Cruises from San Juan: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from San Juan, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Southern Caribbean: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Aruba and Curaçao.
- SeasonMostly November to April.
- Cruise linesRoyal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and MSC
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Getting to the port
The piers in Old San Juan are about 10 miles from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU). US travelers do not need a passport to fly here.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with San Juan and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
More for your San Juan trip
Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from San Juan go?
- The Southern Caribbean: St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Aruba and Curaçao.
- When is cruise season in San Juan?
- Mostly November to April.
- Which cruise lines sail from San Juan?
- Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and MSC usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the San Juan cruise port?
- The piers in Old San Juan are about 10 miles from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU). US travelers do not need a passport to fly here.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.