BSBRose21 Posted November 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Any updates on if the forts have re-opened? We will be there in December. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starboard_Sunner Posted November 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2017 We were there today and a sign is posted that they are closed until further notice. We walked around the grounds and enjoyed the visit anyway. The best site to get updates is their Facebook.com/nationalparkservice and not the nps.gov site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy1021 Posted November 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Aww bummer :(. I was hoping to visit them when we're there next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercruiser Posted November 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2017 We will be in OSJ this coming Saturday. I was also hoping they would get power restored to the forts in time for our visit. Might not happen. Sent from my P027 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlangton Posted November 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2017 San Cristobal opens Monday November 20. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting out there Posted November 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Bumping this; hope more people will respond. I can't find anything on their facebook page, but I don't have facebook, so it's hard for me to know where to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlangton Posted November 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I just saw that El Morro is planning to reopen Monday November 27 yay! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting out there Posted November 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That's great! Does that mean there's power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSWBADGER Posted November 26, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yes, there is power in most areas in Old San Juan, we were there on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted November 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Bumping this; hope more people will respond. I can't find anything on their facebook page, but I don't have facebook, so it's hard for me to know where to look. Even without having an account you can go to Facebook and search something like NPS (for National Park service) San Juan. Or do a google search, which would take you here, https://www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm (which doesn’t seem to be updated at all), and click on the FB link. They don’t indicate there the Morro opening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted November 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yes, there is power in most areas in Old San Juan, we were there on Friday. Are the bars and stores along the waterfront open? We usually hit the CVS for some items and Senor Frog for a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted November 27, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The FB site for San Juan National Historic Site is actively updated with the status of the forts. As of tomorrow, the forts should all be back in business. A reopening ceremony will be held on Dec 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shines218 Posted November 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello, was wondering if the trolley is running and if it takes you near the forts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSWBADGER Posted December 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 1, 2017 We were at the San Christobal fort on Nov 24th, free admission, trollies were parked at fort, not running while we were in OSJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswdlw Posted December 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Today we explored El Moro Fort. No visible damage from the hurricanes. You could spend an entire day just at the fort. We learned allot about PR history by just roaming around and reading the signs. There is also a video that tells you about the history and how PR came to be part of the USA. There were kids playing with kites, it was lovely seeing the locals enjoying the grounds. The fort and wall took 17 years to build. Amazing. Not allot of tourist so get the word out that Old San Juan and the forts are ready and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Lomas Posted December 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Today we explored El Moro Fort. No visible damage from the hurricanes. You could spend an entire day just at the fort. We learned allot about PR history by just roaming around and reading the signs. There is also a video that tells you about the history and how PR came to be part of the USA. There were kids playing with kites, it was lovely seeing the locals enjoying the grounds. The fort and wall took 17 years to build. Amazing. Not allot of tourist so get the word out that Old San Juan and the forts are ready and waiting. Thanks for the update. So excited to share the beautiful historic forts of San Juan with our children later this month on our pre-cruise visit to San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbklj Posted December 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Upon disembarkation on 12/2, we did a cruise ship sponsored tour of the forts. They are open and not damaged. They just don't build buildings like they used to - like those old thick fort walls built as long ago as the 16th century, pretty amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted December 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Upon disembarkation on 12/2, we did a cruise ship sponsored tour of the forts. They are open and not damaged. They just don't build buildings like they used to - like those old thick fort walls built as long ago as the 16th century, pretty amazing! How was the ship sponsored tour? I was under the impression that it was very easy to do the forts on one’s own — did the tour “add value” that you wouldn’t have had otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbklj Posted December 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 3, 2017 How was the ship sponsored tour? I was under the impression that it was very easy to do the forts on one’s own — did the tour “add value” that you wouldn’t have had otherwise? Yes, you could easily see the forts on your own. Our flight was a late afternoon departure, so it was a tour of the forts, a drive through of Old San Juan pointing out significant buildings, combined with a transfer to the airport afterwards (via Windstar). One thing I like about Windstar tours is the small size of the tours; we had 12 people in our group tour. YMMV. We were in a smaller tour bus and told that large buses could not go on some of the small streets in Old San Juan. In fact, it was suggested that in all likelihood, there would be pedestrian traffic only on some of the streets in OSJ in a couple of years. It was an easy way to see the forts and get to the airport. They kept our luggage in the tour bus, so I guess if you did it on your own, you'll need to figure out what to do with your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted December 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Yes, you could easily see the forts on your own. Our flight was a late afternoon departure, so it was a tour of the forts, a drive through of Old San Juan pointing out significant buildings, combined with a transfer to the airport afterwards (via Windstar). One thing I like about Windstar tours is the small size of the tours; we had 12 people in our group tour. YMMV. We were in a smaller tour bus and told that large buses could not go on some of the small streets in Old San Juan. In fact, it was suggested that in all likelihood, there would be pedestrian traffic only on some of the streets in OSJ in a couple of years. It was an easy way to see the forts and get to the airport. They kept our luggage in the tour bus, so I guess if you did it on your own, you'll need to figure out what to do with your luggage. We will be in San Juan as a port stop, not as a departure port, so luggage won’t be an issue for us. Glad to hear that we can visit the forts on our own without “needing” a tour, per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfamily4 Posted December 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 10, 2017 How do you get to the forts from the pier? Is it a taxi ride or is it walkable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted December 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 10, 2017 How do you get to the forts from the pier? Is it a taxi ride or is it walkable? Either. We walked on our first time in San Juan. It was hot and hilly. And pretty. And hot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete98 Posted December 11, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 11, 2017 How do you get to the forts from the pier? Is it a taxi ride or is it walkable?We walked. It was uphill and hot, but doable. There were ice cream vendors that we bought from a couple times! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady & Sir Posted December 12, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Either. We walked on our first time in San Juan. It was hot and hilly. And pretty. And hot. :) About how long of a walk back to the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragdollbd Posted December 12, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 12, 2017 You can see the ships from the Forts. I would say half an hour depending on if you stop at any shops on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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