San Juan cruises, Puerto Rico

What's great about San Juan cruises?

From a huge sea-facing fortress, to the colour-splashed old quarter, the Puerto Rican capital is choc-full of colonial character. Explore the narrow streets, and you’ll lose count of the number of jazzy murals and tucked-away squares along the way. It all culminates in a maze-like peninsula beside the Caribbean Sea, which has long sandy beaches stretching down one side, and a smart harbourfront promenade lining up bars and restaurants on the other.

• The city’s most-striking landmark, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, has stood firm on San Juan’s headland for centuries. The fortress was built by the Spanish to protect the port from enemy ships, and was also used as a US military base prior to the First World War.
• Old San Juan is a charming mix of open-air cafés, column-front plazas and brightly coloured townhouses. Many consider this to be the real heart of San Juan, and it certainly has an old-school charm that you won’t find elsewhere.
• Plaza las Americas takes care of the demand for modern retail therapy. It’s the biggest mall in the Caribbean, and you’ll find it right in the middle of San Juan. Among the 300 stores is the world’s largest JC Penney, plus a cinema and a restaurant area.
• Just so you know, ESTAs are required when visiting Puerto Rico. To find out more please visit the ESTA website