Most often this pier is used as a homeport for cruises since is located close to the Isla Grande Airport. Pan American Pier is located 1-mile southeast, across the San Antonio Canal on Isla Grande. Old San Juan Piers, which can accommodate up to 7 large cruise ships at once, is more convenient for the visitors since it’s within walking distance from the Old San Juan and. Many of the major cruise lines often use San Juan as a starting point (home port) for Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruises including Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Line.Ĭruise ships arriving in San Juan dock at the Old San Juan Piers & Terminals or at the Pan American Pier.
Each year more than 20 cruise lines bring millions of tourists to the city. San Juan is among the top tourist destinations in the Caribbean, and one of the largest home-based cruise ports in the region with a total capacity to accommodate 9 cruise ships at once.
