Cruise Talk: Is there anything open in San Juan after 5pm?

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the debut of the all-new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, where she commenced her inaugural season of round-trip Caribbean cruises as the newest ship in port. This past weekend, approximately 3,700 guests embarked on Norwegian Aqua's first week-long voyage to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Fla., her initial homeport ...

Latest News...Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported first quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $2.70 and Adjusted EPS of $2.71. These results were better than the company's guidance due to stronger than expected pricing on close-in demand and lower costs mainly due to timing. Royal Caribbean said that it is increasing its full year 2025 Adjusted EPS guidance to $14.55 to $15.55...

Latest News...Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

» You are not logged in. Login or register

Cruise Talk » Ports of Call and Destinations » Is there anything open in San Juan after 5pm?

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Is there anything open in San Juan after 5pm?

Mercy
First Class Passenger
Member # 322

posted 01-11-2001 08:18 AM

We just found out that the Millennium will only be in San Juan now from 5pm until 10! We were originally supposed to be there at 1pm. It will be dark! Is anything still open? The fort, the rum factory, shops in old San Juan? Forget the rain forest

Posts: 697 | From: Stanwood, Wa. USA | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 01-11-2001 09:20 AM

Mercy - I don't think so, at least not the Fort or Bacardi's. As you said it will be dark by the time you get off the ship, and the Fort is the last place I would want to go to. Maybe check to see if they have websites and if hours are listed.
The stores opened at 10am when we were there a couple of weeks ago and may be open if ships are in port.
Sorry I can't help you more.

Just talked to my TA, who just came back from San Juan and she said she would never walk around at night - lots of crime down there and I do remember on one of our cruises that a couple of pax from our ship were mugged not far from the pier. Go in a group if you are going to wander the streets - don't go alone or just 2 of you.

[This message has been edited by sympatico (edited 01-11-2001).]

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-11-2001 06:14 PM

Mercy - if the ship offers a tour, and you really want to go ashore, I'd take it - otherwise, stay on board! No way would I want to wander alone or as a couple.

Posts: 2913 | From: Markham, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

WJCdiver
First Class Passenger
Member # 946

posted 01-11-2001 09:21 PM

The dock is very near Old San Juan. The town is worth walking around and is well policed at night. It has lots of restaurants.

The alternative is to go to a casino.

Bill

Posts: 159 | From: New York, NY | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

Mercy
First Class Passenger
Member # 322

posted 01-12-2001 07:57 AM

Thanks everyone! We are seriously thinking about having dinner off the ship. It's the only way we will have time to see anything. We have late seating dinner. We are considering, taking a taxi to a hotel/casino and then having dinner at the Pelican Dumas. It a restaurant over the water . I read that it is on Celebrity's Gourmet program.We are supposed to get some sort of discount there? We will be saving a lot of money on the shore excursions we will now not take in Nassau, San Juan and Catalina Island!

Posts: 697 | From: Stanwood, Wa. USA | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 01-12-2001 08:20 AM

Smart idea Mercy - take the taxi to a hotel for dinner and a taxi back to the ship. I don't agree with WJC - the people off our ship were mugged right near the pier. In Old San Juan all the stores have iron bars on the windows and doors - they were opening these as we walked up the street in OSJ, where we were staying. I didn't see one policeman around. On our drive in from the airport every apartment and house we saw had iron bars on the windows and doors. My TA spent New Year's week down there visiting a friend and she said crime was rampant and they had 700 murders last year.
Be safe don't be sorry.

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

WJCdiver
First Class Passenger
Member # 946

posted 01-12-2001 08:28 PM

If you want to eat off of the ship I can make two reataurant recommendations:

1. Mortons of Chicago has just opened (mid-October) at the Caribe Hilton Hotel - very near the dock. I had dinner there in early November and if you want steak or lobster it can't be beat. (It is however expensiver.)
(Note there is also a Ruths Chris Steakhouse at the El San Juan. I haven't tried it personally, but have been to a number of Ruths' Chris and they are also excellent.)

2. If you like Indian food the best Indian food I have ever had is at Tantra in Old San Juan. (I love Indian food and have eaten at
Chutney Mary, Viraswamy and Les Porte des Indes in London, Bombay Grill in Washington, and every good Indian Restaurant in Manhattan.) I would describe it as nouvelle Indian - as opposed to traditional. It is Indian food prepared by a professionally trained chef.
Tantra is however not cheap either although about 2/3 the cost of Mortons.

Bill

Posts: 159 | From: New York, NY | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-12-2001 09:11 PM

Hi - have dinner and take in the casino - or the other way around - ship tour or taxi from and to theship for sure - those iron bars are there for a reason - like sympatico says
'better safe than sorry' - you might even win a bundle!!

Have fun

Posts: 2913 | From: Markham, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Ascendancy
First Class Passenger
Member # 840

posted 01-16-2001 03:14 PM

Not many shops open. Don't waste you time in Old San Juan at that time.

We did an excursion to some show with dancers. It was okay, but we wouldn't get off the ship at that hour on San Juan anymore.

Posts: 354 | From: Aurora, CO | Registered: Oct 1999 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 01-16-2001 05:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ascendancy:
Not many shops open. Don't waste you time in Old San Juan at that time.
We did an excursion to some show with dancers. It was okay, but we wouldn't get off the ship at that hour on San Juan anymore.

The first time we were in San Juan, back in '82, we also went to a show with "topless skaters". We howled every time they twirled!!!!

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Mercy
First Class Passenger
Member # 322

posted 01-16-2001 06:44 PM

Oh dear! Topless skaters? I better not let my husband read this! He will be trying to find out where?

It looks like we might have more time in port after all. The last cruise on the Millie got there at 3 pm. Not much better. I don't know if any excursions will be going or not? I guess we will find out soon. We will be there on the 23rd. Thanks!
M.

Posts: 697 | From: Stanwood, Wa. USA | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS
Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com
Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person
Description:	Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.
Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person
Description:	Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.
NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person
Description:	What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.
Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person
Description:	White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.
Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person
Description:	For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.
Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person
Description:	Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...