Looking for Grocery Store in San Juan

[emtyt]

Does anyone know of a grocery or convenience store close to the Pan American pier in San Juan, I believe that is the dock that the Serenade of the Seas leaves from? The Serenade of the Seas does not carry flavored water and I would like to purchase some for the cruise (I don’t drink coffee, tea, lemonade or unflavored water). I drink Diet Pepsi if there is nothing else – don’t like Coke products). We will be landing in Puerto Rico around noon on the day of the cruise (arriving a day early is not an option – family obligations) and would like to find something nearby if possible. The brand name of the flavored water is Fruit20 by Kraft Foods. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[2oc cruiser's]

I know there's a Walgreen's PR, you can do a goggle search.

[drarill]

Em:

Just tell your taxi driver to stop at Pueblo Extra of Isla Verde, is really close to the Airport, and you will find everything you need there.

Lydia

[zackiedawg]

The Walgreen's is right on Plaza De Armas...I can't recall the cross street, but it is about two small blocks from the port, easily walkable. Look for the nice, whitish-grey building with green wrought iron ballustrades.

 

That's where I usually buy sodas to bring back aboard when I stop in San Juan on a cruise.

[buchie614]

The Walgreen's is right on Plaza De Armas...I can't recall the cross street, but it is about two small blocks from the port, easily walkable. Look for the nice, whitish-grey building with green wrought iron ballustrades.

 

That's where I usually buy sodas to bring back aboard when I stop in San Juan on a cruise.

That is where we go also, to get last minute items that I might have forgotton, plus bottled water to take on board. Since the ship does not sail until 10pm there is plenty of time to shop or do whatever.

[rascalious]

I think the OP wants a store near the Pan Am pier, not the Old San Juan docks. There are no stores within walking distance. Here is a map: http://www.langland.org/cruises/sanjuan.asp

The Walgeen's mentioned is in Old San Juan and not near the Pan Am pier. There should be any number of stores in the Condado area.

PS - still not sure if the Serenade leaves from the Pan Am Pier - the AOS does for sure!

[emtyt]

Thanks everyone for the great information.

[Rowtyd]

(If in Old San Juan area) Walgreen's prices are reasonable. I saw crew members in there buying laundry detergent. It must be the best place around. Do you really think all the crew has to buy their own laundry detergent? :eek: It must be for personal clothes only. Hopefully they don't have to supply detergent to clean their own uniforms.