San Juan Cruise Port Guide: Safe Beaches, Forts, Food, and What Most Cruisers Miss

Did you know one of San Juan’s most famous beaches can be dangerous on the wrong day, while a much safer option sits just minutes away from the cruise port? San Juan is one of those ports where knowledge matters.

This episode breaks down how the San Juan Cruise Port actually works, where ships dock, how to get around without stress, which beaches to avoid, and which ones make sense for cruisers.

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*CHAPTERS*
(0:55) Where do cruise ships actually dock in San Juan?
(1:35) Do you really need an excursion in San Juan?
(2:17) Will kids get bored in Old San Juan?
(3:29) Why is San Juan so hot and hard to walk?
(4:12) Should cruisers rent a car in San Juan?
(4:27) Is a private driver better than taxis or golf carts?
(9:27) Which forts are worth visiting near the port?
(10:20) Where can you shop for real local Puerto Rican goods?
(12:06) What is the world’s narrowest house in San Juan?
(12:43) Where can cruisers visit the famous cat rescue?
(13:05) Where was the Piña Colada really invented?
(15:21) Which San Juan beaches should cruisers avoid or choose instead?
(16:45) When is an excursion like El Yunque actually worth it?

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