sunlover2 Posted July 23, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) With all the cruises I have been on, never have had an 8 pm sail away. What time do they start allowing boarding San Juan? Thank you! Edited July 23, 2023 by sunlover2 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Vickie Posted July 23, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Boarding usually starts around 11 or 11:30 am. Cruises leave port later to accommodate later flights arrivals. We always go down at least a day early, though, as much to protect against flight problems as to enjoy some time in Old San Juan. The sail out past the lit city walls and El Morro is worth making sure you’re on deck for (starboard side). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf Posted July 23, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2023 We used to sail out of San Juan years ago and they would sail out at 11 PM, one time we got to watch a fireworks display leaving the harbor. One time shortly after 9/11 we had flight delays and they held the ship until after midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted July 23, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Boarding times are not different. Ship arrives to SJ very early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 23, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, sunlover2 said: With all the cruises I have been on, never have had an 8 pm sail away. What time do they start allowing boarding San Juan? Thank you! When the check in time comes available for your cruise pick the time that works for you to arrive at the Pan Am pier. Once you are checked in the embarkation time (boarding time) can be immediately or whenever the ship is cleared to board passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Vickie Posted July 23, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, jsf said: We used to sail out of San Juan years ago and they would sail out at 11 PM, one time we got to watch a fireworks display leaving the harbor. One time shortly after 9/11 we had flight delays and they held the ship until after midnight. I remember many 11 pm sailings! We’ve had 2 held, both til after 1 am. The first time, 23 years ago, was on our very first cruise, because a winter storm on the mainland delayed a lot of flights inbound to SJU, and the first port was Aruba, with a sea day before that, so they held the ship. The second time Radiance needed a gas turbine replaced, which required extra time for installation and testing. Both sail always were so late the city and fort lights were all dark by the time we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted July 24, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 24, 2023 We've cruised out of San Juan many times. For our cruises, boarding has started anywhere between 10:30 and 12:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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