San Juan cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
San Juan, Puerto Rico (Eastern Caribbean). Old San Juan's piers are inside the walled city, while Pan American Pier is across the bay and needs a taxi.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party / sunset cruise | – | – | $128 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | – | $155 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $138 | – | $110 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $177 | – | $178 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $160 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $89 | – | – | $59 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $83 | $217 | – | $65 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $93 | $99 | – | $169 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $73 | $99 | – | $55 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $90 | $153 | – | $58 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $71 | $123 | – | $30 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for San Juan were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in San Juan Carnival in San Juan NCL in San Juan MSC in San Juan
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| El Morro fort | 1.5 km | ~10 min by road |
| Old San Juan plazas | 615 m | ~10 min walk |
| Condado beach | 4.1 km | ~15 min by road |
| El Yunque rainforest | 39.4 km | ~90 min by road |
Distances are measured from Old San Juan piers and Pan American Pier. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Nature / waterfall / park: El Yunque is about an hour each way, and Fajardo bio bay trips run at night.