Free Trams?

We will be in port on the Carnival Breeze, with the conquest also in port that day. Are the free trolleys really the best way to get around? Are they practical or do you waste too much time waiting on the trolleys because they fill up quickly? Thanks!

We will be in port on the Carnival Breeze, with the conquest also in port that day. Are the free trolleys really the best way to get around? Are they practical or do you waste too much time waiting on the trolleys because they fill up quickly? Thanks!

They are practical and do a nice loop, HOWEVER, when we were there they were almost always packed to the brim.

They sit in traffic like everything else in that bustling city. Most times we could walk faster & on a more direct route. We did take them with my then 83 years old dad because he couldn't really walk those hills but after a while even he said, let's get out & walk because it will be faster.

To avoid the crowds waiting to board an overloaded trolley, take a short walk to the bus terminal. That's the start and end point for the two trolley routes. They line up along the street outside of the terminal; it's across from one of the forts.

From the waterfront, walk a towards the Sheraton OSJ, cross the street and walk along the plaza by Starbucks. The bus terminal it a little further along this walking path.

Darcy

Depending on where you want to go....? It is a decent way to get around but even when there are not cruise ships in port it gets full. The way we have the best luck is to walk west from the port and find the last couple of stops . There is a better chance of empty seats there. If you just want to ride around to see things it is fine. I you can walk, it is a more fulfilling experience to walk. For instance if you want to visit "El Morro" Walk left from the port head west along the Paseo de la Princessa it takes you past the street vendors (both food/drink and crafts) along the city wall and around the corner past the fountain (very nice views) then north until you get to the red Old City gate. Go inside and then follow the sidewalk left up the hill to El Morro. Then walk down through the center of the city and experience the architecture and cobblestone streets as well as the people. It is an awesome city to experience.

Take trolly to El Morro fort then walk down. All downhill and lots to see from plazas to architecture to art to shops to cafes. Old San Juan is not terribly big but the streets can be congested, however even on the trolley, sitting in traffic there is much to take in. If you tire you will never be far from a trolley stop. Fun town!

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They are very hard to get on because they are full. But if you can get on one, they are a great way to see everything. I wish they had more of them.