The staff were not very helpful, making many people who were queuing very uncomfortable, demanding a paper copy of their esta , which many people did not have as it is automatically on your passport, , as I didn't have a paper copy with me they made me buy another esta while I was at the counter, I explained I would not have got in to the USA, if I didn't have an esta, to which they agreed, plus I was going to the carribean which didn't require an esta , but they didn't care, so I had to buy another esta , and sat waiting for over an hour for it to be confirmed on my phone they were rude and condescending, not a...
Read moreNot much going on in this port and just a tad awkward getting out of the port.
There are no signs about how to exit. You sort of follow the crowd until someone says you're going the wrong way. I believe I counted two shops inside the port to purchase last minute souvenirs, but that's about it.
Once outside the security staff keeps the local salespersons away from the port gate. There's an invisible line they can't cross, but once you cross it...there are people offering everything from tours to taxi for a day services.
If you choose to not purchase an excursion, which is what we did, you're only steps from enjoying...
Read moreOne of my favorite cruise ports ever. Who would not like to walk around old San Juan and take in the sights. There are cool liitle spots all over for food and drinks and photos. There is a cool vibe here and Christmas day was a blast. There was a local out on her balcony with a PA system playing music and singing. As we came back by the family was out on the balcony having a great time, enjoying the holiday. There were several ships docked but this town can handle it, plenty of space. We walked about eight miles around the town and loved every minute. Ahhhhh, the...
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