fraternal Posted January 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2017 We are leaving San Juan on the Adventure of the Seas on January 14th. Our documentation says that we can start boarding at 1230p. But, I have seen posts that people arrive much earlier than stated time. Is there any advantage or disadvantage, to arriving before 1230? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) We got there around 11. Even though we had to wait in line a little at first, it was worth it :). I think the boarding time they gave us was 1? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited January 2, 2017 by vacationlover_mn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerxspeedy Posted January 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) You should be ok arriving as early as 11AM. Adventure is the only ship boarding on Jan14 per CruiseTT. We have found the San Juan International Pier to be a bit chaotic at times. They have a line to drop off luggage which can get long. Upper tier C&A have a luggage drop that moves quickly. The check in was quick enough to have us on the ship within 30 minutes from arrival most trips. Love the Southern ports! Have a great cruise!! Edited January 2, 2017 by racerxspeedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipster1 Posted January 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi, We just got back! We got to the pier last week around 11:30 and was onboard by 12. We have always arrived between 11-12 and have never had a problem getting on at this time. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiessa Posted January 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi, We just got back! We got to the pier last week around 11:30 and was onboard by 12. We have always arrived between 11-12 and have never had a problem getting on at this time. Ali Thank you! We are leaving this Saturday and I was wondering the same thing! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipster1 Posted January 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you! We are leaving this Saturday and I was wondering the same thing! Sent from my iPad using Forums If you have upper tier status like the previous poster mentioned, you can bypass the first line for dropping off your bags. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Note, at the time, we were still gold, and that line I mention was for luggage. Everything after that was super-quick! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowlander Posted January 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We are leaving San Juan on the Adventure of the Seas on January 14th. Our documentation says that we can start boarding at 1230p. But, I have seen posts that people arrive much earlier than stated time. Is there any advantage or disadvantage, to arriving before 1230? Based on my experience this summer, 11 am is the earliest I would recommend for a San Juan departure. If I were ever to sail from San Juan again, I would arrive between 11:45 and 12:15. Until passengers are actually checked in for boarding, they wait outside the building in the heat/humidity. There is a separate line for suite passengers, I do not recall if they also waited outside the building or were allowed inside once they arrived at the port. When passengers were finally allowed in, the single line was split into two lines at some arbitrary point selected by the port workers, thus many who arrived later were actually processed into the building before those who had arrived earlier. There were few seats inside the building itself. It was not a positive experience, arrive later not earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khm1 Posted January 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We are leaving San Juan on the Adventure of the Seas on January 14th. Our documentation says that we can start boarding at 1230p. But, I have seen posts that people arrive much earlier than stated time. Is there any advantage or disadvantage, to arriving before 1230? I am on your sailing! Only 12 more days! I have sailed from SJ multiple times. We always get to the pier at around 11:30. We like to get on board before the rush and get started enjoying the ship. 11 is too early and 1 is too crowded, IMHO. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejeanlady Posted January 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I am on your sailing! Only 12 more days! I have sailed from SJ multiple times. We always get to the pier at around 11:30. We like to get on board before the rush and get started enjoying the ship. 11 is too early and 1 is too crowded, IMHO. See you there! Yea!! We will all just meet and get on board and have a great time!! There are 33 in our group, "The Hippies" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike60707 Posted January 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just wondering how far the Pan American Pier is from Old San Juan. Have cruised from San Juan before, but always from the pier in Old San Juan. Sailing Saturday 01/07 on the Adventure of the Seas. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just wondering how far the Pan American Pier is from Old San Juan.Have cruised from San Juan before, but always from the pier in Old San Juan. Sailing Saturday 01/07 on the Adventure of the Seas. Thanks, Mike About a 10 minute cab ride, if traffic is not bad. Too far for us to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadPhish Posted January 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Last January we arrived just before 11 and were on board at 11:18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted January 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You pay for the first day , get there early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cndcruiser65 Posted January 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Has anyone ever dropped their luggage off early then walked around Old San Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Has anyone ever dropped their luggage off early then walked around Old San Juan? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I am on your sailing! Only 12 more days! I have sailed from SJ multiple times. We always get to the pier at around 11:30. We like to get on board before the rush and get started enjoying the ship. 11 is too early and 1 is too crowded, IMHO. See you there! Come back and let us know how it goes for you. When I boarded Jewel here we arrived at 11 and were waiting for the windjammer to open, just outside her doors at 11:30 :cool: I'm sure looking forward to being back on a Voyager class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khm1 Posted January 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Come back and let us know how it goes for you. When I boarded Jewel here we arrived at 11 and were waiting for the windjammer to open, just outside her doors at 11:30 :cool: I'm sure looking forward to being back on a Voyager class ship. Will do! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCheapsk8 Posted January 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Note, at the time, we were still gold, and that line I mention was for luggage. Everything after that was super-quick! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app So, I'm a bit confused. Is it Gold and up that has the faster line, or is it higher? We will be platinum, but not until after our cruise in February. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike60707 Posted January 4, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2017 to be honest, its Diamond and up..... It's taken years, but we finally made it to Diamond Plus. We'll probably never make it to the top tier, but I'll settle for Diamond Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2017 It was indeed diamond and up that had their own line :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted January 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just wondering how far the Pan American Pier is from Old San Juan.Have cruised from San Juan before, but always from the pier in Old San Juan. Sailing Saturday 01/07 on the Adventure of the Seas. Thanks, Mike There is no terminal at old San Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted January 4, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So, I'm a bit confused. Is it Gold and up that has the faster line, or is it higher? We will be platinum, but not until after our cruise in February. Thanks. I don't know why it's changed? The line is baggage or no baggage as of December 2016. Platinum or above baggage drop off is on the left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted January 4, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Just wondering how far the Pan American Pier is from Old San Juan.Have cruised from San Juan before, but always from the pier in Old San Juan. Sailing Saturday 01/07 on the Adventure of the Seas. Thanks, Mike Almost all cab rides in San Juan are a set price. Ask before you get into the cab. Be aware they charge you $1 PER LUGGAGE PIECE. Plus if there is a lot of traffic from your hotel to the pier drop off there will be a $5 extra charge. We were just there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 4, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2017 There is no terminal at old San Juan? Adventure uses the Pan American terminal, across the bay from OSJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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