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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Terminal Information

Cruise terminal guide for San Juan, Puerto Rico — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.

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Near the cruise port in San Juan, you will also find places to shop and restaurants for drinks or a meal. There are 2 cruise terminals located in San Juan, Puerto Rico — Pan American (for departing ships where the cruise starts or ends) and San Juan (for ships coming in for the day).


⚓ San Juan Cruise Terminal

📍 Calle Marina, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico — in the heart of Old San Juan

Located in the heart of Old San Juan, the San Juan Cruise Terminal is an easy walk to shopping, restaurants, and the city's most iconic attractions. The majority of ships dock here.

Pier 1 Used primarily by smaller cruise lines (e.g. Azamara, Silversea).
Pier 3 Used by Royal Caribbean for its largest ships.
Pier 4 Used by multiple lines — Piers 3 and 4 share one passenger terminal building.

⚓ Pan American Pier

📍 Calle Muelle, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico — across the bay from Old San Juan

Located across the bay, a taxi is needed to get to downtown San Juan from this terminal. A handful of ships from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Disney, and Norwegian use the Pan American pier.


🚢 Cruise Lines from San Juan

Because of its southern location, San Juan is the ideal departure point for Southern Caribbean cruises. The following cruise lines typically homeport in Puerto Rico.

Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruises

ℹ️ General Information About San Juan

💰 Sales Tax Puerto Rico has a sales tax of 10.5% (as of February 2024).
🕐 Business Hours Monday to Friday, typically until 5–6pm. Some shops stay open later when ships are in port.
🌡️ Weather Average temperature of 80°F (26°C) year-round — warm and tropical.
⚠️ Low tourist season runs from May to November — which coincides with hurricane season. Rates are lower but monitor weather forecasts closely.