pthjudy Posted April 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2017 We are a family of 6 taking Adventure of the Seas in July. We are staying at the San Juan Airport Hotel the night before. What is the best way to arrange transportation to the ship? Will we need 2 vehicles or will we be able to secure 1 large one? What time should we arrange pick up? Does anyone have any idea of the approximate cost? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Taxis are fixed cost based on zones in San Juan. Cost will be $20-$25 per cab, depending on number of bags. Depending on bags, you may be able to fit in a minivan taxi, but I'd plan on two taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted April 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Take a taxi. There are vans. Rates are by zone, plus $1 per piece of luggage. Probably $30-ish. Less than 30 minutes. Or Uber. We usually arrive before noon to beat the crowds. Or wait until after 3:00pm, but you will miss lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted April 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2017 We paid $25 from the airport to the pier in October for our taxi. There were 2 of us and we had 3 bags and they tacked on a $1 per bag even though my husband had to help the taxi driver get them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottee25 Posted April 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Taxis from Zone 1 (Airport) to Zone 4 (All Cruise Ship Piers) is $19. Since you have 6 passengers, you will pay $2 for that 6th passenger ($2 per passenger after 5th passenger). There is a $1 charge per piece of luggage. There are plenty of taxi vans available so you only need to take one vehicle. I would avoid Uber since they typically can't handle that many passengers in a single vehicle. Just be mindful that even if you do use a taxi, the driver will most likely overcharge you. They assume most passengers don't know the fare rules and they will pocket the difference. Keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to tip the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pthjudy Posted April 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Taxis from Zone 1 (Airport) to Zone 4 (All Cruise Ship Piers) is $19. Since you have 6 passengers, you will pay $2 for that 6th passenger ($2 per passenger after 5th passenger). There is a $1 charge per piece of luggage. There are plenty of taxi vans available so you only need to take one vehicle. I would avoid Uber since they typically can't handle that many passengers in a single vehicle. Just be mindful that even if you do use a taxi, the driver will most likely overcharge you. They assume most passengers don't know the fare rules and they will pocket the difference. Keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to tip the driver. Thanks for the helpful hints everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted April 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Same is true going from ship to airport. There is a cab dispatcher that matches parties to various size cabs both at airport and at the pier. They give you a paper that you give to the driver. Easy. Two airport issues: 1. Airline may not let you check in bags until 4 hours before flight and there is basically nowhere to sit outside of security. There is a storage place for bags, but it is something like $10/bag and they may or may not be there when you come back for them (at least the one near American wasn't very reliable). 2: All bags must go through agricultural scanner near the entrance door before airline will take them. Declare any food products - they want to inspect things like cheese from Aruba. Most foods must be discarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted April 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Last September, the Uber drivers were being roughed up & intimidated by the Taxi Drivers and would not drop off or pick up at the port pier. They required that you meet them in the parking lot. Not sure what it is like now. If you do use Uber which is far cheaper, request an Uber XL. (basically a vehicle w/ a 3rd seat) Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewells of the Sea Posted April 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 14, 2017 We took a taxi from the Hilton to the port in 2012 and 2013 with no problems. They had a van large enough for our group of 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagirl7143 Posted April 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Taxis from Zone 1 (Airport) to Zone 4 (All Cruise Ship Piers) is $19. Since you have 6 passengers, you will pay $2 for that 6th passenger ($2 per passenger after 5th passenger). There is a $1 charge per piece of luggage. There are plenty of taxi vans available so you only need to take one vehicle. I would avoid Uber since they typically can't handle that many passengers in a single vehicle. Just be mindful that even if you do use a taxi, the driver will most likely overcharge you. They assume most passengers don't know the fare rules and they will pocket the difference. Keep this in mind when deciding whether or not to tip the driver. So good to know accurate info from someone who has done it! Thanks Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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