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Casa Bacardi from San Juan: ship excursion or on your own?

Quick answer

Booking Casa Bacardi independently from San Juan saves about $116 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $142, NCL $182 vs $67 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.

Carnival excursion

$142

2 options, $125–$160

NCL excursion

$182

€163 · 2 options, $168–$197

Independent

$67

median of 2 tours, from $45

Safe to go independent?

5/5

Very safe

What ships sell

Carnival: 2 excursions that include Casa Bacardi, median $142 per adult, e.g. "Casa Bacardi Experience".
NCL: 2 excursions that include Casa Bacardi, median $182 per adult, e.g. "Bacardi Legacy Tour With".

Ship excursions that include Casa Bacardi often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.

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San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour · $45 · 4.7★ (1,637 reviews)
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Getting back to the ship

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.

Casa Bacardi is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.

Questions

How much is the Casa Bacardi excursion from San Juan on Carnival?

Carnival's Casa Bacardi excursions start at a median of $142 per adult (2 options, $125 to $160).

How much is the Casa Bacardi excursion from San Juan on NCL?

NCL's Casa Bacardi excursions start at a median of $182 per adult (2 options, $168 to $197), converted from €163.

Can you visit Casa Bacardi on your own from the San Juan cruise port?

Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $67 per person (2 tours compared, from $45). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.

Is it cheaper to book Casa Bacardi independently?

Usually: the gap is about $116 per person, or $462 for a family of four, against NCL's price.

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