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takevtr1

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what time can we expect to board the Valor departing from San Juan at 10pm??

Our plane gets in at 11am, so I am trying to figure out if we should go right to the port or do some sightseeing first.

 

Will lunch be avail on the Valor once we board??

Thanks,

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mn_isla_girl

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what time can we expect to board the Valor departing from San Juan at 10pm??

Our plane gets in at 11am, so I am trying to figure out if we should go right to the port or do some sightseeing first.

 

Will lunch be avail on the Valor once we board??

Thanks,

 

I've cruised the Victory twice from San Juan. I dropped my luggage at the ship once I checked out of my hotel (probably between 11am and noon) then went exploring and had lunch before checking in and getting on the ship around 4:30.

 

If your plane lands at 11 you would be able to go right to the ship and check in if you want, and then get off and explore, or explore first, it wouldn't matter, you don't HAVE to be on the ship until 8:30.

 

Lunch will be available on the ship as soon as you board, yes. Rooms should be ready between 1 and 2.

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Now I just have to figure out what to see and do while we have some free time in OSJ.

We arrive in SJ by 11am and hope to be on the Valor no later than 12:30 or so.

Have lunch, unpack, and then stroll around town. We will not take any organized tour, but may take a taxi from place to place.

 

Anybody have ideas on what can be done with the somewhat limited time we have?

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Now I just have to figure out what to see and do while we have some free time in OSJ.

We arrive in SJ by 11am and hope to be on the Valor no later than 12:30 or so.

Have lunch, unpack, and then stroll around town. We will not take any organized tour, but may take a taxi from place to place.

 

Anybody have ideas on what can be done with the somewhat limited time we have?

 

We're on this cruise Sept 1, 2013 but will arrive a couple days earlier to enjoy PR. You can google Old San Juan 4 hour (there's a 6 hour tour, as well) walking tours. There's a lot of history in OSJ so there's a lot to see. From what I understand, the two forts close early evening so you might want to see them first.

 

I hope you have a great cruise!

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We will be on this ship for the March 3 sailing. Very excited for an awesome itinerary!

 

I hope those of you who are cruising on the Valor out of San Juan post a review of the ship/cruise etc when you return. We've been on the Carnival Victory out of San Juan twice now. June 30th we are booked on the Valor out of San Juan. Anxious to hear what the Valor is like compared to the Victory. I just love this itinerary.....love the islands. We are flying into San Juan 3 days early. We always stay at the Marriott Stellaris on Condado Beach. We can't wait to go back! I won some money at the casino in the Marriott last year on the slots so I took my husband out to eat at the Marmalade in San Juan........that was very nice. We try to consolidate our trips back and forth to Old San Juan due to the taxi fares can kill a guy. Last year we checked out Isla Verde's Marriott, it's further away from OSJ, so we decided to stick with good ole faithful Marriott on Condado Beach.

 

Thanks!

Debbie

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I am sailing her on 8/4 and most likely plan on just getting a taxi fro the airport as suggested by others on this board.

I know the transfers are about $30 R/T pp. I think a taxi will be about $19 each way for up to 4 persons plus $1 per bag that they have to handle.

 

As far as dinner goes, the first night is casual. But I can't remember if you have to go based on your assigned time. I know that you don't sit at your normal table - I think.

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Usually the first night in the dining room is less structured and casual. They sit you wherever there is a spot, not at the table you will have the rest of the week.

 

We have been on the Victory out of San Juan twice and are heading out on the Valor next month. I am interested to see how the ships compare but it is all about the islands on this itinerary :) Some of my favorite ports of call in the Caribbean.

 

I wouldn't bother with transfers from the airport. Just take a cab. You have more control over the timing and it is cheaper. With transfers, quite often you are waiting for others and have to sit around awhile before the bus leaves.

 

We love to check in between 11:30am and noon at the pier. Usually we are on aboard by 12:30pm or 1pm and grab some lunch at the buffet. By the time lunch is done, the cabins are usually available so we will drop our carry ons in the cabin and get off the ship to enjoy Old San Juan. It is so picturesque and walking the cobblestone streets is an experience. We love walking along the waterfront and following the path that goes along beside the old stone wall. You can get to El Morro using that approach and it is a beautiful walk. We have been to both forts and I would say El Morro is our favorite but San Cristobal has its appeal as well. I don't think you will lose whichever you choose. You can actually buy a pass (at either fort) that will allow you access to both forts, if you like. Saves some money if you want to see both.

 

If you google a map of Old San Juan, it will give you a better idea of where you may want to wander or which stores or sights you want to check out. Enjoy!

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What is a good hotel near the pier that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? There will be 4 of us on a budget. We are going in March of next year and I am trying to plan everything as much as I can. Thanks

 

I've never been to San Juan before, but I've read great reviews on the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel directly across from the pier. I thought their rates were reasonable so we're booked there for two nights prior to our cruise in Sept.

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What is a good hotel near the pier that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? There will be 4 of us on a budget. We are going in March of next year and I am trying to plan everything as much as I can. Thanks

 

Villa Herencia has a 2 bedroom rooftop suite that looks charming. (There ia a thread on VH on this forumnwith many photos.) It is right in the heart of Old San Juan. They do book up so you are wise to be planning early.

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