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The Cruise Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico

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👁️ 14K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 2:30
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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

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

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

mobility issues with hills and cobblestoneConsider an excursion if you have mobility issues
children or easily bored people may not enjoy walkingConsider 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

Port Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconEmbarkation3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan4 Happy Bacon
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 🛳️ Find my ridiculous cruise clothes and favorite cruise essentials here: https://amzlink.to/az0MeCnr7c6Oc 🛳️ 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 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card to earn travel points and get better protections when traveling: https://i.capitalone.com/Jpsx6W1yZ 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://www.profmelissa.com/book 🛳️ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳️ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide at https://www.profmelissa.com/subscribe 🛳️ 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. ♥️