Cruise day in San Juan
In port for the day? See Old San Juan in one easy hour.
Walk off the ship, meet your cart about a 5-minute walk away, and ride past both castles, the cathedral and the Capitol — then still have time for lunch, shopping and all-aboard.
- $85per rider + tax
- 1 hourwith photo stops
- wheelchair friendly
Plan your port day
A few hours ashore. Spend them seeing, not climbing.
- Get off the ship. Many ships dock at the Old San Juan piers (Piers 1, 3 and 4), right at the edge of the old city. If yours is at the Pan American Pier across the bay, take a 10–15 minute taxi to Old San Juan instead.
- Walk about 5 minutes to 315 Calle Recinto Sur and look for the carts with the Scene Hopper sign.
- Ride for an hour. Photo stops at Castillo San Cristóbal, El Morro and the cathedral; we roll past La Fortaleza and the painted streets.
- Spend the rest of your day — lunch on Calle Fortaleza, shopping on Calle San Francisco, or back aboard to cool off.
The route
What you will see
Casa de España
Photo stop · 5 min
Paseo de los Presidentes
Photo stop · 5 min
The Capitol of Puerto Rico
Photo stop · 5 min
Castillo San Cristóbal
Photo stop · 10 min
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Photo stop · 5 min
Save a Gato
Rolling past
Museo Casa Blanca
Rolling past
La Fortaleza
Rolling past
Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
Photo stop · 5 min
Calle de la Fortaleza
Rolling past
By cruise line
Find your ship’s San Juan stop.
Carnival
Pier 4 · usually arrives between 7:00 and 10:30 AM.
Carnival in San Juan →Royal Caribbean
Pier 3 or Pan American · usually arrives anywhere from 6:00 AM.
Royal Caribbean in San Juan →Norwegian (NCL)
Old San Juan or Pan American · usually arrives at 7:00 or 8:00 AM.
Norwegian (NCL) in San Juan →Celebrity Cruises
often Pan American · usually arrives either early.
Celebrity Cruises in San Juan →Princess Cruises
Old San Juan or Pan American · usually arrives between 7:00 and 9:00 AM.
Princess Cruises in San Juan →Holland America
Old San Juan or Pan American · usually arrives around 1:00 PM.
Holland America in San Juan →MSC Cruises
Old San Juan piers (usually) · usually arrives at 9:00 or 10:00 AM.
MSC Cruises in San Juan →Virgin Voyages
Old San Juan piers (usually) · usually arrives early.
Virgin Voyages in San Juan →What cruise guests say
Real reviews, real port days.
“A terrific alternative to walking.”
Hollis T. · Viator · Aug 2026
“Nice, easy, breezy way to see most of Old San Juan.”
Lisa C. · Viator · Sep 2026
“By far the best decision that we made for San Juan.”
Anne B. · Tripadvisor · Oct 2026
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- 4.6 from 693 reviews · recommended by 90% of travelers
- Both castles, the cathedral and the painted streets — in one hour, riding, not climbing.
- Celebrating something? Tell us when you book — your driver will help you get the photos.
- Sailing to San Juan this winter? From December to March, ships bring thousands of visitors a day — reserve your time now, before the cruise days fill.
- Ships are in. On big-ship days thousands of visitors fill Old San Juan and our times book up first — check your date now.
- Summer is busy in Old San Juan — book ahead to get the time you want.
$85 per rider + tax
See open times Call (787) 956-5575Pick your day and see what’s open — it takes a minute.