Can you get off the ship in San Juan once you boarded but not yet sailed?

We are booked on the Carnival Fascination for this month and I was wondering if you could check into the ship and board, eat and then get off and spend a few hours in Old Town San Juan and then get back on before the ship left. We have a 1pm check in time and the ship sails at 10pm and we wanted to spend the afternoon in town, not on the ship. Does Carnival allow you to get on/off/on in Puerto Rico before sailing? I called them yesterday and the agent didn't know.

Yes

I have not done this in San Juan, but I have exited the ship after check-in during embark day at 2 or 3 ports to retrieve stuff left in the car. It should not be a problem.

Yes

Yes, we boarded and then got off, grabbed the ferry and toured the Barcardi distillery. Yum!

yes you can. we were on a B2B In San Juan from 10AM-10PM. Picked up my niece at the airport. Checked her into our suite. Then we all 3 got off and went to the forts and went shopping.

Yes, we boarded and then got off, grabbed the ferry and toured the Barcardi distillery. Yum!

Told myself I was going to do this, and ran out of time. Next time I will!

Yes. If you need sunscreen or wine you can buy it across the street. 1 bottle pp. of wine.

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Please keep in mind while this is true for Carnival it is not true for all cruise lines, so make sure to check with your specific cruise line. We did a cruise from SJU onboard an NCL ship this past January and were not allowed to leave once we had checked in.

Cathedral of Rum! Awesome place to visit.

Yes, we boarded and then got off, grabbed the ferry and toured the Barcardi distillery. Yum!

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We got off one time in San Juan after embarkation as the ship didn't leave port until 10pm to start the cruise. We had lunch at Hard Rock and walked around. However, I don't recall which cruise line we were on and it was a long time ago, before 9/11.

1 bottle pp. of wine.

 

Per trip. :) There's a CVS and a Walgreen's just across the street and a couple blocks West of the terminal.

[edit] If you're looking for some good drinks, views, and local food, I strongly suggest Punto de Vista Rooftop Restaurant. It's a little bit of a walk, probably 5 blocks North and uphill the whole way, but that mofongo is so good!

San Juan is also an in-transit port of call for those guests who joined the ship in Barbados.

Not only is the answer YES, but it is encouraged. That way you spend your hard earned money in San Juan,:cool:

Let's say you brought 1 bottle of wine with you when you checked in. Then you decide after lunch to exit the ship and check out San Juan some more. When you return to the ship, you have a new bottle of wine in your backpack/purse...will the staff know you already brought one on earlier or can I say this is my 1 freebie?

I've read that in the past you could get away with it when going down some hallway between checkpoints. Would I have a better chance getting a 2nd one on if it was a port in a smaller bottle? :)

One of the nice things about SJ is getting on early, then getting off and you are in such a convenient spot to walk the old city

Let's say you brought 1 bottle of wine with you when you checked in. Then you decide after lunch to exit the ship and check out San Juan some more. When you return to the ship, you have a new bottle of wine in your backpack/purse...will the staff know you already brought one on earlier or can I say this is my 1 freebie?

 

I've read that in the past you could get away with it when going down some hallway between checkpoints. Would I have a better chance getting a 2nd one on if it was a port in a smaller bottle? :)

No, the bottle of wine is just at check in, anything else they will take and store. I would throw an extra bottle in your checked bag. Pretty good chance it makes it, but make sure its a bottle you wouldnt mind losing. Happy cruising!

Enjoy San Juan. It's a great city. Perhaps our favorite port to cruise from. And say hello to our FEMA son while your down there!

Absolutely, have fun

Let's say you brought 1 bottle of wine with you when you checked in. Then you decide after lunch to exit the ship and check out San Juan some more. When you return to the ship, you have a new bottle of wine in your backpack/purse...will the staff know you already brought one on earlier or can I say this is my 1 freebie?

 

I've read that in the past you could get away with it when going down some hallway between checkpoints. Would I have a better chance getting a 2nd one on if it was a port in a smaller bottle? :)

We did. Got off and back on several times. The port has a wine shop. We ended up with a case of wine for 5 people.

We sailed from San Juan in 2012. Got on, got off, went to the Bacardi Factory, got back on in time for dinner and it was super easy. That was my favorite cruise of all, hope that you enjoy. :)

You can certainly get off and buy more wine (and or sodas) and re-board. We take my husbands back pack and put the wine in it and just carry the soda cans. There are many stores that sell wine and anything you may have forgotten near the pier. You can get off numerous time if you please.

Yes! I have done that itinerary twice and got off the ship after initial boarding both times after dropping off carry on luggage, etc in the room. There is a drug store right down the street to pick up wine/soda and snacks, as well as any forgotten items.

It is also great to explore Old San Juan. Enjoy some mofongo or mallorcas and kick your cruise off with an awesome day!

Can you do this in all ports or just San Juan? We are on the Dream out of New Orleans

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