available in San Juan, Puerto Rico with Holland America?
QWhat are the costs, durations, and limitations for these excursions?
QAre there free activities to do when the ship stops in San Juan?

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Excursions2 Happy Bacon

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San Juan2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure ($170 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

In this video I provide an overview of the shore excursions provided by Holland America Cruise Lines at San Juan Puerto Rico. The video will include details about cost, duration, departure time & any age, weight or height limitations as well as mobility details if they are included. More shore excursions can be found @vacationtravelhacks #sanjuan #puertorico #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline A MS Amera B SS Beemsterdijk USS Beukelsdijk SS Binnendijk SS Blommersdijk MS Bolette MS Borealis C Celestyal Journey D SS Dwinsk E MS Eurodam J SS Justicia K MS Koningsdam M USS Maartensdijk SS Maasdam (1920) MS Marella Dream N SS Nieuw Amsterdam (1905) SS Nieuw Amsterdam (1937) MS Nieuw Amsterdam (2009) MS Nieuw Statendam MS Noordam SS Noordam (1902) O MS Oosterdam USS Oosterdijk P SS Pennland SS Potsdam (1899) MS Prinsendam (1972) R MS Renaissance (1992) USS Rijndam MS River Anuket SS Rotterdam SS Rotterdam (1908) MS Rotterdam (2021) SS Ryndam (1950) S SS Statendam (1898) SS Statendam (1914) SS Statendam (1924) SS Statendam (1956) V Vasco da Gama (ship) MS Veendam SS Veendam (1922) Vista-class cruise ship (2002) MS Volendam SS Volendam W SS W. A. Scholten MS Westerdam SS Westerdijk SS Westernland Z MS Zaandam MV Zaandam MS Zuiderdam USS Zuiderdijk