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Holland America in San Juan

On a Holland America cruise? See Old San Juan in one easy hour.

Holland America ships call at San Juan often. Here is how to get from your ship to our carts, and how to fit both castles, the cathedral and the Capitol into your port day.

  • $85per rider + tax
  • 1 hourwith photo stops
  • wheelchair friendly
Book your ride Call (787) 956-5575
Two of our carts full of riders on the El Morro esplanade

Your port day

Holland America in San Juan.

Holland America ships dock either at the Old San Juan piers (Piers 1, 3 and 4), about a 5-minute walk from our carts or at the Pan American Pier across the bay at Isla Grande, which is not walkable — take a taxi to Old San Juan (about 10–15 minutes) and ask for Calle Recinto Sur. Your cruise planner shows which.

In our own log of ship calls from August 2023 to December 2025, the Holland America ships we saw most were Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Zuiderdam and Eurodam, arriving most often around 1:00 PM.

With an early-afternoon arrival, a one-hour ride is the most efficient way to see the old city before dinner.

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At a glance

Likely pier
Old San Juan or Pan American
Walk to our carts
About 5 minutes from the Old San Juan piers; taxi from Pan American
Usual arrival
Most often around 1:00 PM
Ride
60–70 minutes, $85 per rider + tax
Meeting point
315 Calle Recinto Sur, Old San Juan

Sources: iQCruising port guide · SanJuanPuertoRico.com cruises · CruiseMapper San Juan schedule. Pier assignments can change — check your cruise planner.

The route

What you will see

  1. Casa de España

    Photo stop · 5 min

  2. Paseo de los Presidentes

    Photo stop · 5 min

  3. The Capitol of Puerto Rico

    Photo stop · 5 min

  4. Castillo San Cristóbal

    Photo stop · 10 min

  5. Castillo San Felipe del Morro

    Photo stop · 5 min

  6. Save a Gato

    Rolling past

  7. Museo Casa Blanca

    Rolling past

  8. La Fortaleza

    Rolling past

  9. Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

    Photo stop · 5 min

  10. Calle de la Fortaleza

    Rolling past

Questions

Holland America guests ask us.

Which pier does Holland America use in San Juan?
Holland America ships dock either at the Old San Juan piers (Piers 1, 3 and 4), about a 5-minute walk from our carts or at the Pan American Pier across the bay at Isla Grande, which is not walkable — take a taxi to Old San Juan (about 10–15 minutes) and ask for Calle Recinto Sur. Your cruise planner shows which. Pier assignments can change, so check your cruise planner or app on the day.
How do I get from the ship to the carts?
From the Old San Juan piers, walk to 315 Calle Recinto Sur — about 5 minutes — and look for the carts with the Scene Hopper sign. From the Pan American Pier, take a taxi to Old San Juan (about 10–15 minutes). Use the walking-directions button on this page.
What if my ship is late?
Call us at (787) 956-5575 as soon as you know, and we will do our best to move you to a later slot that day.
Is this a ship excursion?
No — you book directly with us, not through the ship, and you are responsible for being back aboard on time. The ride is about an hour.

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What are you waiting for?

Holland America guests: your ship leaves this afternoon. Don’t let the deck be your best view of San Juan.

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  • 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.

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