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The Cruise Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Professor Melissa
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Creator's Key Takeaways

there are two Cruise peers at San Juan there's the Old San Juan terminal and the Pan-American terminal

the shining star of San Juan is also easily walkable from Port and that's the San Juan National Historic Site

if you have mobility issues you may struggle with the steep hills in the Cobblestone

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Walk from the Old San Juan terminal directly into Oldtown to save money on excursions
โœ“Visit the narrow house La Casa Estrecha and the Bastion of the Palms for free historic sites
โœ“Explore the San Juan National Historic Site for $10 admission to access both landmarks
โœ“Use Uber for transportation if available, but walking is recommended for those able
โœ“Consider an excursion if traveling with children or people who get easily bored

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

mobility issues with hills and cobblestone โ€” Consider an excursion if you have mobility issues
children or easily bored people may not enjoy walking โ€” Consider an excursion for families or those who get bored easily

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the cruise terminals in San Juan and how do they differ?
QWhat attractions are walkable from the port?
QHow can visitors explore Old San Juan and its history?
QWhat should travelers with mobility issues or children consider?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: San Juan National Historic Site ($10)
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Welcome to the Port of San Juan in Puerto Rico, a charming and historic Caribbean destination with two cruise terminals: Old San Juan Terminal and the Pan American Terminal, both of which provide easy access to the heart of Old Town. Here, you can take a stroll to visit some of the most popular attractions, such as La Casa Estrecha and the Bastion of the Palms. And of course, you'll want to visit San Juan's most famous attraction, the San Juan National Historic Site to experience iconic landmarks such as El Morro and San Cristobal. For complete details of what to expect at this vibrant and historic port, check out my blog post here: https://profmelissa.com/sanjuan/ ----------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DnkEqe24Ytgsgvq09ewOU?si=Psra8RmDS5-aKvkyl5yNfQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professor-melissas-cruise-pod/id1776258596 ----------------------------------------------- LINKS ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Find my ridiculous cruise clothes and favorite cruise essentials here: https://amzlink.to/az0MeCnr7c6Oc ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Want to learn how to become a travel agent, either to book your own travel or as a side hustle? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Get my top recommended travel card to earn travel points and get better protections when traveling: https://i.capitalone.com/Jpsx6W1yZ ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://www.profmelissa.com/book ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide at https://www.profmelissa.com/subscribe ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Want to book my favorite private drivers? https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. โ™ฅ๏ธ