Port Guide: San Juan - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go!

Port Guide: San Juan - Everything We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay

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4 жыл бұрын

Looking to explore San Juan, Puerto Rico? Welcome to our Port Guide series! Join us as we share our personal experiences, let you know what to see and do inside the cruise port, showcase some ship excursions, highlight a few hotspots you can explore outside the cruise port, and let you know if it's possible to have a fun day on the cheap. We'll be talking Old San Juan, San Cristobal, El Morro, Fortaleza, mofongo, pina coladas, and all sorts of shenanigans in the port of San Juan... let's do this thing!! :D
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@suemoriarty4423 3 жыл бұрын

I did a three hour walking FOOD tour. Went to 6 different restaurants/bars. Had mufango..pina colada..local icecream, pastries and fish! As we walked all over San Juan our guide gave us the culture and history too! Loved it.

@parodeejay 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like what we did with Flavors Of San Juan! We got to make our own mofongo and everything. Such a cool area to explore food for sure!! :D

@NauticalNurseNancy 4 жыл бұрын

We LOVED San Juan!!! Such a unique and wonderful area to stroll around, lots of cats and cultural stuff there!! I cannot wait to get back there some day!

@xdieromantic7x 4 жыл бұрын

Oh this is perfect! Stopping here in November. Thank you!!

@cindycarey5277 Жыл бұрын

The last ime we were in San Juan, we walked on the path around the edge of the island. and ended up at the El Morro fort. The walk was absolutely breath taking. There seems to be dozens of cats along the path. San Juan has set up a sanctuary of sorts for them. Some are very friendly and some are stand offish. Anyway, you are right there by the ocean and the waves are bashing up against the rocks. We are going back on our next cruise and we will do this again. BTW, San Juan deserves a lot better score than 5.

@nancylee908 4 жыл бұрын

Loving this series and all of your information. We live in South Florida and watching Dorian closely.

@TinaC982 4 жыл бұрын

Still loving this series! Thanks guys! And I can’t help but wave at the Adipose every time I see him ;)

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

He's a cute little blobby blob, ha ha... :P

@Hbush1987 16 күн бұрын

For all my paranormal lovers they now have a Ghosts and Legends tour!

@thesteamingbean. 4 жыл бұрын

I loved San Juan on my July cruise. On my next visit, I would definitely do an excursion like a city tour.

@blkmamba 2 жыл бұрын

These are very helpful videos

@likesowls52 4 жыл бұрын

We enjoy your videos including this one on San Juan as we will be going there next year! The ride on the sailboat looked good until we saw the specifics so maybe a walking/shopping tour is more likely. Good to know about the cell phone service! We also tried to schedule a flight to San Juan and start the cruise there but Miami was far less expensive for us anyways. We also would like to tour the various churches while we are in San Juan. Thanks, as always, for your insights Dee and Jay!!

@cruiselady588 4 жыл бұрын

Great job❤️

@joannemcmillan9201 Жыл бұрын

We took a walking and eating tour in San Juan. It was awesome! Such a beautiful place and great food.

@jenniferklimas2353 4 жыл бұрын

We, in January 2020, are doing the Viking West Indies Exploration leaving from San Juan. Very helpful information. It’s such a nice short flight to SJ for us East coast folks. Atlanta to SJ. Thank you for your content!!

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! We can never find much in the way of cheap flights to San Juan, but there are some great looking itineraries for ships sailing from there!!

@adavan3095 4 жыл бұрын

That trolley or tram that runs around is helpful but it was so loud that we could not hear what the stops were so had no idea where we were. Need to get back there. The port guides that you are doing is immensely helpful! Thanks for doing these!

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Truth! Ha ha... we had to keep peeking out the window to see if we were at El Morro, since we could barely hear anything... it was an adventure!! :D

@johnanderson6401 4 жыл бұрын

I when to San Juan this year and I fell in love with the city. we did the old and new San Juan city tour

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! We may eventually opt for some sort of guided tour, but we've had fun just making our own walking tours so far, ha ha...

@TheYukonner 3 жыл бұрын

Casa Bacardi tour and el Morro tours are great

@jodura3363 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed

@lauragullett5711 Жыл бұрын

We would be nice pirates! Oooh Dee, you are the sweetest!

