? San Juan carriage rides

[cookpalm97]

We will be in SJ from 5pm to midnight. Does anyone know anything about the carriage rides in OSJ?

[serene56]

they will be located right outside the pier gates. I forget how much it was.

[BettyB2]

This has been posted on SJ boards and we have not received many responses. We will be there on Dec 5th from 5-midnight and plan on early dinner onboard and then hoping for carriage ride before we hit a bar/casino or two. Do you know how long they are available? Will we be able to get one around 7:30-8ish? thanks

[serene56]

That is exactly what we did. Pulled into port about 5- we stayed on the ship for dinner.

Then we ventured out to the port. What we did was go to the end of the pier and turn left. there is a vistors center there. across the street there is a place (i forget the name) they sell rum and give away frozen slushie rum drinks. very good and free.

 

Keep walking to the end. beautiful fountains and then the ocean. Beautiful . there is a wall around that part of sanjuan and you can walk up to the little tower and see what early settlers seen while protecting their land. when you get to the end-- you will go right and see the fortress there. Huge doors. Beautiful. then we windowed shopped. We then headed back to the ship and thats where the carriages were. Yes, they will be there about 8-9. They wiull be there most of the night

[BettyB2]

Thanks SOOO much Serene for the information. As always, you always help me out!! I am going to let our roll-call know about this! Sounds great!!!!

[BettyB2]

Keep walking to the end. beautiful fountains and then the ocean. Beautiful . there is a wall around that part of sanjuan and you can walk up to the little tower and see what early settlers seen while protecting their land. when you get to the end-- you will go right and see the fortress there. Huge doors. Beautiful. then we windowed shopped. We then headed back to the ship and thats where the carriages were. Yes, they will be there about 8-9. They will be there most of the night

 

Will we be able to get any good pictures? How will the lighting be?

[serene56]

Its all lite up so yet pictures can be taken. I lost my Victory cruise pictures when my computer crashed. I learned and backed up photos no to a cd. Lots of people onthe ship will be eating dinner on the ship thenheading out. The ship will be all lite up so nigth time photos of that is a must. Wait til you get to the entrance to the pier to take those photos. its an awesome spot and where lots of cruisers will be taken that pic.

[DFritz]

When we were there last year we asked at the carriages and I think they told us $100. but I'm really not sure. I do know that it was more expensive than we anticipated.

[serene56]

$100??? wowsers. I didnt pay that much. I am thinking it was 20 bucks. Im very cheap with my money. It was also a ride for about 1/2 hour- 45 mintues. I am wondering if he quoted you 100 for a few people instead of 2? or was he gonna take you far away?

[BettyB2]

WOW - I would NOT pay $100, but would consider $20 pp!!

 

Anyway, I need to thank Serene AGAIN for her advice. I printed out your last post to me and Dave and I will take the route when we get off the ship. Thanks so much!!:D

HMMMM - wonder if I could get some advice on St. Martin from you (I know this isnt the right board...BUT...have to check);)

thanks again

[serene56]

St MArten---sorry- we jsut shopped. Found this port to be the cheapest about for us. Cigerettes were 9 bucks a carton. (be careful cause they are class "B" smokes.

 

St Thomas-- http://www.godfreytoursvi.com best 20 bucks I ever spent on an excursion. Using his guide-- I got the best of everything, shopping , an island tour and beachtime.

[BettyB2]

Thanks again. We are already scheduled to do Godfreys with 14 other CCers when we get to St. Thomas..cannot wait!! :D

Are you limited on the amount of cigarettes? I have friends who would LOVE the $9 price-tag!! I will just have to do more research on St. Martin. thanks

[serene56]

Cigerettes coming back from Eastern caribbean you are allowed 5 cartons one of which must be purchased from St Thomas.

 

The further out you go in St Marten the cheaper it is. Dont buy them at the pier stores..head in a block or two. We even found a store that sold off brands like PallMell and camels

[Coolmama_1]

When we were there last year we asked at the carriages and I think they told us $100. but I'm really not sure. I do know that it was more expensive than we anticipated.

They have different prices for different tours and lengths of rides. I am pretty sure it is more like 30-50 per carriage and I think they will negotiate.