We found out we can't board in San Juan on April 5 until 3 (no early embarkation available) due to the April 1 cruise being a charter. We get in 4 hours early. Should we hire a driver and look around or just go to the Marriott to have lunch? I've been to San Juan, but Todd has not. Will Marriott keep bags while you eat? SS said they probably won't because of the 9/11 rules.

Any other ideas to kill a couple of hours?

Hi Debbie,

I'm also going on a Silver Whisper cruise out of SJ on 3/28 but my flight arrives at 2PM so I shouldn't have too much of a wait to embark. I'm joining my family who lives in SJ.

My advise would be that you contract with a tour co.driver to pick you up at the airport, give you a tour of Old San Juan and then drop you at a nice restaurant in Old San Juan for lunch, while he(the driver) keeps your bags. After lunch he could take you to the pier and it should be almost time for boarding.Or do it in reverse. At least that's what I would do in SJ if I had your situation.

The poster Jim B had a very good experience with a tour company he hired for a private tour in SJ. If you do a search of his posts I'm sure you will find it or send him a message.

Good luck!

Did you ask SS if you could at least drop your bags early at the ship and then come back for check-in at the posted time?