@amybrock2592 2 жыл бұрын

I stayed at the Caribe Hilton in September and of course had to have a few Pina Coladas. :) It's a beautiful resort. I actually preferred their new take called a Sparkling Colada, made with coconut rum, sparkling wine and bitters. I didn't realize the cruise ship ports are in Old San Juan! We'll be there next week on a port stop (!), so this is super handy. I didn't get an excursion in San Juan so I think we'll just get off the ship and explore. Thank you!

@gabriellexoxo21 Жыл бұрын

See this is why I depend on you guys!!! I was going to pay extra to cruise on symphony with this port but I see it’s not worth it. Thank you ☺️ 😊

@cherylwinkelman1562 4 жыл бұрын

If you are a foodie, next time in Old San Juan stop in a little Shop call Spicy Caribbee, it"s across from the Bautista Cathedral on Calle Del Cristo. While my friends are shopping for jewelry and purses I'm in there buy spices and herbs, they also have the best vanilla.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Spices are definitely more my speed than purses, ha ha... :P ~Jay

@lahoriladki 3 жыл бұрын

There is a beautiful tropical garden we stumbled across. Walking distance from Pier. We spent a lot of time sitting by the fountains and the amazing flora. Just takes your breath away. It is adjacent to Fuente de la Herencia de las Américas

@Airman365-q3t 4 жыл бұрын

I've been to Puerto Rico and I've seen the umbrellas

@nerdyyarn 4 жыл бұрын

We did the Amazing Grace Pirate Cruise on our last cruise. It was a pretty average harbor tour, but on an interesting vessel. The included drinks were really good too (it was like a spicy rum punch, really good). We had a good time with it and talked to some interesting people, but I also think it was a little overpriced for what it was.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

It looked interesting, almost like our pirate adventure from Aruba, but not quite as over-the-top on the theme, ha ha... slightly pricey, but glad to hear it was at least somewhat fun!! :P

@timothycollins3829 2 жыл бұрын

Another free option is to walk the sea walk just outside the old city wall. Fairly flat and you can walk all the way over to El Morro. They used to have an entrance to the Fort, but that got closed. Tons of cats and iguanas. You can start it near the port or there is a gate part way up.

@alejandrinotorres4247 3 ай бұрын

Nice review! But from the government building, El Capitolio, if you walk down the street for about 10 minutes, you will walk into the beach area named El Escambron. For your next trip!!

@RoamingwithRover 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. # Roamingwithrover

@TheYukonner 4 жыл бұрын

El Moro is a great fort to explore

@jeanenewsome1398 4 жыл бұрын

We did the mixology and salsa excursion on our last stop in san juan. Not sure I'd do it again. Not horrible but would rather do something else with my time there. Really do like to roam around old san juan.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

We've always had so much fun roaming around, we've never gone for an excursion just yet, but maybe sometime we'll give one a try, hah... not sure exactly what we're doing when we get back there this fall... probably more wandering!! :P

@toddmccraven7078 4 жыл бұрын

We found the Fortress at El Morro far more interesting than San Cristobal. One of the guides there told us about the day the US Navy shelled the fort during the Spanish American War as they attacked San Juan looking for the Spanish fleet. There is still shrapnel in one of the walls.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

El Morro always seemed a little more interesting, so we may have to eventually go inside... maybe when we're back there this fall... woohoo!! :D

@cindycarey5277 4 жыл бұрын

A 4!! Really? I love walking around San Juan. We plan beach/pool days on other islands. I give it a solid 8. LOL!!

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, we really enjoy San Juan, but have to rate it on how much fun you can have *at* the port (which would be a zero for San Juan since there's nothing inside the actual port building, ha ha...) but I expanded my rating a little bit because the actual city is so fun to explore!! :P

@jtdljtdl 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I am planning to stop here in April and I have been concerned about safety overall. Most advice is to not walk around in town, but it seems you guys had great fun. Did you feel safe here? My husband and I will be with our 10 year old daughter and it seems like my guard is way up on this cruise for that reason. Sounds like so much fun to walk around and really see the whole place.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, we've never had any issues walking around Old San Juan, even in the dark. I mean, keep your guard up and be aware of your surroundings, just like any big city you'd walk around in anywhere. But we've always felt super welcomed and safe there.

@jtdljtdl 4 жыл бұрын

@@parodeejay Thanks so much for you reply!! :)

@Yvell Жыл бұрын

I navigated in the Mediterranean get off the cruise taxi, bus or walk over 30 minutes.

