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San Juan

San Juan · Puerto Rico (USA) · View on map

A major Caribbean cruise hub and the capital of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. Highlights include Old San Juan, a World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets and pastel-colored buildings, and massive fortresses overlooking the sea. The city blends lively Latin culture with beaches.

Port location

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San Juan · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 320,000

Population

A tropical climate that is hot year-round. The dry season is December to April, and the rainy and hurricane season is August to November.

Climate

Spanish and English (official languages)

Language

US dollars

Currency

The dry season from December to April (clear skies and little concern about hurricanes)

Best time to visit

Local food

Mofongo (fried plantain dish)lechon (whole roast pig)fresh seafoodpina colada

Sights

El Morro fortress (World Heritage site)Cobblestone streets and townscape of Old San JuanSan Cristóbal FortressNearby beaches

Monthly average high / low temperatures

28°

21°Jan

28°

21°Feb

29°

21°Mar

30°

22°Apr

30°

23°May

31°

24°Jun

31°

24°Jul

31°

25°Aug

32°

24°Sep

31°

24°Oct

30°

23°Nov

29°

21°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: TOA BAJA LEVITTOWN · about 7.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)176 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

$2.59

Water 500 ml

$4.88

Coffee

$16.00

Inexpensive meal

$2.75

Local beer

$5.39

Big Mac

Prices in San Juan. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

SJU

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

20–30 min

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – May 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

Mardi Gras/ Carnival Cruise Line

Port Canaveral›Celebration Key›San Juan›+2›Port Canaveral

Indicative fare

From $584.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 7, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Sep 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami

3 itineraries

MSC World America/ MSC Cruises

Miami›Puerto Plata›San Juan›Ocean Cay›Miami

Indicative fare

From $496.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked on Oct 9, 2026

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2027 – Mar 2028

8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Eurodam/ Holland America Line

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Half Moon Cay›San Juan›+3›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Indicative fare

From $1,134.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Standard

8 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 13, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Celebrity Beyond/ Celebrity Cruises

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›San Juan›St. Thomas›Tortola›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Indicative fare

From $866.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 29, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Jan 2028

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami

EXPLORA II/ Explora Journeys

Miami›Nassau›San Juan›+3›Miami

Indicative fare

From $4,020.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Dec 12, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Mar 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami to San Juan

EXPLORA III/ Explora Journeys

Miami›Great Stirrup Cay›Port Antonio›+3›San Juan

Indicative fare

From $4,575.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

7 nightsOne way · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesOct–Nov 2027

12-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Barcelona to San Juan

Scarlet Lady/ Virgin Voyages

Barcelona›Tangier›Arrecife›San Juan

Indicative fare

From $1,188.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

12 nightsOne way · 2 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Oct 31, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2027 – Mar 2028

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Scarlet Lady/ Virgin Voyages

San Juan›Philipsburg (St. Maarten)›St. John's (Antigua)›+3›San Juan

Indicative fare

From $763.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Jan 22, 2028

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Valiant Lady/ Virgin Voyages

San Juan›St. Thomas›Tortola›+3›San Juan

Indicative fare

From $763.00

Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 28, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

Sky Princess/ Princess Cruises

Port Canaveral›Princess Cays›Grand Turk›+2›Port Canaveral

Indicative fare

From £562.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

8 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Nov 29, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

South America & AntarcticaFeb 2027

12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus

EXPLORA I/ Explora Journeys

San Juan›Gustavia (St. Barths)›Saint-Pierre (Martinique)›+5›Manaus

Indicative fare

From $7,740.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

12 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Feb 5, 2027

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesMar 2028

46-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Singapore to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Volendam/ Holland America Line

Singapore›Phuket (Patong)›Colombo›+12›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Higher

46 nightsOne way · 14 ports of call

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Caribbean & BahamasJan 2027

10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Celebration Key›Amber Cove›+4›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Indicative fare

From £889.00

Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Lower

10 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Dec 17, 2026

Last checked —Details

Caribbean & BahamasJan–Dec 2027

10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Viking Sea/ Viking Ocean Cruises

10 nightsRound trip · No ports of call

Last checked —Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcesanjuancruiseport.com

Source: Wikipedia “San Juan, Puerto Rico” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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