Jan 6, 2009 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Weather: Isolated showers (none), 83 degrees We didn't arrive in San Juan till 2 PM so the morning was filled with ship activities like the Senior Officers Party (drinking in the AM), then the Backstage tour. ... San Juan was hot and sunny. ... It is part of a defensive system built by the Spaniards as early as 1539 in Old San Juan. ...

Nov 27, 2008 - San Juan - Happy Thanksgiving from Old San Juan

We had an easy morning since we didn’t dock in San Juan until 1 o’clock. ... As we approached San Juan, we had a great view of historic Old San Juan and the Castillo de San Felipe del Morro. ... San Juan is the capital and brings to mind Bacardi Rum (the distillery was closed), cigars, and strong coffee. ... The historic Old San Juan area has its own charm with cobblestone streets, brightly painted buildings and wrought iron décor. ... As we continued along the waterfront, Plaza del Quinto Centenario is one of the highest elevations in San Juan; its focal point is a 40-ft. ...

Apr 21, 2007 - Arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico

We arrived last evening in San Juan, got our rental car and went to our hotel, the beautiful Courtyard by Marriott--Isla Verde. ... It's right on the beach and has great views.We arrived last evening in San Juan, got our rental car and went to our hotel, the beautiful Courtyard by Marriott--Isla Verde. ... It's right on the beach and has great views....

Dec 22, 2006 - Sea day #2

December 22, 2006 Found the gym yesterday. Despite the rough seas she performed a wonderful musical presentation, sometimes clutching a stool or the piano to stay upright! The show must go on!! Today we arrive in San Juan at 1 PM. ... There is a special Seabourn Experience tour planned for all passengers.December 22, 2006 Found the gym yesterday. Despite the rough seas she performed a wonderful musical presentation, sometimes clutching a stool or the piano to stay upright! The show must go on!! Today we arrive in San Juan at 1 PM. ... There is a special Seabourn Experience tour planned for all passengers....

Dec 12, 2006 - the evening in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Our ship sailed as quickly as it could, but it was 4pm before we arrived at our first port San Juan. ... Old San Juan is paved with the blue ballast stones that the Spanish conquistadors used for ballast many years ago and some of our fellow passengers who are quite unsteady un their feet struggled to stay erect and generally clogged up the narrow alleyways. ... We skipped dinner (do you believe it?) to drive to the Old San Juan Hotel, a classic from by gone days that is still in great condition and commands hefty room tariffs. ... It was a real treat to have the opportunity to enjoy the night life of San Juan. ...

Jan 18, 2006 - San Juan, Puerto Rico

So, this was our first stop. Because of a medical emergency, the captain informed us he was removing the stabilizers on the side of the ship to get to San Juan faster. ... That's about all for San Juan. ... Tomorrow we are in the U.So, this was our first stop. Because of a medical emergency, the captain informed us he was removing the stabilizers on the side of the ship to get to San Juan faster. ... That's about all for San Juan. ... Tomorrow we are in the U....