@jasonfarrington3694 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are really looking forward to our trip to San Juan. We’re both crazy cat people and were wondering if anyone sells cat food for all the kitties or if we should just bring our own 🐱

@aubsta1 4 жыл бұрын

While in San Juan, go to the Haitian Gallery (there are two locations)

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, thanks so much!! :D

@rochelle1117 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm definitely going to pet some Puerto Rican cats in less than three weeks. I'm guessing that Umbrella Street is down right now because of the hurricane. I'm hoping it will be back up before we get there because my daughter will definitely want to add it to her Instagram.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

From what I heard, they removed umbrella street during the protesting over the governor, but now that he's out of office, I wasn't sure when or if they would put it back up. You're probably right about it not being up because of the storm now though!!

@jameshchetwyndjr9739 Жыл бұрын

Love ya cat person myself

@michaelnotarangelo2983 2 жыл бұрын

Look at all the Ships on a Stick behind you! :)

@paulallain171 Жыл бұрын

El yunque

@ruthtodd4264 Ай бұрын

Hi you guys! I've been trying to determine if San Juan has rickshaws, pedicab, whatever available from ship to port. I'll be renting a scooter while in port but, I've heard that it may be a bit of a walk depending exactly where we dock. Any info you might have is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

@parodeejay Ай бұрын

We haven’t noticed any at San Juan before. The pier is usually much shorter there, so there doesn’t seem to be much need for them.

@Russellgr64 4 жыл бұрын

San Juans architecture reminds me of New Orleans, New Orleans has the Spanish influence.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I always think French when I think of New Orleans, but I forget just how much history and influence they've had from different countries through the years...

@jasonmacewen1134 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, great info!! Just wondering as we are doing a cruise in April. When you are saying Old SAN Juan, is it actually in walking distance from cruise ship port or would you need a cab? In particular the famous chapel on the cliff? Was that cathedral you mentioned walkable? Thank you for any information

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Yep yep, Old San Juan is what they call the town area next to the pier. Couple of blocks walking and you're there in the middle of everything! We'll be back there in December, and are hoping to hit Umbrella Street, some churches, and some new things for us!! :D

@jasonmacewen1134 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you so much. Actually looking at your other videos on here of the other ports we are going to be hitting.

@CanadianChiGuy23 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice for a short port day? Our projected day is only 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. And you know that getting off and back on will make that more of a 8:30 to 1:00 kind of day. Would Pinones beach or El Yunque even be in the cards?

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a super short schedule to pull off something like that... I'm thinking a ship excursion, just to make sure the ship doesn't float away without you having a chance to get back... yow!! :P Or just a nice wander around on your own in Old San Juan, the forts, etc... staying close to the ship...

@TheMarxcase1239 2 жыл бұрын

How can I get to the Rum distillery

@parodeejay 2 жыл бұрын

There's a place called Scryer Rum within easy walking distance of the cruise port, but if you're after something like Bacardi, that would require a cab ride, as it's a good bit out of town.

@russellyeley2561 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your maps for these port guides? Looking at San Jaun

@parodeejay 2 жыл бұрын

Usually a Google'd image, or sometimes a scan of a map we've picked up in port or on a ship. Most like Google though, ha ha!! :P

@TheMarxcase1239 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get a copy of that map please?

@rvsoccer5 4 жыл бұрын

With the hurricane coming I wonder what’s going to happen with cruises

@xdieromantic7x 4 жыл бұрын

MIraculous Journey they may change itineraries

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

True, most times they'll just work around the storms... yow!!

@rvsoccer5 4 жыл бұрын

ParoDeeJay wanna go😂 let’s book a cruise going to San Juan😅

@xdieromantic7x 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you have to pay for el Moro? I thought it was free!

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

We paid $4 when we were there, and it gave access to both forts, but we only explored San Cristobal. But yep... nominal admission fee being that it's a US National Park, and the rate is rising to $10 as of 2020...

@journeyswithjessica1833 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if a national park pass would be recognized.....

@packyrat 4 жыл бұрын

The beach and watersports are not something that is important to us. walking around enjoying the history of a place is. So my rating would be higher then yours.

@parodeejay 4 жыл бұрын

We love San Juan for sure! The "free & frugal" rating was originally meant as a rating of how much fun you could have without leaving the security gates at each port, but that would have given San Juan a zero, ha ha... we had to expand the area a little bit to include the city... :P

@likesowls52 4 жыл бұрын

@@parodeejay We like that feature of your videos!