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Docking In San Juan, Puerto Rico! Carnival Celebration Cruise Vlog

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their arrival in San Juan, Puerto Rico, while sailing on the Carnival Celebration. They begin by observing the local fortresses from their balcony, noting the heavy rain and the unique sound of raindrops hitting the windows. The vlog covers various aspects of ship life, including observations on balcony furniture, light controls, and the instructional nature of onboard television messages regarding dress codes. Upon disembarking, the pair explores Old San Juan on foot, navigating high humidity and significant elevation changes while visiting the San Juan National Historic Site. They encounter numerous local cats along their walking path and visit two different fortresses. The excursion includes dining at a local pizza restaurant and an ice cream shop, which the creators highly recommend. After returning to the ship, they dine at a specialty steakhouse and discuss the best times of year to visit the Caribbean. The video concludes with their observations of a circus-themed production on board and their preparations for the next port of call, St. Thomas.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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This review's score for Carnival Celebration
A Nibble
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

good morning from the carnival celebration we are pulling into San Juan right now we're passing by this fort it looks amazing

this is our first time in San Juan and it seems very walkable so we don't have an Excursion today our plan is just to walk around and explore on our own

that was seriously the best meal of the entire cruise so far

I would love to come back maybe in a month that's a little bit cooler yes it's a cooler month

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Explore San Juan on your own without an excursion as it is very walkable.
βœ“Visit Pirilo Pizza Rustica for pizza and Anita Gelato for ice cream.
βœ“Avoid traveling to the Caribbean in July and August due to heat and potential hurricanes.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather in San Juan β€” It can be very hot and humid in July; plan accordingly and stay hydrated.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a cruise?
QIs it worth visiting San Juan without an excursion?
QWhat are the best times of year to cruise the Caribbean?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

San Juan, Puerto Rico3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Self-guided walk to forts and city exploration
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